Margaret Cho
Summary
Comedian Margaret Cho joins David Farrier and Rosabelle to discuss her career, from writing jokes at 14 to her current "Choligarchy" tour. They explore the deepening political divide in America, the loss of cross-ideological dialogue, and the power of collective joy at live events. Cho also shares anecdotes about growing up in San Francisco, her early partnership with Sam Rockwell, and her perspective on recent viral moments like the CrossFit controversy.
Topics discussed
Intro: What would you be if not a podcaster?
Introducing guest Margaret Cho
Banter on Rosabelle's humor and image
Signal Awards nominations and podcast status
David's travel plans for White Sox playoffs
The magic of postseason baseball atmosphere
Margaret Cho's career and recent work
Discussion on puns and doing too many things
Growing up in San Francisco and gay culture
Sponsor: Ridge Power Bank
Mitch McConnell's health and political state
Love for America and freedom of speech
Bridging political divides through art
Humanizing white supremacists and transgressive art
Intersectionality and weaponized wokeness
Canadian listeners and death threats joke
Early comedy days and Korean shaman prophecy
High Rocks controversy and white supremacy
Audience changes and the idea of a living wage
Activism, conscience, and Gaza murals
Political pendulum and patriarchy
Trump's relationship with JD Vance
Where to find Margaret Cho's work
Margaret Cho's dog and hygiene discussion
Sponsors: Apple Sports and Wayfair
Upcoming projects and IMDb joke
Listener feedback on Kratom usage
Listener feedback on Mormonism episode
Outro: Voting, Patreon, and good luck
Sponsors: Apple Sports and Wayfair (repeat)
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