Get a Hobby, Be Happy with Jessica Williams
Summary
Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson host comedian Jessica Williams on their podcast. They discuss her career on The Daily Show, her love for crafting, and her new rom-com role with a shorter male lead. The trio also shares stories about Midwest roots, family dynamics, and navigating Hollywood as tall women.
Topics discussed
Intro: Fashion banter and guest introduction
Jessica Williams' career and podcast origins
Crafting as a coping mechanism during the pandemic
Growing up tall and early influences on comedy
Family dynamics and sibling relationships
Career pivots: From law to comedy to government
Body image, media representation, and reality TV
Parents, education, and breaking into comedy
Working with John Stewart and leaving The Daily Show
Sponsor segment: Progressive home buying
Rom-coms, height dynamics, and Hollywood stereotypes
Acting on Shrinking and the craft of performance
The value of reality TV and cultural observation
Viewer Q&A: Career advice and finding happiness
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