220. Jo Firestone Returns: You Better Marry My 40-Year-Old Daughter
Summary
Comedian Jo Firestone joins Mike Birbiglia to discuss her pregnancy, recent City Hall wedding, and new book, Sex on Murder Island. They share humorous anecdotes about pink eye, Lord of the Rings, and the absurdity of maternity wear. The conversation also touches on their shared love for crossword puzzles and the challenges of performing comedy in difficult settings.
Topics discussed
Intro: Comedy in hard times and show promos
Jo Firestone's pregnancy and book titles
Pink eye, Lord of the Rings, and maternity underwear
Looking like Frodo and Gollum's lotions bit
Crossword puzzles and three-letter celebrities
Sponsors: Mint Mobile and Warby Parker
Wedding at City Hall and getting a car towed
Teaching comedy to seniors and street performance
Sponsors: Cozy Earth, Rula, and Quince
Maternity bras, staring at pretty people, and manspreading
Outro: Nonprofits, newsletter, and credits
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