Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan joins Grace Dent to discuss her favorite comfort foods, sharing memories of her father's culinary adventures, struggles as a single parent in London, and funny stories from her early days working at Hooters. The conversation also delves into career progression in comedy, childhood memories, family dynamics, and humorous behind-the-scenes tales from Hooters.
Katherine Ryan attributes her comedic fuel to her past experiences and personal struggles.
Katherine Ryan discusses the impact of body image transformations on self-perception and confidence.
Deep dives
Catherine Ryan's Introduction and Fashion Choices
Catherine Ryan, a Canadian-born comedian, writer, and presenter, known for her fabulous comedy, joins the podcast. Her introduction talks about her selection of underwear layers categorized by comfort, showcasing her comedic and relatable side.
Catherine Ryan's Career and Comedy Style
Catherine Ryan is described as the first UK comedian with her glam squad, best known for her foul-mouthed comedy delivered in a glamorous style. She has appeared on various comedy shows and has her Netflix specials and series, 'The Duchess,' reflecting her successful comedic career.
Catherine Ryan on Comfort Foods and Snacking Preferences
Catherine Ryan shares her comfort food preference with a snack of rice and onion cooked with butter and soy sauce. She highlights how this simple dish brings comfort during hectic or unwell times, emphasizing the need for straightforward, comforting food choices.
Catherine Ryan on Boob Job and Body Image
Catherine Ryan candidly discusses her desire for a breast augmentation at a young age and her choice to undergo the procedure at 21. She opens up about societal perceptions of body image, the importance of honesty when discussing surgeries, and the impact of body transformations on self-perception and confidence.
Katherine Ryan joins Grace this week to share her favourite comfort foods. The Canadian comedian, writer, presenter and actor is best known for her deliciously wicked comedy, delivered with a side dish of couture. Katherine shares memories from her past, including her father’s attempts to bring Indian food to Canada via Ireland, her difficult early days in London as a single parent trying to makes ends meet, and the deep fried delights on offer at her first place of work: Hooters. Now, Katherine has had two Netflix Comedy specials, and is a regular on the UK panel show circuit. But the question is – what is fuelling her funny?
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