Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
119. Rosebud Baker Returns: Pregnant with Jokes and People
Jan 15, 2024
Rosebud Baker, writer on SNL and That Damn Michael Che, returns to talk about the challenges of incorporating parenthood into comedy, pitching ideas for sketch shows, the camaraderie in writers' rooms, humorous family dynamics, life-changing perspectives, and working things out in comedy and life.
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- Being a parent affects comedy and dispelling certain attitudes about filming a comedy special while pregnant.
- Balancing a comedy career with family life and finding humor in the complexities of parenthood.
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The Challenges of Being a Stand-up Comedian in the Eyes of Family
The podcast episode discusses the speaker's personal experiences with stand-up comedy and the reactions they received from their family. The speaker shares a specific incident where a joke about their alcoholic grandmother led to negative feedback from their family. This highlights the tension between personal artistic expression and familial expectations. The episode delves into the speaker's journey in stand-up comedy, including their work on SNL and their experience as a parent. The discussion touches on balancing a comedy career with family life, the vulnerability of performing comedy, and the importance of trusting one's own opinions and choices.
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