Tig Notaro joins for a chat about pancakes, toxoplasmosis, cat scratch fever, and more. Discussions include burrito bliss, quirky pet stories, Patreon perks, the value of listener contributions, sports apparel licensing quirks, navigating entertainment industry challenges, and comedic tales about stand-up specials.
Nike's new baseball uniforms design led to safety concerns due to visible testicles, reflecting poor design choices.
Being lesbian parents in youth baseball shows structural issues and contrast in kids' understanding of the game.
Tig and her wife's effective communication and shared vision lead to a successful creative partnership in comedy.
Deep dives
New Uniform Design Impact on Baseball Players
Nike's new performance-oriented design for baseball uniforms has led to complaints about how they resemble fake jerseys; notably, the changes in pants design have resulted in visible testicles during picture day, raising safety concerns for players.
Youth Sports Experience as Lesbian Parents
As parents to athletic kids playing youth sports like t-ball, the speaker reflects on the amusing contrast they experience as a lesbian couple who show up with the best players; highlights the structural issues in youth baseball for children who may not fully grasp the complexities of the game at a young age.
Dedication to Sports Stats by a Young Child
The speaker shares their son Fin's exceptional dedication to sports stats and knowledge, evident since the age of four; Fin's detailed understanding includes history, batting orders, player swings, and updates across professional and college sports, reflecting an impressive passion for sports at a young age.
The Importance of Communication and Collaboration in Working Relationships
Collaborating with a spouse on comedy specials requires effective communication and similar sensibilities. Tig and her wife share a deep connection in creating shows, stand-up comedy, and running a production company. Despite occasional differences in perspective, their shared vision and respective strengths contribute to a successful creative partnership.
The Value of Ownership and Control in Creative Work
Participating in a worker-owned cooperative like Maximum Fun allows creators to have ownership and control over their work. Tig highlights the importance of having no 'fat cat' that can cancel their projects, ensuring artistic independence and direct support from the audience to maintain creative endeavors.
For the second and final week of the MaxFun Drive 2024, we are joined by co-host of the podcast Handsome/brilliant stand up comedian Tig Notaro for a conversation about pancakes, toxoplasmosis, cat scratch fever, and so much more.