Jessi chats with comedian and actor Ilana Glazer about shocking motherhood experiences, North West's debut, Travis Kelce's advocacy, and Taylor Swift. They also discuss the movie 'Babes,' pregnancy, childbirth, and a dilemma about post-birth meals.
Prioritize own meal choice post-childbirth to assert entitlement and autonomy.
Empower marginalized voices in storytelling and reshape narratives authentically with creativity.
Deep dives
Choosing a Post-Childbirth Meal
The listener, Rebecca, from Ottawa, seeks advice regarding her due date aligning with her husband's birthday. She questions whether she should adhere to their tradition of ordering a greasy dish called ketchupori as the first meal after childbirth, even if it doesn't appeal to her. Jesse advises Rebecca to prioritize her own meal choice after the labor, asserting that as the one who underwent childbirth, she is entitled to choose what she wants to eat.
Creating Unique Comedy - Babes Movie
Alana Glazer discusses the creation of the movie 'Babes', emphasizing its unique approach to portraying pregnancy and parenthood experiences that are often overlooked in traditional storytelling. She highlights the importance of marginalized voices telling their stories and the power of creativity in shaping narratives that authentically represent diverse perspectives.
The Comedy Special Minivan Money
Jesse Cruikshank introduces her stand-up special 'Minivan Money' and shares the excitement surrounding its global release. She reflects on the growth of humor and fearlessness that come with motherhood and aging, underscoring the significance of women reclaiming their comedic narratives and challenging societal norms around humor.
Post-Childbirth Experiences and Traditions
Jesse Cruikshank recounts her own experiences post-childbirth, highlighting the dynamics of choosing meals and balancing personal preferences with partner traditions. She shares a humorous anecdote of her husband's extravagant meal plans after childbirth, showcasing the blend of personal choices and familial traditions during significant life events.
Today is THE DAY! Jessi’s debut Stand Up Special “Minivan Money” is streaming NOW at VEEPS.COM/jessicruickshank ! To celebrate, she’s calling comedian, actor and co-writer of the HILARIOUS new movie BABES, Ilana Glazer to talk shocking, hilarious REAL LIFE MOTHERHOOD SH*T including pregnancy childbirth and… ‘drizzling’?
Then, North West made her on-stage debut in ‘The Lion King Live’ and as you can imagine JESSI. HAS. THOUGHTS. Plus! Travis Kelce finally speaks out about his teammate Harrison Butker’s offensive speech and Taylor Swift needs to CALM DOWN.
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