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Samantha Irby is Quietly Hostile & Raucously Funny

Aug 9, 2023
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Samantha Irby
Author and TV writer Samantha Irby joins Ben and Khalil to discuss her latest book Quietly Hostile and how she uses comedy as therapy. They also touch on her work on the Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That... and explore the challenges of inclusion and racism in TV shows.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
White People Taking Credit & Insecurity on Podcasts
02:28 • 14min
3
Life, Vaccines, and Inspiring Stories
16:34 • 3min
4
Raising Teenagers and Navigating Parenthood
19:39 • 11min
5
Parental Frustration and Extreme Measures
30:47 • 6min
6
Exploring Inclusion and Racism in a TV Show
37:05 • 11min
7
Reflection on Self-Deprecating Humor and Comedy Genius
47:57 • 2min
8
Exploring Employee Benefits and Portable Garment Steamers
50:11 • 2min