Stand-up comedian Aparna Nancherla talks about her new book, imposter syndrome, and dark chocolate. Musician Kurt Slammer promotes his new Blues-Rock album. Actress Ruth Debevoise discusses her acting career.
Aparna Nancherla discusses her new book 'Unreliable Narrator: Me Myself, and Imposter Syndrome' and shares insights on coffee tables and dark chocolate.
Kurt Slammer's latest album 'Hugs Between Friends' takes a more inclusive and friendlier approach compared to his previous exclusionary and objectifying songs.
Actress Ruth Debevoise talks about her acting career, working with Ryan Murphy, notable roles she has had, and hints at a big project.
Deep dives
Kurt Slammer's Musical Journey
Kurt Slammer, a blues rock guitarist from Northern Tennessee, has released over 30 albums and is looking to reach a newer audience. His new album, "Hugs Between Friends," takes a friendlier approach with a warmer and more inclusive tone.
Controversial Past Songs
Kurt's previous songs like 'Slam It' and 'Hot Sex, Let Me At You' received criticism from younger listeners, who found them exclusionary and objectifying. This feedback has prompted Kurt to change his approach and create music that is more inclusive and friendlier.
New Album Direction
In his latest album 'Hugs Between Friends,' Kurt aims to create a more wholesome and accessible sound while still drawing inspiration from blues rock. The album features titles such as 'Put Her There' and 'Take It Easy in the Bedroom,' reflecting Kurt's shift towards a more positive and inclusive message.
Challenges and Goals
Kurt is looking to expand his fan base and increase his income from music. He hopes to reach a point where he can make a higher salary, potentially even upwards of $100,000 a year. Kurt is open to trying new approaches and striving for success in the music industry.
Actress Ruth DeBouvoir shares her experience in Hollywood
Ruth DeBouvoir, an actress, talks about her career and shares her experiences in Hollywood. She discusses working with Ryan Murphy on different projects and shares some behind-the-scenes moments. She mentions some of the notable roles she has had, including a character with Bell's palsy and a steamy sex scene with a leading man. Ruth also hints at a big project that she can't talk about. She talks about the challenges of being an actress, the joy of performing, and the excitement of being on Broadway.
Comedian Kurt Slammer discusses his latest album and other podcast appearances
Comedian Kurt Slammer promotes his latest album 'Hugs Between Friends' and talks about his music style. He also mentions a podcast called 'Screw It: We're Just Gonna Talk About Comics' where he and the hosts discuss comic books. Additionally, Kurt briefly mentions a new podcast in the 'Screw It' podcast universe called 'Screw It: I'm Just Gonna Talk About Music (Or Whatever)' hosted by Katie Plattner. He expresses his appreciation for Elon Musk and shares some thoughts on the perception of billionaires.
Stand-up comedian extraordinaire Aparna Nancherla joins Scott to talk about her new book “Unreliable Narrator: Me Myself, and Imposter Syndrome,” coffee tables, and dark chocolate. Then, musician Kurt Slammer stops by to promote his new Blues-Rock album. Plus, actress Ruth Debevoise drops by to talk about her acting career.
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