Podcrushed Ziwe
Dec 20, 2023
Ziwe, a comedian and pop star in the making, joins the podcast to share stories of adolescence and coming of age. She discusses the importance of being herself, updates on her future pop stardom, and shares insights on success. The conversation touches on differentiated teaching, interactive learning, personal growth, embarrassing middle school stories, first crushes, provocative moments, fault versus responsibility, and a casual conversation about a New Year's Eve song.
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Comedy as Deflection
- Ziwe's earliest memory of using comedy was in middle school.
- Classmates laughed at her exposed "Grammy panties," but she deflected the humiliation with humor.
Misunderstood Child
- Ziwe recounts a childhood incident at a movie theater where she was wrongly accused of theft.
- This experience highlights how she uses her adult vocabulary to articulate and understand past awkward encounters.
Strengths and Weaknesses
- Ziwe's best childhood traits were her humor and comedic timing.
- Her shyness, surprisingly, has remained a constant throughout her life.