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.
Ziwe shares how being completely herself has been critical to her career.
Ziwe reflects on her journey from being shy and lacking confidence to embracing her individuality and finding her voice.
The hosts discuss the importance of being authentic and true to oneself, the complexities of racism, and the role of comedy in fostering human connection.
Deep dives
Using Comedy to Deflect Trauma
The podcast episode explores the speaker's personal experience of using comedy as a defense mechanism to cope with trauma. They share an anecdote from their past about their Grammy panties being exposed and how they used humor to handle the situation. This memory marks their first realization of comedy's impact in deflecting personal pain.
A Chat Before the Equinox
The podcast episode is recorded shortly before the Equinox, marking the final episode of the second season. The hosts share lighthearted banter about their personal lives, discussing topics such as dogs, shorter days, and their experiences with parenthood. They create an upbeat and conversational atmosphere before introducing the guest.
Interviewing Z-Way
The podcast episode features an interview with Z-Way, a comedian and writer known for her unique interview style. The hosts express their admiration for Z-Way's work and discuss her rise to prominence. Z-Way shares insights into her comedic and writing process, revealing her inspirations and the impact of her experiences in shaping her art. She also reflects on her journey from being shy and lacking confidence to embracing her individuality and finding her voice.
Connecting Education and Differentiated Design
The podcast episode delves into the challenges of education and the need for differentiated design in classroom curricula. The hosts emphasize the importance of adapting teaching methods to meet the individual needs of students as they learn in different ways. They highlight the role of technology in providing interactive and personalized learning experiences through platforms like IXL, which offers skill plans and practice problems across various subjects and grade levels.
Authenticity, Racism, and Human Connection
The podcast episode delves into the concepts of authenticity, racism, and human connection. The hosts engage in a deep and meaningful conversation about the importance of being authentic and true to oneself. They discuss the complexities of racism, the impact of societal environments on perspectives, and the need for ongoing personal growth and unlearning biases. The episode highlights the role of comedy in fostering human connection and bringing about awareness and change.
In our Season 2 finale the one and only Ziwe stops by! Her legendary sharp wit and inimitable comedic voice are on display as she showers us with stories of adolescence and coming of age. She shares why being completely herself has been critical to her career, an update on her future foray into pop stardom, and why the keys to success are within our own reach.
