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Kathy Griffin - On Choosing Your Battles, Comedy, Trump Scandal, & Overcoming Cancer

Apr 8, 2024

Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian, Kathy Griffin, discusses her career journey, Trump scandal fallout, living next to Kim and Kanye, plastic surgery, and her recent lung cancer diagnosis. They also touch on navigating challenges as a female comedian, addressing the gender gap in the industry, and the importance of therapy for self-care.

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ANECDOTE

Photo Triggered Career Collapse

Kathy Griffin explains the Trump photo led to federal investigations, being on the no-fly list, canceled tours, and death threats.
She says the fallout lasted years and removed her ability to work for a long period.

INSIGHT

Misogyny Intensified The Backlash

Kathy believes misogyny amplified the harm she faced compared with male comics doing similar acts.
She notes lack of institutional support (agency, publicist, TV show) worsened the damage.

ADVICE

Trust Your Funny Instincts

If you believe something is funny, execute it and don't over-censor.
Joan Rivers' advice: trust your comedic instincts and do the joke you think works.

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#683: Today we're sitting down with two-time Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian, Kathy Griffin. Kathy joins us for a discussion about her entire career journey. From being investigated by the federal government and growing up with a pedophile as a brother, to navigating the challenges of being a female comedian and addressing the gender gap in the industry. We also delve into her experiences living next to Kim and Kanye, her openness about plastic surgery, and her recent diagnosis with lung cancer. To connect with Kathy Griffin click HERE To connect with Lauryn Evarts Bosstick click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE To Watch the Show click HERE For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM To Call the Him & Her Hotline call: 1-833-SKINNYS (754-6697) This episode is brought to you by The Skinny Confidential Our Anniversary sale starts today! Go to shopskinnyconfidential.com and get 20% off all of our products, Including our newest drop! This episode is brought to you by AG1 If you want to take ownership of your health, it starts with AG1. Go to drinkAG1.com/SKINNY to get a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. This episode is brought to you by Hiya Health Hiya Health fills in the most common gaps in modern children's diet to provide full-body nourishment our kids need with a yummy taste they love. Go to hiyahealth.com/skinny to receive 50% off your first order. This episode is brought to you by a2 Platinum a2 Platinum is formulated for tiny tummies as the grow and develop. Visit a2platinum.com/SKINNY to get 25% off your first purchase. This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone, and even live chat-only therapy sessions. So you don't have to see anyone on camera if you don't want to. It's much more affordable than in-person therapy & you can be matched with a therapist in under 48 hours. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/skinny. This episode is brought to you by Nike Find your feel with Nike Bras & Leggings that deliver supportive flexibility and comfort for whatever your day brings. Shop now at nike.com/women This episode is brought to you by Vanderpump Villa Watch new episodes of Vanderpump Villa every Monday, now on Hulu. Produced by Dear Media