You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes Dana Gould Returns
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Apr 9, 2025 Dana Gould, a renowned comedian and writer known for his work on The Simpsons, joins the conversation with his new stand-up special, 'Perfectly Normal' in the spotlight. They share hilarious parenting anecdotes and reflect on the pressures of comedy while navigating the complexities of identity and relationships. The discussion humorously critiques societal standards of body image and celebrity culture, interspersed with thoughtful insights on grief, creativity, and the balance of humor and sensitivity in life’s challenges.
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Daughter's Bong
- Dana Gould visited his daughter at her Berkeley apartment.
- He joked about how she no longer hides her bongs, reflecting changing generational attitudes towards cannabis.
Parenting Goal
- Gould's parenting goal is for his children to not fear him.
- He contrasts this with his own childhood experience of scattering when his father arrived.
Performance Praise
- Pete Holmes praises Gould's performance skills, noting his effective use of voice, face, and body.
- Gould explains that he performs to showcase the discipline of stand-up comedy.