Your Mama’s Kitchen

Leslie Jones

Feb 14, 2024

Comedian and actress Leslie Jones talks about her childhood kitchen, dealing with loss, and using humor as therapy. She shares her grandmother's cornbread stuffing recipe and discusses her unique comedy style and career influences. The power of laughter and the importance of comedy shows are also explored.

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Comedy has been a source of therapy for Leslie Jones, helping her cope with loss and connect with others.

Laughter and humor in the kitchen brought joy and connection in Leslie Jones' childhood, emphasizing the power of laughter in family gatherings.

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Leslie Jones reflects on the importance of laughter and comedy as a means of connection and coping with life's challenges

Leslie Jones discusses how comedy and laughter have been a source of joy and therapy for her. She describes laughter as a way to connect with others and make them feel seen and understood. Comedy has helped her cope with the losses she has experienced, and she emphasizes the power of laughter to bring people together and provide a release from life's difficulties.

Introduction

2min

Leslie Jones: Career, Upbringing, and Humor

12min

Rocket Money: Manage Subscriptions and Lower Bills

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The Power of Laughter

14min

Leslie Jones' Unique Comedy Style and Family Influence

2min

Sponsor mentions and information about McDonald's classic burgers and Botox Cosmetic

3min

Comedian and actress Leslie Jones makes us laugh and gets philosophical about the gift of comedy in this episode. We get a glimpse into her childhood kitchen in Southern California, where her father was the primary cook and funnyman. She opens up about dealing with the loss of both her parents and using humor as a form of therapy. We also get to hear her talk about her grandmother’s cornbread stuffing that is so good, Leslie has it all year round, not just on holidays.

Leslie Jones is a stand-up comedian and actress. She was a writer and cast member on Saturday Night Live for five seasons, starting in 2014. She’s also played notable roles in films and TV shows, including the Ghostbusters reboot in 2016 and HBO Max’s Our Flag Means Death. She published her memoir, Leslie F*cking Jones, in 2023.

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Your Mama’s Kitchen

Leslie Jones

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Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Leslie Jones reflects on the importance of laughter and comedy as a means of connection and coping with life's challenges

Leslie Jones shares memories from her childhood kitchen and the impact of her father's cooking and humor

The role of comedy in Leslie Jones' life and career

The significance of traditional recipes and the value of family connection

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