This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

E448 Roseanne

Jun 14, 2023

Roseanne Barr, an Emmy-winning comedian and the creator of her iconic sitcom, opens up about her tumultuous childhood and journey through stand-up. She shares hilarious stories about getting kicked out of Hollywood and insights on the entertainment industry's misconceptions about working class individuals. The conversation delves into nostalgia, touching on family dynamics and the evolution of gender roles, and even humorously critiques the absurdities of modern romance. Roseanne's candid reflections make this a captivating and insightful chat.

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Episode guests

Roseanne Barr

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Aging with Style: Fashion, Freedom, and Reflection

7min

Navigating Comedy and Mental Health

9min

Navigating Hollywood's Perception and Inclusivity

2min

Empowering Consumer Choices Through Transparency

2min

Navigating Forces of Profit and Sustainability

2min

Reflections on Society and Commercial Messages

4min

Navigating Intimacy and Justice

13min

Nostalgia and Gender Dynamics

9min

10.

Nostalgia and Family Dynamics

16min

11.

Exploring Unconventional Fortune-Telling Practices

1min

12.

Voices in the Shadows

8min

13.

Identity and Influence in Hollywood

20min

14.

Chaos, Comedy, and Nostalgia

15min

15.

Marriage, Honeymoons, and Hawaiian Reflections

8min

16.

Cultural Identity and Unity in Comedy

16min

17.

Corporate Influence and Community Safety

2min

18.

Wealth, Wisdom, and Generational Joy

8min

19.

Nostalgia and First Kisses

12min

Roseanne Barr is an Emmy-award winning comedian, writer and actress known for her iconic show “Roseanne” which aired for 10+ years. She is also a best-selling author, political activist and and active stand-up comedian. She just launched "the Roseanne Barr Podcast" which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

Roseanne joins Theo Von on a special episode of This Past Weekend to talk about her crazy childhood, finding a voice through stand-up, getting kicked out of Hollywood, what the industry gets wrong about working people, the lasting legacy of her show, bad honeymoons, the special call she got from Louis CK and much more.

Special thanks to Joe Rogan’s Comedy Mothership in Austin, TX for hosting this episode of the show.

Roseanne: https://www.instagram.com/officialroseannebarr/

The Roseanne Barr Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/Roseanneworld

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-roseanne-barr-podcast/id1689617956

https://open.spotify.com/show/68UndX2hi2yucKWtk8j3yt?si=1fc4c1b09f914718

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