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TGIF! The Week That Was With Nellie Bowles and Katie Herzog

Apr 8, 2022

In this lively discussion, stand-up comedian Jeff Ross, known as the Roastmaster General, shares witty insights on humor and self-acceptance in the context of alopecia. The conversation covers Elon Musk's impact on Twitter and the debates around free speech and labor movements. They also tackle the complexities of LGBTQ+ education laws and the media's shifting narratives. Ross adds his comedic flair to serious topics, emphasizing the power of laughter in addressing personal struggles and societal issues.

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Episode notes

Intro

5min

Contradictions of Power: Free Speech and Labor Movements

15min

Shifts in Media Narratives and LGBTQ Rights

7min

Navigating LGBTQ+ Education and Identity

14min

Embracing Alopecia: Humor and Acceptance at the Oscars

4min

If you read Common Sense, you know that the best day of the week is Friday, when Nellie Bowles delivers us all the news from the week that was.

This Friday, we bring you an Honestly special: TGIF! This time built just for your ears and brought to you by America’s favorite lesbians: Nellie and dear friend of the pod, Katie Herzog.

Featuring: Elon Musk v. Twitter, BLM corruption, inflation, “don’t say gay,” plus special guest Jeff Ross, America’s Roastmaster General, on jokes about alopecia. Including his own.

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