Jim Florentine, a comedic force with a new special on Amazon Prime, shares hilarious insights on societal shifts in body image and the evolution of comedy. He discusses how fat jokes are perceived in today’s culture, reflecting on a journey from shame to body positivity. Joining him is Anson Frericks, a former Anheuser-Busch employee and author, who delves into the downfall of Bud Light and corporate America’s struggles over the past decade. Their conversation ignites a critical examination of brand authenticity in today's political climate.
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Suing Lyft
A 600-pound woman sued Lyft for alleged discrimination, highlighting changing attitudes towards obesity.
She wore a sports bra and yoga pants, demonstrating a lack of shame about her weight.
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Plus-size Fashion Evolution
Plus-size women historically used to wear muumuus due to societal shame surrounding obesity.
This contrasts with modern trends where plus-size women embrace form-fitting attire like yoga pants.
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Fashion and Shame
In the past, overweight women wore muumuus out of shame and often avoided public spaces like beaches.
This contrasts with today's shameless society, where obesity is less stigmatized.
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In this book, Vivek Ramaswamy critiques the modern woke-industrial complex, arguing that it divides people by mixing morality with consumerism. He reveals how America’s elites exploit innermost insecurities by selling cheap social causes and skin-deep identities. The book begins as a critique of stakeholder capitalism and ends with an exploration of what it means to be an American today, offering a path forward that promotes unity and a more free and prosperous society.
Last Call for Bud Light
The Fall and Future of America's Favorite Beer
Anson Frericks
Comedian Jim Florentine returns to the show and they open by talking about the changes in fashion trends for overweight women through the years, how we are now a shameless society, RFK Jr.’s cousin Caroline attacking his character.
Next, Jason “Mayhem” Miller reads the news including stories about a high school principal in Florida hosting a party for teenage students that included alcohol, marijuana and a gun, a new lawsuit filed by a Southern California resident claiming that a surveillance video shows what started the Eaton Fire, the Minneapolis mayor announcing the city will not cooperate with Trump's deportation policy, and Madonna trying stand-up and bombing at New York’s Comedy Cellar.
Then, author & former Anheuser-Busch employee, Anson Frericks joins the show to talk about his new book “Last Call for Bud Light: The Fall and Future of America's Favorite Beer” and what went wrong in corporate America over the last 10 years.
For more with Jim Florentine:
SPECIAL: You Can’t Please Them All - on Amazon Prime
PODCAST: Everybody is Awful (Except You)
TWITTER/X: @MrJimFlorentine
INSTAGRAM: @jimflorentine
DATES:
Feb. 1. - Posse Bar - Westminster, CA
Feb. 7 & 8 - Kenosha Comedy Club - Kenosha, WI
Feb. 22 - Bonkerz Comedy Club - Orlando, FL
March 15 - Algonquin Theater - Mannasquan, NJ
March 21 - Emmaus Theater - Emmaus, PA
For more with Anson Frericks:
BOOK: Last Call for Bud Light: The Fall and Future of America's Favorite Beer
Available February 4th
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