Hannah Gadsby, an acclaimed Australian comedian known for her groundbreaking Netflix specials, joins Mike for a lively chat. They dive into her new solo show 'Woof!' and share an uncomfortable encounter with Anna Kendrick. Gadsby discusses the struggle of balancing contradictory ideas in creativity and the importance of sensory experiences. They also humorously ponder the infamous question if that dingo really ate a baby, reflecting on the intersection of comedy and personal identity throughout their journey.

1. Why Hannah describes her later-in-life Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis as “an exfoliation of shame.”2. How neurodiversity affects Hannah’s relationships–and how she connects to the world through what’s “interesting” instead of what’s “important.”3. Hannah’s revolutionary commitment to stop using self-deprecating humor about her body, sexuality, and gender–and why we might all consider the same commitment.4. Why it’s easier for Hannah to share her personal stories “in bulk” on stage instead of one-on-one.5. What it takes for Hannah to prepare for conversations–like ours on We Can Do Hard Things.About Hannah:Tasmania’s own Hannah Gadsby stopped stand-up comedy in its tracks with her multi-award-winning show, Nanette. When it premiered on Netflix in 2018, it left audiences captivated by her blistering honesty and her singular ability to take them from rolling laughter to devastated silence. Its release and subsequent Emmy and Peabody wins took Nanette (and Hannah) to the world. Hannah’s difficult second album (which was also her eleventh solo show) was named Douglas after her dog. Hannah walked Douglas around the world, selling out the Royal Festival Hall in London, the Opera House in Sydney and the Kennedy Center in DC, a sit-down run in New York and shows across the US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Douglas covered Hannah’s autism diagnosis, moving beyond the trauma at the centre of Nanette and instead letting the world see the view from Hannah’s brain – one that sees the world differently but with breathtaking clarity. The show was an Emmy-nominated smash hit and is available throughout the world on Netflix, recorded in Los Angeles. Hannah Gadsby’s “overnight” success was more than ten years in the making, with her award-winning stand-up shows having been a fixture in festivals across Australia and the UK since 2009. She played a character called “Hannah” on the TV series Please Like Me and has hosted multiple art documentaries, inspired by her comedy art lectures. In 2022, Hannah’s first book Ten Steps to Nanette: A Memoir Situation was published by Ballantine, an imprint of Penguin Random House, in the United States, Atlantic in the UK, and Allen & Unwin in Australia.Hannah has done plenty of other things over the course of more than a decade in comedy, but that will do for now.IG: hannah_gadsbyTW: HannahGadsby To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Hannah Gadsby railed against Pablo Picasso in “Nanette.” So why are they curating an exhibition timed to the 50th anniversary of his death? Gadsby and author Claire Dederer explain what we should do with art from monstrous artists.This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Michael Raphael, and hosted by Noel King.Transcript at vox.com/todayexplainedSupport Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hannah Gadsby shares her journey with autism, comedy, and free speech. The conversation delves into her late diagnosis, struggles, and the power of her storytelling. They discuss the responsibilities of those in power, cancel culture, and the impact of words on society.

Comedian Hannah Gadsby humorously discusses the absurdity of men transitioning to excel in women's sports, with a whimsical comparison to a horse winning an award, and a nod to her 'Douglas' Netflix special.