Kate Berlant

Actress and comedian Kate Berlant discusses the film 'Dream Scenario' which explores the power of the collective unconscious. Topics include instant celebrity through social media, archetypal roles, and personal connection to Jungian analysis. The podcast delves into dreams, societal perceptions, identity, and fame, blurring the lines between personal and public personas.

Comedian and writer Kate Berlant joins the conversation, sharing her insights on the etiquette of weddings and the nuances of small talk in LA. She reveals her immunity hacks and personal anecdotes from her time in the comedy scene. The hosts explore the theatricality of the wedding 'first look' moment, discussing the emotional stakes involved. They also dive into the politics of guest lists in LGBTQ+ weddings and the charming awkwardness of family traditions. Get ready for a candid and humorous take on wedding norms and cultural quirks!

John Early and Kate Berlant join the hosts to discuss watching a play vs a movie, their experience watching the movie Jersey Boys, stress of holiday gift shopping and a company called Uncommon Goods, frustrations with a thin remote control and their love for meta elements in storytelling, viral memes and social media mishaps, discussions on social media, athletic greens, and brain injections, and lighthearted banter about fontanelle, chocolate éclair cravings, athletic grades, absorbing nutrients, and hats.

Competitive couple Claire and Ben keep track of who does what in the relationship. Dr? Sheila advises them to go further and name a winner of the marriage. They discuss health-consciousness, scorecards for tasks, and even a sexual activity scorecard. One speaker files for divorce in the end.

Kate Berlant’s comedy defies easy categorization. That’s okay with Kate, who thinks people use a lot of empty terms to pin down comedy. Kate and Marc talk about how growing up in the art world helped Kate take a different approach when she got on the comedy stage as a teenager. They also talk about Kate’s sketch work with fellow comedian John Early, the inspiration she took from the late Brody Stevens, and why her Bo Burnham-directed comedy special remains in limbo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.