Magda Szubanski

Magda Szubanski, an award-winning Australian actress and comedian beloved for her role in Kath & Kim, discusses her compelling journey of self-discovery shaped by her father's secretive past as a wartime assassin. She reflects on the challenges of migration from Britain to Australia, childhood anxiety, and identity transition. Magda also shares poignant insights on the intertwined themes of family dynamics, comedy, and trauma, culminating in a heartfelt exploration of acceptance and connection to her Polish roots.

The podcast features diverse guests discussing comedy in tackling social issues, navigating motherhood, raising daughters, personal advocacy efforts, humorous recollections at a lesbian commune, reflections on living in a lesbian separatist house, coming out for marriage equality, and live performances in Melbourne.

Whoopi Goldberg and Magda Szubanski discuss the media frenzy around Rebel Wilson's coming out, questioning journalism ethics and LGBTQIA+ privacy. They explore the relevance of gossip columns and the impact on personal safety. The podcast also covers recommendations for winter binge-watching and insights from directors on diverse and innovative storytelling in film.