Punkie Johnson

This week features Leigh Finke, a Minnesota State Representative and advocate for trans rights. Finke dives into the troubling fallout from recent violence, highlighting the unfair scapegoating of the trans community. Comedians River Butcher, Punky Johnson, and Alex English bring the laughs, tackling modern dating within the LGBTQ+ scene and critiquing gender norms with sharp wit. They also tackle the clash between identity and societal expectations, all while keeping the conversation entertaining and insightful.

Punkie Johnson, a talented comedian from the Comedy Store and SNL cast member, shares her unique journey in comedy. She opens up about her lively experiences on Saturday Night Live, including her memorable interactions with Lorne Michaels. Punkie delves into the challenges and triumphs of live performances, highlighting the importance of resilience in the comedic world. With engaging anecdotes, she provides insight into the competitive Los Angeles comedy scene and the emotional aspects of audience engagement. It's a candid look at the highs and lows of making people laugh.

Comedians Punkie Johnson, Skye Townsend, and writer Jordan Temple join in to discuss topics such as itchy titties as a sign of cheating, scratching left titty superstition, body image judgments, an Amsterdam assassination, lack of depression research in the black community, and dogs talking with racial slurs.