In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the hilarious and insightful Michelle Wolf. We dove into her latest Netflix special, "The Well," and reminisced about her unforgettable performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Michelle shared her journey from improv classes inspired by a visit to SNL to writing for "Late Night with Seth Meyers." We also explored her personal life, including her decision to have children during the pandemic and her experiences with home births. Michelle's candidness about the ethical dilemmas in comedy, particularly regarding a controversial invitation to perform in Riyadh, added depth to our conversation. Her humor and honesty made this episode a must-listen, and I highly recommend checking out her special on Netflix.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction and Michelle Wolf's New Special
00:00:51 - Recording the Special and Relevance
00:06:04 - Pregnancy and Birth Plans
00:07:16 - Home Birth Experience
00:08:10 - Deciding on Home Birth
00:17:55 - First Major Gig at Late Night with Seth Meyers
00:28:24 - White House Correspondents Dinner Experience
00:29:08 - Room Reception at the Dinner
00:36:23 - Riyadh Comedy Festival Controversy
00:37:09 - Government and Human Rights Issues
00:38:51 - Comedy in Saudi Arabia
00:39:53 - Motherhood Decision
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