About this episode
Kate and Jacqueline explore themes of fear, obsession, and self-discovery through a comedic lens.
Nerves cringe, fear wells up inside and doubt floods the way. A man arrives at Kate’s door and Jacqueline delivers a monologue. Unearthing the long lost comedy club cheque and dirty underwear — the hags are already convinced the saffron is working. Youtube is up on Kate’s TV, while Jacqueline is turning her’s off. Reading aloud on the ADD balance board, tea has always been the answer. Are you obsessed? A tale of a road hag is told, while Kate queries the nighttime numbness. You can't call a hair twice but three taps always calms the spirit. Kate is called to receive her dreams. Overriding the coin flip, for the sake of flowers.
People in this episode
Hosts: Kate Berlant, Jacqueline Novak
Topics covered
- comedy
- fear
- self-discovery
- nighttime numbness
- obsession
- dreams
Keywords
- comedy club
- nerves
- ADD balance board
- saffron
- dreams
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