About this episode
Anna Konkle discusses her childhood experiences and how they inspired her work in comedy.
For children who felt responsible for their parents’ happiness: There’s a way to turn that into joy. Anna Konkle is co-creator and co-star of the Hulu series “Pen15,” and she joins host Krys Boyd to discuss her childhood – when her parents fought all the time and she felt like the peacemaker – her complicated relationship with her father and how she turned that experience into comedy for her critically acclaimed series. Her book is called “ The Sane One .” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
People in this episode
Host: Krys Boyd
Guest: Anna Konkle
Topics covered
- childhood
- comedy
- family dynamics
- art inspiration
- mental health
Keywords
- Pen15
- Anna Konkle
- comedy
- childhood
- family
- mental health
- Hulu
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hulu
Books & works: Pen15, The Sane One
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