Nonbinary names and smut salons with Bug Williamson!

About this episode

The episode features comedian Bug Williamson discussing nonbinary names, their unique comedy style, and a reading of their mermaid smut.

Bug Williamson is a hilarious, charming, heartwarming comedian with over half a million followers. They are also just a true delight to schmooze with and give us great smutty yenta!We yenta about:- A reality show for choosing your new nonbinary name™- Their unique comedy and internet presence- Growing up with conspiracy theorist parents- An actual reading of mermaid smut they wrote (and it is goooooood)00:00 We're obsessed with Bug!08:10 Navigating coming out and name changes09:44 Reflecting on spirituality and life15:08 Deciding on a unique name18:01 Changing your name, change your luck20:18 Finding community at church22:33 Hanging out at my friend's church26:53 Feeling lonely creating online comedy30:32 Explaining the H2O smut idea32:46 A beautiful live smutty reading37:11 Can you figure out merman anatomy?40:19 Bug's unique writing style43:44 Breaking down good comedy46:54 Being a restaurant host suckshttps://www.instagram.com/pollypocket.mp3_https://www.instagram.com/rayeschillerhttps://www.instagram.com/antonialastarhttps://www.instagram.com/yentapodhttps://www.instagram.com/heebmediahttps://patreon.com/yenta

People in this episode

Guest: Bug Williamson

Topics covered

• nonbinary names
• comedy
• smut
• identity
• community
• spirituality

Keywords

• nonbinary
• comedy
• smut
• identity
• community
• spirituality
• mermaid

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Heeb Media

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