About this episodeThis episode features a candid conversation with comedians Edie and Marley Goddard, covering their comedy spec…AI summary
This episode features a candid conversation with comedians Edie and Marley Goddard, covering their comedy specials, family backgrounds, and personal growth. The discussion highlights the importance of authenticity in comedy, the complexities of navigating family trauma, and practical advice on handling workplace harassment and relationship dynamics through open communication.
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Comedy Specials: Edie Goddard's special 'I'm just like you and it sucks' is available on VEPs.com, with a YouTube release planned for September. The platform is run by the Good Charlotte brothers from Waldorf, Maryland.
Camp Culture: Marley Goddard works at a camp for autistic transgender teenagers in Western Massachusetts, engaging them in comedy writing, drag, and soccer. The conversation contrasts this with traditional Jewish and Christian camps, noting differences in social dynamics and sexual exploration.
Tattoo Origins: Edie discusses her Hamza tattoo, originally chosen for its aesthetic appeal but later understood to have cultural significance related to the evil eye in Jewish and Arabic traditions. She notes it is fading and plans to remove it.
Burning Man: The group discusses the possibility of performing stand-up comedy at Burning Man, noting the unique challenges of performing in a dust storm with a fake brick wall backdrop.
Family Dynamics: Edie shares stories of her chaotic upbringing, including her mother being an Ayurvedic doctor and astrologer, and her uncle's legal troubles. She reflects on how bullying in middle school shaped her ability to roast people effectively.
Workplace Harassment: A caller seeks advice on dealing with male colleagues hitting on her and an employee complaining she gives mixed signals. The hosts advise addressing the employee directly about professional boundaries rather than changing her behavior.
Relationship Advice: A caller asks about his sister-in-law's conflicting reactions to anal play. The hosts emphasize the need for clear, non-sexual communication before, during, or after intimate moments to ensure consent and comfort.
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“DC is one of the worst [__] towns of all time. I mean, it's it does have culture because of the museums and [__] but man, the spy museum. That's my culture.”
▶ 4:03Edie Goddard expressing her disdain for Washington D.C., highlighting the Spy Museum as her only source of cultural appreciation.
“I think some people can sure and make it fun but there's some people you can tell through the phone nefarious. Yeah. Like I think there is like putting it on where it's you can't but I can. Okay. When you're saying it's nefarious, you mean hot.”
▶ 22:00Edie discussing the concept of 'leading with hot' in comedy specials, distinguishing between genuine attractiveness and a nefarious intent to lead on the audience.
“The right thing to do is to talk to your sister-in-law completely privately. It is not about what other people think. And if that means that you're speak and by the way if you're thinking like well my speech I'm like you know thank you thank you. Well I'm like also obsessed with it's like you just have like un therapized men calling in and asking genuine help that they don't have people to talk about their feelings to and I'm like you really are like it's really beautiful.”
▶ 1:11:20Stav advising a caller on how to handle a conflict with his sister-in-law before his brother's wedding, emphasizing private apology over public performance.
“I think be with like there can be this wall where it's like oh it's actually not personal like anybody could be saying it where it's like yours is like the narrative the artistry the aesthetic like is so you and nobody else could”
▶ 25:37Stav praising Edie's comedy special for its personal narrative and aesthetic, contrasting it with generic performances.
Chapters & Sections (48)▼
0:01Comedy Specials and DC Culturechapter1
2:24Comedy Specials and Waldorf Maryland
4:30Camp Experiences and Youth Culturechapter3
6:04Comedy and Sports Camps for Autistic Teens
7:49Jewish vs Christian Camp Sexual Myths
9:07Middle School Bullying and Theater Camp Stories
14:33Hamza Tattoo Meaning and Cultural Originschapter2
17:10Hamza Symbol Origins and Misconceptions
18:24Mother's Love and Medical Anecdotes
20:25Burning Man Stand Up and Comedian Appearancechapter2
23:38Authenticity in Sex Work and Performance
26:10Intentional Appearance for Acting Career
28:12Hair Era Ideas and Chaotic Family Storieschapter1
30:15Uncle's Case Worker and Flop House
32:16Childhood, Identity, and Sex Workchapter2
33:41Tumblr Porn and Early Sex Work
35:52Standup Comedy vs Sex Work Income
37:17Authenticity in Porn and Body Image Trendschapter1
40:39Cyclical Beauty Standards and Objectification
41:59Retirement Dreams and Wealthy Relationship Dynamicschapter3
43:40Fantasizing About Unprogrammed Retirement
44:53Relaxation and Wealthy Lifestyle Anecdotes
46:14Navigating Class Differences in Relationships
47:48Wealth, Generational Privilege, and Podcast Challengeschapter1
49:34Breaking Internet Records and Summer Sponsorship
52:39Navigating Anal Sex Consent and Communicationchapter2
54:40Timing of Anal Sex Consent Discussions
57:01Addressing Shame and Insecurities in Sexual Communication
58:34Sexual Communication and Wedding Speech Advicechapter1
1:00:25Addressing Past Conflict in Wedding Speech
1:04:08Apologizing to Sister-in-Law Before Wedding Speechchapter2
1:05:49Sibling Rivalry and Family Trauma
1:08:37Apologize Privately, Not Publicly
1:12:56Navigating Third Wheel Dynamics at Music Festivalschapter4
1:15:46Friendship Dilemma: Bringing Girlfriend to Guy Event
1:18:28Friendship Jealousy and Emotional Immaturity
1:20:36Friend Jealousy Over Romantic Partners
1:22:27Festival Crew Size and Drug Use Debates
1:24:54Workplace Harassment and Management Dilemmaschapter2
1:26:30Handling Workplace Harassment and Employee Complaints
1:28:09HR as Snitching and Boss Perspective
1:29:53Handling Workplace Rumors and Misconductchapter1
1:32:06Professional Boundaries and Workplace Gossip
1:35:03Navigating Male Dominance and Workplace Harassmentchapter1
1:37:33Encountering a Doppelganger at a Party
1:39:39Sex Cults, Furry Fans, and Nude Performance Artchapter2
1:41:05Promoting Upcoming Comedy Specials
1:42:20Social Media Censorship and Nude Performance
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