About this episodeKathy Griffin provides a lighthearted tour of her four rescue dogs, sharing the humorous origins of their name…AI summary
Kathy Griffin provides a lighthearted tour of her four rescue dogs, sharing the humorous origins of their names and personalities. She then offers a rapid-fire review of several books ranging from political memoirs to personal essays, highlighting her preference for audiobooks due to dyslexia. The episode concludes with a detailed anecdote about her viral interaction with ASAP Rocky and a nostalgic story about filming a Super Bowl Pepsi commercial with Shaquille O'Neal.
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Dog Naming Strategy: Griffin named her first two dogs Olivia and Elliot Stabler after Law & Order: SVU characters because she noticed reruns of the show were broadcast globally in all languages during her world tour.
Rescue vs. Pound: Griffin advocates for using local rescue agencies that pull dogs from pounds, arguing it allows adopters more time to bond with the animal before finalizing adoption compared to going directly to a shelter.
Audiobook Preference: Due to being 'terribly dyslexic,' Griffin relies heavily on audiobooks, noting that she invented the concept by reading classics she previously lied about reading in high school.
Celebrity Interaction Dynamics: Griffin notes that she tends to get along best with difficult or intimidating figures (like director Joe Pytka and Shaquille O'Neal) because she doesn't treat them with excessive reverence, often annoying them into respect.
Book Recommendation Criteria: Griffin prioritizes books on law, politics, and candid personal narratives, specifically recommending 'Bad Feminist' by Roxane Gay for its honest discussion on gender politics and body image.
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“I have never been a big reader. I'm terribly dyslexic. And so, I think I like invented audiobooks.”
▶ 6:43Griffin explaining her reliance on audiobooks and how she is now reading classics she skipped in school.
“Those lesbian dog rescuers are liars. You heard me. They will lie through their teeth. They will say anything to get you to adopt that puppy.”
▶ 4:26Griffin joking about the discrepancy between the rescuers' description of her dog Mary as 'docile' and her actual 'frisky' personality.
“I swear to God, I will [__] you. I will [__] you because you're all talk, honey. I know your type. You'll leave crying.”
▶ 15:29A clip from Griffin's appearance on ASAP Rocky's YouTube show 'Back and Forth,' showcasing their playful, provocative dynamic.
“I love Joe Pytka and he put me in many commercials... That's usually how it works. I don't get along with the ones that everybody else loves and they're super sweet, but the handful of celebrities that everyone is like, 'Stay away from them' end up being my best friends.”
Reflecting on her working relationship with difficult directors and celebrities like Shaquille O'Neal.
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0:06Dog Tour and Book Reviewschapter2
2:57Adopting Rescue Dogs Named Maggie and Mary
5:21Audiobook Reading Habits and Hillary Clinton
7:54Book Recommendations and A$AP Rocky Storychapter5
10:12Book Recommendations: Bad Feminist, Hunger, Dark Towers
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