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The True Story of Sherman’s March to the Sea | ep 158 - History Hyenas
0:00Sherman is shelling Atlanta shelling Atlanta selling and one thing to artillery the main artery the Civil War0:06was of course the railroad so Sherman every time he would move move to a town and especially when he got to Atlanta he0:12would destroy the railroad and bend the steel they were called Sherman's neckties he would bend this steel of the
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See all ›Sarah Sherman | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
Sarah Sherman discusses her evolution from a DIY performance artist in Chicago to an SNL cast member, highlighting the contrast between her grotesque 'body horror' comedy persona and her warm, Midwestern upbringing.summarySherman's comedy persona 'Sarah Squirm' originated in Chicago's DIY music and art scene, characterized by grotesque visuals and performance art elements like chugging clam chowder or flashing audiences.takeawayHer parents are highly supportive of her explicit content; her mother wore a shirt featuring a uterus with eyeballs to Sherman's HBO special taping, indicating a lack of familial shame around her work.takeaway
Sarah Sherman Loves the Hate Comments | Breaking Bread with Tom Papa
Sarah Sherman discusses the challenges of navigating negative feedback after releasing her standup special, the structural difficulties of writing sketch comedy for SNL compared to standup, and her personal struggles witsummaryAudience reception of Sarah Sherman's special was polarized; some viewers felt there were 'no jokes' due to the high density of sound effects and visual gags, which she attributes to distraction by her gender and unconvetakeawaySherman experiences significant decision paralysis and anxiety, manifesting physically through TMJ issues (requiring custom night guards with fangs) and dietary restrictions (eating only egg sandwiches) due to a sensitivtakeaway
Sarah Sherman | Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan
Sarah Sherman discusses her unique comedic persona, rooted in childhood influences like Phyllis Diller and David Lynch, and her journey from Northwestern University to SNL.summarySherman's comedic style is heavily influenced by 1970s/80s icons like Phyllis Diller and Joan Rivers, as well as the surrealism of David Lynch, creating a 'body horror' aesthetic that she feels is often misunderstood or takeawaySherman contrasts her slow, deliberate creative process with the 'clip culture' of modern comedy, noting that she cannot produce material at the speed of internet trends (e.g., Jeff Ross's 10 minutes a day), making her stakeaway
SNL's Sarah Sherman Gets Closed Inside A Casket | Grave Conversations With David Dastmalchian
Sarah Sherman discusses her unique comedic influences, including Phyllis Diller and specific internet videos, while sharing her philosophical views on the afterlife as a 'collective unconscious' or 'fantasm balls.' The csummarySherman's comedic style is shaped by a mix of traditional comedians (Phyllis Diller, Rodney Dangerfield) and bizarre internet content, specifically a 'violet flame meditation' video from a Christian cult.takeawaySherman admires comedian Jeff Aszmus for his ability to write jokes quickly and efficiently, contrasting it with her own slower writing process.takeaway
RESIN ROT with Sarah Sherman | Soder Podcast | EP 136
Mike Birbiglia and Sarah Sherman discuss the unique emotional bonds formed with pets, contrasting their childhood experiences with animal love, and explore how comedy serves as a coping mechanism for family trauma.summaryPodcast booking can be effectively achieved through organic social interaction; Sherman realized her guest spot happened because she hung out with Birbiglia off-camera, suggesting 'hanging out having fun' is a valid booktakeaway