#150. Is Standup Comedy Offensive? - Leah Lamarr
from Discover More Hosted by Benoit Kim
What is the fine line between being offensive and being funny in today’s standup comedy culture? What makes a joke offensive? Today’s conversation with an intellectual turned stand-up comedian will tear down what you thought you knew about comedy. Leah Lamarr is an internationally touring stand-up comedian, writer, podcaster, and TV personality. Leah opened mic for some of the biggest comedians in the world, such as Bill Burr, Mark Normand, and Nick Kroll, to name a few. Expect to learn about intent vs impact in comedy, what makes a joke offensive, the current standup comedy culture, the life of a stand-up comedian, why comedy is not therapy, and how to master your emotions. This is the funniest conversation yet that is also equally thought-provoking. Also, please note that Leah is an edgy comedian so profanity and laughter are part of the package for this episode! Let’s get this started. Rate The Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/discovermore Show Notes Leah’s Website: HERE Leah’s Instagram: HERE Leah’s Twitter: HERE Leah’s IMDb: HERE * Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/discovermorepodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Discover More Website: https://www.discovermorepodcast.com/ Follow Discover More on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discovermorepodcast/ Connect with Benoit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benoitkim/ * Discover More is a podcast for independent thinkers who appreciate the importance of nuances with mental health as a throughline. Looking for deep thinking? * Thank you for Discovering More with us!
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