34. Lady Dynamite: Madness in the Media

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In our newest Madness in the Media episode, we break down Maria Bamford’s “Lady Dynamite” pilot, an absurdist and hilarious take on bipolar disorder. We discuss manic crafting, if her portrayal of Hollywood is realistic and why having the creator of the show be bipolar is so important. Also, come join us on our secret community facebook page at bipolarbicoastal.com/groups/bipolarbicoastalsecret! Secret group: bipolarbicoastal.com/groups/bipolarbicoastalsecret For exclusive content, subscribe to patreon.com/bipolarbicoastal Find us: facebook.com/bipolarbicoastal instagram.com/bipolarbicoastal

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In our newest Madness in the Media episode, we break down Maria Bamford’s “Lady Dynamite” pilot, an absurdist and hilarious take on bipolar disorder. We discuss manic crafting, if her portrayal of Hollywood is realistic and why having the creator of...

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