Franchesca Ramsey on Viral Fame, Comedy as Activism & The Power of Friendship

Franchesca Ramsey, comedian, actress, writer, and accidental activist, joins Kat Calvin for the Season 2 premiere of Choose the Bear. From her viral hit Shit White Girls Say to Black Girls to her recent Leopards Ate My Face song, Franchesca has spent 20 years turning comedy into a tool for social change.In this episode, she and Kat talk about:Why women are so drawn to true crimeThe highs and lows of going viral—then vs. nowHow comedy and satire help us survive political upheavalThe rise of family vloggers and the dangers of child exploitation onlineWhy friendships deserve the same priority as romantic relationshipsHer joyful podcast Let Me Fix It and the work of sustaining communityWhether you know her from The Nightly Show, her bestselling book Well, That Escalated Quickly, or her unforgettable viral videos, you’ll love hearing Franchesca’s wisdom, wit, and warmth.Leopards Ate My FaceShit White Girls Say to Black GirlsWell, That Escalated QuicklyIf you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. And don't forget, everything you are is more than enough.Questions? Want to tell your story? ⁠[email protected]