Season 1. Episode 8.

In this conversation, Joe, Jay, and Lauri discuss various topics including Taylor's friend passing away, Lauri's offensive joke, taking sketch writing classes, and engaging in online arguments. They also mention the closure of UCB New York and their love for Survivor. Lauri shares her experiences of getting into fights on Instagram and Facebook. Overall, the conversation covers personal anecdotes, comedy, grief, and social issues. In this conversation, Joe Betance discusses various topics related to recent events, including the backlash against a comedian for talking about eating a granola bar and the controversy surrounding a theater's statement about producing shows during protests. He also touches on the importance of supporting causes and the need for respectful dialogue. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted segment of 'Ask a Fat Person' and the announcement of poll results. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Recap 02:50 Coping with Grief and Different Ways of Dealing with Loss 07:10 The Impact of Offensive Jokes and the Importance of Communication 09:40 Taking Sketch Writing Classes and Finding Comfort in Survivor 24:33 Engaging in Online Arguments and the Challenges of Social Media 28:15 Backlash and Expectations 32:59 Supporting Causes 36:15 Respectful Dialogue and Understanding 43:10 Finding Balance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices