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We make a lot of choices, every single day. Some explode, some implode, most we barely remember. Each week on Choice Words, Samantha Bee sits down with people she admires to examine the biggest choices they’ve made in their lives and the ripple effects those decisions have had. What’s a story a journalist took a chance on that changed history? A vote that a politician never should have cast? A song lyric a musician came up with in the shower that made them instantly famous?

Sam’s made a lot of choices, too. She may have to interview herself about starting this podcast.

Choice Words with Samantha Bee Lemonada

    • Comedy
    • 4.3 • 1.7K Ratings

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We make a lot of choices, every single day. Some explode, some implode, most we barely remember. Each week on Choice Words, Samantha Bee sits down with people she admires to examine the biggest choices they’ve made in their lives and the ripple effects those decisions have had. What’s a story a journalist took a chance on that changed history? A vote that a politician never should have cast? A song lyric a musician came up with in the shower that made them instantly famous?

Sam’s made a lot of choices, too. She may have to interview herself about starting this podcast.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Wedding Registry or Divorce Sale? (with Busy Philipps)

    Wedding Registry or Divorce Sale? (with Busy Philipps)

    At the beginning of the pandemic, when wildfire ash was falling on actor Busy Philipps’ face, she and her family made the unlikely decision to move to New York City. The choice paid off in the form of a phone call from Tina Fey asking her to audition for a new TV show, Girls5eva. Now in its third season, Sam asks Busy about the choices she’s made since then, including a divorce sale, a large donation to support abortion access, and a new late night talk show.

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    • 44 min
    Babes or Babies? (Live from SXSW with Ilana Glazer, Pamela Adlon, and Michelle Buteau)

    Babes or Babies? (Live from SXSW with Ilana Glazer, Pamela Adlon, and Michelle Buteau)

    In celebration of Women’s History Month, Sam joins Ilana Glazer, Pamela Adlon, and Michelle Buteau live from SXSW to talk about their new film, ‘Babes.’ The movie, which debuted in Austin and hits theaters on May 17, is all about female friendship and the truly insane surprises of pregnancy and childbirth. The writer/director/actor trio get real with Sam about motherhood, orgasms, and why certain people want to keep women in the dark about their bodies.

    Follow Ilana Glazer @ilana, Pamela Adlon @pamelaadlon, and Michelle Buteau @michellebuteau on Instagram.

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    • 50 min
    Extra Choice Words with Ilana Glazer, Pamela Adlon, and Michelle Buteau

    Extra Choice Words with Ilana Glazer, Pamela Adlon, and Michelle Buteau

    There is some special romantic chemistry between actor Michelle Buteau and her co-star Hasan Minhaj in the upcoming film, ‘Babes.’ Sam unpacks the color wheel of emotions on stage with Buteau, Ilana Glazer, and Pamela Adlon.

    Jump Out or Get Pushed? (with Roy Wood Jr.)

    Jump Out or Get Pushed? (with Roy Wood Jr.)

    When Roy Wood Jr. was arrested for stealing a credit card at 19 years old, he thought his life was over. While awaiting his sentencing and with nothing to lose, he decided to finally try standup comedy. He was a natural, and when the judge decided to give him probation over prison, he decided to pursue comedy for real. Roy talks about learning how to perform in the South, why he’d rather jump out of a window than be pushed, and his big decision to leave The Daily Show. 

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    Keep up with Samantha Bee @realsambee on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.

    For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.

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    • 41 min
    From Dear Prudence: "Is It Okay to Ghost A Friend? Help!" (with Roxane Gay)

    From Dear Prudence: "Is It Okay to Ghost A Friend? Help!" (with Roxane Gay)

    We’re bringing you an episode of Dear Prudence from our friends at Slate. In this episode, Roxane Gay (best-selling author of Bad Feminist and Opinions) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers about how to decline a colleague’s invitation to dinner, when it’s okay to ghost a friend for good reasons, and what to do when you’re burned out on dating apps. Follow Dear Prudence to never miss an episode: https://slate.com/human-interest/dear-prudence.

    Keep up with Samantha Bee @realsambee on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.

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    • 37 min
    Extra Choice Words with Kara Swisher

    Extra Choice Words with Kara Swisher

    Tech and media journalist Kara Swisher tells Sam about a choice encounter she had with the late political pundit John McLaughlin where she defied his order to make him… toast!?

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
1.7K Ratings

1.7K Ratings

bearshark215 ,

Love This Podcast

Sam B is the best! I love the topics and guests.

Twinkzzz ,

Glad you are here

Sam i am super glad you are here. I didn’t have cable so i couldn’t see you. This access rocks. Your show is smart and i appreciate you because you say what i am thinking about tp & our democracy. I am listening to you and John favrau before the coup. It is weird to know what is going to happen….

GumshoeAndy ,

Samantha Bee is a great interviewer

She asks such great questions, is so good at making the guests feel understood, so funny and insightful.
I was always a fan but this format is perfect for her.

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