It’s the first episode of Funny You Should Ask! What better way to kick off the podcast than with your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian. In this episode Maria shares her approach to intimate one-on-one shows, the joy she finds by being done with projects, and not taking responsibility for others’ feelings. You’ve seen Maria Bamford from Comedy Central, her show Lady Dynamite, Big Mouth, and so much more. Purchase Maria’s book Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult: https://bookshop.org/a/18885/9781982168575 Listen to Maria’s “tour de force” audiobook for Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult: https://www.audible.com/pd/Sure-Ill-Join-Your-Cult-Audiobook/B0BWSFN4HB?srsltid=AfmBOopkyxWxPxOKOc6Rrdi-w7OwiaAk2anKxxebgbYQc8joUIXSGC1N FIND MARIA: IG - https://www.instagram.com/mariabamfordcomedy/?hl=en TW - https://x.com/mariabamfoo?lang=en TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@mariabamfordcomedy Website - https://mariabamford.com/ Conversation originally recorded on 08/24/24. __________________________________________________________________ Funny You Should Ask pulls back the curtain on comedy with candid, funny, and surprisingly personal conversations. Hosted by GOLD founder Lynn Harris, this podcast features candid, behind-the-scenes Q&As with artists like Maria Bamford, Jonterri Gadson, Flash Rosenberg, and Shaun Cassidy (yes, that one!)—plus real questions from real working comics. It’s honest. It’s generous. It’s occasionally unhinged. And it’s designed to help you do better work—and feel less alone doing it. Executive Produced by Lynn Harris (IG), GOLD Comedy (IG, TT, YT) Produced by Maggie Scudder (IG, TT) Edited by Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez (IG) Music by Megan Phillips (IG), Sam MacKinnon (IG) Special thanks to Allison Rinehart, Erin Keating, Ami Vora. *********************** This podcast was made BY, FOR, IN, and BECAUSE OF GOLD Comedy. More about GOLD Comedy: GOLD Comedy is the comedy school, professional community, and content studio where women and non-binary folks grow their comedy careers, build powerful networks, and make funny stuff. ***MEET: Anyone can watch tutorials on YouTube. We are your comedy crew—here to applaud you, collab with you, and help you succeed. ***LEARN: Level up your funny with the latest comedy styles and techniques taught by experts in live classes and live events. Unlimited classes included in your once-yearly fee. ***PERFORM: We’ll get you the experience and exposure you need to get started AND level up, and the skills that serve you for life. JOIN GOLD COMEDY FOR 20% OFF THE YEARLY MEMBERSHIP FEE WITH CODE: 20YOUSHOULDASK This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoldmine.substack.com
