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Ziwe: What's funny these days?

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When the comedian and writer Ziwe first went viral during the pandemic for her gotcha-style interviews with celebrities on Instagram Live, people couldn’t get enough. Today, she joins Dua to talk about all things funny, from finding comedy in increasingly unfunny times to facing cancelations both metaphorical and literal in the past few years. In what’s truly our most laugh-out-loud episode of the series, Ziwe dives deep into her comedic roots and takes us into the future of funny, touching on everything from her rating on the website wikiFeet (yes, really!) to the impact the ongoing Writers Guild of America and SAG strikes will have on Hollywood. If you’re looking for an episode as equally brimming with insight as it is with jokes, then this one is tailor-made for you. To get in touch, please send us an email to podcast@service95.com [podcast@service95.com] — and if you’re enjoying the show, make sure to subscribe so that you are the first to hear about any new episodes of At Your Service. You can follow @service95 on Instagram and Twitter for all Dua Lipa: At Your Service updates. To receive the Service95 newsletter, introduced each week by Dua, subscribe at www.service95.com.

Highlights

In this episode, comedian and writer Ziwe joins Dua Lipa for a candid and humorous conversation about her unique brand of comedy, her rise to fame through viral social media moments, and the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry. They explore the intersection of humor, cultural critique, and personal resilience.
00:00
Ziwe's interviews are a blend of comedy and social commentary.
03:28
Cultural differences inspire comedic perspective
06:07
Practice and failure are essential to the creative process.
11:52
Social media bypasses gatekeepers but fosters polarization.
23:24
Cancel culture ultimately benefited me.

Chapters

From Viral Sensation to Author: How Ziwe Found Her Voice
00:00
The Making of a Comedian: Childhood, Culture, and the Class Clown
03:28
The Art of the Interview: Satire, Intimidation, and the Instagram Live Era
06:07
Navigating the New Rules: Social Media, Cancel Culture, and Standing by Your Words
11:52
After the Show: Resilience, Creative Control, and Advice for the Next Generation
17:42

Transcript

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