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26 Mar 2024 (8 months ago)

Britney Broski and Mr. V Podcast

Britney Broski, a comedian and content creator, appeared on Mr. V's podcast.
They discussed her podcast, singing skills, and unique social media content.
Britney shared her thoughts on being the subject and director of her own content.
They talked about the secret McDonald's menu and the controversial mascot, Uncle O'Grimacy.
Britney recalled her childhood memories of Olive Garden and trying unusual chocolates during her UK tour.

The YouTuber discussed their upbringing, including moving frequently due to their father's job and living in South Korea for a year.
They shared their experience of adopting Korean cultural practices, such as bowing.
The YouTuber mentioned their educational background, including attending Texas A&M University and graduating with a liberal arts degree and a minor in Spanish.
They explained their motivation for learning Spanish and shared a childhood memory of their father speaking Spanish to friends.
The YouTuber discussed their Air Force veteran father who flew A-10s and compared Tom Cruise's impact on men to Taylor Swift's impact on women.

John Mulaney and Amy Schumer discussed their childhoods and how they got into comedy.
Mulaney mentioned the tradition of Yell Leaders at Texas A&M and his experience as a theater kid in high school.
The YouTuber shared their own experiences in theater, including playing a male character in "Spamalot" and improvising a Mexican accent in "Sherlock Holmes."
They discussed their various jobs before pursuing comedy, including as an insurance agent and bank teller, and recalled an embarrassing incident involving a note being mistaken for a robbery attempt.
The YouTuber reflected on the struggles of being perceived as attractive and how it can affect opportunities and self-perception.
They shared their experiences with feeling insecure about their appearance and seeking out negative comments online.

The YouTuber discussed their interest in theater and musicals, which was sparked by a married couple in their apartment building.
They mentioned dating a woman who worked at a Renaissance fair and described the fair's atmosphere and the roles of "faers" and well-endowed women.
The hosts discussed Renaissance Fairs and how they provide work opportunities for children, such as chimney sweeping.
They also talked about Medieval Times, a dinner theater with jousting and other performances, and the potential dangers of attending such events.

The hosts discussed the popularity of crowd work in comedy and how some comedians are finding success by posting videos of their crowd work on TikTok.
They expressed concern about the sustainability of crowd work as a comedic format and emphasized the importance of having original material for live shows.
The hosts debated the effectiveness of getting canceled as a way to gain attention and discussed the importance of finding genuinely funny and original comedians to support.
They shared their thoughts on stand-up comedy and recalled a disastrous stand-up performance that one of the hosts experienced.

The hosts discussed the origins of Groundhog Day and its traditions, including the role of the groundhog in predicting the weather.
They expressed their desire to attend the Groundhog Day celebration in Pennsylvania.
The potential ban on TikTok in the United States was discussed, with concerns about the loss of a platform for connecting with others and discovering new cultures.
The argument that TikTok poses a security and privacy risk was questioned, as other companies already have access to our information.

The hosts shared unusual news stories, including an OnlyFans model's son filming her content and a man persuading his friend to get his legs amputated for $1.3 million.