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Jacqueline Novak is the co-host of the podcast “Poog,” the author of “How to Weep in Public: Feeble Offerings on Depression from One Who Knows,” and the force behind the Netflix special “Get On Your Knees” — a comedically highbrow exploration of a less-than-highbrow sex act. She talks about the act of creating something unique, and of being true to who you are. Simone fills Danielle in on a life-changing retreat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After performing a half-hour stand-up special on Comedy Central and writing a book on depression (How to Weep in Public: Feeble Offerings on Depression from One Who Knows), what came next for comedian Jacqueline Novak would bring her to her knees. So to speak. The actress Natasha Lyonne has presented Novak in her first Off-Broadway […]
We chat with our friend John (last name excluded for privacy) about depression, why capitalism sucks for depressed people, and how writing can help. Music: "People Are Strange" by Hisa Delirium. Book Recommendations: How to Weep in Public: Feeble Offerings from One Depressive to Another by Jacqueline Novak. An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison. Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me by Ellen Forney. Delusions of Grandeur: Stories and Poems by J. Beechem. Check out John's website www.americanfantastic.com
Well, lovelies, we're back with episode 29! This week we read How to Weep in Public: Feeble Offerings on Depression from One Who Knows by Jacqueline Novak. We enjoyed it vv much and have lotsa smart things to stay. We discuss: Bright Eyes connections (Olivia's one true love), whether or not this could be considered a memoir, an error Olivia found, the privilege our dear author displays and acknowledges at points, how this book is kind of hard to discuss, our appreciation for Novak's approach to talking about depression, the relatability of this book for multiple audiences, and soooomuchmore! Olivia drinks: sauvignon blanc Ashley drinks: gin&tonic (damn we're creatures of habit) We read: How to Weep in Public: Feeble Offerings on Depression from One Who Knows by Jacqueline Novak Up next: Hunger by Roxane Gay Music by: Matt Costa!
Hey darlin', we're back with our episode on The Glass Universe by Dava Sobel! This time, we discuss: the merits of gin & soda (fewer carbs, y'all!), Ashleys weirdass interpretation of Dava Sobel's voice, how quickly this book moves through time, the challenge of remembering drunk book suggestions, being okay with not having the background knowledge for a science- and history-focused book, our love of the dudes and ladies who were so woman-positive back in this regressive as hell era, the incredible brilliance and intelligence of the folks in this book (they look at pictures of what looks like spray paint and can then figure out distances, ages, and brightness of the stars, WTF), and sooo much more. Olivia drinks: sauvignon blanc Ashley drinks: gin&tonic We read: The Glass Universe by Dava Sobel Up next: How to Weep in Public: Feeble Offerings on Depression from One Who Knows by Jacqueline Novak Music by: Matt Costa!
Aparna Nancherla, Jonathan Van Ness, Phill Jupitus and Shappi Khorsandi join host, Dave Holmes to quiz about Daleks, soccer, "meatlegging" and musicals. Aparna Nancherla wants to plug her new comedy album, Just Putting It Out There and recommends Jaqueline Novak's book How to Weep in Public: Feeble Offerings on Depression from One Who Knows. Jonathan Van Ness wants to plug his Funny or Die series Gay of Thrones and his own MaxFun podcast Getting Curious. Jonathan recommends The Great British Baking Show which runs on PBS and Netflix. Phill Jupitus is playing Bottom in The Theatre Royal Bath's upcoming production of A Midsummer Night's Dream and re-joins the cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang later this summer. Phill recommends the Essays of E. B. White and The Great British Sewing Bee. Shappi Khorsandi wants to plug her new novel Nina is Not OK. You can find Shappi's live gig dates here. Shappi recommends the work of British comic novelist, Sue Townsend. A good place to start is The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4. Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and hosts his live quiz show, The Friday Forty at LA’s Meltdown Theatre on the second Friday of every month. Dave's new book Party of One is available for pre-sale now. You can let us know what you think of International Waters and suggest guests through our Facebook group or on Twitter. Written by Sarah Morgan and Riley Silverman. Recorded at GuiltFreePost in London by John Purcell Shackleton and at MaxFunHQ in Los Angeles. Produced by Jennifer Marmor and Colin Anderson.