BORN FUNNY EP50 | Maria Bamford Spills Nickelodeon Secrets, Survives Violin Trauma, and Explains Why Comedy Saved Her Life
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Maria Bamford is a New York Times best selling author, actor and multi-award winning comedian who’s unique comedy style and sharp observations on family dynamics and human eccentricities has won her praise from peers and audiences the world over. She has lent her voice to various animations including Big Mouth, BoJack Horseman, Bob’s Burgers, SpongeBob Squarepants, American Dad and Rick & Morty and also guest starred in televsion series including Arrested Development, Portlandia, Fresh Off The Boat & Kroll Show. Maria opens up about the pressures she faced, like being pushed to play the violin, and how she eventually found her true passion in stand-up comedy. She reflects on her journey through the comedy world, the challenges of being a woman in a space where voices like hers are often not heard, and the importance of diverse perspectives in comedy today. The boys can't get enough of her insider knowledge on "CatDog" and wonder if such a creature could actually exist. TUNE IN AS MARIA BAMFORD SITS DOWN WITH JIMMY & NATH TO FIND OUT IF SHE WAS BORN FUNNYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
