Social Anxiety Variety Hour

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John Ross Bowie Enjoys Being A Fake Dad & A Real Dad Apr 14, 2020

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John Ross Bowie is an actor ("Big Bang Theory," "Speechless," "Jumanji 2.") He's also a playwright, a dad, a husband, an improviser, a mensch, and a person for whom gray hair is working well. He and Sara talk about comedy, parenting, how cool his wife Jamie Denbo is, and a whole lot more. Support the podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.

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Rob Belushi Doesn't Do Drugs Apr 13, 2020

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Actor and TV host Rob Belushi talks to Sara about sobriety, teaching at Second City, the joy of giving away money on Game Show Network, and being a part of his community. Please support LALGBT.org and AngelsRisk.com. You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.

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Akilah Hughes On Sex In The Time Of Rona Apr 10, 2020

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Get ready for our horniest episode yet (not saying much). Sara interviews her friend Akilah Hughes, co-host of the Crooked Media podcast "What A Day," which basically means Sara and Akilah have a catchup chat and record it. Among other things, Sara says that Milana Vayntrub's mom is gorgeous (true), that Milana Vayntrub looks like a precious baby angel (true), that Sam Richardson is handsome (true), that Cheyenne Jackson is handsome (true), and that Jon Lovett is the head of HR at Crooked Media (this is a lie). Watch "Making Fun with Akilah and Milana" available Fridays this April on Comedy Central's social media channels! Support the podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.

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Ben Lee Casts Musical Spells Apr 09, 2020

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Ben Lee is a talented Australian musician who has accomplished various beautiful things. Naturally, Sara brings up the fact that he was in Sassy magazine as a teen. They discuss kindness, music creation as magic, philosophy, the healing power of sincerity and much more. Support the podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.

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Sebastian Roche Knows Wild Things Apr 08, 2020

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Actor Sebastian Roche (Supernatural, General Hospital, Man in the High Castle) talks to Sara about growing up on a crowded small boat, finding joy in nature, fighting fascism, and how he keeps hope alive in the midst of global turmoil. Please donate to DoctorsWithoutBorders.org. Support the podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.

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Lori Gottlieb Is A VERY Busy Therapist Apr 07, 2020

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Bestselling author and talented therapist Lori Gottlieb shares suggestions on how to deal with grief, fear and unproductive anxiety vs. productive anxiety. She also speaks movingly about not being permitted to sit shiva for her father, who recently passed away. Hopefully, this discussion of grief and boundaries will help you wherever you’re at these days. You can support the podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.

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Parker Molloy Is Almost The Coolest Person in Her Isolation Pod Apr 06, 2020

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Sara asks Parker Molloy "What's your poison?" and they are, in fact, talking about emotionally eating cereal. Parker talks about writing, politics, enduring stress, and raising a puppy with a person with the coolest profession imaginable. Also, Sara cries at the end. Support the podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa. Use offer code POLLY at MelissaCynova.com for 20% off a really fun tarot reading with another great Midwestern gal.

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Chuck Wendig Is In A Shed Apr 03, 2020

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Two relaxation exercises in one episode! Plus, bestselling sci-fi author Chuck Wendig also writes and talks and thinks about plenty of other stuff. He chats with Sara from his shed in the countryside (he also has a house, but he writes in the shed) about writing, the Amish, and the importance of being friendly from a distance. Support the podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.

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Travis McElroy Doesn’t LOVE Uncertainty Apr 02, 2020

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Sara talks to her friend, comedian and podcast host Travis McElroy, about finding out about shelter in place rules while on a cruise ship. co-parenting a toddler and a newborn, and his livestream project to benefit people in need. Buy tickets to Travis’s livestream variety show: http://bit.ly/CUSSLIVE . Support the podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa

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Roxane Gay Is Ready For Her Cookbook Deal Apr 01, 2020

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Best selling author Roxane Gay joins Sara from her home in a different part of Los Angeles to discuss the social impact of soap operas, the soothing practice of baking, and the importance of giving people real cash when you can. Support the podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.

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