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NYC comedy legend JULIE KLAUSNER looks back at the week that was with celebrity interviews, pop culture hot takes, big city stories, and more. Produced by Forever Dog

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This week, Julie wants to talk about the musical Ragtime, the new season of Love On The Spectrum, and Passover-fatigue on Jewish Reddit.

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The one and only John Cameron Mitchell joins Julie to talk about the twenty-fifth anniversary of Hedwig And The Angry Inch and playing Mary in Oh, Mary!

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This week, Julie's been thinking about the time G. Gordon Liddy introduced a Jethro clip package on a Beverly Hillbillies TV special, the Italian film Allegro Non Troppo, and the Peacock documentary series about the Gilgo Beach killer.

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Phoebe Robinson joins Julie to talk about her hilarious series of reaction videos on Instagram.

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Recent Guests

John Cameron Mitchell
Actor/Playwright/Filmmaker known for Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Hedwig and the Angry Inch; Oh, Mary
Episode: Hedwig at 25 with John Cameron Mitchell
Phoebe Robinson
Writer, comedian, actor; current guest
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Michael R. Jackson
Composer, Pulitzer Prize winner, writer of A Strange Loop
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Anthony Atamanuik
Comic guest joining the host for a discussion
Guest on How Was Your Week?
Episode: Anthony Atamanuik and Julie Talk Tootsie
Drew Droege
Actor and comedian featured as an interview edition guest
Episode: The Unofficial Patron Saint of Cats
Chester Brown
Author of Paying For It; graphic memoir creator
Episode: Paying For It with Sook-Yin Lee and Chester Brown
Sook-Yin Lee
Writer, director, co-producer of Paying For It; filmmaker behind the adaptation
Episode: Paying For It with Sook-Yin Lee and Chester Brown
Matt Johnson
Actor/Filmmaker, Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
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Jay McCarroll
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Episode: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie with Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol

Host

Julie Klausner
Host known for sharp cultural commentary, monologue-driven humor, and interview-led episodes.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 896 ratings
  • Listen to this show

    If you want to know the correct way to feel about The Donut Pub and Max Landis

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BThomasN
    United Statesa month ago
  • No one like Julie

    Originality and randomness like no other. Love Julie!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ridleyk
    United States2 months ago
  • Keep it coming sister

    Julie is hilarious and brilliant. A cultural vol au vaunt who speaks hilariously and intellectually about Film TV culture in general just layers of smart sass. Here for it. Give her another show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StefnieMM
    Canada3 months ago
  • the original / the best

    the best pod in the history of pods

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ding_dong_plant_head
    United States3 months ago
  • Iconic

    I’ve listened to all episodes in the backlog and now I am smarter and happier

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alipitta
    United States4 months ago

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My theory is that Hannibal Lecter and Donald Trump are contemporaries and both represent a certain era's cultural references.
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It's a learning experience. This is not about giving advice, it's about leading by example.
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This show mixes sharp pop culture takes with long-form conversations and playful monologues, anchored by a quick-witted NYC host. Episodes swing between personal riffs, backstage stories, and in-depth chats with guests from theater, film, and comics, often weaving nostalgia, current events, and behind-the-scenes industry insights into entertaining, fast-paced banter. A standout quality is the host's ability to balance humor with thoughtful critique, frequently previewing upcoming guests and sponsorships while keeping the energy personal and intimate. Potential listeners should expect candid humor, cultural commentary, and a strong sense of city-life storytelling, with a penchant for theater, TV, and film lore.

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