Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

A Father’s Day Special with Sarah Silverman

Today, we’re joined by comedian Sarah Silverman! At the top, we reflect on loss (7:16), her new special, <a href="https://www.hbo.com/movies/sarah-silverman-someone-you-love">Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love</a> (12:35), and coming of age in the ‘80s (18:42). Then, she talks about her early comedic influences (25:35), her path from SNL to Los Angeles (32:30), and the mentorship of Garry Shandling (35:10).  On the back-half, we walk through the evolution of her provocative work, from The Sarah Silverman Program (38:42) to I Love You, America (46:052), the connecting quality of her podcast (49:12), and the legacy of her late father (51:57).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso is a weekly series of intimate conversations with artists, activists, and politicians. Where people sound like people. Hosted by Sam Fragoso. New episodes every Sunday.