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How to Laugh In Terrifying Times with Mae Martin

How to Laugh In Terrifying Times with Mae Martin

Update: 2025-10-01
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Comedian, actor, and writer Mae Martin joins the podcast for a wild ride through their journey — from discovering Ace Ventura as a kid, to cutting their teeth in comedy clubs, to creating the hit Netflix series Wayward. In this episode, Mae opens up about how identity, rejection, and resilience have shaped their comedy and storytelling, and why Wayward feels so personal.

We explore the highs and lows of life in comedy, Mae’s creative process, and the joy they find in making art that connects. If you’re obsessed with Wayward or curious about the path that brought Mae here, this conversation is funny, real, and full of heart.




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How to Laugh In Terrifying Times with Mae Martin

How to Laugh In Terrifying Times with Mae Martin

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