Poppy Liu, Suzi Barrett, Matt Apodaca
Digest
Scott Aukerman welcomes Poppy Liu, an actress known for her roles in shows like "Hacks" and "The Afterparty," to Comedy Bang Bang. They discuss her upcoming film "Space Cadet," which is set to release on the Fourth of July. Poppy shares her unique life experiences, including growing up in China and Minnesota, and her involvement in a diet cult. She also talks about her passion for Chinese dance and her experience being scouted by the NXIVM cult. The conversation takes a humorous turn as Poppy shares her experiences with a diet cult leader and her time spent in Brazil. Scott and Poppy also discuss the importance of having a best friend who is willing to commit fraud for you. The episode ends with Scott introducing Donna, a dinfluencer who shares her unique recipe for homemade ice cream fruit roll, which involves using pineapple husks, tapioca, and coconut milk fat. Donna also shares her recipe for a hot dog made from cattails, Canupa wax, and olive skins. The conversation ends with a discussion about the importance of slow living and the benefits of using natural ingredients. Scott then introduces Ray Good, a wedding planner who shares his unique approach to planning weddings, which involves setting expectations at a medium level and making sure that the steak is either very, very small or so cooked that it's hard. Ray also shares his experience with the government, who tried to prevent him from changing his last name. The episode ends with a plug for Poppy Liu's upcoming film "Space Cadet" and a plug for the Comedy Bang Bang tour.
Outlines
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Introduction and Catchphrase
This Chapter introduces the podcast, Comedy Bang Bang, and its host, Scott Aukerman. Scott announces that he is still searching for a new catchphrase and that he is not using the one submitted by Cranky Panky, which involved the name "Grignier."
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Poppy Liu's Introduction
This Chapter introduces Poppy Liu, an actress known for her roles in shows like "Hacks" and "The Afterparty." Scott and Poppy discuss her upcoming film "Space Cadet," which is set to release on the Fourth of July. Poppy shares her unique life experiences, including growing up in China and Minnesota, and her involvement in a diet cult.
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Donna, the Dinfluencer
This Chapter introduces Donna, a dinfluencer who shares her unique recipe for homemade ice cream fruit roll, which involves using pineapple husks, tapioca, and coconut milk fat. Donna also shares her recipe for a hot dog made from cattails, Canupa wax, and olive skins.
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Donna's Eccentricity
This Chapter features Donna, a dinfluencer, who continues to share her unique and often bizarre perspectives and experiences. She discusses her use of a severed human hand as a tripod for her TikToks and her history of multiple husbands who all died during the winter due to their picky eating habits. Donna also reveals her recipe for cereal made from shaved bird beaks and sweet potato flakes.
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Ray Good, the Wedding Planner
This Chapter introduces Ray Good, a wedding planner who shares his unique approach to planning weddings. Ray emphasizes setting realistic expectations for the bride and groom, ensuring that the steak is either very small or overcooked, and encouraging sensual dances between parents and their children. Ray also discusses his experience with the government, who tried to prevent him from changing his last name.
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Plugs and Farewell
This Chapter features plugs for Poppy Liu's upcoming film "Space Cadet" and the Comedy Bang Bang tour. Scott also shares his experience with watching a movie with his father that had a sex scene, and he discusses his childhood dreams about Kate Winslet from the movie Titanic. The episode ends with a farewell to Poppy Liu, Donna, and Ray Good.
Keywords
Space Cadet
Space Cadet is an upcoming MGM film starring Poppy Liu, set to release on the Fourth of July. The film is a comedy about a woman who goes to NASA, and it is described as being similar to Legally Blonde set at NASA. The film is notable for featuring Poppy Liu while she was seven months pregnant, which was written into the character.
Poppy Liu
Poppy Liu is an American actress known for her roles in shows like "Hacks" and "The Afterparty." She is also known for her unique life experiences, including growing up in China and Minnesota, and her involvement in a diet cult. She is also a poet and has done experimental physical theater.
Dinfluencer
A dinfluencer is a person who influences others to make dishes for dinner that they might think are too complicated. Donna, the dinfluencer on Comedy Bang Bang, shares her unique recipes for homemade ice cream fruit roll and a hot dog made from cattails.
Comedy Bang Bang
Comedy Bang Bang is a podcast hosted by Scott Aukerman, known for its comedic interviews and unique format. The podcast features a variety of guests, including actors, comedians, and musicians. The podcast is known for its improvisational nature and its use of catchphrases.
Ray Good
Ray Good is a wedding planner who shares his unique approach to planning weddings. Ray emphasizes setting realistic expectations for the bride and groom, ensuring that the steak is either very small or overcooked, and encouraging sensual dances between parents and their children. Ray also discusses his experience with the government, who tried to prevent him from changing his last name.
Good Weddings
Good Weddings is a wedding planning service that aims to provide a more realistic and less stressful experience for couples. Ray Good, the founder of Good Weddings, believes in setting expectations at a medium level and ensuring that the steak is either very small or overcooked. He also encourages sensual dances between parents and their children.
NXIVM
NXIVM was a self-help organization that was later revealed to be a cult. The organization was founded by Keith Raniere and Nancy Salzman. NXIVM was known for its use of branding, which involved the use of a cauterizing device to burn the initials of Keith Raniere onto the bodies of female members. The organization was also involved in sex trafficking and other criminal activities. Poppy Liu was scouted by NXIVM, but she did not join the organization.
Diet Cult
A diet cult is a group of people who follow a specific diet plan that is often promoted by a charismatic leader. Diet cults can be dangerous because they can lead to malnutrition and other health problems. Poppy Liu was involved in a diet cult for two years, during which time she moved to Brazil with the cult leader.
Mall of America
The Mall of America is a large shopping mall located in Bloomington, Minnesota. It is the largest shopping mall in the United States and is a popular tourist destination. Poppy Liu was born in China, but she spent her formative years in Minnesota, where she frequented the Mall of America. She even claims to have been born on the flu ride at the Mall of America.
Slow Living
Slow living is a lifestyle that emphasizes a slower pace of life and a focus on quality over quantity. Slow living often involves spending more time in nature, cooking at home, and connecting with loved ones. Poppy Liu is a proponent of slow living, and she believes that it is important to take the time to enjoy the simple things in life.
Q&A
What is Poppy Liu's upcoming film, and when is it set to release?
Poppy Liu's upcoming film is called "Space Cadet" and it is set to release on the Fourth of July.
What is a dinfluencer?
A dinfluencer is a person who influences others to make dishes for dinner that they might think are too complicated. Donna, the dinfluencer on Comedy Bang Bang, shares her unique recipes for homemade ice cream fruit roll and a hot dog made from cattails.
What is Donna's recipe for homemade ice cream fruit roll?
Donna's recipe for homemade ice cream fruit roll involves using pineapple husks, tapioca, and coconut milk fat. The pineapple husks are cured in the sun for four days, then rolled up and baked in the oven. The tapioca is ground into a fine powder and mixed with jelly pectin. The mixture is then layered in a jar and topped with honey. The ice cream is made by churning a mixture of tapioca powder, jelly pectin, and coconut milk fat. The ice cream is then rolled up in the cured pineapple husk and served immediately.
What is Donna's recipe for a hot dog made from cattails?
Donna's recipe for a hot dog made from cattails involves dipping the tops of the cattails in Canupa wax and jojoba oil, then rolling them in olive skins. The hot dog is then served with a relish made from fish parts and turpentine, which is neutralized with honey.
What is the opposite of birth control?
According to Donna, the opposite of birth control is rubbing honey all over your genitals. She claims that honey is a great disinfectant and that sperm cannot swim through it.
What is Ray Good's unique approach to wedding planning?
Ray Good believes in setting expectations at a medium level for the bride and groom, ensuring that the steak is either very small or overcooked, and encouraging sensual dances between parents and their children. He also believes in being honest with the couple about what they are getting into so that they are pleasantly surprised on the day.
What is Ray Good's experience with the government?
Ray Good had to go to court to get the E removed from his last name. The government did not want him to change his last name because they liked it the way it was.
What is Ray Good's website?
Ray Good's website is goodweddings.com/fuck. He added the slash fuck to the end of the URL because he wants people to know that the experience is going to be a rager.
What is Ray Good's opinion on the father-daughter dance and the mother-son dance?
Ray Good believes that people are bored during the father-daughter dance and that people are horny during the mother-son dance. He encourages couples to embrace the sensual nature of these dances.
What is Ray Good's opinion on using snakes in wedding appetizers?
Ray Good believes that snakes are wonderful to have in any appetizer situation because they molt very frequently. He suggests using snake skin as a substitute for rice paper wraps.
Show Notes
Actress Poppy Liu joins Scott to talk about her new film Space Cadet, moving back to China from Minnesota as a teenager, and her experience with a cult. Then, dinfluencer Donna stops by to talk about how to repurpose items around the house to make food dishes. Plus, wedding planner Ray Good drops by to talk about his honest wedding business.
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