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Aug 2023

53m 54s

Maria Bamford

About this episode

This week Rosie chats with standup comedian, actress, and author, Maria Bamford.

Listen in for their laugh out loud funny and honest conversation about dealing with mental illness, getting through day to day obstacles, and shared experiences as standup comedians.

Maria Bamford's new memoir, Sure I'll Join Your Cult, is available on Sept 5th.

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