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May 2024
1h 2m

Amy Schumer & the Plague of White Femini...

Matt Bernstein
About this episode
Girlbossing too close to the sun can cause a real trainwreck. Today, we examine the unstable foundation of Amy Schumer's feminist brand of comedy and how it all fell apart. Support me on Patreon! Thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring the show. Uncover and cancel your unwanted expenses at www.rocketmoney.com/fruity.  Here’s Maia’s YouTube channel, and here’s ... Show More
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