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Most of us have gotten at least a little emotional at some point recently. It’s natural. But why do we have emotions and how much should we pay attention to them on any given day? Can we learn to skillfully choose which emotions to listen to and which ones to just let move on by? In More Than A Feeling, the latest podcast from Ten Percent Happier, host Saleem Reshamwala goes on a real life quest to find the answers to these questions. He’ll experiment with neuroscientists, dive into stories ...
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For gay men, humor has long been a powerful tool for resilience, offering both a means of survival through marginalization and a way to reclaim joy and identity. As queer comedy evolves and gains mainstream visibility, it remains a radical act of authenticity, resistance, and connection—especially during Pride, when celebrating visibility and community is more important than ever.
In this episode, Michael John Ciszewski joins us to share his journey as a queer comedian and explore how humor fuels authenticity, activism, and connection during Pride and beyond in today’s ever-evolving cultural and political landscape.
Related Episodes:
- Listen to Episode 33. Self-Deprecating Humor: Am I Crying or Laughing?
- Listen to Episode 34. GBF: Gay Best Friend
- Listen to Episode 135. Don't Be A Mean Gay
Additional Resources:
- Self-Deprecating Humor’s Effect on LGBTQ+ Mental Health and Self-Esteem
- From Sidekick to Main Character: Unpacking the 'Gay Best Friend' Trope and Its Impact on Queer Men
- Learn More About Michael John
- Follow Michael John on Instagram
- Follow Michael John on TikTok
- Subscribe to Michael John on YouTube
- Follow Michael John on Twitter
Chapters
1. Snarky Opener (00:00:00)
2. Episode Introduction (00:00:29)
3. Queer Comedy (00:01:26)
4. Tarot (00:02:05)
5. Guest Introduction (00:02:59)
6. Queer Representation in Comedy (00:18:42)
7. Humor’s Impact on the LGBTQ+ Community (00:28:50)
8. The Evolution of Queer Comedy (00:32:17)
9. Authenticity in Queer Comedy (00:44:02)
10. Queer Humor & Politics (00:48:19)
11. The Future of Queer Comedy (00:57:33)
12. Queer Humor & Activism (00:59:53)
13. Episode Closing (01:02:43)
14. Connect with Michael John (01:04:01)
15. Connect with A Jaded Gay (01:06:08)
16. Outtake (01:07:44)
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