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119. Margaret Cho

May 7, 2026 · 53 min

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Today we have the pleasure of talking to the Incredible Maragret Cho. I mean come on now! Look at us! This epsiode was such a treat for both of us getting to talk about comedy and hear stories from the past. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!


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0:00 Intro with Margaret Cho

1:19 When did you start comedy and with who?

3:00 Margaret, Janeane Garofalo, and Kathy Griffin had a show in LA

4:03 What was your goal in comedy at the beginning?

8:22 What was your first big break?

11:39 How your comedy style changed

13:31 Starting alt comedy

15:34 What was your favorite part of your career?

17:27 Something you've never done and wished you had?

18:00 Missing out on a heated rivalry

21:35 Turning Pamela Anderson down

23:23 Gay comics you came up with

27:19 How do you feel about inspiring so many comedians?

27:51 Stories you fondly think back on

29:41 What are some of the worst gigs you've done?

32:11 How has comedy changed for you over the years?

36:20 What was the first joke that really hit for you?

37:02 RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS WITH NICK SMITH IS BACK!!

37:46 What would your last meal be?

38:04 Favorite city to tour

38:39 Least favorite city to tour

39:13 Most starstruck you've ever been

42:52 Meeting Mariah Carey

44:36 Childhood crush?

45:26 Space or submarine?

46:45 Favorite film franchise

47:46 Would you reboot All American Girl?

48:09 Worst celebrity encounter

49:01 Working with Joan Rivers

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