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Franchesca Ramsey on Viral Fame, Comedy as Activism & The Power of Friendship

Franchesca Ramsey on Viral Fame, Comedy as Activism & The Power of Friendship

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Franchesca Ramsey, comedian, actress, writer, and accidental activist, joins Kat Calvin for the Season 2 premiere of Choose the Bear. From her viral hit Shit White Girls Say to Black Girls to her recent Leopards Ate My Face song, Franchesca has spent 20 years turning comedy into a tool for social change.

In this episode, she and Kat talk about:

  • Why women are so drawn to true crime

  • The highs and lows of going viral—then vs. now

  • How comedy and satire help us survive political upheaval

  • The rise of family vloggers and the dangers of child exploitation online

  • Why friendships deserve the same priority as romantic relationships

  • Her joyful podcast Let Me Fix It and the work of sustaining community

Whether you know her from The Nightly Show, her bestselling book Well, That Escalated Quickly, or her unforgettable viral videos, you’ll love hearing Franchesca’s wisdom, wit, and warmth.

Leopards Ate My Face

Shit White Girls Say to Black Girls

Well, That Escalated Quickly


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