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Podcast #161: Comedian Jessica Pigeau on 'Safe Space' Performers, Progressive Mobbing, and Anxiety Overload in the World of Stand-Up

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Podcast #161: Comedian Jessica Pigeau on 'Safe Space' Performers, Progressive Mobbing, and Anxiety Overload in the World of Stand-Up

Host Jonathan Kay interviews Vancouver-based queer comedian Jessica Pigeau about her recent Quillette essay describing the clash between good comedy and strident social-justice activism.

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Jessica Pigeau

Jessica Pigeau is a Vancouver-based comedian and autism advocate. She is the co-host of the Histories and Mysteries with Jessica and Janel podcast. Follow her on Twitter @Iamnotalungfish.

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