Summary:

In this engaging conversation, Retr0 the Comedian shares his journey into comedy. He discusses the balance between his education and comedy career, the importance of positivity in his performances, and the impact of his upbringing on his comedic style. Retr0 emphasizes the significance of laughter as a healing tool and reflects on the challenges of navigating the comedy scene, especially in the age of social media where electric eyes are everywhere. He also touches on the character of Madea and how he aims to portray her in a positive light, while avoiding the stereotypes often associated with Tyler Perry's comedy. The conversation concludes with a lightning round of questions, revealing Retro's inspirations and guilty pleasures.

Sound Bites:

"I want to do comedy the right way."

"I have to watch the jokes I tell."

"I discovered that I can do impressions."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Retro the Comedian

02:58 Why the name Retr0?

06:04 Balancing Comedy and Education

08:54 The Journey to Discovering Impressions

12:03 Comedy Styles: Scripted vs. Improv

14:46 Background and Personal Struggles

18:05 The Role of Family in Comedy

21:09 Social Media and Talent

23:53 The Impact of Bullying on Comedy

26:48 The Importance of Positivity in Comedy

29:55 The Character of Madea

33:05 Comedy as a Healing Tool

36:02 Navigating the Comedy Scene

39:02 The Future of Comedy and Hollywood

41:56 Lightning Round

44:57 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Summary: The conversation revolves around addiction, specifically sex addiction and drug addiction. The hosts and guest share personal experiences and discuss the challenges and stigma associated with addiction. They also touch on the lack of lighthearted stories about addiction and the importance of self-acceptance and self-worth in recovery. In this conversation, the hosts discuss their experiences with extreme and taboo content, such as violent films and disturbing videos. They also explore their personal wounds and how they manifest in their sexual preferences and behaviors. The conversation touches on topics like BDSM, consent, and the importance of self-worth. The hosts emphasize the need for empathy and understanding in discussing and exploring different sexual preferences and experiences.

Takeaways:

• Addiction can manifest in various forms, including sex addiction and drug addiction.
• There is a lack of lighthearted stories about addiction, particularly sex addiction.
• Shame and stigma are common challenges faced by individuals with addiction.
• Self-acceptance and self-worth are crucial in the recovery process.
• Addiction can impact relationships and lead to destructive behaviors.
• The hosts and guest share personal experiences and provide support and understanding for one another. Exposure to extreme and taboo content can have a lasting impact on individuals, leading to potential psychological harm.
• Childhood wounds and experiences can shape one's sexual preferences and behaviors, including the attraction to misogynistic partners.
• Therapy, self-reflection, and self-worth work are essential in healing from past traumas and developing healthier relationships.
• Open and non-judgmental communication is crucial in exploring and understanding different sexual preferences and experiences.
• Empathy and understanding are necessary when discussing and exploring extreme or taboo sexual content.

Sound Bites

• "I'm a balding bitch and it's great."
• "I woke up in a bush and I have no idea what language the roadsides are in."
• "Ma'am, this is a drugstore makeup subreddit?"
• "You know, where you start going down into, for some people go down into some rabbit holes that are really fucking dark and really, really morally wrong, you know?"
• "I stumbled across the video of Saddam's hanging. And that is like a little bit of psychic damage that happened."
• "Take this spatula and spank my little bottom."

In their conversation, Edith and Michael explore a range of meaningful topics, from beliefs and sexuality to addiction and self-discovery. They open up about the damaging impact of dysfunctional beliefs surrounding sex and the importance of breaking free from shame and guilt. Through sharing personal experiences, they highlight their journeys towards self-acceptance and self-love.

The discussion underscores the value of open-mindedness and understanding in relationships, as well as the critical need to embrace one’s true self. Together, they reflect on how beliefs shape our lives, touching on themes like gender identity, sexuality, religion, and the power of overcoming shame. Their conversation also examines the intersection of Buddhism and LGBTQ+ acceptance, emphasizing the importance of self-love, shedding shame, and embracing authenticity.

Bites from the Show:

• "I'm addicted to that straight lifestyle." (with sarcasm)
• "I'm hunting for that money for us. I'm gonna do that OnlyFans business."
• "Letting go of shame and being open with who I am and what I like."
• "I bet you anything that all those rich people have like some of the kinkiest kinks out there too, man."
• "I don't fully believe that my gender is 100% male, that's something that I believe."
• "Eliminate desire and you eliminate suffering."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Question

01:49 Beliefs and the Addict

03:02 Upcoming Guests and Topics

05:11 Video and Exciting Conversations

06:14 Exploring Beliefs

09:15 Identity Crisis and Growth

12:01 Embracing Change in Relationships

14:10 Marriage and Personal Needs

15:19 Manipulation and Dysfunction in Relationships

17:25 Breaking Free from Shame

19:43 Acknowledging the Bad Stuff

20:34 Self-Love and Kindness

23:59 Producing and Talent

25:24 Sexual Energy and Freedom

27:14 Overcoming Shame and Guilt

28:13 Accepting Praise and Being True to Yourself

29:15 Exploring Kinks and Rich People

30:06 Gender Identity and Fluidity

36:18 Eliminating Desire and Suffering

39:09 Autonomy as Salvation

43:15 Buddhism and LGBTQ+ Acceptance

49:13 Addressing Fears and Self-Love

56:19 The Notion of Purity

59:03 OnlyFans and Unexpected Uses