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Baby You Can Drive My Boat with Abby Govindan

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Abby opens up about her suicide attempt and bipolar diagnosis after her parents opposed her comedy career.
The episode begins with Kurt and Scotty announcing a live show in Chicago and a content warning for mentions of suicide. They introduce guest Abby Govindan, a comedian touring her solo show 'How to Embarrass Your Immigrant Parents'. Abby talks about her website and a viral joke about her father crying only when Steve Jobs died. She recounts her path to comedy, including odd jobs like tutoring and IT work. Abby delves into her mental health struggles, revealing a suicide attempt and bipolar diagnosis, and how her parents rallied after this crisis. She explains their immigrant perspective, emphasizing their push for STEM careers for stability. The hosts share news stories, including a driver in Taiwan fined $183 for failing to yield to his own children at a crosswalk, and an imposter who stole an $8 million fishing vessel by pretending to be the captain. Abby discusses her director Greg Wallach and the process of refining her show. The conversation touches on topics like CCTV surveillance, cruise ship dangers, and Walgreens' financial struggles due to locked-up products. The episode includes 'thumbs up' segments where listeners share positive stories, such as Angelique beating cancer and creating a coloring book. Abby plugs her tour dates, including shows in Australia, and her plans for a second hour of material. The hosts reflect on their five-year podcast run and end with Abby's social media details.

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