306. Trauma Dump with Justine Stafford and William Thompson

·1 hr 11 min·5 clips

A comedian describes the moment another child grabbed her 'ample bosom' and made it clap in a school changing room.

The episode begins with host Shane Todd introducing sponsors and promoting live events before welcoming comedians Justine Stafford and William Thompson. The conversation opens with light banter about free merchandise and childhood snacks, quickly pivoting to deeper themes of body image and weight. Justine recounts a pivotal moment in a school changing room where another child mocked her body, while William shares how being called 'Ronaldo' was actually an insult about his appearance. Both guests reflect on how being 'fat kids' forced them to develop personalities and resilience, linking this to their careers in comedy. The discussion briefly touches on serious topics like anorexia and parental divorce, but maintains a humorous tone. They explore the role of therapy, with Shane sharing a story about a cheap therapist who didn't recognize him. The conversation shifts to online trolling and how they handle negative comments, including anecdotes about confronting trolls. Justine discusses her work on a dark comedy play about incels, which will have a run in London. William plugs his upcoming tour dates, and Shane promotes his shows in America and Canada. Throughout, the guests bond over shared experiences of childhood insecurity, using comedy as a coping mechanism and outlet for dark thoughts.

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Career highs, Prime confusion, and a San Francisco comparison no tourism board would rush to print.

Tea With Me 306 works best when Shane Todd lets career highs rub up against the instinct to hide in a very large cup of tea. He starts with two standout nights, then lets the conversation drift through mental-health material, Electric Picnic memories, backstage freebies, and a…

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For the listener who wants career highs, Prime confusion, and a San Francisco detour with bite.

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