I have listened to this many times whilst penning my memoirs.

Muziek terwijl u werkt.

madge, “spring awakening” on broadway is unbelievable. score by duncan sheik, choregraphy by bill t. jones. that one is a must-see for even non-musical theater queens.

Nice work.

Oh, sorry, that was Marti…

I am also impressed on how calm you sounded during this luggage BS. I would have lost my temper.

Hope you do more of this. Great stuff.

Your frustration is warranted and I understand that sometimes it’s easy to act out your anger against those who mean no harm. Problem is, a lot of people mean no harm and casually use the word “gay” and “fag” as derogatory words. I’ve said it for a while now: Homosexuals are the ONLY minority that the media feels free to make fun of. Sad.

I’m as guilty as the rest of ‘em but I’m working on not saying “that’s gay” as much. It’s a small step but all big boners start off as half-chubbies.

Flatotits

I don’t know you very well but have come to know and love that CUNT you created on YR. Even if she is a character, she is real because she’s human and an extension of you. I was suprised that Adam reacted the way he did because I thought he realized that Madge was a CUNT.

On the use of the word CUNT or FAG? I have no problem with either when they are used in comedy. People that have a problem with these words being used at all need to get over it..

Best wishes

Good luck to your future in Podcasting!

A Happy Listener

Also, keep in mind that you are an inspiration to others as well.

Also, if you’re a kettle, you really need to protect yourself from rust. I recommend a thorough scrub with Formula 409, followed by a coating of WD-40.

Have an oxidation-free day!

I just heard you state in this podcast that “it bothers me that some women find the word cunt offensive.”

Yet, people saying “fag” is a big problem for you.

Hello pot? Yeah, this is kettle calling.
*insert rolling eyes here*

I really agree with your idea of the use of derogatory words and people say they are supposed to be used only by certain groups. I hate when anyone uses the term nigger and I’d cuss a black person out just as fast as a white person if either used it with me. You make so many great points about the use of words and how you can at times look beyond the use of derogatory words, though they are hurtful, and see the person or their point. I know you, as well as others, can see the difference between people who use these words because they don’t think independently of social “normsâ€? (?) and others (like Dancehall artists) who use these words to incite hate and violence.

Your question about the use of the word cunt and fag reminded me of how some people try to establish a difference between the words nigger and nigga. Nigga is supposed to be the “positive� term and nigger has the negative connotation. I personally don’t see the difference because for a lot of black people it doesn’t matter how it’s said but who it comes from. As long as any derogatory word’s use is accepted in society I feel it’s a problem.

Extreme personas like Madge and Ragan’s Phelps characters represent the extent of how things could be much worse it those personas were the standard. I remember you being upset that Ragan had to explain his art form to his listeners but his explanation of why it was important to do what was unexpected really helped me get his message better. I was having trouble figuring out the difference between the real Ragan and the actor Ragan, and it bothered me. As long at the character is kept separate from the actor, it’s easier to accept that it’s a persona/act and appreciate it as an art form.

I love the persona of Madge. She’s like that aunt that is totally inappropriate but makes a point and truly cares about the people around her, she’s just an extreme version. Madge is rude and brash, at other times, raw and open. Listening to your podcast has opened me to that part of myself that is like Madge, just as listening to Wanda has allowed me to look at my self-esteem and improve it, (PNS -> funny/silly).

Anyways…love the show and Madge, and I appreciate to look into Richard and the explanation/evaluation of the message you want to send.

But I lived my life this way once, and it only attracted more hostility (and it didn’t make people “hang their heads, abashed at their shitty behavior,” as I had hoped it would. I just sort of walked around all the time with my big fat hackles up, and got really punchy. So please don’t travel down my road!

I liked the harmonium (?) music at the beginning.

a dyke/dike is something used to prevent flooding.

i remember calling some one a bitch on a film set and the assistant to the director came at me with:
‘i don’t like that word’
and i said:’have you ever seen a female dog in heat? bleeding everywhere, making a mess, for me to clean up?’ it’s all in the context in which the word is used. and words need to be taken back, so that they are used appropriately.

i really think that you and mr.curry owe it to your listeners to have an open discussion, on air, about the appropriation of certain words and their e/affect on people, your listeners.

people need to read the book cunt. speaking of which, so do i…

love to you richard. you and mr.curry have generated a very valid, and much needed, dialouge.

ps – little britain is available in canada and on cable: bbc america.
your closing song is TOPS!

Firstly, what a lovely and amazing podcast. It was honest, clear, humble, direct, and affirmative. It’s this sort of communication that makes podcasting so rich and exciting.

I’ve listened to Yeast Radio, YR2 (when it’s Madge or you), and Insane Films since last May. I have enjoyed so much of what you have produced. I look forward to your work, Wanda’s, Ragan’s, and your combined efforts.

Honestly, there are times when some of the terms cause me to wince. I appreciate the ironic context that these are used in, but other times it does hurt to hear “bitch”, “whore”, “chink”, etc. For example, sometimes it seems like Rachel is honestly hurt by the terminology and I wonder if the joke goes too far.

I think part of the problem is that I have said some of the same things in my own head, but without the irony or joking – more due to my own internalized racism, sexism, etc-ism. So sometimes I wonder if my listening to these terms undermines or reinforces what is already problematic inside me. BTW, that’s my problem, not yours; I only write this to make the observation due to the themes that have come up in your shows as well as with ETHS, etc.

Also, I really appreciated how you could acknowledge that sometimes there may be some mysogony behind your words (although I think Ragan was correct when he said that you do it out of a place of love). We humans can have so many mixed motivations unbeknownst to ourselves.

One last thing, although I understand Adam Curry’s anger about what happened – and yes, I’d be angry, too – I don’t agree with his statements about your talent or your shows. Have there been times that the show was flat, shrill, or unfunny? Sure. But, it’s a daily show and that’s a lot of time to work with. Also, although you may have been influenced by Stern, you definitely have your own style, manner, voice, etc. And you are damn funny! In fact, I find you funnier that Stern. And you’ve only done this for a year or two, while Stern has had a few decades to develop his shtick and show.

Anyway, I plan to continue to listen. There’s always something there, even in the midst of all of the shit (both literally and figuretively).

Now take another deep breath and get back to work!