Join comedian\, actress\, and producer Mic helle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen. Michelle is the creator/w riter/star of the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest\, inspired by he r autobiographical book of essays of the same name. She is also the host o f two popular reality competition shows - The Circle and Barbecue Showdown \, and hosts the popular podcast\, Adulting. In 2024\, she starred in Babe s alongside fellow comedian/actress Ilana Glazer.
\nBorn in New Jers ey to Caribbean parents\, Michelle brings her unique perspective and big p ersonality to stage and screen. Her one-hour comedy special\, Welcome to B uteaupia\, won the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special. Her new s pecial\, A Buteau-ful Mind\, drops on Netflix December 31.
\nGreta J ohnsen is an interviewer\, podcast host\, and book person. She is loved as co-host of HBO's Official Game of Thrones Podcast and hosted WBEZ's Nerde tte podcast for eleven years. She can also be heard on podcasts like Pop C ulture Happy Hour and City Cast.
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