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. Born in New Jersey to Ca ribbean parents\, Michelle brings her unique perspective and big personali ty to stage and screen. Her one-hour comedy special\, Welcome to Buteaupia \, won the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special. Her new special\, A Buteau-ful Mind\, drops on Netflix December 31. Greta Johnsen is an int erviewer\, podcast host\, and book person. She is loved as co-host of HBO' s Official Game of Thrones Podcast and hosted WBEZ's Nerdette podcast for eleven years. She can also be heard on podcasts like Pop Culture Happy Hou r and City Cast.
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