Michelle Buteau is the creator/writer/star of the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest\, inspired by her autobiog raphical book of essays of the same name. She is also the host of two popu lar reality competition shows - The Circle and Barbecue Showdown\, and hos ts the popular podcast\, Adulting. In 2024\, she starred in Babes alongsid e fellow comedian/actress Ilana Glazer.
\nBorn in New Jersey to Cari bbean parents\, Michelle brings her unique perspective and big personality 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.
\nGreta Johnsen is an interviewer\, podcast host\, and book person. She is loved as co-host o f HBO's Official Game of Thrones Podcast and hosted WBEZ's Nerdette podcas t for eleven years. She can also be heard on podcasts like Pop Culture Hap py Hour and City Cast. \;
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