113. The Bo Burnham Episode: The Ultimate Millennial Comic
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If you have seen "Inside," you know that it is pretty unique as far as comedy specials go. It was shot entirely by Bo during the course of the pandemic inside of his LA guest house and touches on very millennial themes, such as the effects of the internet and social media on our collective mental health and his mental health specifically, anti-capitalism, turning 30 and thinking about what you have accomplished thus far in your life.
We talk with Shreye Saxena (his 4th appearance on the show, making him the most featured guest!) about his thoughts on the show, ranging from its depiction of mental health, the commodification of wokeness, and the constant balance of authenticity vs. performativity ever since we started expecting depictions people's real lives instead of made-up stories due to YouTube, Instagram, and other elements of media that have turned the cameras back on everyday people instead of just celebrities and movie stars.
Links:
"Inside" on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81289483
Bo Burnham's Kanye Rant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYy0o-J0x20
Bo Burnham's "Art is Dead": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo9pU1q8sy8
Music is The Beauty of Maths by Meydän.
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