05. Jackie Hoffart on Telling the Truth on Stage

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Special guest Jackie Hoffart talks with Em about being very honest on stage, skull measuring gone very wrong, and the simple joy of a hemorrhoid joke.
💛 Heads up: Jackie mentions childhood sexual abuse and the impact of having a loved one who has survived it at minute 16:40 the mention of this topic is over by minute 24:15. They talk about it in general terms but check in with yourself and notice if this is something you want to hear mentioned at this time.
Jackie is a writer, comedian, filmmaker and show producer. Renaissance human! They produce Havana Moon Comedy with their wife Robyn Pekar. It's a delightful stand-up show that is a cornerstone of the queer and BIPOC stand-up community in Vancouver. Go check it out on Friday's at Havana on Commercial Drive. Follow @moonbasedcomedy on Instagram for show updates. Jackie is also producing a series of short documentary/stand-up specials for Telus Optik TV called YVR Funny!
Jackie's website can be found here. Their Instagram and Twitter is @ostensiblyclear
This interview was originally recorded in November 2021.
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Do you have a joke you tell that helps you find your way forward through challenging stuff? Email Em at hello[at]catharticlaughs.com and share it. I might read it out on a future episode.
✏️ Writing prompts and questions to ponder ✏️

✏️ When talking in conversation or in jokes about loved ones or people close to you, do you disguise who you are talking about? When do you do this?

✏️Jackie is working on jokes about white supremacy. Are there jokes about big 'isms' racism, ableism, sexism and more... that you want to make but are unsure how to approach?

✏️ Notice what things you regularly do when you feel nervous on stage or in conversation. Where do you notice those feelings in your body?
✏️ What parts of your act (be it on stage or the way you present yourself socially) are persona-driven, and what parts are more raw or closer to your core self?
✏️ Listen to Lynda Barry guide you through the writing exercise mentioned in the episode via this Youtube video. Try it out! You will be surprised at what you can write.

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