Talking Smack 415
Talking Smack 415 is the podcast for women navigating midlife, motherhood, menopause, mental health, and personal growth-with real talk, big laughs, and honest stories biweekly. Hosts Debbie Mink and Jamie the Great (Jamie Roseman), longtime best friends and Jersey girls, ( with Debbie now living in San Francisco hence the 415 in the title) dive into topics like friendship, sobriety, cancer journeys, beauty obsessions, burnout, and more.
Each episode blends humor, heart, and smart smack talk, featuring guests like therapists, coaches, and inspiring women. If you’re searching for community, women’s wellness, or just want to laugh with friends and feel seen, subscribe now and join the conversation. DM us what you want us to talk smack about next!
Talking Smack 415
Comedy, Culture & Smashing the Patriarchy with Lynn Harris of GOLD Comedy
In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I sit down with Lynn Harris—founder and CEO of GOLD Comedy, the trailblazing comedy school, professional network, and content studio helping women and non-binary creatives launch their comedy careers, build community, and create hilarious, culture-shifting content.
Beyond comedy, Lynn is an award-winning journalist and novelist whose work has changed the national conversation around violence against young women—leading to new federal protections. She’s also the author of six books, including Death By Chick Lit and Breakup Girl to the Rescue!
We cover so much in this episode:
- How comedy is smashing the patriarchy
- The power of humor to create change and get people to listen
- Up-and-coming comedians to watch (Cameron Esposito, Maria Bamford, Naomi Ekperigin, Aparna Nancherla)
- Pop culture and the Coldplay cheating corporate CEO kiss-cam moment
- Gen X women having a comedy moment—challenging ageism, sexism, and invisibility on-screen
- The inside scoop on GOLD Comedy membership & programs
- Lynn’s brilliant idea for how we can finally get paid just for being us
Plus, Lynn is super generous—so much so that she’s offering a special discount code for GOLD Comedy membership. Just DM her on Insta and let her know you heard about GOLD on Talking Smack 415 to grab it!
📍 Find Lynn at goldcomedy.com
📸 On Instagram: @goldcomedy
💌 DM Lynn directly for membership details & discounts @lynnharris
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