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The Sarah Silverman Podcast

Lemonada Mediawww.lemonadamedia.com
Sarah Silverman is back with a new season of The Sarah Silverman Podcast, where Sarah shares her thoughts and musings on anything and everything under the sun. No topic is off limits, from politics to the rampant overuse of cologne. Your voicemails dictate the trajectory of the show, but Sarah’s always driving. Yes, things will get weird. But weird is her sweet spot. New episodes of The Sarah Silverman Podcast from Lemonada Media premiere every Thursday. You can leave a voice memo for Sarah at speakpipe.com/TheSarahSilvermanPodcast.
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Episodes

Student Loans, Circumcision, Scams

Sarah Silverman weighs in on Biden’s push for student loan forgiveness. Imagine a world where we could offer higher education to all? Sarah shares why she thinks some people are against this. Then, Sarah addresses latent blame, in the context of circumcision. Do comedians need to network? Sarah doesn’t think so. And one caller wants to know, “when is the appropriate time to tell someone you’re dating that you have one leg?” Also, a caller asks if Sarah’s gotten scammed and she’s got stories… the...

May 19, 202245 minEp. 86

Gender, Evangelicals, The Flag

Sarah Silverman dives right into all of your pressing questions this week. From a woman who’s triggered by an inappropriate boss to a man who says his family is completely dysfunctional, Sarah’s here to offer them her sage advice. A caller wants to know Sarah’s favorite meal when high. Warning: you may get hungry listening to her answer. Sarah shares some of her favorite TV shows and dives into one in particular: “Taxi.” Lastly, a caller who is a weed user wants to know how to address her daught...

May 12, 202244 minEp. 85

Roe v. Wade, Souls, Getting Fired

Sarah Silverman weighs in on the Supreme Court Roe v. Wade leak. Hear her pitch for an out-of-town excursion fund. And, why she believes it’s a war on the poor. It’s bananas. She then takes calls offering advice on dealing with inappropriate bosses, exes, and a forgetful therapist. She also shares stories about the many times she’s been fired. One caller wants to know: does she take her cereal with hot or cold milk? And, Sarah and Rory share a lot, but this one thing may surprise you! You can le...

May 05, 202238 minEp. 84

Housewives, Politicians and Butt Play

Sarah Silverman is back in New York City and she’s sharing a story about how she hit the streets to enlist the help of strangers. Help… to open her oat milk. Hear about Sarah’s favorite reality shows and the reason she no longer watches Housewives. She gets a call from a woman who wants to convince her partner to try butt play. And the woman whose family refused to come to her wedding because of religious reasons calls back with an update. You can leave a voice memo for Sarah at speakpipe.com/Th...

Apr 28, 202240 minEp. 83

Bedwetter Musical Creators Take Qs

Sarah Silverman’s new musical based on her book, “The Bedwetter,” opens for previews on April 30th at The Atlantic Theater in New York City. In this special episode, Sarah is joined by her two co-creators, Joshua Harmon and David Yazbek, to talk about all things “The Bedwetter” musical. They discuss how the musical evolved from Adam Schlesinger’s initial idea to his tragic passing, and how premiering two years later than expected has changed the musical for the better. David teaches us all what ...

Apr 21, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 82

Gilbert, Heavy Boobs, Words

Sarah Silverman reacts to the news of Gilbert Gottfried’s death. A caller wants to know what Sarah thinks about the word “bitch”. Turns out, she has a few other words she prefers to use. Sarah’s here for all her listeners! She brainstorms ideas for a caller without any clue on what career path to take. She then tells another some good news for her heavy jew boobs! And, School of Rock Fans, do you agree, Patty was right! You can leave a voice memo for Sarah at speakpipe.com/TheSarahSilvermanPodca...

Apr 14, 202238 minEp. 81

Boundaries, Loving People, Pink for Men

Sarah Silverman goes back to the start of her comedy career and shares why she would not accept help… and it’s likely not why you think! Sarah often has callers asking about how to handle others with completely different ideologies and beliefs, and this week, she offers a challenge to her listeners on how to do so. Hear how Sarah realized the perfect way to say “no." She then advises another caller who is self-loathing and one who wants to know "Are we Jewish?" And, find out what Sarah finds ver...

Apr 07, 202245 minEp. 80

Tap Dancing, Italians, Libs

Rory took a video of Sarah tap dancing and he’ll show it to her under one condition… listen to find out! Sarah Silverman is back this week helping callers with their pressing questions. She offers advice on how to find common ground with everyone, even Trumpers. She’s got tips for going through the breakup process and shares why she is able to remain friends with so many exes. Sarah pokes fun at Raj and shares some of her favorite comics. She also weighs in on the similarities between the Jews a...

Mar 31, 202247 minEp. 79

Wedding, Pussy, Joan Rivers

Why is it called “pussy juice”? Sarah Silverman wants to know! She’s full of curiosity this week as she questions a friend’s unique pooping technique. And if you’re curious what type of doctor Sarah would be, listen to hear the very specific specialty she’d love to have (it involves the ears). Callers need advice dealing with inappropriate managers, family members who refuse to attend a wedding, and raising girls to not be people-pleasers. In answering these questions and more, Sarah examines ho...

Mar 24, 202242 minEp. 78

Dogshit, Comedy and Pain | The Sarah Silverman Podcast

Sarah Silverman talks about picking up dog shit -- yup, celebs, they’re just like us. Then, she’s taking calls. As a comedian, does she think comedy is acceptable when dealing with pain? She shares a personal story about her Nana’s death. A caller shares her manta, “everything ends,” and Sarah shares how that can be interpreted in both a negative and positive light. Hear about the time she fell in love with her surgeon, and you know Sarah has misophonia, but hear her dissect where it may have st...

Mar 17, 202242 minEp. 77

Ukraine, Vaginas, Sex Work

Sarah Silverman is back this week… with allergies! She weighs in on the Russia-Ukraine war, singing praises for President Zelensky. On a lighter note, she receives a surprise call from her friend voicemail line, from none other than Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (aka Robert Smigel). The calls this week are full of insight and helpful advice for other listeners. One caller shares about an alternative program, SMART, to AA. Another caller touches on how consumers don’t have much choice, and in rega...

Mar 10, 202244 minEp. 76

Mediums, Monica, Fishnets

Sarah Silverman ponders if psychics and mediums are bullshit. And even so, could lying about it be a mitzvah? There are tons of calls this week about relationships: how to handle an alcoholic father, learning from bad ones, and one where Sarah addresses what “settling” actually means. Hear a caller share a story that involves Monica Lewinsky, SNL, and a razor. Find out why Sarah has always “been lucky with her pubes,” and what outfit makes her feel powerful! And, do you know the story of stone s...

Mar 03, 202245 minEp. 75

Suicide, Masturbation, Wedgies

Sarah Silverman answers the age-old question this week, “Is it okay to pick a wedgie in public?” Then, she offers several callers advice that leans into taking moments and making them teachable. She offers advice to a white man who wants to be an advocate and to a caller dealing with how to address men and their antiquated views on women with opinions. Listen for some stories like the one about the second penis Sarah ever saw (Welcome to New York City)! Sarah shares comical misinformation that s...

Feb 24, 202249 minEp. 74

Mom, Cognitive Distortion, Basketball

Sarah Silverman is working on her Broadway show and shares that in doing so, she's examined her relationship with her mother. She now realizes that many of her memories may be distorted. Sarah takes a call from a fan who is bipolar and wants advice on dating with a mental illness. Then, she gives an amazing tribute to the band, Frightened Rabbit, and one of their leads, Scott Hutchinson, who tragically committed suicide. Sarah also responds two calls about female comics. And… do you know, which ...

Feb 17, 202246 minEp. 73

Dirty Mics, Your Schram, JLO

Sarah Silverman is back this week with a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about The Sarah Silverman Program. Find out how the show was pitched, hear some of her favorite storylines, and learn what a “shram” is. From Brian and Steve to mentally challenged actors, hear about the storylines and characters Sarah pushed for. As always, she’s offering her candid advice on relationships – this episode, to a woman whose boyfriend said he would dump her if she couldn’t get pregnant. Then, hear about he...

Feb 10, 202245 minEp. 72

Whoopi, Birds, Whores

Join Sarah Silverman and find out why birds aren’t real. Get ready to laugh when Sarah shares some of the all-time best pranks her best friend Tall Jon has played over the years. Sarah gives the helpful reminder that it’s not all doom and gloom. One Latino caller shares his struggles when asked about race prompting Sarah to discuss this week’s headline news about Whoopi Goldberg and her comments about the Holocaust. There’s a caller with a fun fact about noses, a caller who has a strange underwe...

Feb 03, 202247 minEp. 71

Masturbation, Boycotts, Existence

Sarah Silverman likes to get high, but do you know what she loves doing afterward? Listen to find out! Then, Sarah has a caller asking if she’s boycotting Amazon, to which she responds with an important question that we should all be asking ourselves. Listen to hear a never-before-told masturbation story of hers. And, Sarah learns about chunking! This week callers leave Sarah with some questions of her own like, was there a progression to the Gilligan’s Island theme song? And why can’t a tall ga...

Jan 27, 202244 minEp. 70

Mortality, Melasma, Murray Hill

Sarah Silverman believes that so many things divide us, but what brings us together is a funny “shitting your pants story,” and Sarah has one to share! Then, Sarah takes calls about her “cute voice,” she offers a caller some skincare advice, and addresses a unique custody arrangement called “bird nesting.” Hear the call that brings Sarah great joy! And then, a call from a woman of color, that makes her clarify her previous comments on tolerance. You can leave a voice memo for Sarah at speakpipe....

Jan 20, 202246 minEp. 69

Bob, Grace, Rowling

This week, Sarah Silverman shares her reaction to her friend Bob Saget’s passing and reminisces about the first time she met him. Then, Sarah takes a call about her critique of the liberals on the left and explains why she’s not giving up on them yet. She answers questions about fame, addresses a new tactic for handling the unvaccinated, and updates listeners on her new dog, Sibby! And, is Sarah a bad influence? After hearing one call, she worries she might be! You can leave a voice memo for Sar...

Jan 13, 202242 minEp. 68

Harry Potter, Last Thursdayism, Dipshit Husband

Sarah Silverman shares some interesting Twitter finds this week – from a preacher who’s calling out Sarah for being a “Christ-rejecting Jew” to Jon Stewart calling out antisemitism in “Harry Potter”! And, Rory is back to weigh in on being a misophonia mate. How does he handle Sarah’s sound sensitivity? Hear about Sarah’s favorite theory, Last Thursdayism, and her tackling a question about "The Matrix." From difficult family members to lying to Grandma, Sarah offers her candid advice to callers i...

Jan 06, 202252 minEp. 67

My Insurrectionist Friend, Kid Caller, Religious

Sarah may be a godless Jew, but that doesn’t mean she can’t experience the magic of Christmas! She also gets her first-ever kid caller and explains why emotional discomfort is her sweet spot. You can leave a voice memo for Sarah at speakpipe.com/TheSarahSilvermanPodcast . Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/ Please support our sponsors: Add more vitality to your life today, with Tru Niagen. Right now, new customers can save 10% on their first purchase by going to T...

Dec 23, 202146 minEp. 66

8th Graders, Social Media, Mel Gibson

This week, Sarah shares a personal story - it’s a teaching moment about a teaching moment! She also tells us about a young fellow lefty-liberal she met on social media, and how she once got Mel Gibson to fork over $5,000. You can leave a voice memo for Sarah at speakpipe.com/TheSarahSilvermanPodcast . Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/ Please support our sponsors: Take advantage of SimpliSafe’s Holiday deals and get 40% off your new home security system by visiti...

Dec 16, 202141 minEp. 65

Truth, Christmas Jews, Abortion

Sarah’s got myriad answers to your questions this week! But first, she wants to know where she can get some plain ol’ news…any ideas? And the new holiday-themed comedy series she stars in seems to have really pissed off tens of thousands of white supremacists. Bah Humbug! You can leave a voice memo for Sarah at speakpipe.com/TheSarahSilvermanPodcast . Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/ Please support our sponsors: It’s 2021! Don’t compromise when you’re choosing ...

Dec 09, 202147 minEp. 64

Long Con, Ex-Con, Raised Toxic

Your best friend Sarah is back with a bang this week! Or maybe that's every week? Either way, she's taking your calls and y'all really brought the hard hitting questions. Sarah shares her thoughts on staving off existential dread, talks toxic masculinity, and offers up some pretty solid advice in these challenging times. You can leave a voice memo for Sarah at speakpipe.com/TheSarahSilvermanPodcast . Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/ Please support our sponsors:...

Dec 02, 202136 minEp. 63

Rory, Jury Duty, Dems

The "Rory’s Side of the Albanese” saga continues! We’ve narrowed your submissions down to four finalists. Sarah and Rory listen and select a winner. Then Sarah’s taking your calls — she weighs in on the infrastructure bill and explains how serving in Congress should be like jury duty. There’s a science to it! You can leave a voice memo for Sarah at speakpipe.com/TheSarahSilvermanPodcast . Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/ Please support our sponsors: Head to bea...

Nov 25, 202142 minEp. 62

Jingles, Laura, Radicalize Grandma

The submissions came rolling in for "Rory’s Side of the Albanese,” this week! Take a listen to hear Sarah’s favorites, and let her know your favorite by commenting in the review section. Sarah also discusses click bait and a recent article claiming Tony Shalhoub “slams” Sarah! Then, she praises another very funny Silverman, her sister, Laura. A caller shares an amazing story about how, as Sarah calls it, “some good trouble” got his mother to switch political parties. Sarah also receives a follow...

Nov 18, 202143 minEp. 61

Assholes, Confidence, Rehab

We’ve got one submission for "Rory’s Side of the Albanese." Listen to it in this episode, and if you want to submit your own, send it here ! Sarah is back with tons of advice -- she shares tools to use for dealing with assholes, how to be confident (hint: she says it has to do with getting rid of this one fear), and how to handle checking into rehab. Hear about a rabbi whose fear of antisemitism is causing him to act immorally, and some of the inappropriate situations Sarah faced coming up as a ...

Nov 11, 202143 minEp. 60

Kerry, Tools, Why People Are Mean

Sarah records this podcast from New York City, where she’s in town to workshop her Broadway musical, “The Bedwetter.” Hear how her book became a musical -- one she describes as being like “An R-Rated Annie” -- and where she is in the process of bringing it to the stage. While in New York, Sarah is spending time with her high school best friend, Kerry, and in this episode, she reminisces on some hilarious moments where Kerry got the best of Sarah’s gullibility! Later, Sarah addresses her thoughts...

Nov 04, 202146 minEp. 59

Chappelle, Weed, Music

Everyone is asking Sarah to comment on Dave Chappelle's Netflix special... so listen to hear what she has to say! Then, Sarah addresses a caller who is dealing with anger towards his deceased father after he mocked him as a child. Hear her thoughts on what happens to some comedians once they get too big. Does your partner need to be your best friend? Sarah weighs in. Listen to find out how Sarah spends her Saturday nights -- you might be surprised! And, if you’re in need of some music recommenda...

Oct 28, 202145 minEp. 58

Being Wrong, Sex Work, Hell

Why are people so afraid to be wrong? In this episode, Sarah weighs in on the benefits of being incorrect. She offers advice to a caller with trust issues. Two major Rent-heads call in wanting to know why did Sarah took the role of Alexi Darling in the movie version of Rent. Sarah shares the great advice she got from Idina Menzel, looks at the use of “mam and sir” and expresses her opinion on sex workers. You can leave a voice memo for Sarah at speakpipe.com/TheSarahSilvermanPodcast . Sales and ...

Oct 21, 202142 minEp. 57
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