
Episode 13: Climate Justice & Fighting Corporate Power with EarthRights International
11/30/23 • 69 min
In this episode of "The Grasscast," things are hilariously heating up as comedian Robert Mac returns as guest co-host to take on the serious topic of climate justice with special guest Marissa Vahlsing, the amazing (and very punk rock) Supervising Attorney from EarthRights International. As the laughs flow and the conversation deepens, Marissa shares her experiences fighting corporate power while trying to maintain a poker face in courtrooms. Robert tries to keep everyone on their toes with well-timed, witty interjections, and Chris walks the line between serious and silly while guiding the conversation along. Together, they navigate the complexity of holding destructive corporations accountable for their actions and find moments of absurdity amidst the fight for a greener world. As if that's not enough, this episode features comedy clips from the Grassroots Comedy fundraiser show for EarthRights on May 23rd.
Click here donate to EarthRights International at https://earthrights.org/support-us/donate/
In this episode of "The Grasscast," things are hilariously heating up as comedian Robert Mac returns as guest co-host to take on the serious topic of climate justice with special guest Marissa Vahlsing, the amazing (and very punk rock) Supervising Attorney from EarthRights International. As the laughs flow and the conversation deepens, Marissa shares her experiences fighting corporate power while trying to maintain a poker face in courtrooms. Robert tries to keep everyone on their toes with well-timed, witty interjections, and Chris walks the line between serious and silly while guiding the conversation along. Together, they navigate the complexity of holding destructive corporations accountable for their actions and find moments of absurdity amidst the fight for a greener world. As if that's not enough, this episode features comedy clips from the Grassroots Comedy fundraiser show for EarthRights on May 23rd.
Click here donate to EarthRights International at https://earthrights.org/support-us/donate/
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Episode 12: Elevating Comedic Voices of Women & Non-Binary Folx with the Grassroots Comedy Incubator
In this uproarious episode of "The Grasscast," hosts Chris and Laura sit down with Grassroots Comedy's Production Director Dana Fleitman and the witty Rosalie Rubio, a graduate from the Grassroots Comedy Incubator for Women and Non-Binary Folks. Get ready for a rollicking rollercoaster of comedy and camaraderie as this dynamic quartet delves into the serious business of championing the voices of women and non-binary folks in comedy. They tackle the challenges of breaking into the laughter-laden world of stand-up with grace and humor, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and diversity in comedy—it's like a comedic masterclass in gender equality that'll leave you giggling and enlightened!
Click here to learn more about the Grassroots Comedy Incubator for Women and Non-Binary Folks.
And click here to donate to Grassroots Comedy so we can continue to build the incubator to highlight important comedic perspectives and dismantle the patriarchy through jokes!
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Episode 14: SAG-AFTRA and the Fight for What's Right
In this hilariously insightful episode of "The Grasscast," hosts Chris and Laura join forces with Keith Flippen and Elliott Bales from SAG-AFTRA to unravel the mysteries of the recent actors' strike and the looming threat of A.I. takeover in creative fields. As they navigate the comedic minefield of fair employment and silicon adversaries, expect laughs aplenty and a few unexpected plot twists—because when the battle for artistic integrity meets the absurdity of showbiz, you never know who (or what) will steal the spotlight!
- Go to https://sagaftra.foundation/ for more information and to donate to SAG-AFTRA
- Can support the Entertainers Community Fund: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/
- Can check out the SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Agreement here: https://www.sagaftra.org/files/sa_documents/TV-Theatrical_23_Summary_Agreement_Final.pdf
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