Indecent with Kiki Andersen
Comedian Kiki Andersen finds the funny in the most uncomfortable corners of our culture. Sex. Politics. Religion. But in the digital age, what can and can’t be talked about at the dinner table has changed dramatically. Indecent is a podcast all about what’s off-limits and who sets the boundaries for today’s taboos. Through conversations with comedians, psychologists, journalists, theologians and scientists, Kiki peels at the wallpaper of polite society on Indecent, where NSFW meets LMAO.
Our Editor's Take
The Indecent with Kiki Andersen podcast is an entertaining examination of society and its taboos. Host Kiki Andersen is a stand-up comedian and actor. She's a former news reporter and received two Emmy awards for her work. Kiki admits that it takes something special to surprise her these days. She's fascinated by the digital world and wants to explore the stories behind every taboo.
In the podcast's first episode, Kiki reveals how she first found internet fame. Her original name was Kelly, and people mistook her on Twitter for being Kellyanne Conway. Kellyanne was a former counselor to Donald Trump. When Kiki received her negative tweets instead, she started replying. She recalls this funny moment and the impacts of social media on people's identities.
In each Indecent with Kiki Andersen episode, Kiki invites a guest to explore a fascinating topic. In one episode, speaker Bridget Todd joins to talk about disinformation online. She fights extremism in the digital space and is passionate about inclusivity. Kiki and Bridget discuss the positive impact and dangers of access to platforms such as TikTok. Storytelling can be powerful. But if only some people have a voice, it can have damaging consequences. Bridget also talks about finding safe spaces for people to have meaningful conversations.
In another episode, activist and comedian Kaytlin Bailey joins. As a former sex worker, she wants to share true stories about the profession. Kaytlin talks about becoming a sex worker at 18, not for the money but due to misinformation about her body. Through the role, she learned negotiation skills and how to advocate for herself. It's a fascinating insight into a profession often only understood by stereotypes.
Indecent with Kiki Andersen provides a playlist of honest, thoughtful conversations. Listeners should expect adult content with topics including porn, technology, religion and politics.
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