26 episodes
Breaking Down with Ali Kolbert Spotify Studios
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4.7 • 372 Ratings
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Ali Kolbert is “a post-therapy Howard Stern, in the body of a 5'2," 30-year-old lesbian.” Each week, she’ll bring her frank, lively style and particular, unapologetic perspective to conversations with celebrities, experts, and other comedians about everything from pop culture to relationships to mental health.
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Jerry Saltz and Roberta Smith: Having Art Together
In the final episode of Breaking Down, Ali is joined by iconic New York couple, Roberta Smith and Jerry Saltz. Smith, the newly retired co-chief art critic of The New York Times, and Saltz, the senior art critic for New York Magazine, chat with Ali about: what makes “good art,” pursuing your passions, finding your purpose later in life, the makings of successful partnership, the relationship between work and neurosis, and much more.
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Lilly Singh: "Be A Triangle"
Lilly and Ali chat: Lilly's come up as a YouTuber, the keys to a great relationship, social media detoxes, The Mindful Adventures of Unicorn Island, and more.
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Leslie Liao: A Comic's Journey
Comedian Leslie Liao joins the show and talks about her impressive journey as a stand-up from working HR at Netflix to snagging a hot-to-get special on the platform. The two dig into writing material, breaking out in the scene, and the agony of dating straight men.
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Mal Glowenke: Escaping Heterosexuality
Podcaster Mal Glowenke chronicles her journey of “escaping the hetero sexual trap.” Mal and Ali take listener questions like: is scissoring really a thing, smooth pick up lines, and best date ideas.
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Mattie Westbrouck: Utterly Thoughtful, Profoundly Loving
YouTuber Mattie Westbrouck talks safety in relationships, anxious attachment, “queering” straight relationships, feeling OK, and being famous online. PLUS: special guest Luca makes his first appearance!
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Moshe Kasher: Subculture Clash
Comedian Moshe Kasher gets into his FASCINATING story, which includes: sober drug dealer, 24-time Burning Man attendee, son of a man who converted to Hasidic Judaism, son of deaf parents… and somehow, more. It’s all in his new book, “Subculture Vulture.” Plus, Ali and Moshe go deep on randomness vs. meaning.
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Customer Reviews
Great Content
Thank you for having guests on the show that talk about topics that are not discussed enough.
Here are two that resonated with me so far:
Mattie Westbrouck-
I am a bisexual woman who experienced sexual trauma from a man. I now struggle with being with men. It was so nice to hear Mattie’s experience of overcompensating with men while feeling safe with women. I can relate!
Moshe Kasher-
I too am an ASL interpreter. It was fun to hear their experience as a CODA and how they balance both worlds.
Also, love seeing you as a guest for Ashley Gavin!
SJ
@no1mantha
Miss the old Ali
The best part about Ali is how edgy she is. This was a little too heteronormative and dull. Plenty of that on the pods.
Witty & Entertaining!
Ali is hilarious! She's so open and honest, I appreciate her take on everything!
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