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Time Magazine
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Magazine
'2 Dope Queens' Is on The 100 Best Podcasts of All Time
Comedy and Fiction For nearly three years in the late-2010s, BFF comedians Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams hosted 2 Dope Queens, the Webby Award-winning comedy podcast produced by WNYC Studios that tackled subjects like race, gender, and sex in hilarious ways. The unfiltered conversations the pair would have alongside guests, who ranged from comedian Michelle Buteau to former First Lady Michelle Obama, would focus, often very loosely, on a running topic like 'Hair' or 'Fifty Shades of Matthew McConaughey' or 'Hot Peen,' the title of a 2018 episode featuring Tituss Burgess in which they chatted about the men they lust after. The goal of the podcast, which grew out of their weekly live comedy show, was not only to make these thorny subjects feel less taboo, it was also to pass the mic to comedians and storytellers from marginalized groups—women, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community—who did not often get the chance to appear on the late-night shows hosted by straight white men. 2 Dope Queens ' commitment to helping others feel heard resonated with listeners, who turned it into one of the most popular and critically acclaimed shows of its time, spawning a series of HBO live specials, many of which were directed by frequent guest and bad advice giver Tig Notaro. By the time Robinson and Williams ended 2 Dope Queens in 2018, they had broken the podcast landscape wide open, giving way to an entire genre of shows that blend comedy, social commentary, and female friendship. Extremely dope.
Glasgow Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Fans fume as 'ticket links don't work' for Glasgow show
Two stars of The Sopranos are due to headline the live show at the Theatre Royal next Spring. Steve Schirripa (Bobby Bacala) and Emmy Award-winner Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti), are bringing their 90-minute stage show, Talking Sopranos, to the city centre venue. The show will take place on Sunday, February 22. However, fans have flocked to social media to share their frustrations over not being able to get tickets. One disappointed fan tried to access the pre-sale yesterday and said, "I tried the link yesterday, and it said event not found." Fans fume as 'ticket links don't work' for Glasgow show (Image: Another replied: "Same here. Tried 2 mins ago also and nothing. S**t show man." A third had even tried looking at other locations and dates, they vented: "I've tried searching for tickets for Bristol via all the various agents Ticketmaster etc. and it's coming up with 'no event found'. Will keep trying, but judging from the other comments everyone is having similar issues. Very frustrating!" The Live Nation site is also not working (Image: Live Nation) READ MORE: Stars of The Sopranos to headline 'must-see' show in Glasgow Another had contacted the ticket selling site for help: "Presale today has been a right f**k up and the lack of info from Live Nation and Ticketmaster is a joke." The show is due to take place at the Theatre Royal (Image: Supplied) Based on their Webby Award-winning podcast and New York Times bestselling book, Woke Up This Morning, the show brings fans inside the world of one of television's greatest shows. READ NEXT: Caledonian Braves European trophy win is 'next step towards challenging Old Firm' Hosted by comedian Joey Kola, audiences will experience intimate memories and hysterical behind-the-scenes stories from the making of The Sopranos, enhanced with entertaining slides and video clips that celebrate its legacy. The night will also include a Q and A, where fans will have the opportunity to ask Michael and Steve anything about their time on the show. After the performance, fans can purchase access to an exclusive meet and greet, offering a once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity with the stars. The organisers have been contacted for comment, but Live Nation has confirmed that the scheduled show is still going ahead as planned.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'S**T show': Fans fume as 'ticket links don't work' for 'must-see' show in Glasgow
FANS are fuming as the ticket link for a 'must-see' Glasgow show 'isn't working', and say they've given up trying to secure tickets. Two stars of The Sopranos are due to headline the live show at the Theatre Royal next Spring. Steve Schirripa (Bobby Bacala) and Emmy Award-winner Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti), are bringing their 90-minute stage show, Talking Sopranos, to the city centre venue. The show will take place on Sunday, February 22. However, fans have flocked to social media to share their frustrations over not being able to get tickets. One disappointed fan tried to access the pre-sale yesterday and said, "I tried the link yesterday, and it said event not found." Fans fume as 'ticket links don't work' for Glasgow show (Image: Another replied: "Same here. Tried 2 mins ago also and nothing. S**t show man." A third had even tried looking at other locations and dates, they vented: "I've tried searching for tickets for Bristol via all the various agents Ticketmaster etc. and it's coming up with 'no event found'. Will keep trying, but judging from the other comments everyone is having similar issues. Very frustrating!" The Live Nation site is also not working (Image: Live Nation) READ MORE: Stars of The Sopranos to headline 'must-see' show in Glasgow Another had contacted the ticket selling site for help: "Presale today has been a right f**k up and the lack of info from Live Nation and Ticketmaster is a joke." The show is due to take place at the Theatre Royal (Image: Supplied) Based on their Webby Award-winning podcast and New York Times bestselling book, Woke Up This Morning, the show brings fans inside the world of one of television's greatest shows. READ NEXT: Caledonian Braves European trophy win is 'next step towards challenging Old Firm' Hosted by comedian Joey Kola, audiences will experience intimate memories and hysterical behind-the-scenes stories from the making of The Sopranos, enhanced with entertaining slides and video clips that celebrate its legacy. The night will also include a Q and A, where fans will have the opportunity to ask Michael and Steve anything about their time on the show. After the performance, fans can purchase access to an exclusive meet and greet, offering a once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity with the stars. The organisers have been contacted for comment.
Glasgow Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Stars of The Sopranos to headline 'must-see' show in Glasgow
Steve Schirripa (Bobby Bacala) and Emmy Award-winner Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti), are bringing their 90-minute stage show, Talking Sopranos, to the Theatre Royal. The city centre show will take place on Sunday, February 22. READ NEXT: Popular indie rock band formed in 2000s coming to Glasgow (Image: Image supplied) Based on their Webby Award-winning podcast and New York Times bestselling book, Woke Up This Morning, the show brings fans inside the world of one of television's greatest shows. Hosted by comedian Joey Kola, audiences will experience intimate memories and hysterical behind-the-scenes stories from the making of The Sopranos, enhanced with entertaining slides and video clips that celebrate it's legacy. The night will also include a Q and A, where fans will have the opportunity to ask Michael and Steve anything about their time on the show. After the performance, fans can purchase access to an exclusive meet and greet, offering a once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity with the stars. READ NEXT: Two Glaswegians star in hit BBC reality show hosted by Dannii Minogue Tickets will go on sale at 10am on May 16. Pre-sale tickets will go live on May 15 at 10am. To purchase tickets or sign up for pre-sale, visit
