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Actor, Emmy and Peabody award winning writer, creator, and producer Jessi Klein is this week’s guest. She voices Jessi in “Big Mouth” and has written for shows like “Dead to Me” and “Transparent.” Tig and Jessi’s conversation takes a surprising turn as they talk about swooning over big strong men and the worst advice they’ve ever gotten and given. Together they counsel a woman with writer’s block and suggest how to help kids approach big life transitions. OUR SPONSORS: BetterHelp - betterhelp.com/tig Indeed - indeed.com/tig Rakuten - rakuten.com Simple Green - simplegreen.com Donate to Don't…
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Don't Ask Tig
American Public Media · Comedy · English
Need advice? Comedian Tig Notaro doesn’t have all the answers, but that won't stop her from fielding your questions on life's many challenges. With the help of her friends and the occasional expert, Tig gives her best inexpert guidance on everything from lost love to giving yourself a haircut with t
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