Ep19 Marilyn Leder (comedian, writing, studying in the US, teaching film and television, online dating!)

Uncomfortable Truths

Marilyn Leder is a Melbourne comedian and University lecturer who teaches film & television, particularly comedy. We first met at Yes All Women’s around 2015, and gigged there together for 2 years. After not seeing her for a number of years, she has burst back onto the scene with more passion and vibrancy than ever! She has a show in the upcoming Melbourne International Comedy Festival – The MILF Next Door. Cheeky what! I’ve seen a little snippet of her show, and it looks awesome! Here’s the link to her show:

https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-milf-next-door

We discuss online dating, and what it’s been like for her since her recent divorce, which is what her show is all about. It’s fascinating to hear what it’s like going back to dating in your 50s, particularly online dating.

Marilyn also runs a comedy night, leading up to the Comedy Festival, every Tuesday at The Kind of Tonga in Elwood. It’s a Tiki Bar and it’s gorgeous!
She’s featuring local comedians who have a show in the Comedy Festival. Well worth checking out.

Marilyn captured me with her story from the moment we started. I had no idea that she had studied film and television in the US, and that she worked on Seinfeld! Amazing! She also toured with Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story as performer/actor. All of this, while being a good Jewish girl! I had no idea of Marilyn’s rich writing and performing background back when we gigged together at Yes! All Women’s. I’m so glad we did this podcast so I could find out! Don’t forget to go and see her show The MILF Next Door. Here's the link:

https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-milf-next-door

And don’t forget to come and see my show, with Aarti Vincent and Lisa Gatenby - Miss-Understanding. Here's the link:

https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/miss-understanding

Now, since Marilyn studied in the US, I play you out with an old Cosmic Egg Song – Mr. Corporation, since that is where corporate culture has come from. Thank you so much for listening, and if you like the podcast, please give me a good rating on Spotify or Apple or wherever. It really helps.

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