Icebreaker


“Ironic Misogynist Joke” – Tavi Gevinson

Tavi Gevinson — actor, fashion blogger, feminist and editor-in-chief of Rookie magazine (not to mention America’s imaginary teen sister) — jokes about “beauty essentials.”


Lars Ulrich in "Metallica Through the Never," courtesy of Picturehouse

“Scary Math” – Lars Ulrich

Lars Ulrich tells just the kind of wholesome math-themed joke we’re sure you expect from the drummer of thrash metal band Metallica.


“Canadian Sex” – Margaret Atwood

A joke about our neighbors to the north, from acclaimed author – and Canadian Studies scholar – Margaret Atwood. She returns later in the show to tell us about her newest book, “MaddAddam.”


“Octopus Soldier” – Aaron Aites & Audrey Ewell

Aaron Eites and Audrey Ewell help us break the ice – with eight ice-pick-wielding tentacles. The film-making duo join us later in the show to talk about their new documentary about Occupy Wall Street, “99%: The Film.”