Liza Treyger: "I Wanted to Be Present, and Not as Rehearsed."

Today on The Gist, guest host Adaam James Levin-Areddy introduces a re-aired episode of Funny You Should Mention featuring Ukrainian-born comedian, actress, and podcast host Liza Treyger (Night Owl). Speaking with Mike Pesca, Treyger breaks down her stand-up philosophy and why comedy lands best when it feels spontaneous rather than overly scripted. They also unpack power dynamics, moral panics, and why men who claim to hate Taylor Swift seem uniquely unable to stop talking about her—alongside detours into true crime, owl tattoos, and Luigi Mangione.

Produced by Corey Wara

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