Kristen Wiig

This podcast episode features Kristen Wiig discussing her characters in "Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar" and "Palme Royale," her journey from being an art major to pursuing acting, her experiences with auditions and being a cast member on Saturday Night Live, and the significance of female friendships in the movie "Bridesmaids." It also touches on the music of Carsey Blanton, Sabrina Carpenter, Jessica Pratt, and Maggie Rogers.

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Fresh Air

Kristen Wiig's Character in Palm Royale and Her Quest for Membership

Kristen Wiig discusses her character Maxine and the appeal of optimism.

Kristen Wiig reflects on working with Carol Burnett and her comedic inspiration

Kristen Wiig's Journey from Art to Acting

A Journey to Los Angeles and Unexpected Encounters

The Groundlings and the Art of Improvisation

Auditioning for Saturday Night Live and Creating Characters

Auditioning for SNL and Starting on the Show

The Challenges and Excitement of Sketch Writing at SNL

Leaving SNL and the Emotional Goodbye

The Narrative of Successful Female Comedy: Reflections on Bridesmaids

The Importance of Female Friendships and Challenges in Different Life Stages

Music and Stories: NPR+, Protest Music, and Catchy Pop Hits

Music that Creates an Entirely New World

Kristen Wiig

Fresh Air

00:00Kristen Wiig's Character in Palm Royale and Her Quest for Membership

Kristen Wiig's Character in Palm Royale and Her Quest for Membership

03:04Kristen Wiig discusses her character Maxine and the appeal of optimism.

Kristen Wiig discusses her character Maxine and the appeal of optimism.

05:36Kristen Wiig reflects on working with Carol Burnett and her comedic inspiration

Kristen Wiig reflects on working with Carol Burnett and her comedic inspiration

10:11Kristen Wiig's Journey from Art to Acting

Kristen Wiig's Journey from Art to Acting

13:46A Journey to Los Angeles and Unexpected Encounters

A Journey to Los Angeles and Unexpected Encounters

17:09The Groundlings and the Art of Improvisation

The Groundlings and the Art of Improvisation

20:54Auditioning for Saturday Night Live and Creating Characters

Auditioning for Saturday Night Live and Creating Characters

23:16Auditioning for SNL and Starting on the Show

Auditioning for SNL and Starting on the Show

26:07The Challenges and Excitement of Sketch Writing at SNL

The Challenges and Excitement of Sketch Writing at SNL

30:55Leaving SNL and the Emotional Goodbye

Leaving SNL and the Emotional Goodbye

33:47The Narrative of Successful Female Comedy: Reflections on Bridesmaids

The Narrative of Successful Female Comedy: Reflections on Bridesmaids

37:30The Importance of Female Friendships and Challenges in Different Life Stages

The Importance of Female Friendships and Challenges in Different Life Stages

41:14Music and Stories: NPR+, Protest Music, and Catchy Pop Hits

Music and Stories: NPR+, Protest Music, and Catchy Pop Hits

47:05Music that Creates an Entirely New World

Music that Creates an Entirely New World