FOF #502 - Suddenly Sabrina - 03.30.07
Lesbian comedian Sabrina Matthews claims not to know a thing about lesbian culture. She knows very little about flannel, doesn't have a girlfriend and doesn't know why lesbians get bad haircuts. One thing she does know is that lesbians keep their fingernails short, and for good reason.
On today's show Sabrina relates to us her experiences as a stand up comedian. She chats with us about the first time she did comedy and how she decided to turn it into a exciting career. Sabrina tells us that she gets a lot of feedback form her audience and that the audience's reaction to her routine can greatly affect her delivery. (HINT, HINT- Comments on the website are like clapping, booing, cheering and laughing to us.)
She has a hard time in the Midwest because she doesn't quite know why they love her so much but don't laugh out loud like people in other parts of the country. Marc tries to explain that Midwesterners are very even in their temperament and that they don't have the highs and the lows that other people have. What do you guys think?
We have a lot of questions for Sabrina and the answer often ends up being about the sea. It seems that every time we talk to lesbians it always ends up going to the sea. What's up with the SEA? What are lesbians tapping into here? Why does the sea keep coming up? Are they tuned into something that us les-be-nots aren't?
Everyone knows that life evolved in the sea, but did you know that humanity itself may have evolved in the sea as primates? Scientists use to scoff at the idea that early primates left land to live in the sea but this theory is gaining more credibility as they find more commonalities between aquatic animals such as otters, seal, whales, hippos etc and people than people have with primates and other land based animal like cats and dogs.
Some of the evidence that suggest that we evolved from Sea Monkeys is discussed in this BBC article:
"If we examine the human body, there are a number of adaptations that seem out of place on a savannah-dwelling animal, but make much more sense if you consider them as adaptations to a primarily water-based existence."
We have relatively hairless bodies compared to all the other great apes, which are completely covered in hair. Very few mammals are as completely hairless as humans, and most of those that are live in an aquatic environment. Also, what little hair we have does not sprout randomly, but is aligned to direct water to our midline, minimising drag.
Mammals have many mechanisms for shedding excess heat, including panting, insulating layers of fur - camel fur keeps the heat out - and bathing in cooling mud or water. Humans lose heat primarily by sweating. This costs the body vital salt, which would be a problem for a plains-dwelling animal, but not for one that lived close to or in the sea. Crying salt tears is a unique human trait, which may have evolved as a way to shed excess salt."
Click here to read more about the Aquatic Ape Hypothesis.
Maybe this is why so many folks like the sea? Because its getting them in touch with a deep primal sense of self? Who knows. But I do know that Sabrina is going to appear at HRC's Laughing Out Loud benefit in Chicago. Come out for a good cause!
Don't miss Laughing Matters...More!, the documentary featuring Sabrina and a bunch of other fabulous women.
Visit Sabrina's Homepage
Featured Event:
HRC's 7th Annual Chicago Comedy Night
Saturday April 14, 7pm
Featuring Judy Gold, Sabrina Matthews and Andre Kelley
The Park West, 322 West Armitage
Tickets $40, $125.
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Yeah! You're getting signature drinks for the regulars, as I suggested.
Well for Sal-E, you could find some of that golden glitter that you can eat and put it on the lip of the glass, like the salt in a margarita! "The Fancy Napkin"
Amanda, something with grape juice ofcourse or Curacao liquor with something red, that would turn the drink purple. "The Jewish Purpure"
For Miss Ronnie, something exotic and fruity, like with Maracuya and with sugar free sweetner, to keep the diet factor. "The BMW Bomba"
Said by: Juan Jaime at March 30, 2007 04:09 AM
Great show guys! I love Sabrina, I've seen her on Comedy Central and am definitely looking forward to her show here in Chicago.
I listen to you every morning on the train while I'm headed to work, and I really can't imagine a better way to greet the world eveyday than with your show and a strong cup of coffee... ok, maybye a sexy man at my side would help, but I'm working on that one!
Said by: Richard at March 30, 2007 08:38 AM
To be honest, I'd never heard of her but she was great. I'm going to store this show on my ipod because my lezzer mates will love her. In fact, they'll probably try and work out how they can worship her.
Gary, UK
Said by: Gary C at March 30, 2007 09:32 AM
Aren't Seamonkies really baby shrimps? So we evolved from the ocean's verion of a cockroach?
I was told I'm supposed to recite the lyrics to "I Sing The Body Electric" from the movie Fame to show some love to the Lesbians, so here it goes:
I sing the body electric
I celebrate the me yet to come
I toast to my own reunion
When I become one with the sun
And I'll look back on Venus
I'll back on Mars
And I'll burn with the fire of ten million stars
And in time and in time we will all be stars
Apparently Fausto seems to think that Lesbians resemble giant orbs of burning hydrogen and helium.
Said by: Dial M for Mac at March 30, 2007 11:32 AM
Interesting show! I've never heard of Sabrina either and I wish we could go see her in SA this weekend - if only it wasn't for this damn tornado headed our way. Speaking of going against the dominant paradigm - my gf and I are an interracial couple living in a growing small town suburb with no kids. Go figure!
Said by: Mo at March 30, 2007 11:50 AM
This episode is an example of one of the reasons I am a dedicated "Feast of Fools" fan. I too, had never heard of Sabrina. Living in rural PA and not being a Comedy Channel watcher, it is highly unlikely that I would have ever heard of her. I thought she was down to earth and funny. I intend to by her CD (and yes guys, through the FOF site.)She was great, Fausto and Marc are great. Long live the Feast of Fools!
Said by: Andy in Brookville at March 30, 2007 02:48 PM
WHOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :D haha
Said by: Usama at March 30, 2007 03:45 PM
Good show guys, I love it when you feature new artists/performers. I hadn't heard of Sabrina before, and now I wanna see one of her shows! Keep up the interviews.. I've listened to a lot of podcasts where they interview celebrities and such, and I swear, every frakkin one of them has sucked. They can't interview to save their lives! And you two do it with ease.. such naturals. Good questions, good pace, and great humor. And I always wanna hear about what's happening in gay culture. Living in the OC with soccor moms and republicans, I feel so removed from my grass roots. Thanks for keeping me in touch...
xo,
- Mike J
Said by: Mike J at March 30, 2007 04:51 PM
lOVE SABRINA! She is so funny! Thanks for having her on!
Said by: ScOtT at March 30, 2007 04:55 PM
Great show today! Always nice to have some "L" represented on the FOF! (Would that be FOLF, or FOFL?...) Fausto's rantings about insoles also count, but it's great to hear the real thing.
A belated welcome back, guys, so good to have you back on air! (on pod?) Thanks for sharing so much of your family's experience, Fausto. Hope you're all doing well.
It was such a wonderful surprise to hear V-Marr's voice, too! Oh, I really hope she's doing okay in Florida. Please ask her to call in with updates -- it's so good to hear from her!
I have been off the FOF all last week, so now I'm trying to catch up... we just bought our first place and moved closer to the lake. What can I say? We must be drawwwwwwwwn to the sea. It's a lesbonautical thing...
as ever,
dedicated lesbi-am (not lesbi-not) listener,
maia
Said by: Maia at March 30, 2007 05:22 PM
I LOVE SABRINA!! She did a small show at UCLA a while back where I saw her in person after seeing her on comedy central. You have no idea how happy I am you had her on.
Said by: Bryan from L.A. at March 30, 2007 07:55 PM
Great interview, as always. Sabrina is great, seems to be a real nice gal and interesting.
Thank you, FOF, for introducing me to a comedian I've not heard before. I love finding out about all different kinds of great performers, artists, musicians, etc by listening to your show... people that I otherwise would (probably) not know about. AND THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR SUPPORTING/ENCOURAGING INDEPENDANT ARTISTS!!!
Said by: Alissa at March 30, 2007 08:15 PM
Loved the show as always!! Hearing you talk with Sabrina was wonderful, I saw her perform in Omaha years ago and have loved her ever since and was thrilled to see she was going to be on with you guys...Thanks and keep it coming!!! :)
Said by: Michael at March 30, 2007 08:28 PM
I lurved Sabrina!
she was a sassy wench.
Said by: Destroyer of Worlds at March 31, 2007 12:13 AM
Thanks for showcasing Sabrina. She's new to me, but who doesn't love a comic with a penchant for flannel.
The whole "ocean" thing is news to me. I'll have to quiz my lesbians friends to find out. ;)
Said by: Corey at March 31, 2007 12:19 AM
good show. she was fun. :B
Said by: Chickengirl at March 31, 2007 12:32 AM
I have been a long time fan of Sabrina Matthews. She never fails to have me in stitches. I've listened to her on other podcasts and seen her onstage many times but I've never heard her sound so real, and so relatable, well done! Please, please, please have her on again.
Said by: Bully at March 31, 2007 01:01 AM
Fun show, Sabrina was a riot!
Said by: Marlin at March 31, 2007 03:25 PM
I don't know if I can go into a Filene's bathroom without thinking of Sabrina eating out.
Another fabulous podcast with complete Sassafraction.
Said by: ApolloSunNYC at March 31, 2007 04:12 PM
sorry for asking the inappropo question guys :( I thought it was funny and I have this thing about sexual positions, hehe...oh well, i'll leave that to you guys from now on :)
Said by: Ryan A. at March 31, 2007 08:28 PM
Another great show. Sabrina was so F*easting funny. While I was hoping for another yng hot gay guy, Sabrina was great. Especially the filene's bathroom bit. And i thought only guys did that ;)
I may have to travel to Chicago to see the HRC show. Or maybe they're doing one in DC. I'll check first.
Oh have I said lately that i'd like to see more hot yng gay guests -- lol
Later guys.
Drew
Said by: PoloDrew at April 1, 2007 02:58 AM
Ryan - you keep asking about favorite sexual positions if you want. I'll tell you mine if you tell me yours -- lol.
Peace
Drew
Said by: PoloDrew at April 1, 2007 02:59 AM
Hey Guys! This show was great! I really loved the part when she talks about her neighborhood.
kudos!
xoxo!
Said by: Renata at April 1, 2007 06:41 AM
Great show...keep up the good work.
Said by: Bryan and Randy at April 1, 2007 08:20 AM
I had a boyfriend that only watched (fake) lesbian porn. His explanation was that he didn't want to see 'some dude's hairy butt' (he was also a twat in many other ways, which is why he's an ex). And they did stick those long, fake fingernails into each other--always made me wince!
Said by: Sarah in London at April 1, 2007 11:23 AM
Fun show! Boy, that girl can TALK! Really fun. I'd like to check out her act sometime.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAUSTO! I'll get your birthday drink for you a little bit late, but better late than never!
XOXOXO, A.
Said by: Aaron C at April 1, 2007 01:01 PM
This was another great entertaining show
You guys and your guests rock!!
Said by: Rob at April 1, 2007 03:48 PM
Hey there Fausto and Marc,
Good job with this interview. Sabrina is delightful. Thank you for introducing her to us.
Haven't heard of any of her work here but have seen "The Coming Out Party" in the DVD store. Will have to get that. It does sound like a good show.
We'll look forward to more fabulous interviews on your show.
Thanks for going to all the effort of getting us such wonderful people to discover.
Love
Mel and Shaun in Brisbane Australia
Said by: Mel and Shaun at April 2, 2007 04:30 AM
Just wanted to drop in and thank you for having Sabrina on. What a great interview, didn't know that you were also involoved with the HRC Chicago show. I would like to ask that readers go to iTunes and request Sabrina Matthews Comedy Central Presents add her to the line up of downloadable shows. It's Season 4 Episode 408. We don't get representation there and we need it. Thanks again guys
Said by: Alex at April 2, 2007 08:05 PM
Thanks for having Sabrina Matthews on the show. She was one of the comedian MCs at the National Women's Music Festival several years ago, and cracked me up every time she got on stage, even if it was just to read announcements or whatnot.
I hope you are able to get Vickie Shaw on the show sometime. It'd be a hoot!
Said by: Anna at April 3, 2007 02:02 AM
I love Sabrina and am SOOOOOOOO excited to hear her on the show!!!!!! For some reason I cannot get it transferred to my iPod so I'm finally getting to hear it. You guys are great to listen to and I love it when you have fantastic guests! Keep up the great work Fausto and Marc!
Said by: JR at April 6, 2007 02:37 AM
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