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Bridget Phetasy is a writer, comedian and Twitter addict. Once the iconic “Playboy Advisor” for Playboy magazine’s monthly advice column, Bridget now maintains a monthly editorial for the Spectator US magazine. She is host of the podcast Walk-Ins Welcome and a satirical comedy show Dumpster Fire available on Rumble and YouTube.
In this episode, we chat about cancel culture, the elitism of the entertainment industry, kooky California politics, sexual politics, transgenderism, and the importance of the family unit.
Show Notes:
[0:00] Greg welcomes guest Bridget Phetasy!
[0:10] Greg asks Bridget about her pregnancy and what kind of advice she’s gotten.
[5:30] How does Bridget deal with people coming after her on Twitter?
[7:35] Bridget talks about growing up liberal and what happened when she started to stray from the accepted orthodoxy.
[14:20] Greg and Bridget talk about the elitism of people in the entertainment industry.
[17:20] Reality vs. what the media and news tell us to believe.
[20:30] Bridget talks about the government not being the solution to societal problems.
[21:55] Nutty California, its politics, bizarre covid policies, masks, and how it differs by state.
[29:20] How the pandemic brought out authoritarianism in people. (Article Bridget mentions: https://spectator.com.au/2019/08/the-battle-cry-of-the-politically-homeless/)
[30:30] Bridget talks about cancel culture and dealing with controversial topics.
[35:00] Transgender women, safe spaces for women, how young girls are navigating this new cultural landscape, de-transitioners.
[38:15] Bridget talks about being pro-women, self-esteem, and the uncomfortable parts of growing up.
[44:20] Greg and Bridget talking about the breakdown of the family and being children of divorce. (Greg’s interview with Jordan Peterson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S60kJA6tic&t=14s&ab_channel=JordanBPeterson)
[52:05] Bridget talks about her relationship with her mother and having a high tolerance for dysfunction.
[58:10] People’s need for stability and why it’s good to be a skeptic.
[1:01:55] Bridget talks about her experience in a birthing class at a woke hospital.
[1:03:15] Bridget talks about loving men and growing up as a tomboy.
[1:05:40] “I've lived in enough places like LA, resort town on the east coast: Park City, where I've been in these environments where I absolutely see women weaponizing their sexuality and using their sexuality to manipulate men and to act like this is a one way street, you know, powerful men are attracted to beautiful, sexy women, but I don't think that those women are victims in these circumstances always.” - Bridget Phetasy
[1:08:35] Recovery, dark humor, and Tony Baker. (Joke Tony Baker did about his son: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0ubt2mJCyM&ab_channel=KevOnStage)
[1:12:30] Feeling as though the tide is starting to turn, supporting people who are making a difference, and Joe Rogan.
[1:16:35] Question: Where does Bridget find meaning?
[1:19:25] Question: What has been the most meaningful moment of your life so far?
[1:23:25] Question: Where do you go to find relaxation/peace?
[1:25:55] Question: What do you do for fun?
[1:27:55] Question: If you could write your own epitaph, what would you want it to say?
[1:28:05] Question: If you had one wish, what would it be?
[1:29:55] Greg wraps up the show.
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