Being a lefty lesbian Jewish comic in 2026 is crazy | Judy Gold

Video link to this interview: https://youtu.be/bk6Q2RIN_mE"You're not shutting me up." - Jewish comedy icon Judy Gold, 2026Judy Gold is a lot of things. She's an icon, she's a comic, a writer, a gay woman who was at the forefront of fighting for LGBT rights. But one of the things that is her foremost descriptor is: Jewish. She was never a comic who was also Jewish. But always a Jewish comic. Her comedy is deeply Jewish. Yet since October 7, this has made her work surprisingly difficult. She gets heckled on stage and has lost a lot of the allies she stood side by side with in the fight for marriage equality and her left-leaning politics (including a fierce dislike of Trump). She has continued to be foremost a Jewish comedian anyway. Her style is deeply Jewish, with lots of neurotic mom jokes, a role her own Jewish mother loved to play. "How did we do?" Mom would ask Judy after a show. It was a "we" for mom. It's all so Jewish.In this engaging conversation, I talk to Judy about her values, work, life story, and more.Check out Judy Gold's website here:https://judygold.com/Upcoming show dates here:https://judygold.com/#timely Judy's book here:https://amzn.to/462LdwqJudy on Instagram:  / jewdygold  Some parts of the discussion:-Judy Gold emphasizes the significance of humor in Jewish culture as a means of survival.Comedy serves as a tool for storytelling and coping with adversity.-The landscape of comedy has changed, with audiences becoming more sensitive to certain topics.-Judy's identity as a Jewish comedian is central to her work and personal life.-She believes in the importance of being unabashedly Jewish in her comedy.-The challenges of being a Jewish comedian have intensified in recent times.-Family dynamics play a crucial role in shaping a comedian's material and perspective.-Judy's early experiences in comedy were influenced by iconic Jewish female comedians.-Representation in comedy is vital for both the performer and the audience.-Judy advocates for open dialogue and understanding in the face of political and social issues.Sound Bites"I am a proud Jew.""You're not shutting me up.""It's important to talk about it."Follow me on socialsInstagram:   / friedavizel  Website: friedavizel.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-frieda-vizel-podcast--5824414/support.