Oct 29, 2018
Or: What is Dave Chappelle doing in A Star
Is Born? We were intrigued when Chappelle showed up in the
middle of that delirious fever dream of a trailer for A Star
Is Born, so we investigated. Turns out he’s friends with
director-star Bradley Cooper, so, voila! A
dramatic acting cameo is born. Inspired by this chance cinematic
encounter, this week we investigate the cultural power of
friendships.
First, we talk to Sam Maggs about her new book Girl
Squads: 20 Female Friendships That Changed History. She
tells us about the ways some brave women came together to support
and inspire each other, breaking down med school gender barriers,
conquering the Olympics, and risking their lives to make music in
Afghanistan.
Then, we discuss the surprising celebrity friendships that have
given us great pop culture collaborations: Snoop Dogg and Martha
Stewart. Leo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. Dave Chappelle and John
Mayer, Dave Chappelle and Norman Reedus, John Mayer and Andy
Cohen.