Sarah Silverman: podcast appearances and interviews

Sarah Silverman is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer known for addressing social taboos and controversial topics through her comedy. She gained early prominence with her work on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live during its 19th season between 1993 and 1994. Silverman starred in and produced The Sarah Silverman Program, which aired from 2007 to 2010 on Comedy Central, earning her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She has appeared in various television projects including Monk, Mr. Show, and V.I.P., and has appeared in films such as School of Rock, Take This Waltz, A Million Ways to Die in the West, and Battle of the Sexes. Silverman also provided voice work for the character Vanellope von Schweetz in Wreck-It Ralph and Ralph Breaks the Internet. Her role in the film I Smile Back earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. In addition to her entertainment career, Silverman is an educator and advocate for neurodiversity. She published an autobiography titled The Bedwetter in 2010, which she adapted into an off-Broadway musical in 2022. During the 2016 United States presidential election, Silverman became politically active, initially supporting Bernie Sanders before endorsing Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention. She hosted the Hulu late-night talk show I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman from 2017 to 2018. Her work combines comedy with advocacy, focusing on social issues and mental health awareness.