Ep 2. Kathy Griffin
- February 14, 2013
BrandX With Russell Brand season 2 episode 2 features comedian and actress Kathy Griffin as the guest on the show. In this episode, Brand and Griffin discuss various topics ranging from politics, entertainment to their personal experiences.
Brand kicks off the show by talking about the recent US presidential elections and how the people who voted for Donald Trump might now be regretting their decision. Griffin, who openly supported Hillary Clinton during the election, shares her thoughts on the topic and how she believes people need to come together now more than ever.
The conversation then moves towards the entertainment industry, where Griffin shares her experiences of being a woman in the male-dominated industry. She talks about how she had to fight for her place in the industry and how it wasn't easy to be taken seriously.
The duo then takes a turn towards personal experiences, where they discuss their struggles with addiction. Griffin opens up about her past struggles with alcoholism and how she managed to overcome it. Brand also talks about his past drug addiction and how he is still dealing with it.
The show takes a lighter turn when they talk about the art of stand-up comedy and how they approach writing their material. Griffin shares some insights into her creative process and how she frequently visits comedy clubs to test out her material. Brand adds to the conversation by talking about his background in improv comedy and how that has helped him in his career.
The conversation then turns towards the issue of censorship and freedom of speech. Griffin shares her thoughts on the controversy surrounding her infamous photo with the severed head of Donald Trump, which landed her in a lot of trouble. Brand also talks about his own experiences with censorship and how he believes that it's important to have freedom of speech, even if it means saying things that people might not like.
The episode ends on a light note where Griffin and Brand both attempt to do impressions of each other. It's a hilarious moment that leaves the audience in splits.
Overall, season 2 episode 2 of BrandX With Russell Brand featuring Kathy Griffin is a great watch for anyone who loves comedy and wants to hear some interesting conversations about a variety of topics. The chemistry between Brand and Griffin is palpable, and their conversations are both insightful and entertaining.
