Funny Cuz It's True with Elyse Myers
By Diana Baron-Moore,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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TikTok influencer hosts heartfelt interviews; some swearing.
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What’s It About?
FUNNY CUZ IT'S TRUE WITH ELYSE MYERS is a heartfelt and empathetic interview podcast. Episodes begin with a comedic reflection from host Elyse Myers' own life that picks up on a theme from the interview. These stories are short and capture Myers' style of tender self-deprecation. Funny Cuz It's True is an expansive show that goes wherever the guests take its listeners. The discussions often include deep dives into guests' personal lives facilitated by the gentle tone created by Myers' conversational style of interviewing. Episodes are punctuated by short asides added in after the interview that offer commentary, extra information, and funny reflections.
Is It Any Good?
Unpredictable in the best way, this podcast joins the ranks of podcasts like Fresh Air and Ologies with Alie Ward, where the magic of the interview lies in the casual intimacy created by its host. Funny Cuz It's True with Elyse Myers has a playful and casual tone, with simple production and a silly intro theme. Myers' fame as an influencer was born out of the spontaneous response to her unvarnished TikTok posts describing old dating foibles and her life as a new mom. It's a delight to enter the world of the show largely because you can't be sure what will unfold in each conversation. Invariably, episodes are genuine and full of kindness. Myers describes her three goals when doing comedy as making sure that "people feel seen, loved and like they belong." Young people listening will be exposed to real discussions of the hardships of life in the world, but of all the venues to enter into these conversations, Funny Cuz It's True is a safe and trustworthy show to dip a toe in.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what they notice about Myers' interview style in Funny Cuz It's True with Elyse Myers. How does she demonstrate that she's listening and make her guests feel comfortable? How do guests respond?
Families can talk about how guests persevered in the face of the challenges in their lives. What strategies did they use? What strategies do you use when something difficult is in your path?
What is mental health? What did the things shared in the show teach you about cultivating good mental health that you didn't know before?
Elyse Myers shows compassion and empathy toward her guests and herself. Why are these important character strengths?
Podcast Details
- Release date: October 1, 2022
- Genre: Comedy
- Average Run Time: 50 minutes
- Website: https://lemonadamedia.com/show/funny-cuz-its-true-with-elyse-myers/
- Host: Elyse Myers
- Production Company and Network: Lemonada Media
- Pricing structure: Free
- Topics: Friendship , High School
- Character Strengths: Compassion , Empathy
- Last updated: October 26, 2023
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