JENN LYON (TNT's Claws) on #NotTooDeep // Grace Helbig

TL;DR

Actress and comedian Jen Lyon joins the host Grace Helbig on the podcast "Not Too Deep," where they discuss their early YouTube days, life during the pandemic, Jen's show "Claws," and more.

Transcript

hello and welcome to another episode of not too deep i'm your host grace helbig i'm very excited to have actress comedian writer all-around incredible philanthropic activist wonderful lady human gen lion on today's episode jen and i actually go all the way back to early early youtube days i'm talking like 2010 2009 uh in her sketch comedy group poi... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥳 Jen Lyon and Grace Helbig reminisce about their early YouTube days and the excitement of creating content in the early stages of online comedy.
• 👨 Jen Lyon's father, a pastor, influenced her interest in entertainment through his captivating storytelling techniques.
• ⚾ "Claws," Jen Lyon's show, has a dedicated and passionate fan base that is deeply involved with the characters and storylines.
• 💨 Volunteering at a dog shelter is a great way to make new friends and find a sense of community while doing something philanthropic.
• 🖤 Jen Lyon is actively involved in various organizations, such as AS4 (a reproductive rights organization) and Loveland Foundation (providing therapy for black women and children).
• 🥶 The podcast episode concludes with a lighthearted discussion about throwing cold spaghetti at Tucker Carlson and sharing a worst pants [__] story in three words.

Questions & Answers

Q: How did Jen Lyon and Grace Helbig first meet?

Jen and Grace met during their early YouTube days and attended a party together. They were both part of the sketch comedy group Poicpak.

Q: How did Poicpak get its name?

Poicpak stands for "Pictures of Your Kids Pooping and Crying," which the group adopted and never expected to gain traction.

Q: What role did Jen Lyon's father play in her interest in entertainment?

Jen's father, a pastor, was a skilled storyteller and used acting techniques in his sermons. His ability to captivate audiences inspired Jen's interest in becoming an entertainer.

Q: How did Jen Lyon transition from regional theater to performing in New York City?

Jen auditioned for various roles and found success in regional theater before moving to New York. From there, she continued to audition for different projects and gradually built up her career.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Host Grace Helbig and guest Jen Lyon reminisce about their early YouTube days and discuss their sketch comedy group, Poicpak.

• They talk about life during the pandemic and the final season of Jen's show, "Claws."

• Jen shares her experience with nail art and how it connects to her character on "Claws."