Jessica Williams is a writer/performer out of Los Angeles' Upright Citizens Brigade. While she was studying Film and English at Cal State Long Beach and performing with UCB, she landed the role of correspondent for Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. In 2012 she was featured on Variety's "Top 10 Comics To Watch" and this summer was seen in the Sundance comedy PEOPLE PLACES THINGS. Jessica and fellow comedian Phoebe Robinson perform as 2 DOPE QUEENS and host a monthly stand-up and storytelling show in New York. Currently Jessica has continued as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah since its premiere in September 2015.
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Best of: Becoming Michelle Obama
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
In honor of the new HBO specials, we've been revisiting our favorite 2 Dope Queens podcast episodes. Of course, we had to close this series with the ultimate queen -- Michelle Obama.
Best of: Zoodles
Tuesday, March 05, 2019
In honor of the latest 2 Dope Queens HBO specials, we are bringing back some of our favorite podcast episodes - including the time that Jessica got Goop-y with some zoodles.
Best of: Permanent O-Face
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Congrats to our Queens on the new HBO specials! New to the podcast? Or do you just want to dwell in the past? Either way, we're revisiting our fav episodes! Plus, a special announcement.
Best of: Tig Notaro and Her Awful Advice
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Congratulations to our Queens on their latest HBO Specials! As a special thanks, we're bringing back our fave episodes, including this classic with the magical Tig Notaro.
Best of: That Time Jon Stewart Showed Up
Friday, February 15, 2019
We're so excited for the latest season of 2 Dope Queens on HBO! To celebrate, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes. First up: Jon Stewart stops by for Jessica's birthday.
Karaoke with Michelle Obama
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
In this very special surprise episode, Phoebe and Jessica cuddle up with the Queen of Queens Michelle Obama!
Labia Majora
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Phoebe and Jessica get ready for blast off in the season finale of 2 Dope Queens! They are joined by Star Trek’s Wilson Cruz, Janelle James, and Jon Laster.
Vanessa Bayer at Beyonce’s Baby Shower
Tuesday, December 05, 2017
This week, SNL alum Vanessa Bayer joins the Queens to discuss a juicy rumor. Plus, Rebecca O'Neal dresses like a sexy Ms. Frizzle and Eliza Skinner can’t escape bad Q&As.
I Don't Practice Santeria
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Phoebe gets schooled on Sublime, while Jessica waxes poetic on tiny houses. The Queens are joined by You're the Worst's Aya Cash, Joyelle Nicole and Clayton English.
Tig Notaro Gives the Best Advice
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
The Queens are joined by the very wise Tig Notaro to answer listener questions! Plus Tig shares the worst advice she ever received.
Marc Maron is Very Needy
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Marc Maron joins Jessica and guest co-host Naomi Ekperigin to reveal some hard truths about being one of the only men of Netflix's GLOW. Plus, Michelle Buteau and Sara Schaefer.
Tegan and Sara's Female Condoms
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
This week, Phoebe and Jessica discover what Tegan and Sara’s mom thinks of safe sex. Plus, Jo Firestone just can’t win with dating older guys and Chris Garcia steps into the boxing ring.
White Lesbian Urkel
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
The birthday fun continues as Phoebe and Jessica talk about therapy and butt sex with musical icon JD Samson. Plus, Roy Wood Jr. feels sorry for old-school racists and Matt Koff.
Black Women are for Grown Ups
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
It’s Jessica’s Birthday and everyone’s invited! Levar Burton joins the Queens for a VERY memorable toast. Plus, Nore Davis and Beth Stelling.
Never Ghost Abbi Jacobson
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
The Queens gab with Abbi Jacobson about online dating, summer camp, and the new season of Broad City. Plus, Dina Hashem tries to shop for wine, and Josh Rabinowitz gets awkwaaaaaaard.
I Trimmed My Pubes for This?
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Phoebe and Jessica dissect the pitfalls of fresh bikini lines. They're joined by Mike Birbiglia, who’s back with a hot new look, AKA a blazer. Plus, Maeve Higgins and Gina Brillon.
Sitting Too Close to Queen Latifah
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Jessica is starstruck when she meets her she-ro, Queen Latifah! The hip hop icon is joined by Girls Trip castmates Regina Hall and Jada Pinkett Smith for some behind the scenes gossip.
Get Ready 2 Fall 4 Season 4
Thursday, September 07, 2017
2 Dope Queens is back with a brand new season of hot content! Phoebe and Jessica are joined by some very special guests including Queen Latifah, Mike Birbiglia, Abbi Jacobson, and more!
Ezekiel Bread is for Lovers
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Jessica and Phoebe dream up the details of Keri Russell's hot AF sex life. Plus, Caitlin Gill explains why big saus-siege isn't always best, and Danielle Radford isn't Beyonce.
Shrimp Scampi with Michael B. Jordan
Tuesday, August 08, 2017
Phoebe shares a juicy rumor about Michael B. Jordan and Jessica will do anything to get to the bottom of it. Plus special guests Iliza Shlesinger and Jorma Taccone.
