Guy Branum Finds His Voice in New Memoir

Midday on WNYC | Jul 30, 2018

Guy Branum discusses his new book, My Life as a Goddess: A Memoir through (Un)Popular Culture. Branum always felt as if he were on the outside looking in, especially being gay and overweight. While other boys played outside, he stayed indoors reading Greek mythology. In this collection of personal essays, Branum talks about finding his way out of the darkness of his insular upbringing and finding himself as a stand-up comedian and tv show writer.

On August 1 Guy Branum will be in-conversation with Phoebe Robinson at 7 pm at The Strand Bookstore (828 Broadway, New York, NY 10003). This event is free and open to the public.

On August 2 Guy Branum will be performing at Union Hall at 7:30 pm; doors open at 7 pm (702 Union Street, Brooklyn NY 11215). 

This segment is guest hosted by Duarte Geraldino. 

 

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

Top Stories

The World Cup, the Knicks, and LeBron James’s Fate: An All-Time Summer in Sports

The staff writer Louisa Thomas on the U.S. men’s national soccer team, the N.B.A. off-season, and Serena Williams.
The New Yorker Radio Hour |

The near-collapsed Midtown building is now stable, but its finances may not be

Experts say the structural failure at the Pfizer Building could cause financial problems and a lingering stigma — but that the city’s housing shortage means renters will probably move in anyway.
Gothamist |

NYC DSA on Their Big Wins, and the Future

NYC-DSA co-chairs Grace Mausser and Gustavo Gordillo talk about the DSA's recent big wins.
The Brian Lehrer Show |

Get Lit: Laila Lalami's 'The Dream Hotel,' and Imal Gnawa Performs

All Of It with Alison Stewart |
YOU ARE ONLINE