Trump Whips Up Troops Into a MAGA Frenzy & Plans $45 Million Military Parade | Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka

Summary

The Daily Show: Ears Edition – Episode Summary

Episode Title: Trump Whips Up Troops Into a MAGA Frenzy & Plans $45 Million Military Parade | Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka
Release Date: June 12, 2025
Host: Desi Lydic with contributions from Troy Iwata and Ronny Chieng
Guest: Comedian Ronny Chieng

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Introduction

In this episode of The Daily Show: Ears Edition, hosted by Desi Lydic, the team delves into two major stories dominating the headlines: former President Donald Trump's recent rallying of military troops into a fervent MAGA movement, culminating in a $45 million military parade, and the unexpected retreat of major corporations from Pride Month celebrations. The episode also features an engaging interview with comedian Ronny Chieng, who discusses his latest Hulu stand-up special, "Father."

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Trump’s Military Parade and the MAGA Troop Rally

Trump’s Speech at Fort Bragg

The episode kicks off with a critical examination of Donald Trump’s recent activities with the U.S. military. Desi Lydic highlights Trump's speech at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Army. Trump took the opportunity to launch personal attacks on President Joe Biden:

Donald Trump (01:22): "We had a grossly, grossly unfit president. And by the way, I've known this guy for a long time. He was never the sharpest bulb."

Desi humorously critiques Trump's unique turn of phrase:

Desi Lydic (01:37): "Sharpest bulb. What a wordsmith... That is what makes him the cream of the litter. Bravo."

Troops' Reactions and Politicization of the Military

Trump's rally wasn't just a speech; it became a spectacle of political allegiance, with active-duty troops booing media figures and political opponents:

Donald Trump (03:21): "You think this crowd would have showed up for Biden? I don't think so... Fake news."

Desi underscores the problematic nature of such politicization:

Desi Lydic (04:10): "This is not a good look for the military. The military is supposed to be apolitical. They protect all of us."

Behind the Scenes: Orchestrated Support and Costs

Correspondent Troy Iwata reveals insights from Military.com, exposing how Trump's visit was meticulously planned to showcase loyal soldiers, excluding those who might dissent:

Troy Iwata (04:43): "Memos from Fort Bragg reveal a tightly orchestrated effort to curate the optics of Trump's recent visit, including hand-picking soldiers based on political leanings."

Desi transitions to discussing the financial implications of Trump's planned military parade:

Troy Iwata (06:17): "The total cost to taxpayers up to 45 million dollars."

Asuko Koska (06:21): "The army said it expects minimal damage to D.C. roads from the 70-ton tanks rolling down, but they've budgeted 16 million dollars to repair those roads once the parade is over."

Desi mocks the extravagance and poor timing of the parade:

Desi Lydic (05:49): "...the parade just so happens to also fall on President Trump's 79th birthday."

Debate on the Parade’s Impact

The discussion pivots to the potential consequences of the parade, with Desi and Troy debating its implications:

Desi Lydic (08:32): "This is what dictators do. Disagree. Display their military strength to intimidate everyone."

Desi Lydic (09:04): "A win-win for both sides. MAGA gets a cool parade. And for the liberals, having the whole military in one place means the rest of America is unguarded..."

The segment humorously touches on hypothetical outcomes, blending satire with political commentary.

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Corporate Withdrawal from Pride Month

Scaling Back Pride Celebrations

As the episode transitions, Desi addresses the significant pullback of major corporations from Pride Month. Brands like Walmart, Mastercard, Comcast, Pepsi, and Target have either reduced or completely halted their Pride-themed merchandise and marketing efforts.

Asuko Koska (10:09): "Corporate America is scaling back its marketing that includes selling Pride-themed merchandise or posting supportive messages on social media."

Desi expresses dismay over corporations retreating from supporting the LGBTQ community:

Desi Lydic (10:37): "Absolutely despicable. Target has completely abandoned its role as the number one destination for gay people with horrible fashion sense."

Reasons Behind the Retreat

The discussion explores the motivations behind this corporate shift, primarily fear of backlash from the Trump administration and conservative activists:

Unknown Speaker (10:52): "More than 60% of more than 200 executives say they fear backlash from the Trump administration and its actions against diversity, equity, and inclusion."

Asuko Koska (10:33): "Bold Pride displays now stripped bare."

Comedic Take on Corporate Actions

In a humorous exchange, Desi and Troy mock potential corporate strategies to regain trust and support from the LGBTQ community:

Desi Lydic (12:50): "They could donate to LGBTQ causes."

Troy Iwata (12:56): "They're gonna have to bottom."

Ronny Chieng (13:03): "Oh."

The banter continues with exaggerated suggestions, highlighting the superficial nature of corporate support.

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Interview with Comedian Ronny Chieng

Introduction to Ronny Chieng and His Special

The show transitions to an in-depth interview with comedian Ronny Chieng, whose new Hulu stand-up special, "Father," is lauded for its blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling.

Desi Lydic (16:37): "My guest tonight is a comedian whose new Hulu stand-up special is called Father. Please welcome Ronny Chieng, queen of comedy and queen of fashion."

Family Dynamics and Comedic Inspiration

Ronny shares personal anecdotes from his special, discussing his family's intricate dynamics, including his grandmother's unexpected role in his comedic journey:

Ronny Chieng (19:41): "I asked him, I was like, hey, which setting is the best? When I went to try to do laundry? And that's when he was like, wait, wait, hold on. Have you not been doing the laundry this whole time?"

Desi commends Ronny's ability to intertwine humor with emotional depth:

Desi Lydic (19:57): "Just super, super loving. Just normal, normal every day."

Styling and Branding

A significant portion of the interview focuses on Ronny's signature bowl cut and how it has become integral to his brand:

Desi Lydic (23:38): "I think this suits you beautifully. But you did talk about wanting to change your haircut, but that you can't because this is now your brand."

Ronny Chieng (23:31): "Okay."

Desi and Ronny playfully mock potential hairstyle changes, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a consistent personal brand.

Balancing Humor and Depth

Ronny discusses the duality of his comedy—balancing whimsical presentation with serious, emotional narratives from his life:

Ronny Chieng (19:04): "Comedians, we have a duality. To get to levity, there was sadness, you know, and so, yeah... I want other people to feel good."

Closing Remarks and Promotion

The interview concludes with Ronny expressing gratitude and excitement for his special:

Desi Lydic (24:32): "Shouldn't change a thing about anything that you drink. Congratulations on everything. I am so happy for you."

Ronny Chieng (24:30): "Thank you."

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Conclusion

Desi wraps up the episode by reiterating the significant discussions on Trump’s militaristic maneuvers and the corporate retreat from Pride Month. The team emphasizes the importance of staying informed and critically analyzing the actions of both political figures and major corporations. The episode concludes with a humorous exchange featuring Trump’s brief mention of playing the flute, keeping in line with the show’s satirical tone.

Donald Trump (25:06): "Did you ever play an instrument? I played, like, for very short periods of time. The flute. Would you believe that?"

Desi encourages listeners to stay connected by promoting the show’s availability on Comedy Central and Paramount+:

Desi Lydic (25:29): "Explore more shows from the Daily Show podcast universe by searching the Daily Show. Wherever you get your podcasts, watch the Daily Show weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central and stream full episodes anytime on Paramount."

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Key Takeaways:

• Trump’s Military Parade: A multi-million dollar event aimed at bolstering MAGA sentiments within the military, raising concerns about the politicization of armed forces.

• Corporate Pullback from Pride: Major brands retreating from Pride Month celebrations due to fears of political backlash, highlighting the volatile intersection of business and social advocacy.

• Comedic Insight with Ronny Chieng: An exploration of personal and family dynamics through humor, emphasizing the role of authentic storytelling in comedy.

This episode of The Daily Show: Ears Edition offers a blend of sharp political satire, cultural commentary, and heartfelt comedic conversation, making it a comprehensive listen for those seeking both laughter and insight.

Transcript

[Desi Lydic]

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[Jesse Lydic]

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[Desi Lydic]

From the.

[Jesse Lydic]

Most trusted journalists at Comedy Central. It's America's only source for news. This is the Daily show with your host, Desi Linus.

[Desi Lydic]

Welcome to the Daily Show. I'm Jesse Lydic. We've got so much to talk about tonight. Trump is a total idiom. Corporations sashay away from Pride Month. And does America have a military? A parade this weekend might finally give us the answer. So let's get into the headlines. Let's kick things off with meme coin entrepreneur Donald Trump, who also moonlights as President of the United States. Yesterday, he went to Fort Bragg to give a speech to his favorite men in uniform who aren't in the Village People. He was there to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Army. So of course, he ended up discussing Joe Biden.

[Donald Trump]

We had a grossly, grossly unfit president. And by the way, I've known this guy for a long time. He was never the sharpest bulb.

[Desi Lydic]

Sharpest bulb. What a wordsmith. See, most people would have gone with brightest bulb or sharpest tool, but Donald Trump took half of both and smushed them together. That is what makes him the cream of the litter. Bravo. But again, Trump wasn't there to talk about Joe Biden. He was there to talk about. Talk about America's proud military history. And that went great, too.

[Donald Trump]

Recently, other countries celebrated the victory of World War I. France was celebrating.

[Ronny Chieng]

Really?

[Donald Trump]

They were all celebrating. The only one that doesn't celebrate is the usa, and we're the ones that won the war. Without us, you'd all be speaking German right now. Maybe a little Japanese thrown in.

[Desi Lydic]

Okay, I know what you're thinking. Why would we be speaking Japanese when they were on our side in World War I? Well, I think it's because he said World War I, but what he meant was light bulb. But just for the record, I'd love to speak German and a little Japanese because that would help me understand, like, 95% of the porn I watch. Does anyone know what ina kleine megachode means? I don't, but I like it. But what got the most attention wasn't what Donald Trump said, but how much the troops enjoyed it. President Trump's rally style speech yesterday at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. He had active duty troops booing the media, booing his political opponents.

[Donald Trump]

You think this crowd would have showed up for Biden? I don't think so. I don't think. I don't think so. I mean, fake news Ladies and gentlemen, look at them. Look at them all. What I have to put up with. Fake news. What I have to put up with in Los Angeles. The Governor of California, the Mayor of Los Angeles.

[Desi Lydic]

Oh, those boos are very upsetting. And not just because they remind me of my fifth grade talent show. And looking back, I probably shouldn't have performed the entirety of Eddie Murphy's Raw. I gotta say, I gotta say, this is not a good look for the military. The military is supposed to be a political. I love that. That graphic is still off. I'm sorry. Oh, I gotta say, I gotta say, this is not a good look for the military. The military is supposed to be apolitical. They don't serve Democrats or Republicans. They protect all, all of us. Even Jill Stein voters for some reason. But maybe the reason these troops seem so MAGA is because the non Trumpers didn't want to be there.

[Troy Iwata]

According to Military.com, memos from Fort Bragg reveal a tightly orchestrated effort to curate the optics of Trump's recent visit, including hand picking soldiers for the audience based on political leanings. Other rules for troops appearing on camera included no fat soldiers.

[Desi Lydic]

Wow, that really sums up the two principles of Donald Trump, doesn't it? Number one, total loyalty. Number two, no fatties. Keep in mind that before Trump turned the military into his own personal MAGA cheer squad, he started the week by sending Marines into America's most bangable city. And this is all just the warm up before the main event this weekend. President Trump's highly anticipated military parade kicks off this Saturday. The parade marks the Army's 250th anniversary. Oh my God. Give these troops a break already. They have to sit through your show, they have to invade Los Angeles and now they have to parade for you. America doesn't do military parades, so why is this one so important?

[Troy Iwata]

The parade just so happens to also fall on President Trump's 79th birthday.

[Desi Lydic]

Ah, yes, there it is. There it is. The parade just so happens to be on his birthday, but that's not why he's doing it. This parade is for the army. And the fudgy the whale came is for the army, but he gets to blow out the candles. So how much is the Doge President going to spend on this army birthday extravaganza?

[Troy Iwata]

The total cost to taxpayers up to 45 million dollars.

[Asuko Koska]

The army said it expects minimal damage to D.C. roads from the 70 ton tanks rolling down, but they've budgeted 16 million of your dollars to repair those roads once the parade is over.

[Desi Lydic]

$45 million and a third of that is just you ripping up the roads. People don't usually throw down that hard unless they're moving out the next day. Wait, is Trump moving out the next day?

[Ronny Chieng]

Look at gd.

[Desi Lydic]

But hey, at least they're budgeting for the road damage in advance. Cuz as Donald Trump always says, a penny saved is a bird in the hand. For more on Trump's military parade birthday celebration, let's go live to Washington D.C. with Ronnie.

Thank you. Thank you. Desi. Desi, hi. I'm embedded here with the military parade, and we're ready to go for the long haul.

Wait, the long haul? Isn't the parade a one day event?

Yeah, that's what they always say. But you know, the US military, one day in the Capitol turns into a 20 year quagmire real quick.

Ronnie, it's a parade. I think they're just driving down a street while people wave at them.

Oh, right, and I bet they'll be greeted as liberators too, right? When have I heard that before? Next thing you know, we're paying off tribal leaders in Georgetown and creating DC isis. I know my history, Desi. They're gonna spank us like Japan did in World War I.

So you agree the whole parade is a terrible idea?

[Troy Iwata]

No, I love it.

[Desi Lydic]

Usually only brown nations get to see American military hardware, and that's outside their window at very high speeds. It'll be nice for Americans to get courtside seats for once. I mean, there are shepherds in Yemen who can fact check this parade. I mean, they'll be looking at the TV like, nah, they got a newer model of that drone, trust me.

But, Ronnie, that's not a good thing. This is what dictators do. Disagree. Display their military strength to intimidate everyone.

Okay, okay, man, this is clearly bothering you, but look, okay, this is actually a win win for both sides. MAGA gets a cool parade. And for the liberals, having the whole military and all our weapons in one place means the rest of America is unguarded, which gives a saner nation the chance to come in and take over.

Ronnie, what are you saying?

Wait, wait, hold on. Sorry, I gotta just make a call real quick here. Hey, Canada. Hey. What are you doing Saturday? I mean, how would you like America to be your 51st stage?

[Troy Iwata]

Oh, boy.

[Desi Lydic]

Ronny Chang, everyone. When we come back, we find out which companies aren't feeling proud this year. So don't. Welcome back to the Daily Show. June is Pride Month, where we celebrate the LGBTQ community and stores roll out their Pride merch to rake in some of that style. Sweet gay cash, or as it's known in the gay community, money. But this year, things are different.

[Troy Iwata]

Pride Month is here, and some big brands have gone conspicuously quiet.

[Asuko Koska]

Corporate America is scaling back its marketing that includes selling Pride themed merchandise or posting supportive messages on social media.

[Desi Lydic]

Walmart, Mastercard, Comcast, Pepsi and more have either stopped or scaled back Pride events.

[Unknown]

Anhe Bush not sponsoring Pride St. Louis. After a 30 year partnership, Target's once.

[Asuko Koska]

Bold Pride displays now stripped bare.

[Desi Lydic]

Absolutely despicable. Target has completely abandoned its role as the number one destination for gay people with horrible fashion sense. But the question is, why are these companies suddenly retreating back into the Closet?

[Unknown]

More than 60% of more than 200 executives say they fear backlash from the Trump administration and its actions against diversity, equity, and inclusion. Efforts by companies our will be woke no longer. Some also fear falling prey to conservative activists and customers becoming the next Bud Light. Some companies writing checks, but asking that their names and logos not be included. It's just. It's a strange time for Pride this year.

[Desi Lydic]

Come on. Secretly paying gays because you're ashamed you're major corporations, not Lindsey Graham. For more analysis, we turn now to our senior gay business correspondent, Troy Iwata.

[Troy Iwata]

Thank you so much, Desi. Yes, I am the senior gay business correspondent.

[Desi Lydic]

Just to clarify, are you a correspondent on gay business or a business correspondent who is gay?

[Troy Iwata]

Yes.

[Desi Lydic]

Cool, cool, cool, cool. So what do you make of corporations pulling back from Pride Month?

[Ronny Chieng]

You know what?

[Troy Iwata]

I get it. Big corporations. I get it. You were only into jumping all over Pride a few years ago because it was trendy and cool, and so Obama and you wanted all that gay cash. But we have a lot of it. You know, I get it. Most of us don't have kids.

[Ronny Chieng]

Ugh.

[Desi Lydic]

Right? Totally. You don't do that boring breeding thing that we do.

[Troy Iwata]

Yeah, yeah, totally. You know, but I get it. The vibes have shifted. You know, MAGA's ascended, Trump is president, Obama is dead. But I. You know, one day the pendulum is gonna swing back toward the gays, and when it does, a little rainbow flag isn't gonna cut it. If they want our business again, they're gonna have to do something that shows their commitment.

[Desi Lydic]

Sure, like discounts. Or they could donate to LGBTQ causes.

[Troy Iwata]

They're gonna have to bottom.

[Ronny Chieng]

Oh.

[Desi Lydic]

I'm sorry.

[Troy Iwata]

Yeah, yeah. Hey, corporations. You want to prove that you have commitment? Find your most homophobic executive. Change his fiber intake day one of the act. Make him eat light, mostly greens. Okay? He Needs to douche. Because sometimes you can't just trust your body. And then he needs lubricant. Okay. You can't just pull a Heath Ledger and spit on it. Rip.

[Desi Lydic]

Wow. Bottoming does take a lot of commitment.

[Troy Iwata]

Yeah, it does. I. Even some gay guys won't do it. Brian.

[Desi Lydic]

That demand is detailed.

[Troy Iwata]

Yeah. Sorry, is that too much. Too much detail for you? Does male love make you cringe?

[Desi Lydic]

Oh, my God, no. No. Oh, God, no. It's so beautiful. Like, so beautiful. I mean, in fact, I wish I could be there with you in the room, just like, celebrate it all, you know?

[Troy Iwata]

All right, calm down.

[Desi Lydic]

Sorry. I just. I want to be an ally. So do you think bottoming will be enough to satisfy them?

[Troy Iwata]

Well, you know, it depends on the angle.

[Desi Lydic]

No, no, I mean to satisfy the gay community. Oh.

[Troy Iwata]

Oh, right. Okay. No, no, no, no. There's all sorts of ways companies can embrace gay culture. They can. They can show their appreciation of Megan Hilty. They can find out who Megan Hilty is. They can open their marriages, then close their marriages, then open their marriages again. Amc. You can put Nicole Kidman in charge of the company. She's basically the only reason gays go to the movies.

[Desi Lydic]

Yes, yes. Oh, and they can give Goldman Sachs to Katy Perry.

[Troy Iwata]

I love that you're trying, but you don't. You don't get it.

[Desi Lydic]

They can watch Drag Race. I love Drag Race.

[Troy Iwata]

A true ally.

[Ronny Chieng]

Yeah.

[Desi Lydic]

Thank you. That really means a lot. I feel like. And that is what Pride Month is all about.

[Troy Iwata]

That's not true.

[Donald Trump]

But.

[Desi Lydic]

Okay, so let me ask you this. The next time the pendulum swings to the right, what if corporations abandon your community again?

[Troy Iwata]

Well, that will be difficult. And if they come crawling back a third time, they'll need to go above and beyond to regain our trust. And, you know, there is something they can do, and I think we both know what it is.

[Ronny Chieng]

Yes.

[Troy Iwata]

Equal hiring practices.

[Desi Lydic]

Wow.

[Asuko Koska]

What.

[Troy Iwata]

Did you. You just said full on fisting.

[Desi Lydic]

No, no, no. I said what you said. Drag queen. Yes. Queen Alti. No shame. Troy Watt, everyone. May pride when we come back. Ako Pasca will be joining me on the show. Welcome back to the Daily Show. My guest tonight is a comedian whose new Hulu stand up special is called Father. Please welcome Asuko Koska, queen of comedy and queen of fashion. Always bringing it.

[Ronny Chieng]

Oh, my goodness. Thank you. I feel like I'm giving a little Ronald McDonald today.

[Desi Lydic]

Come on, Ronald McDonald. But make it fashion.

[Ronny Chieng]

Make it fashion. And girl.

[Desi Lydic]

That's right.

[Ronny Chieng]

You know, that's our mo. Make a Girl make a girl.

[Desi Lydic]

I am such a fan of your special. It was so funny.

[Ronny Chieng]

Thank you.

[Desi Lydic]

It's called father. That's right. And you say it came because your fans call you mother, but you identify more as father.

[Ronny Chieng]

Yeah.

[Desi Lydic]

Is that because you're not a fan of unpaid labor?

[Ronny Chieng]

Desi, you know, now that I'm in father's position, I'm not, right? Yeah.

[Desi Lydic]

Right.

[Ronny Chieng]

Yeah. I mean, because, well, I mean, fathers do less, and I wasn't aware of that. Maybe I am a fan of unpaid labor. Maybe I'm like, yeah, yeah. You keep laboring. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I sit back, I'm father now. Yeah, yeah.

[Desi Lydic]

It all makes sense. You talk in your special about how your husband does all the laundry. You do none of it. You do none of it. He does all the labor around the house.

[Ronny Chieng]

It was a devastating day when we found that out. We weren't trying to do it that way, by the way. Like, I wasn't trying not to do the laundry. I truly did not know I hadn't been contributing for seven years.

[Desi Lydic]

Seven years.

[Ronny Chieng]

And he didn't know either. Like, we were both. I asked him, I was like, hey, which setting is the best? When I went to try to do laundry? And that's when he was like, wait, wait, hold on. Have you not been doing the laundry this whole time? And I was shocked, too. I was like, oh, my God, it has been you. So it was. You know, it wasn't on purpose.

[Desi Lydic]

Sure. No, of course not. I respect it. I fully respect it. And I will tell you, I have always identified more with the father side of parenting. I always say, if the world could look at me like a working dad, I'm an excellent father.

[Ronny Chieng]

Yes, Yes.

[Desi Lydic]

I am a mid mother.

[Ronny Chieng]

Yes.

[Desi Lydic]

Very mediocre mother. So I appreciate what you're saying.

[Ronny Chieng]

I'll be excellent.

[Desi Lydic]

This is exactly right. Your special, however, is excellent. One of the things that I appreciate so much about it, there's this in. It's so beautiful and colorful. Between the fashion that you're wearing and the set decoration, there's, like, a whimsical feeling to it. But you go deep, you tell these really deeply emotional stories. Was it fun for you to get to play with that juxtaposition?

[Ronny Chieng]

Yeah. I mean, you know, comedians, we have also, like, we have a duality. Right. Like, to get to levity, there was sadness, you know, and so, yeah, I wear bright colors and things like that. And. And same with my set. Right. It's like, you know, it's a sunflower, you know, because what you Wear during the day. I realize, like, you know, you don't see. Actually for most of the day, it's other people seeing it. Right. And it's kind of what I want to. That's why I got into performing too, you know, is I want other people to feel good. And so, yeah. Yeah. It's definitely a duality that exists, you know, for a reason. Yeah.

[Desi Lydic]

You feel that. Watching your special. You're a total open book about your family dynamic. You talk about your grandmother kidnapping you as a child. You talk about your mother's mental health struggles. You talk about being an undocumented immigrant in LA as a child.

[Ronny Chieng]

Right. Just like a real chill teacher.

[Desi Lydic]

Just super, super loving. Just normal, normal every day.

[Ronny Chieng]

Like a real easy read if it were a book, you know.

[Desi Lydic]

Yeah, yeah. Cruise through. Did you. Was it hard to have those conversations with your family about being that open?

[Ronny Chieng]

Well, you know, they. Not that they owe it to me, but when you put it out like that, I've told my family, I said, look, undocumented. We lived in a garage for seven years, in hiding. Mom has schizophrenia. You kidnapped me, Grandma. I said, if you wanted to be. If you wanted me to be a comedian, you. You should have just told me. You could have just told me. I would have been like, are you kidding? Yes. This was on purpose, right? My grandma's secretly my manager. She's like, this is a good story. She'll get on. It'll be perfect for Daily show, this American Life.

[Desi Lydic]

God, I love her.

[Ronny Chieng]

This is how you get on npr.

[Desi Lydic]

You are famous, but your grandma might rival your fame.

[Ronny Chieng]

Oh, yeah.

[Desi Lydic]

With your TikTok videos and your Instagram stories.

[Ronny Chieng]

Yes. This is.

[Desi Lydic]

This is Grammale.

[Ronny Chieng]

Come on, She's a star.

[Desi Lydic]

Oh, yeah.

[Ronny Chieng]

Yeah. Look at that.

[Desi Lydic]

I mean.

[Ronny Chieng]

I mean, also, you said she rivals me, but can she throw vegetables into a cart with her butt? I don't know.

[Desi Lydic]

I mean, I don't know. Is she the person you got your funny from?

[Ronny Chieng]

She is not. She's not. Honestly, I feel like I'm raising a kid in that. She's learning funnies from me, actually. Yeah. Yeah. I mean, she's silly. She's. You know, I feel like she felt like she got the permission to finally be silly later in her life because she was always a caretaker, you know, she raised me. She looks after my mom still, too, who has schizophrenia. And so, you know, when I was like, can we do these videos? Would you want to join? She's like, yes. Are you serious? Really? For real? Like, you know, and to see her like, lighten up. For the first time in her life, it's really cool, you know, like. Yeah. Being like, we could do this at a grocery store. Yeah, I can dance. Yeah.

[Desi Lydic]

We should all be doing that at a grocery store.

[Ronny Chieng]

Yes. Yes. Yes.

[Desi Lydic]

Actually, my husband should be doing that at the grocery store because he's the one who does all the shopping.

[Ronny Chieng]

That's right.

[Desi Lydic]

We'll put it on him.

[Ronny Chieng]

That's right. Give Mother. Yeah. Give Mother a moment to have fun, too.

[Desi Lydic]

That's right. That's right. You spoke about getting into comedy through watching Margaret Show DVDs as a kid, and then she crowned you as her heir recently.

[Ronny Chieng]

Right? Right. Yes.

[Desi Lydic]

New York Times Magazine. Is that what it was? How did that feel?

[Ronny Chieng]

Oh, my God. That's how it felt. It's great. I grew up watching her, and now we're friends. And then now she's like, if someone were to replace me. You. I said, with this bowl cut. I said, I feel like. I mean, it's kind of like a crown already, you know? I was like, I'm ready. I'm ready, girl.

[Desi Lydic]

That's exactly right. You deserve it. I want to talk about your bowl cut, though, because you did it. I don't think you should change a thing. But you did talk about wanting to change your haircut, but that you can't because this is now your brand.

[Ronny Chieng]

Right?

[Desi Lydic]

Is that true?

[Ronny Chieng]

I mean, yeah, kind of. I mean, does Dora the Explorer change her shirt? You know what I mean?

[Desi Lydic]

I think, for the record, I think this suits you beautifully. But we did ask our graphics team to mock up a few photos.

[Ronny Chieng]

Are you serious?

[Desi Lydic]

Just to spitball some ideas. So this is your gorgeous look as is.

[Ronny Chieng]

Okay.

[Desi Lydic]

This beautiful bowl cut.

[Ronny Chieng]

Okay.

[Desi Lydic]

Okay.

[Ronny Chieng]

I'm scared.

[Desi Lydic]

This is the Rachel cut.

[Ronny Chieng]

That's scary.

[Troy Iwata]

That is scary.

[Ronny Chieng]

Who is she?

[Desi Lydic]

Leslie Bibb? White Lotus?

[Ronny Chieng]

Little Bob. That's giving. The only thing is so much forehead. I'm so shy. I'm so shy.

[Desi Lydic]

I think you could rock it. I do think you'd rock it.

[Ronny Chieng]

I forgot to draw in my third eye.

[Desi Lydic]

This is my personal favorite, the Princess Leia.

[Ronny Chieng]

Oh, yes. Oh, my God. Same.

[Desi Lydic]

I think you can pull any of them off. But I will tell you, I think. I think what you've got going on right now is perfect.

[Ronny Chieng]

Thank you.

[Desi Lydic]

Shouldn't change a thing.

[Ronny Chieng]

Oh, thank you.

[Desi Lydic]

Shouldn't change a thing about anything that you drink. Congratulations on everything. I am so happy for you. Thank you for being here. Father premieres on Hulu June 13th. And for more info on the Big Vault, go to ochocomedy.com, ocho Podcast. We're gonna take a quick break. We'll be right back after this. You're fantast. That's our show for tonight. Now here it is.

[Ronny Chieng]

Here's a living.

[Donald Trump]

Did you ever play an instrument? I played, like, for very short periods of time. The flute. Would you believe that?

[Ronny Chieng]

Did you like it?

[Donald Trump]

I had flute lessons. That's the first person that's ever asked me that crazy question. Yeah, I had flute. Can you believe it? I could have been a flutist.

[Jesse Lydic]

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[Desi Lydic]

Plus.

[Jesse Lydic]

This has been a Comedy Central podcast.

[Desi Lydic]

This is an I Heart podcast.