Episode 482
with Demi Adejuyigbe, Jamie Loftus, and The War and Treaty
Host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello discover what topics listeners would discuss on their hypothetical podcasts; comedian Jamie Loftus unpacks her Lolita Podcast, which reexamines the controversial literary classic through a feminist lens; comedian and television writer Demi Adejuyigbe (The Good Place, The Amber Ruffin Show) explains why he feels the creative pressure every September 21st; and powerhouse duo The War and Treaty perform the deeply personal song "Five More Minutes" from their latest album Hearts Town.
Demi Adejuyigbe
TV Writer/ Comedian
You could set your calendar by writer, comedian, and social media personality, Demi Adejuyigbe… as long as it’s September and also the 21st. Co-host of the podcast Gilmore Guys, and writer for The Good Place, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and The Amber Ruffin Show, Adejuyigbe is perhaps best known for his annual ode to Earth, Wind & Fire’s eternal classic, “September.” More than a fun gag, Adejuyigbe has translated the immense popularity of his self-produced videos into hundreds of thousands of donations for nonprofits. While 2021 may mark the final installment of the September 21st videos, Adejuyigbe’s charm and comedic wit will remain in ample supply—no matter what day it is. Insta • Twitter
Jamie Loftus
TV Writer/ Comedian
Jamie Loftus is a comedian, Emmy-nominated TV writer, and podcaster based in Los Angeles. She has written for Robot Chicken, Magical Girl Friendship Squad, Human Kind Of, and Teenage Euthanasia. Her feminist and survivor-focused documentary series, Lolita Podcast has been recommended by many, including the New York Times, The New Yorker, Indiewire, and Vulture. Loftus is also the creator of My Year in Mensa, a four-part series about the year she spent as a member of the high IQ society, Mensa. It was declared one of the Best Podcasts of 2020 by the New York Times. When she is not inhabiting her “devious corporate feminist” alter ego, Shell Gasoline-Sandwich, or attempting to consume an entire copy of Infinite Jest, Loftus performs stand-up and cohosts the feminist movie podcast, The Bechdel Cast, with Caitlin Durante. Website • Twitter
The War and Treaty
Musical Duo
The War and Treaty, aka husband and wife duo Michael Trotter, Jr. and Tanya Blount, know how to put the soul in “soul music”. Full of resonant vocals and deep emotion, their music effortlessly blends Southern soul, gospel, country, and rock-n-roll influences. Formed in 2014, The War and Treaty have released several albums and put on electrifying live performances, opening for the legendary Al Green and touring with the likes of Brandi Carlile and Jason Isbell. Their newest album, Hearts Town, is an ode to their diverse and devoted fan base—a group that, according to Trotter, “is made up of the same kind of heart: hearts that love, hearts that heal, hearts that don’t see division.” Listen • Website
