Guest: Freddie Simone (Ohio's own Inlightened Ediot™)

What happens when Gail sits down with a comedian who proudly calls herself an Enlightened Idiot—with the E and I intentionally swapped? You get a conversation that's equal parts stand-up set, philosophy lecture, and spiritual mic drop.

Fresh off their PodFest 2026 meet-cute, Gail welcomes Freddie Simone, creator of Foxy Freddy Entertainment, a performer who delivers wisdom with bite, humor with heart, and truth bombs with impeccable timing. Freddie believes enlightenment doesn't require silence, softness, or spellcheck, and she makes a compelling case that laughter might be the fastest route to clarity.

This episode dives into:

• Why being smart and dumb at the same time might be the most honest way to live
• How comedy can sit in discomfort without losing the laugh
• The art of delivery (because you can say almost anything… if you say it right)
• Why play, joy, and feeding your inner child aren't optional—they're survival tools
• And why sometimes the most enlightened advice is simply: "Shut the f* up."**

It's bold. It's funny. It's surprisingly tender.
Like Freddie herself—crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside.

"We're all smart, but we're dumb, okay?"

"Shocking but sweet. Sweet and shocking—that's the brand."

"The world would be better if people just shut the f*** up."

(Honorable mention to the turkey pesto sandwich discourse, which somehow became a spiritual metaphor.)

• Preferred delivery system: Truth bombs (no glitter, please)

• Carnival ride name: The Motaco Mixer

• Enlightenment vs. sandwich: Jury's out—but toast the bread, and we'll talk

This episode is a reminder that wisdom doesn't have to whisper; sometimes it laughs loudly, swears a little, and tells you exactly what you didn't know you needed to hear.

And yes.
Freddie absolutely tells Gail to shut up.

Repeatedly. 💖

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