Leonarda Jonie on Comedy, Cancellation, and Christianity - Fight Back Ep. 46

On a special episode of the Fight Back Podcast, Jake Shields has Arthur Kwon Lee stop by the Vegas studio to chat with comedian ‪@LeonardaisFunny‬

Leonarda talks about everything from free speech, feminism, Orthodox Christianity, Albania, being a female comedian, working with Alex Jones, and her joke that enraged all of India.

Leonarda Jonie is one of the most controversial voices in stand-up comedy today. Known for her unapologetic takes on life, culture, and society, Leonarda is unafraid to challenge taboos and spark critical conversations.

Her website is https://www.leonardaisfunny.com
Her Twitter: https://x.com/leonardaisfunE

You can find Arthur at https://www.arthurkwonlee.com
His twitter: https://x.com/badazn

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00:00 Intro
00:12 Defamation Against Leonarda
02:05 Comedians and Free Speech
03:28 Comedy's Role in Society
10:04 Casual Sex and Feminism
14:38 The Impact of Pornography
17:42 Spirituality and Religion
19:12 Orthodox Christianity and Conspiracies
30:43 Albanian History and Heroism
33:31 Confidence in Male-Dominated Industries
34:01 The Indian Gym Incident and Harassment
37:34 Cultural Criticisms and Free Speech
45:32 Gender Roles and Protection
51:26 Comedy and Speaking the Truth
56:07 Homosexuality and Cultural Norms
01:02:17 Reflections on Relationships and Forgiveness
01:03:40 The Emotional Impact of Abortions
01:04:27 Men's Role in Society
01:05:30 The Consequences of Casual Relationships
01:07:54 The Devaluation of Beauty and Class
01:10:53 The Role of Media and Propaganda
01:13:02 The Importance of Free Speech
01:23:13 Working with Alex Jones
01:30:35 Final Thoughts