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The Mother Lode x ROSEBUD BAKER
October Capsule Spotlight
Based in New York City, Rosebud Baker is unfiltered, fearless, and wickedly funny. Her stand-up delivers brutal honesty that cuts through pretense, finding humor in the chaos of being human. An Emmy and WGA Award winner for her work on Saturday Night Live and Inside Amy Schumer, Rosebudโs voice has shaped some of the most iconic moments in modern comedy, with credits spanning HBOโs That Damn Michael Che to Comedy Centralโs Roast of Alec Baldwin.
Her debut special Whiskey Fists earned acclaim for its raw candor and razor wit, while The Mother Lode was hailed by Vulture as one of the best comedy specials of 2025.
Tell us a little about yourself!
I am a stand-up comedian, writer and an actress. I have written for shows like Inside Amy Schumer, That Damn Michael Che, and Saturday Night Live, and I have been in shows like Life & Beth, and in movies like Hell of a Summer. You can also see my stand-up work on NetflixโI am in a couple of different shows on there, but I guess most notably, my stand-up special The Mother Lode is available on Netflix right now.
โThat was more of a process of elimination; by that, I mean I was eliminated from multiple jobs.โ
How did you become interested in comedy?ย
The first interest I had in comedy dates back to high school. As a teenage, suburban stoner I first heard Bill Hicks' Revelations album on my friendโs back patio. I listened to that album over and overโit was like music for me. It bridged the gap between my parentsโ understanding of the world and my own. I played it for anyone who would listen to it. I never thought I would end up doing it myself. That was more of a process of elimination; by that, I mean I was eliminated from multiple jobs.โจ
How did education have an impact on your comedy career?
Prior to college, almost none. I happened to major in acting and theater studies, so that was helpful in terms of understanding narrative structure in my writing, and a degree of comfort onstage.
How do you typically approach developing a new set? What inspires you to get started?
I donโt wait for inspiration to strike. Once I have finished an hour, I go back on the road and start anotherโbut itโs like designing an apartment. You buy one piece and trade it for another. Except with jokes, you keep the other piece and go back to it, to see where it could fit now.ย โจ
Can you tell us about what itโs like to be a professional comedian beyond your material? Whatโs something you wouldnโt expect a comedian to have to do?
Itโs a lot more travel and a lot more isolation than most people are aware of. Touring comics donโt have a band to hang out with. Sometimes we bring our own opening act because it helps the show, but itโs also just nice to have someone to talk to.
Whatโs one of your favorite projects that youโve worked on? Why?
My Netflix special, The Mother Lode. It was my first time directing, writing and performing my own work, and that made it really fun for me. Iโm incredibly ADD, so I do a lot better with multiple things to focus on than just one.ย
How does style impact your work in comedy?
It has a larger impact than I ever expected going into standup. Everything I wear onstage is determined by the question, โWill this distract from what Iโm saying? Does this make any of my jokes sound unbelievable?โ Everything I wear needs to be simple, clean, and casual.ย โจ
What is your favorite piece from your Marcella Capsule?
I love the white button-down (Wick) and the crewneck sweatshirt (Brooklyn). Theyโre laid back enough for me to wear anywhere, which is what Iโm looking for, cause your girl loves a lazy Sunday look.ย ย
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