Elna Baker Profile
Elna Baker

@ElnaBaker

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I'm a writer and comedian. I tell funny stories. I work at This American Life.

New York City
Joined November 2010
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@smartlessmedia
SmartLess Media
1 year
A special message to @realjknoxville from, @triumphicdhq. This week, we on #PrettySureICanFly, @realjknoxville and @elnabaker sit down with Robert Smigel, the genius behind Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, SNL's "TV Funhouse," and some of your favorite Adam Sandler movies.
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@ThisAmerLife
This American Life
2 years
Our former producer @elnabaker has a new show, "Pretty Sure I Can Fly," in which she and Johnny Knoxville interview people who were the first to do something seemingly impossible. It's about courage and daredevils and human limitation. Check it out: https://t.co/1PTxIVV1e5
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@RISKshow
RISK!
2 years
Frequent RISK! guest Elna Baker (@elnabaker) just launched a new podcast with Johnny Knoxville (@realjknoxville) called Pretty Sure I Can Fly. Check out her appearances on RISK! here:  https://t.co/PXPbyPYFDi #storytelling #truestories #risk
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@WonderyMedia
Wondery
2 years
You had me at stunts and breaking barriers. 🤩 Check out the newest podcast with hosts Johnny Knoxville and Elna Baker as they explore the impossible on Wondery+: https://t.co/o8PImmdfbz
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@onairfest
On Air Fest
2 years
@ohitsbigron will be joined by @elnabaker for a fearlessly candid conversation about all the difficult topics we tend to avoid when it comes to our bodies for a live edition of ‘Weight For It.’
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@catchatweetdown
Chenjerai.bsky.social
3 years
Also major shoutout to @TiyaMilesTAM for her research and thank you to @ElnaBaker, @valkipnis, @tobinlow, @Emanuelewithane, Nancy Updike, and @iraglass for their insights and support.
@ThisAmerLife
This American Life
3 years
.@catchatweetdown visits Savannah, Georgia to learn about the city’s popular ghost tours. He’s heard the tourist attractions actually include the brutal reality of slavery. What he finds is more sinister and complex than advertised.
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@AbbyChavaStein
Abby Stein - 𐤀𐤁𐤉𐤂𐤉𐤋 𐤇𐤅𐤄 𐤔𐤈𐤉𐤉𐤍
3 years
I spoke with @ThisAmerLife about (not) attending my sister's wedding. Airing tomorrow at 6 ET. Hosted by @iraglass, interviewed by @ElnaBaker.
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Abby Stein’s youngest sister got married last month, the last of 13 kids in their family.
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@ThisAmerLife
This American Life
3 years
NYC: @ElnaBaker & @KevinTownleyJr invite you to @UnionHallNY on Oct. 23 for "We Weren’t Taught This"—an evening of jokes, takes, and good conversation. Featuring @aparnapkin, Jordan Jensen, and @davehillmaybe. Tickets: https://t.co/hRc9M4AypX
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@ThisAmerLife
This American Life
3 years
NYC: @ElnaBaker & @HamzaMSyed invite you to @UnionHallNY on Sept. 25 for "We Weren’t Taught This"—an evening of jokes, takes, and good conversation. Featuring @GaryGulman, Janeane Garofalo, and @DaveHillMaybe. Tickets: https://t.co/5G2rAOm2kH
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@iraglass
Ira Glass
4 years
Hey NYC: Tonight! Our own @ElnaBaker goes onstage with Trojan Horse co-hosts Brian Reed @BriHReed and Hamza Syed @HamzaMSyed for a much funnier show than their podcast. I have no idea what's planned but I bet it'll be great. https://t.co/HNzqdLP1dn
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@UnionHallNY
Union Hall
4 years
Tomorrow night! @ElnaBaker and @HamzaMSyed are back with We Weren’t Taught This, an evening of jokes, controversial takes, and good conversation! Featuring: ∙@BriHReed (@stownpodcast) ∙@leopoldallen (Nathan For You) ∙@TomAThakkar@ianfidance 🎟:
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We Weren’t Taught This with Elna Baker and Hamza Syed - Wednesday June 8 - 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show **PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION REQUIRED**
@JenaFriedman
Jena Friedman
4 years
NYC! My dear, hilarious friend ���@ElnaBaker⁩ has a show at ⁦@UnionHallNY this week⁩, if you are looking for something to do Wednesday, check it out!
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@JenaFriedman
Jena Friedman
4 years
NYC! My dear, hilarious friend ⁦@ElnaBaker⁩ has a show at ⁦@UnionHallNY this week⁩, if you are looking for something to do Wednesday, check it out!
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We Weren’t Taught This with Elna Baker and Hamza Syed - Wednesday June 8 - 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show **PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION REQUIRED**
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@ThisAmerLife
This American Life
4 years
NYC: @ElnaBaker & @HamzaMSyed invite you to @UnionHallNY on June 8 for "We Weren’t Taught This"—an evening of jokes, takes, and good conversation. Featuring @BriHReed (S-Town), Leo Allen (Nathan For You), and @TomAThakkar (Tonight Show). Tickets: https://t.co/xFr9HYGJVl
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@ThisAmerLife
This American Life
4 years
NYC: Our own @ElnaBaker invites you to @UnionHallNY on May 11 for "We Weren’t Taught This"—an evening of jokes, controversial takes, and good conversation—with @HamzaMSyed from @serial's "The Trojan Horse Affair." https://t.co/9tO7j9QMpz
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@rcalo
Ryan Calo
4 years
High bar, but @ElnaBaker’s act in What We Have Here Is A Failure to Communicate episode has to be top 10 best @ThisAmerLife segments of all time.
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@caveatnyc
CAVEAT
4 years
THU | DEC 9 | 7:00PM Join your host @NatTowsen as he brings a rare selection of comedy luminaries from his secret comedy rolodex to the Caveat stage. With @GaryGulman @ElnaBaker @bellykachman https://t.co/1rajLoBfZo
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@ThisAmerLife
This American Life
4 years
.@ElnaBaker’s mom doles out some very harsh feedback for her daughter, which goes unnoticed for ten years.
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@ThisAmerLife
This American Life
4 years
We put out a call for embarrassing stories and got back more than 1000. @ElnaBaker tells @iraglass about some of her favorites.
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We put out a call for embarrassing stories and got back more than 1000.
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