# Patton Oswalt Talks About How Comedy Is Changing and Why It’s Time To Pass The Mic

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Podcast: [String and Tell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/string-and-tell-7746285)
Published: 2026-04-09T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Every bracelet made in this episode is available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds going to Alice’s Kids. Bring Home One Of Patton’s Bracelet’s Here: Patton Oswalt joins Tawny Platis to talk about - the evolution of comedy - why being genuinely curious is more important than being interesting - why crafting like knitting or bracelet-making is making a comeback in a screen-heavy world - his take on camp in film and why sincerity is the secret ingredient - the reality of promoting projects versus actually creating them - why comedy and culture are always evolving and why you have to let them - the importance of passing the mic and making space for new voices - parenting - D&D character backstories - sleepless nights in Alaska - the strange beauty of creative work that doesn’t last forever - and rapid-fire questions covering everything from horror survival strategies to wedding DJ song choices Follow Patton OswaltInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattonoswalt/Web: https://pattonoswalt.com/Follow Tawny:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawnyplatis/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tawnyplatisWeb: https://tawnyvoice.com/

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