In this episode of the TikTok FAMOUS™️ Podcast, host Meredyth Willits sits down with comedian, culture critic, and TikTok satirist Evan Lazarus—aka @elaziee—whose daily “Bethenny Frankel breakdowns” have earned him both devoted fans and a possible shadowban from the queen herself.   But Evan isn’t just trolling. He’s dissecting fame, power, and performative authenticity with the sharpest wit this side of Sandra Bernhard. Through fast-paced commentary and New York-smart satire, Evan mirrors back what many of us are thinking: Why are we all watching Bethenny eat caviar on a scooped bagel like it’s a spiritual experience? Together, they dive into: ✅ Why Bethenny Frankel is a character study in contradictions—and content gold ✅ What it’s like to be misunderstood online (and maybe… mass-reported) ✅ The blurred line between satire, obsession, and cultural analysis ✅ How fame, loneliness, and TikTok chaos collide in the algorithm ✅ Why Evan blends comedy, advocacy, and anti-bullying activism into his work They also talk dyslexia, Lena Dunham, trans rights, environmental dread, and how today’s queer creators are building layered, humanized content in a space that often rewards superficiality. If you’ve ever been called “too much,” “too online,” or just “too curious for your own good,” Evan’s story will feel like both a warning and a wink. 🎧 Tune in to hear how Evan is: ✨ Using satire to spotlight social absurdity (and maybe start a revolution) ✨ Calling out celebrity hypocrisy—without punching down ✨ Building a following that’s both hilarious and principled ✨ Reframing fandom and critique as two sides of the same coin     00:00 Meet Evan: comedian, cultural satirist, and accidental icon 03:00 Why Bethenny Frankel? Obsession, admiration, and commentary 06:00 The contradictions that make Bethenny the perfect content subject 09:30 Fandom, fixation, and finding the funny in everyday chaos 12:45 “I don’t hate her—I just find her… fascinating” 15:00 Being Jewish, queer, and deeply justice-sensitive on the internet 18:30 Lena Dunham, parasocial relationships, and creating in layers 21:00 The comedy-writing process (and why TikTok is work) 25:00 Fame, algorithmic anxiety, and the satire no one asked for 29:00 Trans rights, climate change, and being the “anti-bully” creator 34:00 Why visibility can feel like both a spotlight and a sword 38:00 Comedy, identity, and the myth of getting “there” 42:00 The SNL question: does Evan want it all… or something more honest? 45:30 Final thoughts on legacy, satire, and being multifaceted AF     🔗 Connect with Evan Lazarus: TikTok: @elaziee Instagram: @elazie     🎙 Stay in the Loop with Meredyth Willits: Facebook: Meredyth Willits Instagram: @meredyth_willits TikTok: @meredyth_with_a_why YouTube: Meredyth Willits YouTube     👉 Want more bold, nuanced takes from your favorite creators? Subscribe to the TikTok FAMOUS™️ Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who loves a good roast—with heart.  

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