Thirst Aid Kit: In The Shadows with Taika Waititi

Published: Oct. 3, 2019, 10 a.m.

If you like your comedy packaged in a bundle of silly, offbeat joy, then this week\u2019s Thirst Object should appeal. We\u2019re talking about Oscar-nominated director, writer and actor Taika Waititi. The lesser-spotted New Zealand silver-haired fox knows that going through the funny bone is the best way to our hearts \u2014 and brings a child-like glee to filmmaking that makes us want to go on an adventure with him.\xa0\nPlus! We have Fanfic Wars, in which Nichole goes on a frightfest, and Bim enjoys baked goods. And we kick things off with a [REDACTED] to wet the whistle. ::eyes emoji::\nFollow us on Twitter @ThirstAidKit. Nichole is @tnwhiskeywoman and Bim is @bimadew and. Find show notes, fanfic, and more on our Tumblr at thirstaidkitpodcast.tumblr.com. Share your drabbles with us there or email them to us at thirstaidkit@slate.com. Our music is by Tanya Morgan. Thirst responsibly \u2014 don\u2019t forget to wear headphones!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices