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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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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Hey! I'm back over at @esquire with another round of podcasts I've been enjoying this year. Check out my list, including @jamieloftusHELP @ElnaBaker @AlmostFridayPod @mckinneykelsey @DarcyCarden @AndyRichter and more!
esquire.com/entertainment/g6…
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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: apple.co/3W04nyI
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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: risk-show.com/?s=elna+baker
#storytelling #truestories #risk
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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+: bit.ly/3PSWCqq
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⭐@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.’ – at Brooklyn, NY
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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.
.@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. bit.ly/3ZE8qjo
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I spoke with @ThisAmerLife about (not) attending my sister's wedding.
Airing tomorrow at 6 ET. Hosted by @iraglass, interviewed by @ElnaBaker.
thisamericanlife.org/793/the… – at Manhattan, NY
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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: bit.ly/3S6NUDh
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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: bit.ly/3Li1Icw
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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.
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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
🎟: bit.ly/3xooJoI
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! eventbrite.com/e/33235079918…
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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! eventbrite.com/e/33235079918…
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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: bit.ly/3Ma0VZS
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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." bit.ly/3KtCO7t
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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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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 buff.ly/3I4MaGI
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.@ElnaBaker’s mom doles out some very harsh feedback for her daughter, which goes unnoticed for ten years. bit.ly/3Dk5cpO
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We put out a call for embarrassing stories and got back more than 1000. @ElnaBaker tells @iraglass about some of her favorites. bit.ly/3mmmqvI
