Mary Beth Barone on Her Netflix Special Galaxy Brain and Pissing Off the Right People
Comedian Mary Beth Barone discusses her new Netflix special Galaxy Brain, her podcast Ride with Benito Skinner, and her approach to comedy that aims to upset the right people. Barone, who hosted the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet, lists her targets: J.K. Rowling, Republicans, establishment Dems, the British, the Irish, Zionists, Mark Zuckerberg, KatyCats, male comedians, and a specific girl named Tatiana. She wears a custom Wiederhoeft lilac corset gown hand-beaded with the Gemini constellation. Barone is single at 35 and reflects on dating culture. She co-writes and stars in Overcompensating with Skinner, whose second season is wrapped. Galaxy Brain is streaming on Netflix.
Key facts
- Mary Beth Barone's Netflix special Galaxy Brain is now streaming.
- Barone hosted the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet in vintage Todd Oldham.
- She lists specific targets for her comedy including J.K. Rowling and Republicans.
- Barone wears a custom Wiederhoeft lilac corset gown with Gemini constellation beading.
- She is single at 35 and discusses dating culture.
- Barone co-writes and stars in Overcompensating with Benito Skinner.
- Her podcast Ride with Skinner is in its second season.
- Barone cites Amy Schumer's Live at the Apollo as influential.
Entities
Artists
- Mary Beth Barone
- Benito Skinner
- J.K. Rowling
- Mark Zuckerberg
- Amy Schumer
- Parker Posey
- Chris D'Elia
- Todd Oldham
- Wiederhoeft
Institutions
- Netflix
- Vogue
- Golden Globes
Locations
- Toronto
- Tijuana