Weekly interviews with comedians, magicians, and musicians. Hosted by Ary Azizian.
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The business of laughter is serious when you eventually get standup comics to sit down. Talking funny we speak to some of the most celebrated standup comics from across the world about the art, the craft, the science and the business side of standup comedy.
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Take two vastly different personas, add no chills, shake and serve and what you get is - The Unlucky Dubes... Q- Dube - super talented and hilarious Zimbabwean comedian residing in South Africa & Bongani Dube multi talented and ENERGETIC !!! Like a bunny on red bull and viagra... sat down with Greg for the perfect way to kick start Season II of The…
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The Sitdown with Standups Episode 8: South by East with Kagiso KG Mokgadi & Ahmed Maverick Dahal.
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September marked the graduation of the New Skool Class of 2023 and who better to usher in the new graduants than South African legend KG Mokgadi and the Don of Dar es Salaam Captain Ahmed Dahal. With a wealth of knowledge on the in's and out's of both the front end and back end of standup comedy in their respective countries and the continent, this…
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The Sitdown with Standups Episode 6: The Four Horsemen of Funny - Part 2 Ft. Evans Bukuku, Ian Lara, Ndumiso Lindi, Deo Gratius
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Episode 6: The Hot Seat features part of the cast from our *Distant Relatives Festival* Growth & rebirths, industry beef & politics, fame and misfortune, we return for the Q&A section of the Distant Relatives 2 Panel. Feting a star studded panel of Evans Bukuku (Tanzania), Ian Lara(USA), Ndumiso Lindi(South Africa), Deo Gratius(Tanzania) Big shout …
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The Sitdown with Standups Episode 7: No Bull, Just Kau ft David Kau
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In June 2023, the almost mythical David Kau made a stopover in Nairobi from his world travels, we were able to convince him (*read bribe with golf*) to stick around for a week and in that time, he headlined a show (David Kau Live in Kenya) , facilitated our weekly workshop, took in the city of Nairobi and played a charity gold tourney. So it only m…
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The Sitdown with Standups Episode 5: The Four Horsemen of Funny - Part 1 Ft. Evans Bukuku, Ian Lara, Ndumiso Lindi, Deo Gratius
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Episode 5 features part of the cast from our *Distant Relatives Festival* Cheerleading, missing prize money, hacked VCR players & refrigeration school - The lives, laughs & wisdom kept rolling as we take a deep dive into comedy from all our distant relatives. Feting a star studded panel of Evans Bukuku (Tanzania), Ian Lara(USA), Ndumiso Lindi(South…
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In this episode we switch up the gears, the host and even languages as we transcend the language bar with Tanzanian superstar, actor, performer and standup comic Neyla Manga. On her visit to Nairobi Kenya courtesy of the Comedy Pipeline by our brothers and comrades in arms Punchline Comedy Club Tanzania, Neyla sat down with our guest host Shihembet…
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As we get into Act 3, we realise that our guest on this episode is the spitting image of the host's missus, but with a very impressive repertoire in the comedy world. Multiaward winning screen writer, radio host for Smile FM , standup comic and pet mum Angel Campey was in Nairobi for our very first instalment of Sets in the Street and she brought a…
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Episode 2 sees us welcome our brother from Mzansi/South Africa - Mr Chris Mapane who made time to sit with us during his East Africa tour to Nairobi & Dar es Salaam courtesy of Punchline Comedy Club Tanzania. Funny on and off stage, Chris Mapane is not only a crowd favourite, he is a comedian's comedian, and this is by no accident. A tactical maste…
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Trading his wig & gown for the mic, Deo Gratias took the bold step to leave the courtroom drama for the trials and tribulations of comedy. On his visit to Nairobi through the comedy pipeline between Punchline Comedy Club Nairobi & Punchline Comedy Club Tanzania, Deo takes us through the paces: school days where blackouts saw him perform sets before…
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Eddie talks about working for his father, creating the Bingle Bus, and performing in Australia.Por Ary Azizian
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Dean talks about starting out, working with Bill Burr, and writing new material.Por Ary Azizian
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Ritch talks about opening up for The Ramones, his first Carson spot, and getting back into standup after so many years.Por Ary Azizian
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Kate talks about her show on Playboy TV, loving old sitcoms, and getting ready to host the 2016 AVN Awards on Showtime.Por Ary Azizian
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Episode 46 - Camilla Cleese
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Camilla talks about the comedy scene in Los Angeles, working with her father, and some of her comedy heroes.Por Ary Azizian
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Jimmy talks about his first Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, starting out at The Improvisation in New York, and writing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.Por Ary Azizian
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Jeremiah talks about studying at The Second City, rocking out with Bill Burr at Madison Square Garden, and wanting to be on Saturday Night Live.Por Ary Azizian
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Episode 43 - Jenny Zigrino
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Jenny talks about colleges being politically correct, living in London, and the difference between East Coast and West Coast comedy.Por Ary Azizian
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Episode 42 - Jesus Trejo
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Jesus talks about hanging out at The Improv, going on the road with Steve Treviño the day after college, and becoming a paid regular at The Comedy Store.Por Ary Azizian
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Edwin talks about performing in Las Vegas every night, being mentored by Jeff Garcia, and performing internationally.Por Ary Azizian
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Richard talks about hanging out with George Carlin, what makes a comedian great, and where he sees comedy in the future.Por Ary Azizian
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Episode 39 - Darren Carter
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Darren talks about boxing, finding his father through comedy, and performing during a thunder storm!Por Ary Azizian
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Jason talks about performing on The Tonight Show, how martial arts influences his standup, and his love of Star Wars!Por Ary Azizian
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Omid talks about growing up in Dubai, doing standup in New York, and his latest comedy album 'Live in Bakersfield!'Por Ary Azizian
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Taylor talks about Last Comic Standing, starting out in churches, and touring colleges.Por Ary Azizian
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Blake talks about the process of creating a trick, performing in front of Penn & Teller, and dropping out of college to work for David Copperfield.Por Ary Azizian
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Maz talks about The Comedy Store, being in the moment, and Jimmy Vestvood!Por Ary Azizian
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Dom talks about starting out in plays, the comedy scene today, and we sing a Beatles tune together!Por Ary Azizian
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Adam talks about starting out in New York and playing basketball at 3 A.M. with Kevin Hart, Patrice O'Neal, and Colin Quinn. Being called to perform on "The Tonight Show" the day of, and competing on "Last Comic Standing!"Por Ary Azizian
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Episode 31 - Ryan Singer
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Ryan talks about everything from standup, to improv, to performing on the road, and more!Por Ary Azizian
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Rachel talks about her early years in Pittsburgh and San Francisco, and balancing her comedy career while working in the corporate world!Por Ary Azizian
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Chinedu talks about working on 'The Mindy Project, performing standup for the first time during a college talent show, and working as a teacher and a comedian.Por Ary Azizian
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K-von talks about starting out in Los Angeles, his latest comedy special, and directing his first film!Por Ary Azizian
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Will Durst talks about starting standup out in Milwaukee, performing at The Holy City Zoo with Robin Williams, and his new documentary called, '3 Still Standing.'Por Ary Azizian
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Joe talks about starting out in San Francisco and working for Bill Graham, touring with Lisa Lampanelli, and a Rose Bowl story with Paul Virzi and Bill Burr.Por Ary Azizian
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Dave talks about The English Beat, General Public, the latest English Beat album, his guitar in The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and being called up by Pete Townshend and David Gilmour. I also had the chance to sing, "Save It for Later" with him at the end!Por Ary Azizian
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Episode 24 - Tom Dreesen
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Tom talks about Sinatra, performing with Tim Reid as America's first black and white comedy duo in the 1960's, David Letterman, and performing on the 'Tonight Show' 61 times.Por Ary Azizian
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Hibbity Dibbity talks about their new album, their song writing process, and crazy tour stories.Por Ary Azizian
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George talks about his early days at The Second City, "Cheers," Bill Swerski on SNL, and his upcoming role on the new TBS series "Buzzy's!"Por Ary Azizian
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Ian talks about his special, '100% Half-Assed' on Team Coco Records, writing for SNL, and being in a film featured at Sundance.Por Ary Azizian
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Episode 20 - Jim O'Heir
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Jim talks Parks & Recreation, studying at The Second City in Chicago, and his upcoming film 'Road Hard.'Por Ary Azizian
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Episode 19 - Jackie Kashian
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Jackie talks about starting out in Bill Kinison's club as a college student, her father's influence on her stand up, and her latest special.Por Ary Azizian
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Ben talks about working with Criss Angel while still in college, performing in Las Vegas, and developing a trick from the ground up.Por Ary Azizian
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Ian talks about his early days of stand up in Canada and New York, improvising on stage, and meeting three U.S. Presidents!Por Ary Azizian
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Michael talks about studying at Second City Chicago, developing his one man show, and how he prepared for his set on David Letterman!Por Ary Azizian
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Zane talks about performing with John Mayer, performing on 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" on Broadway, and we sing 'Here Comes the Sun' together at the end!Por Ary Azizian
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Brian talks about writing for Conan for 20 years, his daily writing process for the show as Head Monologue Writer, and his successful stand up career.Por Ary Azizian
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King Kukulele talks about working with Huell Howser, studying at The Groundlings, Wally Boag, Breaking into The Bird Cage Theater, and performing in Japan! We also perform a song together!Por Ary Azizian
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Chris talks about his work at The Groundlings, working at the Comedy & Magic Club, and being a Professional Disc-Golfer.Por Ary Azizian
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Tim talks about wrestling, his best heckle come back story, and his special Live from Las Vegas.Por Ary Azizian
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Melissa and I play 'Wheel of Impressions' and talk about her work on Family Guy, America's Got Talent, and being a candidate for SNL.Por Ary Azizian
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