In episode 160 of The Johnny Rogers Show, I sit down with stand-up comedian Efthimios Nasiopoulos for an inspiring conversation centered around his chosen word for the episode: "resilient." We dive into Efthimios' journey in both life and comedy, covering topics such as his decision to go back to university and graduate from UBC with Honors in Philosophy, the resilience needed to thrive in comedy, and his personal journey of overcoming challenges. Efthimios opens up about his first one-man show, sharing how writing and speaking openly about calling off two marriages—and reflecting on why it happened—was a deeply cathartic experience for him. We also discuss what it’s like to be a Gen X student in a classroom of Gen Zs, his passion for helping young comics, seeing Mike Bullard live and how it inspired him to try comedy, and the valuable advice he'd offer his younger self. This episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and real talk—tune in for all this and more!
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00:00 Resilience in Comedy
00:57 Introduction to the Guest
01:21 Greek Heritage and Name Change
03:07 Comedy Beginnings and Career Journey
03:57 Returning to Toronto and the Comedy Scene
05:24 Philosophy and Education
14:04 Writing Process and One-Man Shows
20:29 Reflections on Comedy and Life
23:14 Navigating Uncertainty in Comedy
23:48 Learning from Younger Comics
25:41 The Importance of Watching Established Comics
30:06 Symbiotic Relationships in Comedy
35:19 Balancing Highs and Lows
41:28 Advice to My Younger Self
44:04 Closing Remarks and Socials
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