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CleoPODtra"Al Crawdaddi" with Mikel Albagdadi, Iraqi-American Comedian & ActorSEASON ONE FINALE! In this ep, Lynn and Christie chat with Mikel Albagdadi about his upbringing in Louisiana to Iraqi & Jordanian-Syrian parents; his veterinarian dad who wouldn't let them get pets; crawdad boils & Southern culture; and his transition from finance to comedy, writing, and acting.
This episode gets silly. Hey, remember that time Disney tried to trademark "Día De Los Muertos"?
Stay tuned for more guests & laughs in SEASON TWO!
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Mikel Albagdadi is a comedian hailing from Louisiana, now making waves in Los Angeles. K...
2024-12-301h 01CleoPODtra"Here for the Hang" with Zack Chapaloni, Moroccan-American Comic & ActorIn this episode, Zack Chapaloni shares the incredible story of his mother's journey from Morocco to the U.S. and how she escaped child slavery and abuse to make a better life for herself centered around family, service, and community. Zack also shares stories about his upbringing in the Bay Area, his creative exploits, and his journey from open micer to paid regular at the World Famous Comedy Store! This ep has it all.
Follow Zack on Instagram and check out his show Joke Off!
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2024-12-161h 32CleoPODtra"Soliloqueefs" with Sophia Zolan, Greek-American Filmmaker & ComedianIn this episode, Lynn and Christie chat with Sophia Zolan about her upbringing to Greek parents in Maryland, and they discuss Greek superstitions and curses; finding community; creativity, Sophia's dreams of playing the sax; romantic encounters on Greek islands; and Sophia's dad who might have been in the mafia ("Mainly because he and his friends wore peacoats all the time and slid mysterious envelopes to each other and suspiciously owned diners that no one went to. Like, how are you still in business?").
Follow Sophia on Instagram and YouTube!
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2024-12-021h 11CleoPODtra"Intifada Barbie" with Laura Laham, Syrian-American Comic & WriterIn this episode, Lynn and Christie chat with Syrian-American comic, writer, and actor Laura Laham about her upbringing in New York and her transition from engineering to comedy. They cover a range of topics, including creativity; authenticity; Laura's experience engineering toys for Mattel and Disney; their distinct encounters with Jeff Goldblum; Arab culture, post-9/11 identity, the fictitious Yaz Island, and more! This episode's got it all.
Follow Laura on Instagram & TikTok!
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Laura Laham is a Syrian-American comic who has opened for international headliners like Bassem Youssef. She...
2024-11-041h 16CleoPODtra"Such a Nice Guy" with Leanne Velednitsky, Russian-American Creator, Clown & ComedianIn this episode, Lynn and Christie chat with actor-comic-clown-writer-creator Leanne Velednitsky about her East Coast upbringing to Russian parents; Broadway, theater kids; the magic of New Jersey malls, and the power of living in your body!
Follow Leanne on Instagram & TikTok!
Also here's that LA Times article we referenced: Can anything stop Rick Caruso from turning L.A. into the Cheesecake Factory?
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Leanne Velednitsky is a bi-coastal actor, comedian, writer, creator of things, dancer, clown, producer, and owner of a waterproof watch. Recently she...
2024-10-211h 00CleoPODtra"Brown Control to Major Tom" with Janesh Rahlan, Indian-American Comic, Actor & WriterIn this episode, Lynn and Christie chat with standup comic and actor Janesh Rahlan about moving from India to the Midwest; his career move from tech to comedy; survival vs. self-actualization; how we gauge our worthiness; battling perfectionism, control, and self-criticism; his big Super Bowl commercial; Roast Battle; and Janesh's Italian alter ego, Gino.
Follow Janesh on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube!
2024-10-071h 11CleoPODtra"Meritocracy, No?" with Sarah Fatemi, Iranian-American ComedianIn this episode, Lynn and Christie chat with Sarah Fatemi about her Iranian upbringing in Ohio; her journey with self confidence, comedy, and Roast Battles; the Evil Eye; her debut on Iranian Late Night; and how she taught her mom to love D jokes!
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Sarah Fatemi is an LA-based Iranian-American comedian. She is a Roast Battle champion and performs at The Comedy Store, The Hollywood Improv, and all around the country!
Find and follow Sarah on Instagram and TikTok!
2024-09-231h 04CleoPODtra"I.V. League" with AK Agunbiade, Nigerian-American Doctor, Comic, & WriterIn this episode, Lynn and Christie chat with Nigerian-American doctor, comic, writer, and content creator AK Agunbiade. They discuss his upbringing in a Nigerian family; the sheer embarrassment of his Ivy-League excellence; his journey as a comic; and how he finds balance working in medicine and entertainment.
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AK Agunbiade is a Nigerian-American comedian and writer. His foray into stand up comedy started in DC during a year he took off from medical school where he became addicted to the craft and never looked back. Critics have said that “He manages to...
2024-09-091h 11CleoPODtra"Hold the ICE" with Kari Assad, Mexican-Lebanese Comedian & WriterIn this episode, Christie and Lynn chat with Mexican-Lebanese comedian and writer, Kari Assad. They talk about her parents' rom-com worthy first-date; brujas and magical realism; what makes a good mocktail; God and spirituality; and why Meryl Streep can sit down (What? No,
that can't be right).
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Kari Assad is a Mexican-Lebanese comedian and writer based in Los Angeles. Her silly and relatable content has been featured on the popular comedy platform WhoHaha, and she's also been a featured performer at premium festivals like Limestone and 10,000 Laughs. Kari co-produces Mermaid Comedy Hour at the Hollywood Impr...
2024-08-261h 13CleoPODtra"Facial Recognition" with Fizaa Dosani, Indian-American Comic, Actor & WriterIn this episode Lynn and Christie chat with Fizaa Dosani about her upbringing in Florida by two Indian doctors; mental health and comedy; her creative journey; and why white napkins make no sense. Follow Fizaa on Instagram, TikTok, & YouTube!
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Fizaa Dosani is a comic, writer, and actor based in Los Angeles. She has toured widely and performs regularly on well-known stages and festivals across the country, including the Netflix is a Joke Festival, New York Comedy Festival, and SF Sketchfest. On screen, Fizaa has had roles in acclaimed TV shows such as Netflix's Lincoln Lawyer and Dea...
2024-08-191h 12CleoPODtra"Retroactive Trigger Warning" with BK Sharad, Indian-American Standup Comic & ActorIn this episode, Lynn and Christie chat with Indian-American comic and actor BK Sharad about his roots in Texas and Colorado; BK's boy band aspirations; why Indian racism hits different; drugs & mental health; and why America needs to bring back street dogs. Content Warning: Suicide.
Follow BK on Instagram and TikTok.
Watch BK's Don't Tell Comedy taping.
Follow Smeagol The Half Beagle.
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BK Sharad is an up-and-coming comedian from the mean streets of Boulder, Colorado. You of course know him from his work as Jay Chandrasekhar’s body double in an as-of-yet unaired TV...
2024-08-121h 15CleoPODtra"Upwards Spiral" with Jenny Yang, Taiwanese-American Comic, Actor, TV Writer & ProducerIn this episode, Lynn and Christie chat with Jenny Yang about her upbringing as a Taiwanese-born, Los Angeles-raised overachiever. They discuss her obsession with the wellness industrial complex; coping with burnout and depression; ambition; her transition from politics to a creative career; and how she located her Self and values along the way.
Named one of Variety's "Top Ten Comics to Watch" and New York Magazine/ Vulture's "Comedians You Should Know," comedian Jenny Yang tours her unique blend of personal storytelling and social commentary through her standup comedy and hit monthly stage show SELF...
2024-07-151h 07CleoPODtra"Three-Headed Batman" with Oscar Armando, Salvadoran-American FilmmakerTwo Middle Eastern comedy queens dig up the funny from the first generation experience.
In this episode Lynn and Christie chat with Los Angeles-based filmmaker Oscar Armando about his upbringing in CA by a strong, inspirational single mom; his roots in El Salvador; his creative journey as a filmmaker; the power of intuition and self-trust; warlocks, woo, and astrology ... and more! Follow Oscar @IamOscarArmando!
2024-07-011h 07CleoPODtra"Immigrant Slay" with William Cheng, Taiwanese-American ComicWilliam Cheng is a Taiwanese-American comic and artist. In this episode, Lynn and Christie chat with William about his quasi-Buddhist upbringing in Texas filled with witchy superstitions; diversity brochures; mental health; balancing comedy and corporate life; facing racism and homophobia; and laughing at our short, bizarre life on this planet.
Find William on TikTok , Instagram, X and YouTube!
2024-06-171h 12CleoPODtra"Forever Twentysomething" with Ronald Metellus, Haitian-American Writer and ComicIn this episode, Lynn and Christie chat with Haitian-American writer and comic Ronald Metellus. They discuss his roots in NY and Philly, his charismatic (un)relatability, diversity on the golf course, remaining ageless in Los Angeles, post-pandemic fashion sensibilities, and the creative balance of writing versus performance.
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Ronald Metellus is a writer best known for his work on Ziwe and The Onion, and he has also appeared on the hit Netflix show I Think You Should Leave. Follow him on Instagram, Twitter/X, and YouTube.
2024-06-031h 21CleoPODtra"Creature Without Shame" with Salma Hindy, Egyptian-Canadian Comedian & WriterIn this episode, Lynn and Christie chat with Salma Hindy about her religious upbringing in Canada as the daughter of an Imam; her transition from biomedical engineering to comedy; her decision to take off the hijab; and her personal revolution of choosing to celebrate her body, embrace her sexuality, and love herself at all costs.
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Salma Hindy is an Egyptian-Canadian stand-up comedian. She is most noted for her appearance in the second season premiere of Roast Battle Canada, for which she and the other participants received an ensemble Canadian Screen Award nomination for best performance...
2024-05-201h 32CleoPODtra"Not So Special" with Ahmed Al-Kadri, Yemeni-American Standup ComicLynn Maleh and Christie Bahna are two Middle Eastern comedy queens digging up the funny from the first-generation experience.
In this episode, Christie and Lynn catch up with Ahmed Al-Kadri and discuss his new special, social anxiety, religiosity and Islam, "The Industry" and how to deal with trolls in the comments!
Ahmed's new comedy special, "A Special Not Special" is out NOW! Go watch it, and follow Ahmed on Instagram and TikTok!
2024-05-061h 11CleoPODtra"Gambling with Love," with Christine Medrano, Filipina-Canadian Actress, Comic, and WriterChristie Bahna and Lynn Maleh are two Middle Eastern comedy queens digging up the funny from the first-generation experience.
In this episode, Lynn and Christie chat with Filipina-Canadian actress and comic Christine Medrano about her upbringing in a gambling-enthusiast household; standup comedy; superstitions and woo; rock-climbing; phone addictions, AI bots in comedy and TV; and more! Follow Christine on Instagram and check out her poker podcast Shortstacks!
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Christine Medrano is a stand-up comic, actress, writer, and filmmaker from Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada. Her short film, “I Think She Likes You”, which she stars and co...
2024-04-241h 07CleoPODtra"Gambling with Love" with Christine Medrano, Filipina-Canadian Actress, Comic, and WriterChristie Bahna and Lynn Maleh are two Middle Eastern comedy queens digging up the funny from the first-generation experience.
In this episode, Lynn and Christie chat with Filipina-Canadian actress and comic Christine Medrano about her upbringing in a gambling-enthusiast household; standup comedy; superstitions and woo; rock-climbing; AI bots in comedy and TV; and more! Follow Christine on Instagram and check out her poker podcast Shortstacks!
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Christine Medrano is a stand-up comic, actress, writer, and filmmaker from Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada. Her short film, “I Think She Likes You”, which she stars and...
2024-04-221h 02CleoPODtra#121: "Dad's Got Jokes" with Ahmed Bharoocha, Irish-Pakistani-Burmese Comic & ActorLynn Maleh and Christie Bahna are two Middle Eastern comedy queens digging up the funny from the first-generation experience.
In this episode, Lynn and Christie chat with Ahmed Bharoocha about his bicoastal upbringing as a half Irish-Catholic, half Pakistani-Indian-Burmese Muslim lad; his journey from almost-engineer to actor-comedian; dad jokes; ghosts; pranks; and the meaning of life!
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Conan and Comedy Central veteran Ahmed Bharoocha is half Irish Catholic, half Pakistani-Indian-Burmese-Muslim, and wholly a master of punctuating striking social commentary with high-energy theatrics. In 2010, Bharoocha won the Magner’s International Comedy Festival an...
2024-04-081h 08CleoPODtra#120: "It is What it Is" with Bita Joudaki, Iranian-Canadian Writer, Filmmaker & ComicLynn Maleh and Christie Bahna are two Middle-Eastern comedy queens digging up the funny from the first-generation experience.
In this episode, they chat with Bita Joudaki about her upbringing in Italy and Canada; her background as a filmmaker and comedic improviser; the perks of having a bad memory; self-actualization; the importance of a good handshake; and Bita's big plans for haunting loved ones in the afterlife!
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Bita Joudaki is a Toronto-based Iranian-Canadian writer and comedian. Bita has performed comedy across North America at festivals like Vancouver International Improv Festival, Combustion Festival, Motor City...
2024-03-2539 minCleoPODtra#119: "An Artist Who Does Comedy" with Kazeem Rahman, Nigerian-American Comic & Writer from TXLynn Maleh and Christie Bahna are two Middle Eastern comedy queens digging up the funny from the first-generation experience. In this episode, Christie and Lynn chat with Nigerian-American comic/ writer/ troublemaker Kazeem Rahman about his upbringing in TX, his comedy philosophy, and his double life (IT guy by day, artist by night).
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Kazeem Rahman is a comedian known for his sharp wit and observational style. Kazeem's jokes will leave audiences laughing and thinking, thanks to his deadpan delivery and ability to find humor in even the darkest situations. You can hear his jokes throughout Sirius...
2024-03-1142 minCleoPODtra#118: "Quarter Mile at a Time" with Galina Rivina, Ukrainian Standup ComicLynn Maleh and Christie Bahna are two Middle Eastern comedy queens digging up the funny from the first-generation experience.
In this episode, they chat with Ukrainian writer and standup comic Galina Rivina about her upbringing in Odesa and Ohio; Russian / Ukrainian superstitions; her standup career in LA; the power of positive thinking; and the eternal wisdom of the Fast and Furious franchise.
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Galina Rivina is a stand up comedian and writer based in Los Angeles, CA. Originally born and raised in Ukraine, she made it to the U.S. just in time to not have an irksome...
2024-03-0455 minCleoPODtra#117: "Live, Laugh, Lelelele" with Gena B. Jones, Syrian-Mexican-American comedian and writerIn this episode, Christie and Lynn talk to comic Gena B. Jones, about her diverse upbringing in Washington, D.C.; her Mexican and Syrian roots; the unifying power of shopping malls; the best Trader Joe's snacks; and more!
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Gena is a Syrian-Mexican-American comedian, writer and show producer based in Los Angeles. She’s currently a regular at the Hollywood Improv, the Westside Comedy Theater, The Crow, and a plethora of indie venues around LA. At the Improv, she co-produces Hilarious Habibis, a quarterly standup showcase that exclusively features Middle Eastern talent. The show was recently fe...
2024-02-261h 10CleoPODtra#116: "King of Curds" with Joe Abousakher, Palestinian-American comic from TennesseeIn this episode, Lynn and Christie chat with Palestinian-American comic Joe Abousakher about his upbringing on a sheep farm in rural Tennessee; performing comedy in Palestine; his evolution as a comic in LA's standup scene; and his award-winning pie-making skills.
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Joe Abousakher is a Los Angeles-based stand up comedian and host of the Here With Joe Podcast. Catch him on stages around the country taking about his Palestinian / Southern American upbringing and the joys (and headaches) of spending his adult life as a young step-dad.
Follow Joe on Instagram (@HereWithJoe) and check out his YouTube channel.
2024-02-1953 minCleoPODtra#115: "All the World's A Market!" with Sam Oh, Korean-American comic, writer, and vocalistIn this episode, we chat with Sam Oh about his upbringing in Los Angeles by Korean Christian immigrants; the gay allegory that is Hannah Montana; skincare; comedy; and how it's ok for underrepresented communities to be ugly and unlikable!
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Sam Oh is a writer and comedian from Los Angeles (well technically The Valley which like, totally counts!) An alum of the WarnerMedia Access Writers Program and NBC's Late Night Writers Workshop, he most recently worked on the reboot of Frasier for Paramount+.
As a queer child of Korean Christian immigrants, Oh had no choice but to develop a sense...
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Kari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonAisha Alfa and the Polite Friend Who Quietly DisappearedThis week we heard Aisha Alfa(@aishaalfa)'s tale of being ghosted by a friend who had maybe heard a lot of misinformation but also left without a trace. She's joined by our Guest Detective (@sophiazolan).
Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective .
Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
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2024-02-0754 minCleoPODtra#114: "Taarof with the Best of Them" with Mitra Karimi-TaleghaniMitra Karimi-Taleghani, MSW, ASW, CYT, is a psychotherapist living in Los Angeles. She received her B.A. in Gender Studies with a Minor in Education from UCLA and her MSW from Radford University. She has over a decade of experience working with diverse populations in the mental health world, including hospitals, non-profits, and private practices in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Her therapeutic approach is anti-racist, anti-oppressive, culturally-affirming, queer-affirming, kink-affirming, and client-centered.
Find her @blackmarkettherapy and blackmarkettherapy.com.
2024-02-0545 minKari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonChristie & Lynn (from Cleopodtra!)We're joined by the cohosts of Cleopodtra (@cleopodtra)! Christie Bahna (@autobahna) tells her ghosting story and Lynn Maleh (@helynnmolly) returns as a Guest Detective.
Check out Cleopodtra to hear these "two Middle Eastern comedy queens on an expedition to dig up the funny from the First Generation experience."
Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective .
Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
2024-01-3152 minCleoPODtra#113: "Chasen the Dream" with Arijana RamicChristie Bahna and Lynn Maleh are two Middle Eastern comedy queens digging up the funny from the first-generation experience. In this episode, the queens discuss standup comedian Arijana Ramic's upbringing in Seattle as the daughter of Muslim, Bosnian refugees; her mindset and goal-setting habits with the long game of comedy; and an elaborate prank involving an actual Bachelorette contestant.
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Arijana Ramic is a comedian and writer originally from Seattle, WA. You can now find her taking the LA scene by storm and even working at the Comedy Store as a “door guy.” Arijana is able to s...
2024-01-2951 minKari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonMax Kerwien Was Ghosted by the End of His Small Intestine (And the Surgeon Who Removed It)In a surprisingly silly episode, Max Kerwien (@kerwien) tells the story of getting surgery to deal with his Chron's disease. Guest Detective Andy Rider (@rideragain) and James can't help derailing Max and Kari the entire way.
Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective .
Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
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2024-01-2446 minKari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonAndy Rider Was Too Mature for High School FriendsWe kick off Season 3 with friend and enemy of the show, Andy Rider (IG: @andyrideragain). We're joined by Guest Detective, friend and enemy of Andy, Max Kerwien (@kerwien). Andy tells us his ghosting story from back in high school when he tried to set his friend up on a date.
Andy hosts a monthly show at the Hollywood Improv called Gimmie Gimmie Peach Samba. Tickets for the Jan 27th show can be found here.
We love Andy! Stay tuned for his turn as a Guest Detective next week!
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2024-01-2446 minCleoPODtra#112: "Ha Ha Hotel" with Milan Patel - Indian-American Standup Comic from the Pacific NorthwestChristie Bahna and Lynn Maleh are Middle Eastern comedy queens digging up the funny from the first-generation experience. Milan Patel is an Indian-American standup comedian based in LA.
In this episode, the gang explores Milan's West Coast roots and his family's motel business; irrational childhood fears and delusions; first-generation identity; and standup comedy in Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles.
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Milan Patel has been featured on Bumbershoot and the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and he produces a bunch of great stand up showcases in LA including Dead Serious , Stacks Comedy, and Dishoom Comedy, a show...
2024-01-2241 minCleoPODtra#111: "Wish I Were Me" with Marlena RodriguezMarlena Rodriguez is a first-generation Cuban, Puerto Rican TV writer and comedian who’s been writing and performing comedy since birth. She’s toured with The Second City, performed stand up around the world, and is a Sundance Episodic Lab alum. Marlena’s written on hit TV shows like Lord Miller's Clone High, Tina Fey's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, HBO's Silicon Valley, and more!
Marlena has performed stand up around the world, was named a Comic To Watch by Comedy Central, and made her TV debut with a stand up special on HBO titled, About Last Night. Soon after...
2024-01-1544 minCleoPODtra#110: "Micro-Reparations" with Nthenya NdundaChristie Bahna and Lynn Maleh are two Middle Eastern comedy queens on an expedition to dig up the funny from the first-generation experience.
This week's guest, Nthenya Ndunda, is a dynamic force in comedy with a cynical mind and an extroverted persona. She masterfully blends observational humor with thoughtful reflections, leaving audiences in a delightful quandary: is this deeply profound, or is this a playful commentary on our collective shallowness? Born in Nairobi, Kenya, her early life unfolded against the backdrop of Vancouver’s diverse cityscape and later in the complicated but charming streets of Charleston, SC. As...
2024-01-1155 minCleoPODtra#109: "Soft Power" with Fumi AbeFumi Abe is a Japanese-American stand-up comedian/writer based in Los Angeles who was recently named Vulture’s Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2023 and was part of the 2023 Just For Laughs New Faces.
He has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and has written for The Late Late Show with James Corden, NPR’s “Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!”, the ESPYs, and “Wavelength”, a Comedy Central pilot.
Fumi currently produces and hosts Cash Cuties, a super personal finance podcast where Fumi & Steffie Baik analyze their friends’ cre...
2024-01-011h 02CleoPODtra#108: "There's Nothing in the Rulebook..." with Aisha AlfaBorn in Nigeria, raised in Canada, with stints in Korea and France, Aisha Alfa is now living and working in Los Angeles as a comedian, actor, writer and host. Her comedy album All The Parts, streaming now on All Things Comedy, was listed as Ebony Magazine’s “5 Black Female Comedy Albums to Get Your Chuckle On.” Aisha has a joke on GQ’s “100 Best Jokes In The World,” and she has performed live stand up comedy around the world, including Just For Laughs (Montreal, Canada), Cape Town Comedy (South Africa), Breakout Festival (Chicago), Montreux Comedy Festival (Switzerland) and clubs throughout N...
2023-12-1850 minCleoPODtra#107: "Prove You Wrong" with OpeyOpeyemi ('Opey') Olagbaju is a Nigerian American stand-up comedian/writer named as one of Vulture's Comedians You Should Know 2023. He created BAMMAS on Hulu and wrote for a number of shows, including CLOSE ENOUGH on Max; BETTY on HBO; Kenya Barris’ UNRELATED on Freeform; and I LOVE YOU AMERICA WITH SARAH SILVERMAN. As a standup, the D.C.-area native performs across the city and has successfully showcased in several festivals, such as Just For Laughs, District of Comedy (DC), Bridgetown Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest, and the World Series of Comedy.
Follow him @opeyjokey!
2023-12-111h 04CleoPODtra#106: "Prom Queen Marketing Team" with Glorelys MoraGlorelys "Glory" Mora is a proud Bilingual Dominican-American standup comedian, born and raised in Uptown, NY, who has appeared on HBO, VICE TV, FUSE TV, TV ONE, CLEO TV (w/ Chef JJ), E! FASHION POLICE (w/ the late Joan Rivers), and more.
She has performed in and produced comedy shows in Hawaii, San Francisco, Miami, Los Angeles, the Dominican Republic, and more. When she’s not on stage she’s guest-starring in sketches for PERO LIKE, LATINO REBELS, EOP COMEDY, BOUNCE TV, and BEING LATINO.
Find her @glorelysmora and catch her new podcast "Girl Let Me Tell You" on the...
2023-12-0458 minCleoPODtra#105: "Safe Psychic" with Reem EdanReem Edan is an Iraqi-American content creator, award-winning writer and internationally touring stand-up comedian known for her unique brand of “Muslim-ennial” humor.
Since leaving a career in film marketing to focus on comedy, Reem has participated in several prestigious programs including the:NBC Late Night Writing Workshop, MGM Writing Program, Disney Television Discovers Talent Showcase, and Warner Bros / Rooster Teeth Digital Creators Workshop.
Find her @ReemEdan on social media platforms and at reemedan.com.
2023-11-2750 minCleoPODtra#104: "Small-Bladdered B*tches" with Pallavi GunalanPallavi Gunalan is a stand-up comedian, writer, actor, improviser, biomedical engineer, and fan of the oxford comma.
Follow her @pallavigunalan and find her at pallavigunalan.com.
2023-11-2054 minCleoPODtra#103: "Freaks and Gleeks" with Ahmed Al-KadriAhmed Al-Kadri is a Yemeni-American comedian based in LA. He connects with audiences through funny, heartfelt stories and jokes about those little things in life you just have to laugh at.
Follow him @ahmedlovesbread across social media platforms, and check out his website ahmedlovesbread.com.
2023-11-1348 minCleoPODtra#102: "The Mucinex Man" with Christie BahnaChristie Bahna is a comic, writer, & voice actor (SAG/AFTRA). She has performed at the Hollywood Improv, Comedy Store, The Stand NY, New York Comedy Club, and the Laugh Factory, and she can be seen performing regularly in L.A. As a first-generation Egyptian American and former attorney, Christie’s work explores the interplay between culture, identity, and the legal implications of slipping on banana peels.
Follow her @autobahna and find her at christiebahna.com.
2023-11-0638 minCleoPODtra#101: "Brother Bone Broth" with Lynn MalehCalled "up-and-coming" by the LA Times, Lynn Maleh is a Syrian-American TV writer and standup comedian whose last name means salty, which she is. She's written for Act Your Age on Bounce TV, The Onion, Reductress, and McSweeney’s and has performed on The New York Comedy Festival, Don’t Tell Comedy, Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen, and a few times in Brad Pitt’s old backyard. She co-created and co-produces Hilarious Habibis, the first ever Middle Eastern-only standup showcase at The Hollywood Improv.
Follow her @heylynnmolly and find her at lynnmaleh.com.
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