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New York TransplantsE08: Five Lessons from My First Five GuestsKicking off the New Year, I’m reflecting on the incredible conversations I’ve had with my first five guests: Angie Morrow, Dan Pulzello, Josh Pugh, Shafi Hossain, and Julia Hotz.
Consider this mini-episode a Transplant's cheatsheet! I share five practical lessons from my guests, including how to build meaningful connections, reframe loneliness, take small steps toward vulnerability, and create routines that help you feel at home as a transplant.
These insights aren’t just for transplants—they resonate with anyone going through transitions or seeking connection. If a lesson speaks to you, I encourage you to e...
2025-01-0915 min
New York TransplantsE06: The NY Comedian from BangladeshFriends, get ready to be captivated by a calming voice and sage advice in this week’s episode. I’m joined by my second favorite New York comedian, Shafi Hossain.
After moving to the U.S. to study engineering, Shafi stumbled upon his first open mic—and the rest is history. He’s earned a reputation as the kindest man in comedy, often described as the glue that holds together many comedy social scenes. No small feat in a field that’s as competitive as it is solitary.
We dive into his journey as a transplant...
2024-12-0559 min
Mango Bae298: Shafi Hossain is Not From HereOur buddy Shafi Hossain talks about his childhood in Bangladesh, starting comedy in Albany, looking up to Usama as a kid, and his new special NOT FROM HERE--out now on YouTube!!!
2024-10-1442 min
Difficult-ishchemical engineer by day, world-touring bangladeshi comedian by night w/ shafi hossainhow lucky are we to have the funniest engineer in the world on the pod!! shafi hossain (@shafistandsup) is a chemical engineer by day, world-touring bangladeshi comedian by night, and one of the most wise individuals we’ve shared our platform with. born and raised in bangladesh, he fell into comedy while studying internationally and hasn’t looked back since. he’s genuinely one of the kindest, funniest, and most intellectual humans we’ve have the pleasure of speaking with
in this ep, we talk about being an international student from bangladesh and assimilating to ameri...
2024-09-241h 16
On the Mic with Mike PetersUzair Malik and the Bilingual BombSend us a textUzair Malik is a graduate student at Northeastern in Boston and only 15 months into his stand-up career. But he's already made some impressive strides. After growing up in India, he started doing comedy in San Francisco before moving to the East Coast. He finished second at the New England's Funniest Comedian competition in 2023 and participated in the World Series of Comedy. He's opened for Dusty Slay, Shafi Hossain, Benny Feldman, Jaspreet Singh and Anthony DeVito.Follow Usair Malik: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uzair.comedy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
2024-01-121h 10
Public Property With Monroe MartinEP 09 - Deaf To The N-Word (W/ Shafi Hossain & Liz Miele)In this episode, today I have on the hilarious Shafi Hossain and Liz Miele. We discussed the horrors of owning a pet, life on the road, and Shafi's dangerous driving.
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2023-03-0638 min
Doped Up PodcastDUAD #80 Pipe Up (Shafi Hossain)Today we Hangout with Comedian Shafi Hossain! We talk about Sahfi's experience (or lack of) with the Doped Up lifestyle, the time he had to tell a guy to get off the stage, why white women make you lose your religion, and more! Tune in Now for Doped up & Dyin' The Sunday Morning Smoke Show!
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2022-09-111h 09
Men With MicsReal Alphas Are Bottoms w/ Dan PulzelloStand up comedian and Don Chenz's former podcast co-host Dan Pulzello is a guest on this week's episode! Dan's Verbal Tweet is about marijuana dispensaries, Casey's Verbal Tweet is about being a front pocket vs a back pocket guy, and Chenz's Verbal Tweet is about Snapchat being too horny. For Debate the Internet, the guys draft there five brand spokespersons to be in their fight squad. Whose team would come out of the fight victorious? Corners of the Internet include the IRS' job qualifications requiring deadly force for audits, the former WeWork CEO's new startup, and Antonio Brown's insane...
2022-08-161h 04
Bangladeshi TrailblazersLaugh Out Loud with Shafi HossainShafi Hossain took over the episode to talk about his journey as a standup comedian in New York. He is a Timeout featured Producer of Penthouse Comedy Show and The Tiny Cupboard. He has been featured on the LOL Network and All Things Comedy.
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2021-12-0427 min
Give Me a NameMahatma Gandhi with Shafi HossainBen and comedian Shafi Hossain (IAMericanized podcast) go over the life and legacy of 20th century Indian leader and icon, Mahatma Gandhi.
2021-06-2252 min
Don't Quit Your Day JobEpisode 40 - Shafi Hossain: Comedy!Today's guest is one of the hardest-working comedians I've met in my short comedy career, Shafi Hossain! I met Shafi at the beginning of the pandemic when he would come to my open mic. I quickly realized that he is an absolute machine when it comes to stand up comedy. We talk about how he go into comedy, how he met some incredible headliners, and where his headspace is at when it comes to working hard everyday! If you like Shafi, check him out on Instagram @shafistandup and check out his comedy show @penthousecomedyshow!
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2021-05-251h 34
Mindful Metal JacketJoy of MeditationMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. This week, Joe is revisiting some previous conversations on meditation with meditation teacher and author Cory Allen, comedian Shafi Hossain, New York Times bestselling author and teacher of Buddhist meditation Sharon Salzberg, and author and teacher Kevin Griffin. Enjoy! Follow Joe List: @Joelistcomedy New episodes of Mindful Metal Jacket drop every Thursday via The Laugh Button. For advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-05-2058 min
Good Timing with Isabel HagenEngineering and Stand-Up Comedy with Shafi HossainI talk to hilarious stand-up comic Shafi Hossain. We discuss figuring out how to start stand-up comedy, seeking joy to minimize career anxiety, stoicism, stand-up helping with anxiety, jokes v. thoughts, seeking originality, being an engineer, similarities between the engineering and stand-up processes, and more! New episodes every Tuesday! Be sure to subscribe. Follow Shafi on Instagram and Twitter @shafistandsup Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @isabelhagen_ and check out www.isabelhagen.com
2021-04-2753 min
Quinoa CutiesEpisode 5: The Cuties Biohack with Shafi HossainThe Cuties invite on comedian Shafi Hossain (Penthouse Comedy, Americanized Podcast) to discuss the keto diet, intermittent fasting, stoicism, biohacking, being addicted to Mountain Dew, and eating in front of people celebrating Ramadan.
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2021-03-3145 min
IAMERICANIZEDCensorship with Prof. Jennifer FroncUMass Amherst History Professor Jennifer Fronc (@jenfronc/Author of Monitoring the Movies: The Fight Over Film Censorship in Early Twentieth-Century Urban America) joins the pod as we explore Censorship in America (movies, standup, music) and its influences.
2021-03-2456 minIAMERICANIZEDGermany with Prof. Andrew DonsonUMass Amherst History Professor Andrew Donson (Author of Youth in the Fatherless Land: War Pedagogy, Nationalism, and Authority in Germany, 1914-1918) joins the pod as we explore America's occupation of post second world war Germany, Fordism and assembly line, and we also look at how German immigrants influenced the United States.
2021-03-1058 minIAMERICANIZEDPhilippines with Prof. Richard ChuUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst History Professor Richard Chu (Author of The Chinese and Chinese Mestizos of Manila/Upcoming Book: More Tomboy More Bakla Than We Admit) joins the pod as we explore the Philippine-American War, America's occupation of Philippines, and how the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 in America impacted the Philippines.
2021-03-031h 13IAMERICANIZEDCircus with Marcus MonroeMarcus Monroe (@marcusjmonroe/Late Show/Andy Kaufman Award) joins the pod as we explore circus in America and its influences. We discuss circus history in America, circus animals, feminism and circus, and how it has evolved over the years.
2021-02-2441 minIAMERICANIZEDAlcohol with Caitlin PeluffoCaitlin Peluffo (@caitlinpeluffo/Colbert/Good Time Gal) joins the pod as we explore the 1920s prohibition in America and the creation of Mafia, why the drinking age is dumb, and Caitlin shares her fav drink recommendations.
2021-02-1736 min
Do LessAll The GreatsThe Do Less boys welcome good friend and fellow comedian Shafi Hossain (Penthouse Comedy, iAmericanized Podcast) for this special episode. This is a true meeting of the minds which just happens to be recorded. The guys discuss their top do less tips for maximizing your physical, mental, and emotional health with minimal effort. We have a few of your favorite segments, which includes entering the Think Tank unprepared and exiting with a billion dollar idea. Rate and review the pod, tell a friend, but most of all, do less.
2021-02-1553 minIAMERICANIZEDGreece with Gus ConstantellisHow is Greece influenced by the United States? Comedian and Greek superstar Gus Constantellis (@constantlygus) joins the podcast to share his anecdotes about growing up Greek in NYC - we discuss the Truman Doctrine, and some great Greek food recommendations.
2021-02-1034 minIAMERICANIZEDAnxiety with Steven RogersComedian Steven Rogers (@notsteverogers/Colbert/Panic Attacking Podcast) joins the pod as we explore our relationships to anxiety, a timeline of Anxiety research in America, and we explore America's relationship with Anxiety.
2021-02-0348 minIAMERICANIZEDCanada with Nathan MacintoshHow is Canada influenced by America? Canadian born and now New York City comedian Nathan Macintosh (@nathanmacintosh/ Positive Anger/ Fallon) joins the pod as we explore US-Canada relationship, and how most Canadians view the United States.
2021-01-2734 minIAMERICANIZEDLibya with Mohanad ElshiekyComedian and writer Mohanad Elshieky (@mohanadelshieky/ Conan/ Full Frontal with Samantha Bee) shares his journey from Libya to moving to USA and becoming a late night TV writer. We also explore Gaddafi's rise and fall, and the Benghazi saga.
2021-01-2045 minIAMERICANIZEDMedia Representation with Nimesh PatelComedian and writer Nimesh Patel (@findingnimesh/SNL/Zooidiots) shares his insights into how Hollywood shapes media representation, and how growing up in New Jersey has shaped his comedy.
2021-01-1337 minIAMERICANIZEDChile with Fabrizio CopanoComedian Fabrizio Copano (@fabriziocopano/Netflix) joins the pod as he shares how watching American stand up led to him "invent" laughter in Chile. We also discuss the 1973 coup, and how Chile is Americanized!
2021-01-0636 min
The WOW MindProf. Shafi Ahmed Pt 2 | The 'Worlds Most Watched Doctor' | Ep 002The 'WORLDS MOST WATCHED DOCTOR' Pt2 - Shafi talks Digital Surgery, Technology , Jobs of the Future Del speaks to Shafi Ahmed about COVID 19 , how technology will create new jobs and how people could embrace change.
2021-01-0440 min
The WOW MindProf. Shafi Ahmed Pt 1 | The 'Worlds Most Watched Doctor' | Ep 001The 'WORLDS MOST WATCHED DOCTOR' Pt1- Shafi talks about his origins, the worlds first livestream operation broadcast to millions , his mission to transform the future of medical teaching and the Hospital of the Future.
2021-01-0228 minIAMERICANIZEDSelf-Help with Lucie PohlComedian and actor Lucie Pohl (@ulovelucie/ Immigrant Jam/ Voice of Mercy - Overwatch) joins the podcast as we explore American self-help culture, a brief history of the industry, and Lucie shares the differences between German and American enthusiasm.
2020-12-2930 minIAMERICANIZEDLiberia with Monroe MartinComedian Monroe Martin (Tonight Show/ Comedy Central/NNFA Podcast) joins the podcast as we explore America's influence on the birth of Liberia and how free slaves were shipped to start a new nation. Monroe shares his personal anecdotes about growing up in foster care and how that shaped his view on race relations in America.
2020-12-1544 minIAMERICANIZEDFashion with Usama SiddiqueeComedian and fellow Bangladeshi Usama Siddiquee (@usamastandsup/ Mango Bae/AGT) joins IAMericanized to discuss fast fashion, the Rana Plaza disaster, and a crazy court case related to the American Denim.
2020-12-0140 minIAMERICANIZEDSouth Africa with Sarah TollemacheSouth Africa is a story of hope for natives all around the globe. This episode, we explore America's influence on South Africa, how apartheid came to an end and more - with South African born and current New York comedian Sarah Tollemache (@stollemache/At Home Film Festival/Comedy Central/Corden).
2020-11-1747 min
BONY PodcastHow standup comedy is both frightening and humbling at the same time, with Shafi HossainSeason 3 - Episode 11: When I finished college in chemical engineering, I had too much free time. And I was like, that's not good because free time is a space for negative things to seep in. I always enjoyed comedy, it was something that I always found to be humbling but also talking to power, and just looking at the absurdity of life.
Through comedy, I've met the most diverse group of people. It could be a sex worker who turned into a comedian, or it could be a CEO who quit his job to be a comedian...
2020-11-0831 minIAMERICANIZEDHorror Films with Nick GriffinNick Griffin (@thenickgriffin/Letterman/Scary Monsters Podcast) shares his love of horror films and what he loves about the genre. This episode, we explore horror films influence on race, culture and more.
2020-11-0346 minIAMERICANIZEDHalloween with Brooks WheelanBrooks Wheelan (@brookswheelan/SNL/Entry Level) shares his stories about rigging a Halloween costume party in college and the time he wrote a SNL Halloween sketch. This episode, we explore a brief history of Halloween, and how Halloween became Americanized.
2020-10-2026 min
The No Fly List52 - Shafi Hossain: Golden SonOn this week's episode Amamah Sardar (@amamahsardar) and Atheer Yacoub (@atheeryacoub) talk to comedian Shafi Hossain (@shafistandsup) about using mindfulness to create peace during uncertain times, touring and dating during Covid, and Shafi brags about the benefits of being the youngest son in a Desi family.
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2020-10-1953 minIAMERICANIZEDMath with Matthew BroussardComedian and a student of Applied Mathematics, Matthew Broussard (@mondaypunday/The Tonight Show/Comedy Central) joins IAMericanized and shares how he uses Math in his comedy. This episode, we explore a brief timeline of Math in America, and how the second world war was pivotal for increased funding in Math education, the genius of Abraham Wald, and much more!
2020-10-0635 min
ImmigrantlyComedy in the Age of WokenessShafi Hossain is a Bangladesh-born comedian who moved to the United States for college. Now, he calls New York City his home. He’s been navigating the comedy scene for years, with features on festivals like World Series of Comedy and 208 Comedy Fest. His humor and comedic style address cultural dichotomies through personal anecdotes. Produced & Hosted by: Saadia Khan; Written: Sarah Doh, Saadia Khan; Editing: Tom Whelan; Music: Evan Ray Suzuki
2020-10-0633 min
BanterlyComedy in the Age of WokenessShafi Hossain is a Bangladesh-born comedian who moved to the United States for college. Now, he calls New York City his home. He’s been navigating the comedy scene for years, with features on festivals like World Series of Comedy and 208 Comedy Fest. His humor and comedic style address cultural dichotomies through personal anecdotes. Produced & Hosted by: Saadia Khan; Written: Sarah Doh, Saadia Khan; Editing: Tom Whelan; Music: Evan Ray Suzuki
2020-10-0633 min
ImmigrantlyComedy in the Age of Wokeness
Shafi Hossain is a Bangladesh-born comedian who moved to the United States for college. Now, he calls New York City his home. He’s been navigating the comedy scene for years, with features on festivals like World Series of Comedy and 208 Comedy Fest. His humor and comedic style address cultural dichotomies through personal anecdotes. Produced & Hosted by: Saadia Khan; Written: Sarah Doh, Saadia Khan; Editing: Tom Whelan; Music: Evan Ray Suzuki
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2020-10-0634 minIAMERICANIZEDSeptember 11, 2001 with Joe ListJoe List (I Hate Myself/ Tuesdays with Stories!/Mindful Metal Jacket) shares his personal anecdotes around the September 11 attacks, and then we explore a brief timeline to 9/11 attacks, it's influences, and much more.
2020-09-221h 00
The Desi ConditionEpisode 3.07: Comedy and Migration, with Shafi HossainShafi Hossain (@shafistandsup) is a Bangladeshi immigrant, chemical engineer, comedian, and fellow podcaster. In this episode, we discuss his mental health journey through migration. He talks about acclimation and seeking therapy as a response. We learn more about how for him, comedy is not just a coping mechanism but a means for self discovery. The conversation veers towards Shafi's minimalist approach to life, and we launch into a discussion of the power of limitations and boundaries Shafi recently launched a podcast called Americanized. His podcast, comedy, and contact info can be found here.
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2020-09-161h 00IAMERICANIZEDColombia with Pedro GonzalezPedro Gonzalez (Colbert) shares what he was like growing in Colombia. We explore a timeline of America and Colombia's relationship, discuss the war on drugs impact on Colombia initiated by Plan Colombia, Pablo Escobar, and much more.
2020-09-0842 minIAMERICANIZEDMusic with Isabel HagenWith the Juilliard trained-viola prodigy and comedian Isabel Hagen (The Tonight Show/Good Timing), we explore a timeline of American music, the first copyright song ever in the united states, origins of hip hop, discuss our relationship to the most influential song 'Happy Birthday' and much more.
2020-08-2541 minIAMERICANIZEDImmigration with Alingon MitraAlingon Mitra (Conan/Colbert/The Daily Show) shares his personal immigration story - then we discuss the history of immigration in America, how the policies implemented created the myth of 'model minority', and Alingon tries his luck with the U.S. citizenship test.
2020-08-1159 min
Koppen With ComicKoppen With Comic (NYC Stand-up Comedian Shafi Hossain)Koppen With Comic (https://twitter.com/KoppenWithComic)Koppen chats with NYC Stand-up Comedian Shafi Hossain:https://www.instagram.com/shafistandsup/https://shafihossaincomedy.carrd.co/https://twitter.com/ShafiStandsUphttps://www.instagram.com/penthousecomedyshow/https://www.instagram.com/campoutcomedy/Music by Jussy (https://soundcloud.com/user-214048265/sets/jussy-demos-1)Support the show
2020-08-1019 minIAMERICANIZEDThe U.S. Dollar with Nick VatterottComedian and writer Nick Vatterott (Real Time with Bill Maher/Get Rich Nick Podcast/Comedy Central), we discuss the history of the USD, the Gold standard, Fiat currency, the Bretton Woods pact, and dollar diplomacy.
2020-07-2937 min
Alone At LunchMan Dates with Shafi HossainThis week we are joined by super fun comic Shafi Hossain! We chat about growing up in Bangladesh, the difference between nerds and geeks, and the importance of spending time with other people vs alone. Also, Shafi turns the table on Emily and Carly and shows his interviewing skills. This one is definitely worth a listen!
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2020-07-2757 minMindful Metal JacketShafi HossainThis week's guest is comedian Shafi Hossain. Shafi is a very funny comedian and avid meditator. Joe and Shafi discuss their love of stoicism and mediation as well as Shafi growing up in Bangladesh and discovering meditation at a young age. They also review the weekend they met, Joe's extreme anxiety and some history of Bangladesh. It's a fascinating episode that we're sure you'll enjoy.
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2020-07-161h 14IAMERICANIZEDThe Atomic Age, Nukes, and Iran with Nat ChristianaComedian Nat Christiana and Shafi discusses the history of the atomic bomb, United States-Iran relationship, and the nuclear deal.
2020-07-141h 00On the Mic with Mike PetersShafi Hossain and the Americanized History LessonSend us a textShafi Hossain is a comedian from Bangladesh, who's living in New York City and trying his best to teach us all about America. After getting his start in the Albany comedy scene, Hossain moved to the city just in time to get comfortable -- and then watch a pandemic unfold. He's been all over the country and is producing Americanized, a podcast that explains America's influence all over the world.Follow Shafi Hossain:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shafistandsup/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShafiStandsUpSupport the show
2020-07-101h 16IAMERICANIZEDJerusalemHow did America shape the Israel-Palestine dispute? This episode, we cover a brief history of the conflict, American role in facilitating peace talks between the states, US-Israel strong relationship, and UN resolutions/vetoes.
2020-06-2137 min
Objectively Speaking(500) Days of SummerThis week we're joined by comedian Shafi Hossain to talk about the 2009 film (500) Days of Summer.
2020-06-161h 12
Do You Know What Time It Is? with David BrittonEpisode 3 with Shafi Hossain, Jared Carlos Rosado, Joe Bates, and Laura StockwellWith Shafi Hossain, Jared Carlos Rosado, Joe Bates, and Laura Stockwell
2020-06-1645 minIAMERICANIZEDNixon, Pandas, and The Birth of BangladeshWe explore how President Richard Nixon and Pandas played a crucial role in the birth of Bangladesh in 1971. And The Beatles changed how the crisis unfolded!
2020-06-0129 min
The Write Idea WorkshopKaizen KomedyEpisode 119 This is a garage door pilot for a brand new podcast, Kaizen Komedy. Hosted by Shafi Hossain, Cody Montayne and Ryan Andersons, Kaizen Komedy is a show about comedians, by comedians trying to figure out how to make their material better. Each episode, the guys analyze a different comedian and break down what it is about their performances that make them work, what they can learn from and a bit about to comedians career to get them where they are. Kaizen Komedy is released every Tuesday, and more information can be found a...
2017-12-0158 min