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Christie Bahna and Lynn Maleh are two Middle Eastern comedy queens on an expedition to dig up the funny from the first generation experience.

  1. 12/30/2024

    "Al Crawdaddi" with Mikel Albagdadi, Iraqi-American Comedian & Actor

    SEASON 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! .... Mikel Albagdadi is a comedian hailing from Louisiana, now making waves in Los Angeles. Known for his unique brand of humor, he skillfully weaves tales of his upbringing as an Arab American in the South into uproarious comedy. With credits including a role in the movie The Hunt and a recent appearance in the Netflix Original Carry On alongside Jason Bateman, Mikel Albagdadi is carving out a niche for himself in the entertainment industry. Not only a talented performer, he has also showcased his wit through his writing, contributing to publications such as The Red Shtick, Neutral Ground, and Buzzfeed. Follow Mikel Albagdadi on Instagram and YouTube!

    1h 2m

  2. 12/16/2024

    "Here for the Hang" with Zack Chapaloni, Moroccan-American Comic & Actor

    In 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! ... Zack Chapaloni's distinctly original stories, filled with colorful characters and unexpected punchlines, have resonated with audiences of all backgrounds and made him a comic to watch. Zack has appeared on the Showtime series Shameless, MTV's Greatest Party Story Ever, and the viral comedy-horror series Night of the Living Karens. As a standup comic, Zack has opened for some renowned names in the industry, including Tiffany Haddish, Mark Normand, Dave Attell and the late great Norm Macdonald. You can catch Zack every month hosting JOKE OFF LIVE with Torio van Grol. When he's not on the road, Zack performs standup weekly at The Setup in Culver City, and as a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store in Hollywood.

    1h 33m

  3. 12/02/2024

    "Soliloqueefs" with Sophia Zolan, Greek-American Filmmaker & Comedian

    In 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! .....  Sophia Zolan is a filmmaker / stand up comedian / writer / actor / improviser / director / professional RuPaul fan. Is that too many slashes? Sophia thinks not. Wow, what a rebel.She’s been featured on RuPaul’s DragCon and Attack of the Show; written for the CBS Diversity showcase and Peacock TV; and performed at comedy clubs including the Hollywood Improv, Laugh Factory, and Zanies.

    1h 12m

  4. 11/04/2024

    "Intifada Barbie" with Laura Laham, Syrian-American Comic & Writer

    In 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! ..... Laura Laham is a Syrian-American comic who has opened for international headliners like Bassem Youssef. She has performed in Canada, Amman Jordan, Dubai UAE, and has been featured as Best of the Fest in the Burbank Comedy Festival. She has also appeared at the NY Comedy Festival and the New York Arab American Comedy Festival. #syrian #firstgeneration #comedypodcast #womeninstem

    1h 17m

  5. 10/21/2024

    "Such a Nice Guy" with Leanne Velednitsky, Russian-American Creator, Clown & Comedian

    In 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? ------- Leanne Velednitsky is a bi-coastal actor, comedian, writer, creator of things, dancer, clown, producer, and owner of a waterproof watch. Recently she premiered her short film Bike Thief on NoBudge, and is performing her solo show Exhaustion Power Hour at The Elysian. She co-hosts Big Sour Hour, LA’s best hang, and Backyard Show at Brooklyn’s premiere comedy venue Union Hall.

    1h 1m

  6. 10/07/2024

    "Brown Control to Major Tom" with Janesh Rahlan, Indian-American Comic, Actor & Writer

    In 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!

    1h 11m

  7. 09/23/2024

    "Meritocracy, No?" with Sarah Fatemi, Iranian-American Comedian

    In 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! ......... 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!

    1h 4m

  8. 09/09/2024

    "I.V. League" with AK Agunbiade, Nigerian-American Doctor, Comic, & Writer

    In 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. Follow AK on Instagram & TikTok! .... 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 be self-effacing, provide intelligent, humorous criticism of today’s political climate, and relate to a diverse audience simultaneously” with his stand up. You can find him performing regularly in LA. He has performed all over the world including London, Geneva, Zurich, Paris, and Toronto to name a few. When not performing, he is either sleeping, eating, or hustling at his side gig as an emergency medicine doctor.

    1h 11m
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Christie Bahna and Lynn Maleh are two Middle Eastern comedy queens on an expedition to dig up the funny from the first generation experience.

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  • Creator
    Cleopodtra
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Cleopodtra
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