55 min
Preacher Lawson: "You can't eat someone just because they’re ugly." Vegan Comedic Legend Ep 65 The Plant Based News Podcast
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- Society & Culture
This podcast is sponsored by Nuzest - use code PBN20 to get 20% off your first order of their delicious golden pea protein 👉 https://plnt.news/trynuzest
Hi Plant Friends & welcome to another episode of the PBN Podcast.
This week we meet the talented Preacher Lawson. Preacher is an American stand-up comedian and vegan advocate, best known for being a finalist on the 12th season of America's Got Talent. He returned for America's Got Talent: The Champions, where he finished in 5th place.
Preacher was born in Portland, Oregon. He started writing jokes when he was 16 for about a year, then performed for the first time at the age of 17. He won the 2015 Funniest Comedian In Florida and the 2016 Seattle International Comedy Competition.
As well as his comedy work, Preacher also runs a YouTube channel, where he posts travel vlogs, vegan guides, and music videos, all with a comedic twist. A passionate vegan, Preacher also posts videos discussing the ethical dimensions of his diet.
“America’s Got Talent Las Vegas Live” - a live show taking place at the Luxor theatre in Las Vegas, has named Preacher as its host when the show premieres on November 12th
Find out more about Preacher here https://thepreacherlawson.com and follow him on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHqfteK571ZYNhK_CktN9GQ
This week's sponsor https://plnt.news/trynuzest use code PBN20 to get 20% off your first older of the delicious golden pea protein.
*Show Notes*
00:00:00 Nuzest sponsor 1
00:03:36 The beginning of the vegan story
00:07:10 Growing up in the US with American food culture
00:12:50 Reactions from friends and family
00:18:15 Culture identity and life experiences as an African American man growing up
00:23:45 The horrifying state of the prison system in the US
00:25:00 Personal views on the United States of America. Does it feel like home?
00:30:55 Nuzest sponsor 2
00:32:40 Comedy roots: how the idea for stand-up started
00:33:45 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
00:36:00 The internal monologue/the inner critic
00:40:35 Where the comedy creativity begins. Drawing from life
00:42:50 The worst experience on stage
00:46:05 The response from fans / social media connections
00:50:00 Is Preacher Lawson still single and ready to mingle?
00:50:25 What Preacher eats in a day
00:51:30 If there was a film made about Preacher’s life, what would be the theme song?
00:51:50 The easiest subject to discuss the vegan lifestyle
00:53:55 Stranded on a desert island
00:55:15 Nuzest sponsor 3
This episode was hosted by Robbie Lockie, and produced and edited by Phil Marriott.
This podcast is sponsored by Nuzest - use code PBN20 to get 20% off your first order of their delicious golden pea protein 👉 https://plnt.news/trynuzest
Hi Plant Friends & welcome to another episode of the PBN Podcast.
This week we meet the talented Preacher Lawson. Preacher is an American stand-up comedian and vegan advocate, best known for being a finalist on the 12th season of America's Got Talent. He returned for America's Got Talent: The Champions, where he finished in 5th place.
Preacher was born in Portland, Oregon. He started writing jokes when he was 16 for about a year, then performed for the first time at the age of 17. He won the 2015 Funniest Comedian In Florida and the 2016 Seattle International Comedy Competition.
As well as his comedy work, Preacher also runs a YouTube channel, where he posts travel vlogs, vegan guides, and music videos, all with a comedic twist. A passionate vegan, Preacher also posts videos discussing the ethical dimensions of his diet.
“America’s Got Talent Las Vegas Live” - a live show taking place at the Luxor theatre in Las Vegas, has named Preacher as its host when the show premieres on November 12th
Find out more about Preacher here https://thepreacherlawson.com and follow him on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHqfteK571ZYNhK_CktN9GQ
This week's sponsor https://plnt.news/trynuzest use code PBN20 to get 20% off your first older of the delicious golden pea protein.
*Show Notes*
00:00:00 Nuzest sponsor 1
00:03:36 The beginning of the vegan story
00:07:10 Growing up in the US with American food culture
00:12:50 Reactions from friends and family
00:18:15 Culture identity and life experiences as an African American man growing up
00:23:45 The horrifying state of the prison system in the US
00:25:00 Personal views on the United States of America. Does it feel like home?
00:30:55 Nuzest sponsor 2
00:32:40 Comedy roots: how the idea for stand-up started
00:33:45 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
00:36:00 The internal monologue/the inner critic
00:40:35 Where the comedy creativity begins. Drawing from life
00:42:50 The worst experience on stage
00:46:05 The response from fans / social media connections
00:50:00 Is Preacher Lawson still single and ready to mingle?
00:50:25 What Preacher eats in a day
00:51:30 If there was a film made about Preacher’s life, what would be the theme song?
00:51:50 The easiest subject to discuss the vegan lifestyle
00:53:55 Stranded on a desert island
00:55:15 Nuzest sponsor 3
This episode was hosted by Robbie Lockie, and produced and edited by Phil Marriott.
55 min