TanGent Show
TanGent Show is hosted by comedian Rajiv Satyal, who explores a wide range of topics rather than sticking to one. The Cincinnati-born, Los Angeles-based stand-up comic has holistic conversations with guests from entertainment, politics, business, religion, and technology. The show reflects Satyal's curiosity about how people navigate a big, complex world.
Episodes
Melanie Chandra
Melanie Chandra is an actress, model, and former Miss India America who made the leap from Stanford mechanical engineering and McKinsey & Company into entertainment. She went on to star in Code Black, appear in The Brink, and build a career across film, television, and modeling. We get into why awkwardness is actually a pretty useful thing, and her admiration for people who have figured out what g
Azhar Usman
Azhar Usman is a comedian, actor, writer, and producer best known as one third of Allah Made Me Funny. He's also worked on shows like Ramy, Mo, Ms. Marvel, and Patriot. Before comedy, he somehow managed to become a lawyer. Azhar and I have been friends and collaborators for years, including co-creating our Make Chai Not War shows, so I knew this conversation was probably not going to stay on the r
Janina Gavankar
Janina Gavankar is an actor and musician who has appeared on The L Word, True Blood, The League, and The Gates. She also just starred in the hit movie Best of the Best which recently premiered on Netflix and hit #1 movie in the world on that platform. On top of all of her acting accolades, Janina is also one of those people who seems to have about six completely different careers happening at once
Lalita Satyal
My guest on this episode is someone I've known my entire life - my mom, Lalita. She taught elementary school for 36 years and, after retiring, somehow decided that sitting around wasn't for her and started teaching Hindi at Miami University. So naturally, I thought I'd bring her on the podcast and find out what she actually thinks about life, work, family, faith, and all the questions I've been as
Rakesh Satyal
Rakesh Satyal is, most importantly, my brother. But he is also an esteemed author and editor, best known for his novel Blue Boy, a coming-of-age story about a young Indian American boy in the Midwest. He's also spent years working in publishing in New York, bringing together a rather unusual combination of literary brain and pop-culture obsession. Since Rakesh is indeed my brother, I figured I ha
Fahim Anwar
Fahim Anwar is a comedian, actor, writer, and former Boeing engineer who went from doing stand-up in Seattle while working in aerospace to performing on Conan, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Comedy Central. He also was a part of Goatface with Hasan Minhaj, Asif Ali, and Aristotle Athiras, and has appeared in shows like Chuck, The Carmichael Show, and United States of Al. When Fahim and I sat dow
Maz Jobrani
Maz Jobrani is a comedian, actor, writer, and a founding member of the comedy group "Axis of Evil". He's built a career talking about culture, politics, immigration, and family, while also appearing on shows like The Colbert Report, Grey's Anatomy, and Superior Donuts. Maz and I go all over the place in this conversation, but underneath all the jokes is a pretty consistent question: how do you bui
Sebastian Maniscalco
Sebastian Maniscalco is one of the sharpest observational comedians working today, with a style built around turning everyday annoyances into very specific, very funny outrage. He's gone on to star in films like Green Book and The Irishman, release multiple stand-up specials, and become one of the biggest live comedy acts in the world. When Sebastian and I sat down, I was fascinated by how much of
Vinay Satyal
In this episode, I sat down with an extremely special guest: my dad. He has since passed away, so this recording is very special to me. It serves as a lasting memory of the love and kindness he shared with everyone he met. Vinay Kumar Satyal: November 12, 1944 - May 8, 2024
Payal Kadakia
Payal Kadakia is the founder of ClassPass and the founder and artistic director of The Sa Dance Company, a contemporary Indian dance company. An MIT graduate who went on to work at Bain & Company and Warner Music Group, Payal managed to turn the thing she couldn't imagine giving up (dance) into the foundation for both her artistic career and one of the biggest fitness platforms in the world. Payal
Parvesh Cheena
Parvesh Cheena is an actor and voice performer whose career has taken him from Barbershop to memorable roles in NBC's Outsourced, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, A to Z, and The Mandalorian, along with an extensive run in animation including Transformers: Rescue Bots and Centaurworld. He's been working professionally for two decades, which, as he explains to me, is roughly when you can finally say you're an
Dean Delray
Dean Delray is a stand-up comedian and podcaster who has spent years building a career around two things he clearly loves: comedy and rock and roll. He's the host of the long-running Let There Be Talk podcast, where he's interviewed an incredible range of musicians, comedians, and entertainers, and his own comedy career has taken him from The Comedy Store to touring stages around the country. Dean
Avantika Vandanapu
Avantika Vandanapu has already had a pretty wild career for someone who started acting as a child. The Bay Area-born actress began working in Telugu cinema before moving into American projects, eventually landing the lead in Disney's Spin and appearing in Senior Year, Mean Girls, Tarot, and Prime Video's Big Girls Don't Cry. We talk about growing up between California and India, starting her caree
Hari Kondabolu
Hari Kondabolu is a comedian, writer and podcaster whose work has landed him everywhere from Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Conan to Comedy Central, and his documentary The Problem with Apu. He also has a Master's in Human Rights from the London School of Economics, which may explain why a conversation with Hari can go from tennis and punk rock to race, power and colonialism without ever feeling like that
Hasan Minhaj (What Do You Bring to the Table)
The second time Hasan Minhaj joins me on the podcast, we get a little deeper into the question of what it actually means to "make it." By this point, Hasan had already worked on The Daily Show, and released multiple comedy specials, but he was already thinking beyond the next accomplishment and toward the larger body of work he wanted to build. We get into the idea of burning the boats, why the mo
Hasan Minhaj (TanGent Show)
Hasan Minhaj has built one of the most distinctive careers in comedy, from The Daily Show and the White House Correspondents' Dinner to his Peabody, and Emmy-winning Patriot Act and Netflix specials like Homecoming King and The King's Jester. But for me, Hasan is also my old roommate, which makes this episode feel a little different from the usual celebrity interview. We talk about why he chose co
Deepak Chopra (What Do You Bring to the Table)
Deepak Chorpa is a bestselling author and one of the most recognizable voices in modern spirituality and wellness. The author of more than 90 books, including The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success and Metahuman, he has spent decades exploring the intersection of consciousness, health, science, and human potential. And this isn't even our first time sitting down together - Deepak has been kind enough
Ian Edwards
Ian Edwards is a stand-up comedian and writer who has performed on Def Comedy Jam, The Tonight Show, Conan, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and Gotham Comedy Live. He's also written for shows including The Boondocks and Black-ish, but if you ask Ian to describe himself, his answer is much simpler: "lazy and ambitious." That combination pretty much tells you what kind of conversation this i
Aparna Nancherla
Aparna Nancherla is a comedian, writer, actress, and bestselling author whose distinctive voice has made her one of the most original comics working today. You've seen her stand-up on Netflix, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Conan, heard her in BoJack Horseman, and watched her in series like Corporate, The Great North, The Standups, and A Simple Favor. Her memoir, Unreliable Narrator, furt
Kevin Nealon
Kevin Nealon is a comedian, actor, and writer whose nine-year run on Saturday Night Live produced unforgettable characters like Mr. Subliminal and Hans and Franz. He's also known for starring in Weeds, appearing in films like Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, Grandma's Boy, and Daddy Day Care, and, more recently, for his wonderfully offbeat hiking interview series, Hiking with Kevin. Kevin has on
Chris D'Elia
Chris D'Elia is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and podcast host whose career has included starring roles in NBC's Whitney, Undateable, Netflix's You, and The Good Doctor, along with multiple stand-up specials that have made him one of comedy's biggest touring acts. This conversation, though, catches Chris at a fascinating moment - right as Whitney is about to premiere and everything is beginn
Aasif Mandvi
Aasif Mandvi is an actor, comedian, and writer best known for his years as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, along with memorable roles in Evil, The Internship, Spider-Man 2, Million Dollar Arm, and The Last Airbender. As both a performer and outspoken commentator, he's spent years using comedy to examine politics, identity, and the immigrant experience from a perspective that's
Deepica Mutyala
Deepica Mutyala is an entrepreneur, beauty creator, and founder of #LiveTinted, the beauty brand she launched after her viral color-correcting beauty hack introduced millions of people to her perspective on representation in the beauty industry. Before building her own company, she worked at Birchbox, became one of the earliest South Asian creators to break through on YouTube, and has since been r
Charles Fleischer
Charles Fleischer is an actor, comedian, musician, inventor, and the unmistakable voice of Roger Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Beyond that iconic performance, he's appeared in films like Back to the Future Part II, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Polar Express, Zodiac, and dozens of television shows while cultivating a lifelong fascination with mathematics, science, music, and invention. I don
Nina Davuluri
Nina Davuluri made history as the first Indian-American to be crowned Miss America in 2014. Beyond the title, she's built a career as a speaker and advocate focused on cultural competency, diversity, and identity, using a platform that has taken her everywhere from college campuses across the country to the Oval Office. I really enjoyed this conversation because Nina doesn't shy away from the comp
Matt Walsh
Matt Walsh is an actor, comedian, writer, director, and one of the founding members of the legendary Upright Citizens Brigade. You've seen him in Veep, Old School, The Hangover, Ted, Ghostbusters, and countless comedy projects over the past few decades. Some guests show up ready to tell stories. Matt shows up ready to have one. We bounce from the absurd importance of punctuation (yes, we spend an
Utkarsh Ambudkar
Utkarsh Ambudkar is an actor, rapper, singer, and improviser whose career has spanned everything from Pitch Perfect, Free Guy, and Ghosts to Broadway, freestyle rap, and the improv phenomenon Freestyle Love Supreme alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda. If you've ever wondered what happens when someone is equally comfortable trading bars, stealing scenes, and debating The Simpsons, this one's for you. Utka
Godfrey
Godfrey is one of those comedians who's impossible to mistake for anyone else. Whether you've seen him on 30 Rock, Louie, Zoolander, Our Cartoon President, or heard him holding court on The Godfrey Complex, you've probably noticed the same thing I have - he's an unmistakable talent. This conversation feels less like an interview and more like getting caught in the orbit of someone whose brain is f
Dr. Vivek Murthy
Dr. Vivek Murthy has served twice as Surgeon General of the United States, becoming one of the nation's leading voices on public health, mental well-being, addiction, loneliness, and preventive care. Before serving as "America's Doctor," he co-founded Doctors for America and multiple public health initiatives, earned degrees from Harvard and Yale, and has dedicated his career to making medicine mo
Rajiv Joseph
Rajiv Joseph is one of the most acclaimed playwrights of his generation, with works including Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo (a Pulitzer Prize finalist starring Robin Williams on Broadway), Guards at the Taj, Gruesome Playground Injuries, and Animals Out of Paper. He's also written for Showtime's Nurse Jackie, but as you'll hear, theater is where his heart has always been. There was something odd
Savan Kotecha
With more than 300 million records sold and songwriting credits for artists including Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, One Direction, Britney Spears, Ellie Goulding, Usher, Maroon 5, and many more, Savan Kotecha has quietly become one of the most successful hitmakers in modern pop music. But what surprised me most wasn't the resume. It was the person behind it. We sat down in Savan's studio expecting to
Drew Tarvin
Drew Tarvin is a humorist, author, and speaker who has built a career around one deceptively simple idea: work is better when people laugh. As the founder of Humor That Works and the author of "Humor That Works: The Missing Skill for Success and Happiness at Work", Drew has helped organizations use humor to improve communication, leadership, creativity, and company culture. Long before that became
Ravi Patel
Actor, filmmaker, writer, and entrepreneur Ravi Patel is known for Meet the Patels, Master of None, The Pursuit of Happyness, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Animal Control, and films including Long Shot and 80 for Brady. He's also built companies, created television projects, and somehow manages to make every career pivot seem inevitable in hindsight. I've always enjoyed talking with Ravi because he
Willis Turner
Comedian Willis Turner has spent years touring comedy clubs across the country, sharing stages with comics like Loni Love and performing everywhere from small-town Montana to military bases overseas. But what started as two comedians swapping road stories turned into an extremely thoughtful conversation. We begin with life on the road, opening for other comics, unforgettable gigs, and the strange
Priya Rai
Priya Rai is one of the most recognizable Indian-born performers ever to work in the adult entertainment industry. Adopted from India and raised in Arizona, she built a successful career as a featured dancer, adult film star, entrepreneur, and online creator, becoming one of the few South Asian women to achieve mainstream name recognition in an industry where representation has historically been r
Jade Catta-Preta
Jade Catta-Preta is a Brazilian-born comedian, actress, television host, and stand-up comic whose credits include hosting MTV's Girl Code, appearances on shows like Manhattan Love Story and Those Who Can't, and a stand-up career that has made her one of the most recognizable voices in comedy today. We somehow bounced between Brazil, India, Game of Thrones, pilot season heartbreak, language, fashio
Sujata Day
I first became aware of Sujata Day through her work with Issa Rae on The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, but by the end of this conversation I found myself just as fascinated by the way she thinks as by anything she's made. Sujata is the writer, director, producer, and star of Definition Please, and one of those rare people who seems completely comfortable betting on herself - whether that me
Richard Barrett
Most people outside of comedy have probably never heard of Richard Barrett. Inside comedy, that's a different story. Richard has spent decades helping shape one of the most respected comedy rooms in America - The Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach - where legends like Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, George Carlin, Garry Shandling, and countless others have worked, experimented, and refined their craft
Ritesh Rajan
Actor Ritesh Rajan might be best known for roles in Russian Doll, The Jungle Book, Stitchers, Definition Please, and voicing Ken in Mattel's Barbie Vlogger universe - but this episode quickly turns into something much bigger than a career retrospective. It becomes a conversation about identity, ambition, immigrant families, and why South Asians still struggle to support each other creatively in Am
Seth Godin
I've wanted to talk to Seth Godin for years, and this conversation somehow managed to be even more wide-ranging than I expected. Seth is one of the most influential marketing thinkers of the last few decades. He is the author of books like Purple Cow, Linchpin, and The Dip, but what struck me most in this episode wasn't the marketing advice. It was how deeply philosophical he is about work, creati
Karan Soni
Actor and writer Karan Soni has quietly become one of the most recognizable faces in acting and comedy over the last decade, thanks to standout roles in Deadpool, Deadpool 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, Abbott Elementary, Miracle Workers, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, and 7 Days - but this conversation reveals the person underneath all of that success in a way that's funny, vulnerable, and unexpectedly dee
Eric Lange
Eric Lange is one of those actors you instantly recognize - even if you don't immediately know his name. Over the years, he's appeared in shows like Lost, Victorious, Narcos, Escape at Dannemora, Weeds, and The Man in the High Castle, while also working alongside legends like Al Pacino, Diane Lane, and John Malkovich. But long before Hollywood, Eric was just another Fairfield, Ohio kid doing show
Misha Euceph
Misha Euceph - writer, producer, and award-winning podcast creator behind acclaimed audio projects including Tell Them, I Am, The Butterfly Effect, and Snap Judgment - joins me for a deeply funny, wildly thoughtful conversation about identity, storytelling, immigration, politics, podcasting, and what it means to take up space in America. Born in Pakistan and raised in the U.S. after immigrating at
Alex Hooper
This week, Alex Hooper joins me for a wildly funny, surprisingly thoughtful conversation about comedy, creativity, and the beautiful chaos of trying to build an artistic life in LA. Alex is a stand-up comedian, actor, and longtime fixture of the Los Angeles comedy scene whose debut special Brace Yourself was recently released through Comedy Dynamics. Long before the TV credits and festival appeara
Nik Dodani
Nik Dodani - actor, writer, and producer known for Netflix's "Atypical", HBO Max's "The Parenting", and his work both on-screen and behind the scenes advocating for South Asian and queer representation - joins me for a conversation that pulls back the curtain on Hollywood in a very real way. We talk about his early career playing the "Asian Best Friend" and how that became both a training ground a
Akaash Singh
Akaash Singh is a stand-up comedian, co-host of the hit podcast "Flagrant", and a breakout voice in New York comedy known for his sharp crowd work, unapologetic takes, and relentless work ethic. He sits down with me for a conversation that is equal parts comedy masterclass and philosophical sparring match. We get into his rise through the New York scene, from barking on the streets for stage time
Kal Penn
Kal Penn is best known for roles in the Harold & Kumar film series, House, and Designated Survivor but his career extends far beyond Hollywood. A former Associate Director in the White House Office of Public Engagement under Barack Obama, Kal has built a uniquely hybrid career across entertainment, politics, and public service. In this episode, I sit down with Kal to talk about that exact duality
Prashanth Venkataramanujam
Prashanth Venkataramanujam is a stand-up comedian who started performing in high school before rising through the Chicago comedy scene - eventually building a career that spans live performance, digital content, and executive leadership in sports media, including work with major platforms like NBA digital. In this episode, I sit down with Prashanth for a conversation that starts in stand-up and qu
Manu Raju
Manu Raju is CNN's Chief Congressional Correspondent and one of the most recognizable political reporters in Washington. Known for breaking major stories on Capitol Hill and pressing lawmakers in real time, Manu has covered everything from high-stakes leadership battles to historic impeachment proceedings, becoming a trusted voice in modern political journalism. In this episode, I sit down with Ma
Mo Amer
Mo Amer is a globally touring stand-up, a founding member of the Allah Made Me Funny tour, and the creator/star of the Mo. A Palestinian refugee born in Kuwait and raised in Houston, Mo's voice blends sharp comedy with lived experience that spans continents, cultures, and conflict zones. In this episode, I sit down with Mo for what starts as a loose, hilarious conversation about stand-up, touring,
Karan Brar
Karan Brar is well known for his breakout role as Ravi Ross on Jessie and its spinoff Bunk'd, making history as one of the first South Asian series regulars on Disney Channel. He's also appeared in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series and has steadily transitioned from child star to a thoughtful, self-aware young actor navigating a complex industry. In this episode, I sit down with Karan to talk a
Adam Curry
Adam Curry is often called the "Podfather" - a pioneer of podcasting, former MTV VJ, and co-creator of podcasting as we know it today. From his early days at MTV to launching one of the first podcasts ever, Daily Source Code, Adam has been at the forefront of digital media for decades. He currently co-hosts No Agenda, one of the longest-running and most influential podcasts in the space. In this e
Jocelyn Chia
Jocelyn Chia is a stand-up comedian, writer, and speaker who's performed at top NYC clubs like the Comedy Cellar, with a background that spans law, consulting, and entrepreneurship. She's also a comedy coach and public speaking mentor, helping professionals sharpen their voice, timing, and storytelling both on stage and off. In this episode, I sit down with Jocelyn to unpack one of the most talked
Lilly Singh
Lilly Singh acted as the executive producer and host NBC's A Little Late with Lilly Singh, where she became the first person of Indian Descent to host an American late-night talk show. She is also a bestselling author of How to Be a Bawse: A guide to Conquering Life, and she is one of YouTube's earliest global superstars. In this episode, we sit down for a conversation that's equal parts honest, f
Russell Peters
Russell Peters is one of the most successful stand-up comedians in the world - selling out arenas globally, breaking comedy records, and becoming one of the first comics to truly build an international audience through viral clips and cultural relatability. From Outsourced to his Netflix specials to decades of touring, Russell has influenced an entire generation of comics. I've known Russell for a
Isaac Saul, Part II
I'm back with Isaac Saul for Part II - and we pick up right where we left off. Isaac is the founder of Tangle, a wildly popular independent politics newsletter known for breaking down one major issue from multiple perspectives. His work has appeared in major outlets like The New York Times, CNN, Fox News, Newsweek, and The Hill - and he's built a reputation for cutting through noise without losin
Isaac Saul, Part I
Isaac Saul is the founder of Tangle News, a widely read independent politics newsletter known for breaking down major issues from both the left and the right. Before launching Tangle, he worked as a reporter and editor and has written for outlets like CNN, TIME Magazine, The Huffington Post, and the Daily Mail, covering politics, media, and culture with a focus on clarity and balance. In this epi
Zarna Gang
Zarna Garg is one of the fastest-rising comedians in America. The India-born, New York–based stand-up has amassed tens of millions of views across social media, built a massive following on TikTok and Instagram, and gone from stay-at-home mom to sold-out comedy shows in just a few years. A former litigation attorney who stepped away from law to raise three kids, Zarna now channels that life experi
Eddie Brill
Trae Crowder
Trae Crowder is a nationally touring stand-up comedian who routinely sells 1,000+ tickets in major markets and built a massive online following as the self-described "Liberal Redneck." With millions of views across platforms and a loyal fanbase that packs theaters coast to coast, Trae has become one of the most recognizable political comics working today. I first shared a stage with Trae in Burban
Vidya Vox
Vidya Vox is a singer, songwriter, and global YouTube sensation with millions of subscribers and a fanbase that spans India, the U.S., the U.K., and beyond. Known for her viral East-meets-West mashups and genre-bending originals, Vidya blends Indian classical traditions with contemporary pop in a way that feels both rooted and refreshingly modern. Born in Chennai, raised in Virginia, and musically
Kumail Nanjiani
Kumail Nanjiani is an Oscar-nominated writer and Emmy-nominated actor known for The Big Sick, HBO's Silicon Valley, and Marvel's Eternals. He's starred in everything from Only Murders in the Building to Welcome to Chippendales, built a stand-up career that bridges sharp social commentary with deeply personal storytelling, and somehow made the internet collectively argue about his abs. In this epis
Jimmy Dore
Jimmy Dore is a comedian and political commentator with over 1 million YouTube subscribers and the host of The Jimmy Dore Show, one of the most-watched independent progressive news platforms in the country. A former writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and frequent media provocateur, Jimmy has built a massive following by aggressively challenging establishment narratives - on the left and the
Joe Cucci
Joe Cucci led all North America sales for Procter & Gamble for decades, overseeing massive teams, national retail relationships, and billions in revenue across some of the most recognizable brands in the world. A career P&G leader, he built and scaled sales organizations at the highest level of corporate America and became known for disciplined strategy, people-first leadership, and long-term thin
Danny Pudi
I sat down with Danny Pudi - actor, comedian, and one of the most beloved ensemble performers of the past decade. You know him as Abed Nadir on Community, as Brad on Apple TV+'s Mythic Quest, and from projects like DuckTales, Powerless, and The Tiger Hunter. We talk about what it was really like being part of Community - the chemistry around the table, working with Donald Glover, and realizing (
Danny Jolles
Danny Jolles is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer you've seen on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Ramy, Ted, and in sketches with his comedy group Chess Club Comedy, whose work has built a strong online following. He's one of those comics who makes it look effortless - sharp, self-aware, and just uncomfortable enough to be hilarious. In this episode, Danny and I talk about his move from New York to LA, t
Henry Alford
Henry Alford is an acclaimed humorist and writer whose work has appeared in The New Yorker and The New York Times, and whose latest book, I Dream of Joni, landed on the cover of The Washington Post Book Review. I was thrilled to sit down with Henry while he was in the middle of his book tour to talk about writing, creativity, and the strange little moments that stay with us for decades. We get int
Jeremiah Watkins
I sat down with comedian Jeremiah Watkins for a conversation that quickly turned into a deep dive on comedy, commitment, and what actually goes into building a standup career in Los Angeles. We talk a lot about his improvised standup show, Standup on the Spot - how it started, how it's evolved across multiple venues, and why creating comedy with no prepared material is both terrifying and creative
Karen David
I'm joined this week by Karen David - actress, singer-songwriter, and one of the most versatile performers working today. You know her from Fear the Walking Dead, Galavant, Once Upon a Time, and films like The Scorpion King 2 or Isabella's Garden, but this conversation goes far beyond credits. Karen and I talk about what it actually takes to sustain a creative life - from running through literal f
Dwayne Perkins
In this episode, I sit down with one of my favorite comics to talk shop with – Dwayne Perkins. Dwayne has one of the sharpest joke brains in the business, but more importantly, he's just a great hang. We get into everything from his early days growing up in Coney Island to why international crowds sometimes understand his comedy even better than Americans do. Along the way, we compare notes on alt
Vijal Patel
I sat down with writer and showrunner Vijal Patel to talk about one of the questions I get asked the most: how do you turn your comedy and point-of-view into a TV series? Vijal is the creator of The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh, which became Amazon Prime's #1 comedy, and this conversation is a real look at how a personal voice turns into a fully-realized show. We talk about growing up between cultures,
Humble the Poet
I've known Humble the Poet for years, but this conversation reminded me why he's one of the most thoughtful, grounded, and quietly intense people I've ever met. We started light — Punjabi pronunciations, growing up with big families, why Canadians seem to understand America better than Americans — and then jumped headfirst into the big stuff: identity, privilege, race, class, capitalism, and why r
Deepak Chopra (TanGent Show)
I had the chance to sit down with Dr. Deepak Chopra, and in classic TanGent Show fashion, we covered about eighteen lifetimes' worth of ideas in under thirty minutes. From identity, to consciousness,to whether any of us have actually "made it," this conversation goes everywhere. It even hits Groundhog Day, the human experiment, and why we might all just be God in drag. Deepak brings that signature
Rajeev Ram
I've been following Rajeev Ram's career for years, so sitting down with him felt like talking to a real-life tennis legend who just happens to be one of the most humble guys around. For those who don't know, Rajeev is a multiple Grand Slam champion and Olympic silver medalist who's represented the U.S. on the biggest stages in tennis. We got into everything from his early days in Indiana and the m
Ravi Mehta
I really enjoyed sitting down with Ravi Mehta for this one. Ravi is the head of physical production, post-production, and visual effects at 20th Century Studios, and before that, he spent years at Warner Bros. helping shepherd some truly massive films into the world. We talk about his path into the industry — growing up in Burbank as one of the only Indian kids around, taking a job in a hospital b
Paul Chowdhry
I finally got to sit down with Paul Chowdhry, right as he's gearing up for his biggest North American run yet. Paul is one of the most successful British Indian stand-up comedian in history - selling out arenas across the UK and coming off a massive, multi-year tour that culminated in a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe with 5 star reviews. Now, he's bringing that momentum stateside with his Ar
Arasha & Lily Abha Cratsley
I sat down with comedy writing duo Arasha and Lily Abha Cratsley to talk about creativity, collaboration, and what it actually takes to build a trusting partnership as co-creators. We get into how their friendship grew through writing, how they challenge and support each other in the room, and why honesty and vulnerability are non-negotiable when you're trying to make something good together. We a
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