Good Hang with Amy Poehler Aziz Ansari
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Oct 14, 2025 
In a lively chat, comedian and filmmaker Aziz Ansari shares his journey from a young boy in South Carolina to the first cast member of Parks and Recreation. He fondly recalls skipping grades, his early stand-up days, and memorable moments from Parks, including iconic catchphrases. Aziz discusses his unique relationship with technology, choosing to stick with a flip phone for mental clarity. He also dives into his latest film, Good Fortune, and even shares the joy of making Chicken 65 for Rashida Jones's child—a delightful trip down memory lane!
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Childhood Skipping Grades
- Aziz Ansari recounts skipping first grade and being treated as a local curiosity in a small South Carolina town.
- He later felt average among top students at the Governor's School and embraced a more carefree identity.
From NYU Student To Stand-Up
- Aziz describes starting stand-up at NYU after seeing a show at the Comedy Cellar and feeling comfortable on stage.
- Hosting a Monday night show at UCB helped him book favorite comedians and led to early industry visibility.
Sketch To Series Breakthrough
- A sketch Aziz wrote for Human Giant caught Greg Daniels and Mike Schur's attention online and led directly to Parks and Rec casting.
- He was the first person hired and joined a group that became lifelong collaborators.