The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome

Developing a Deep Curiosity (and a Sense of Humor) with Rajiv Satyal—Stand-Up Comedian

May 2, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Comedy on All Seven Continents

  • Rajiv Satyal became the first person to perform stand-up comedy on all seven continents by performing on a boat to Antarctica.
  • He performed for Indian doctors on the ship and humorously included some penguins as part of the audience.
ANECDOTE

Comedy Genesis with Pete Sampras

  • Rajiv first performed stand-up for tennis great Pete Sampras as a ball boy before he was a comedian.
  • Sampras laughed along with Rajiv's 18-minute comedy in a small training room, inspiring Rajiv to pursue comedy.
INSIGHT

Comedy’s Unique Feedback Loop

  • Comedy demands constant laughter from the audience, unlike other speaking disciplines.
  • Comics are addicted to immediate audience feedback, which is more transparent than in preaching or teaching.
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