Ronny Chieng, stand-up comedian and actor, talks about watches, Indigenous treaties, bombing in comedy, stereotypes in the entertainment industry, encounters with dangerous animals in Australia, and the punk rock sensibility of the Edinburgh Fringe festival.
Ronny Chieng discusses his comedy journey and the mix of cultures in his background.
The speaker reflects on the comedy scene in Denver and the ability to expand a 20-minute set into an hour.
The challenges of performing comedy in different environments and the differing audience reactions are discussed.
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Small Town Mystery in Danville
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Reliving Glee Memories
Jenna Ashquitz and Kevin McHale, hosts of the And That's What You Really Miss Podcast, are rewatching all six seasons of Glee. They share exclusive interviews with beloved Glee cast members like Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Heather Morris, and more. Join them as they reminisce and unveil untold stories. Listen on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or your favored platform.
Comedian Ronny Chieng Talks Comedy and Heritage
In a conversation with a Chinese Malaysian American comedian, Ronny Chieng, he discusses his comedy journey and the mix of cultures in his background. They talk about Australian comedy history and various Australian comics, including Anthony Morgan and Ernie Dingo. Ronny shares his experiences performing in Australia and his perspective on the stand-up comedy scene. Listen to their fascinating conversation on the podcast Joy, available on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or other platforms.
Comedy in Denver and the ability to expand a set
The speaker reflects on the comedy scene in Denver and how the Comedy Works is considered one of the best clubs in the country. They explain how their 20-minute set always ends up being an hour due to the ability to expand on ideas and material. They discuss the tradition of being able to turn 20 minutes into an hour, acknowledging the speaker's and the listener's ability to do so.
Navigating comedy in different environments
The speaker and the other person in the conversation discuss the challenges of performing comedy in different environments, particularly comparing New York comedy clubs to the scene in Australia. They mention how New York audiences can be more critical and how some comedy clubs in Australia may give more leeway for experimentation and testing material. The speaker shares personal experiences of performing in various settings and how the audience's reactions can differ.
Meet Ronny Chieng, a stand up comedian, actor and Correspondent on "The Daily Show". In addition to two Netflix stand-up comedy specials, Ronny has starred in "Crazy Rich Asians", Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings", "M3GAN", "American Born Chinese", "Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.", "Vacation Friends 2", "Joy Ride" and will star in the upcoming Hulu series "Interior Chinatown”. Catch Ronny on his stand up tour named Love to Hate It. Tickets available here: https://www.ronnychieng.com/
