Comedy, Heritage & Survivor’s Guilt: Yaser Al-Nyrabeah on Stand-Up & Storytelling | A2 THE SHOW #547

Join us for an unforgettable episode with Yaser Al-Nyrabeah, an actor, writer, and comedian whose stand-up explores the dualities of growing up in the West while embracing his rich Syrian heritage. Raised in Canada by Syrian refugee parents, Yaser has performed at legendary comedy clubs like The Comedy Store and Hollywood Improv. In this episode, Yaser opens up about the impact of his mother’s memoir, Just Five Minutes, and how it shaped his perspective on storytelling, survivor’s guilt, and advocacy. He dives into the struggles of Arab comedians in the industry, the resilience of Palestinians, and the fine line between “showing off” and “marketing” in entertainment. Plus, we get deep into comedy, relationships, and his love for long, Oscar-worthy films. 👉 IG: @yasernyrabeah⏰Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction 05:37 - Yaser on living in the UK 09:38 - Impact of his mother’s book, Just Five Minutes15:02 - Survivor’s Guilt & career Reflections 25:09 - Mourning the living, not the dead 29:48 - Palestinians and their homes 36:40 - Gatekeeping Arab voices in comedy 42:37 - Flat cake joke 48:10 - Transition to stand-up comedy style 54:32 - Robin Williams’ “Come Inside My Mind” trick 1:09:17 - A funny question asking Yaser to pretend to be AI ChatGPT1:17:49 - No rush to have kids 1:23:54 - The Brutalist being nearly 4 hours long 1:31:18 - Difference between showing off and marketing⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Audio Music is currently on your favorite platforms:👉Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2GQye3rZo6oMf7bMXNyXy7?si=BZmmuvLjT6afpYRsVovWUg&nd=1&dlsi=2e7ed237a1b04221 👉ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a2-the-show/id1516414362✨Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/a2theshow 🔗 Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/a2theshow ✅ Stay Connected With Us.👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a2theshow 👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@a2theshow 👉Website: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/ ✅ For Business Inquiries: asquaredtheshow@gmail.com =============================✅ Recommended Playlists👉 A² - Psychologyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8R-GSmOLFA&list=PLJSbTfMFhOybbbcU4kKikwrRffQBtza6P&pp=iAQB 👉 A² Trendinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFCtqEzRZQ8&list=PLJSbTfMFhOyYDfEnLdM2FmO2LBnjd57SY&pp=iAQB ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 BIBLICAL MYTHS EXPOSED! The Truth Behind Israel and Palestine: Noah Kennedy | A2 THE SHOW #546 https://youtu.be/a5vQYhJE15k?si=gW1HVttnFUvX-B_t👉Colonialism, Trauma, Collective Power with Palestinian Journalist Ashira Darwish | A2 THE SHOW #545 https://youtu.be/HY7-pkQ_vbE?si=fqeVDIjMzKG7FZ_m👉Resilience & Comedy: Behind the Lebanese Stand-Up Documentary with Mona Hammoud | A2 THE SHOW #544 https://youtu.be/HhIEzdY7Wy4?si=rZb9HmGNOw05Hinh============================✅ About A2 The ShowWelcome to "A² The Show" – your ticket to the human mind's wild rollercoaster! We're a crew of pals from Lebanon, now globally scattered, who combat homesickness with friendship, gaming, fiery chats, and a sprinkle of controversy.Our podcast is more than just words; it's a fun-fueled rebellion against the every day and a beacon in the mental health fog. With a diverse lineup of guests who've braved the depths of the human psyche, we're here to inspire resilience, provoke thought, and tickle your funny bone.So strap in for a journey through the human mind's crazy maze. It's like your favorite video game, but the cheat codes are science, empathy, and a dash of madness. Dive into "A² The Show" – your unforgettable adventure starts here!Ride the digital waves with us on social media: @a2theshowAli "The Professor" Haajl @alitheprofessor alitheprofessor.comSaeed El Jammal @saeedjay97Mohamed Owydat @mowydatAbbas Jawhar @abbasjawhar3Ameer Asmar @cold_and_flewSherif Seif El NasrFor Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:📩 Email: asquaredtheshow@gmail.com