Why shouldn't you tell people your baby name ideas before the baby comes? What happens when the early mornings with a toddler clash with the late-night schedules of comedy clubs?

Comedian Hari Kondabolu, whose new comedy special "Vacation Baby" is available for streaming on YouTube, discusses how parenting has changed his comedy— and the unexpected pleasures, amidst the struggles, of parenting during the pandemic.

Hari Kondabolu has been praised as "one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up." He currently co-hosts the Netflix food competition show “Snack vs. Chef” with Megan Stalter. Hari first achieved widespread recognition for his award-winning documentary "The Trouble With Apu."

In this episode Hari, Amy, and Margaret discuss:

Why having a pet is definitely not the same as having a kid
What he wants his audiences that aren't parents yet to understand about being a dad
Why representation has become even more important to Hari now that he's a parent

Here's where you can find Hari:

harikondabolu.com
Social media: @harikondabolu
Watch "Vacation Baby" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HariKondaboluOfficial
Get the extended version of Vacation Baby: https://harikondabolu.bandcamp.com/

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