WTF with Marc Maron Podcast Episode 1462 - Nimesh Patel
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Aug 17, 2023 Nimesh Patel, a first generation Indian-American comedian, shares how he incorporates his diverse background into his act. He discusses getting personal in comedy, resisting becoming a culture war pawn, and finding success on stage and TikTok. The conversation also explores controversy in casting, migration and identity, the chaos of growing up in an immigrant community, and the importance of cultural identity and comedic boundaries.
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College Controversy
- Nimesh Patel was pulled off stage at a college show after a joke about race and sexual orientation.
- Marc Maron found the joke logical and well-intentioned, but it offended organizers.
Maestro Controversy
- Marc Maron questions the focus on Bradley Cooper's prosthetic nose in Maestro.
- He believes the intent wasn't anti-Semitic, but a tribute to Leonard Bernstein.
Family Immigration
- Nimesh Patel's parents immigrated from Gujarat, India in the 70s for better opportunities.
- After an incident in Newark, they moved to Parsippany, NJ, where they were among the first Indian families.