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Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

120. Ronny Chieng Returns: Classic American Show Business

Jan 29, 2024
Ronny Chieng, known for his chic onstage wardrobe and comedy career, returns to discuss the similarities between law and comedy, controversies surrounding the Daily Show, and his refusal to reveal his actual birthday. They also explore comedy and fashion, show business concepts, and the challenges of constantly coming up with new material as comics.
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Quick takeaways

  • Chinese audience members at comedy shows have unique expectations and tend to worry more instead of fully surrendering to the experience.
  • The comedian himself, as an audience member, worries for the comedian's performance while still hoping for their success.

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Chinese audience expectations

The comedian discusses the unique expectations of Chinese audience members at comedy shows, highlighting their inclination to worry and lack of surrender to the experience.

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