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Comedian Simon Evans Learns the Life-Changing Truth About His Dad

Jul 12, 2023

Simon Evans, a seasoned English comedian and broadcaster, shares an eye-opening journey about discovering he is donor conceived. He reflects on the complexities of identity and family dynamics, sharing anecdotes about testosterone therapy and the shocking revelation of his biological father. Simon humorously discusses his father's passion for aviation and how it shaped his worldview. The conversation also touches on the evolving societal values of duty, community, and the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, blending comedy with thought-provoking insights.

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Intro

2min

Navigating Identity and Comedy in Uncertain Times

24min

Family Dynamics and Personal Identity

6min

Exploring Identity and Familial Bonds

22min

Legacy of Wings and Wisdom

4min

Duty, Community, and the Age of AI

19min

Reflecting on Memory and Engagement

2min

Simon Evans is an English comedian, writer and broadcaster. He has been an established figure in British comedy for several decades having made many TV appearances and six series of BBC Radio 4’s Simon Evans Goes to Market. He is a columnist for several publications including Spiked and the presenter of Headliners on GB News.
Check out Simon's website: https://thesimonevans.com/

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Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@francisjfoster) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians.

00:00 Intro
01:20 Bank Account Cancellations & Government Control
04:06 Are We at Risk of Authoritarianism?
05:16 Simon’s Commentator Role
06:35 Should Comedians Comment on Politics?
08:09 Simon Evans’ ‘Work of The Devil’
11:08 Having Testosterone Replacement
14:22 Simon Evans’ Comedy Persona
20:47 The Impact of Parenthood on Simon’s Work
28:55 Sponsor Message: Manscaped
30:17 How Did Learning About Simon’s Father Affect His Identity?
35:41 Nature Vs Nurture
43:03 Simon’s Relationship with his Biological Family
55:58 Sponsor Message: AG1
57:52 The Loss of Duty in this Generation
1:04:22 The Positive Psychology Movement
1:07:38 What Simon Has Learned from his Comedy Career
1:11:52 What’s The One Thing We’re Not Talking About?

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