Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh Ralph Barbosa on Netflix Fame, Getting Recognized at Jiffy Lube, & His Love for Tom Hanks
Aug 13, 2025
Ralph Barbosa, a Texas-based comedian known for his chill style, brings his comedic charm to the discussion. The conversation covers his newfound fame and funny stories about being recognized at Jiffy Lube. Ralph also reveals his love for Tom Hanks, exploring the quirks of celebrity culture. He shares thoughts on drinking games, navigating cultural accents, and the realities of life as a rising comedian. With playful banter about car culture and comedic journey highlights, this chat is a lighthearted dive into humor and identity.
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Junk-Car Obsession
- Ralph spends hours daily on Facebook Marketplace hunting junk cars he can flip or modify for fun.
- He prefers broken or cheap classics he can tinker with rather than pristine low-mileage collectibles.
Chicago Boat Chaos
- Ralph tells a wild Chicago boat story where club women and friends end up partying and twerking without music at first.
- The trip escalated into chaotic, memorable crowd-work fodder and made him appreciate Chicago nightlife.
Let Audience Nights, Not Comments, Judge You
- Don't let comments, positive or negative, determine your creative self-worth.
- Keep control by trusting your own evaluation and focusing on performing for the room that night.
