Aasif Mandvi’s Favorite TDS Moments | Behind the Show
Jul 22, 2024
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Aasif Mandvi shares crazy moments from his time as TDS correspondent, like auditioning and appearing on the show on the same day. He talks about racist diatribes, asking the Governor of Florida for a urine sample, and how being chased at a Republican convention led to John Oliver meeting his future wife.
Aasif Mandvi shares his craziest moments as TDS correspondent, like auditioning and appearing on the show on the same day.
Aasif Mandvi reflects on the impact of The Daily Show on his career, transitioning from comedy to acting.
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In this exclusive podcast, Aasif Mandvi goes Behind the Show to discuss the craziest moments of his tenure as TDS correspondent, like auditioning for and appearing on TDS the same day. He also shares behind-the-scenes details about his favorite moments from the field, including the racist diatribe that got a North Carolina Republican fired, Aasif’s father seeing his son ask the Governor of Florida for a urine sample on the evening news, and how Aasif being chased around a Republican convention led to John Oliver meeting his future wife.