Malik Elassal

It's that time of year again! Vulture dropped their annual list of all the future stars of comedy. In honor of this special occasion, we compiled mini Good One episodes featuring each list-honoree so they could introduce themselves to you personally.This week—in alphabetical order by first name—we present to you the Comedians You Should and Will Know, 2024:Sabrina BrierSam CampbellNico CarneyAaron ChenGeorge CiverisFrancesca D'UvaBrandi DeniseMalik ElassalRoz HernandezSkyler HigleyChloe HillardLeslie LiaoMandalGavin MattsYoungmi MayerVic MichaelisBrennan Lee MulliganCourtney PaurosoChloe RadcliffeRekha ShankarVeronika SlowikowskaGianmarco SoresiEmil WakimEagle Witt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Malik Elassal talks about masturbation rituals, interpretations of 'God is great', speculating about Mickey Mouse's pants, the impact of a teacher on pursuing acting, mortgaging the present and legacy, survival instincts vs. worrying, the power of asking for help, integrating practices for success, the simplicity and beauty of life, working with special needs kids, and the importance of rules and disciplines.

Comedian Malik Elassal joins the show to talk about blocking a friend's ex who went rogue and made strange comments about COVID. They discuss delivering mattresses and memories of working as manual laborers. The conversation explores urban myths of rats in food, with Joey making a reappearance. Other topics include gym guys on Instagram, Maya Rudolph on Hot Ones, and a wholesome TikTok. Check out patreon.com/blockedparty for bonus episodes and upcoming live shows in Vancouver.