Malik Elassal

This week, Malik Elassal, a stand-up comic and actor from FX's 'Adults,' shares his unconventional journey to comedy, including his time as a long-haul trucker. He recounts hilarious airport mix-ups with his set list and discusses the challenges of dealing with conspiracy-minded relatives and Islamophobia. Malik reflects on the importance of authenticity in comedy and how life experiences, like awkward moments at prayers, enrich his stand-up material. Expect laughs and insights into personal growth and navigating life with humor!

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 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.