Tadhg Hickey, a comedian and Irishman recently returned from Iran, joins for a laugh-filled discussion. He shares hilarious anecdotes from his travels, contrasting Western and Eastern perspectives. The conversation dives into the serious implications of political dynamics on media narratives and the dehumanization of marginalized groups. They also reflect on the aftermath of 9/11, blending humor with deep insights, and poke fun at both personal identity and geopolitical absurdities, all while keeping a light-hearted tone.

Comedian, satirist, and activist Tadhg Hickey joins to discuss the role of activist art in protesting Gaza's genocide, the importance of humor in dark times, and the solidarity between Ireland and Palestine. They also explore US military aid to Israel and Trump's dark humor post-conviction.

Tadhg Hickey, Irish comedian & author, talks about following your gut, success turning points, swimming upstream, self-awareness, mixing conventions, staying true to yourself, & the SpongeBob phenomenon.