Joe Rogan Experience #1773 - Akaash Singh

Akaash Singh is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, and actor. You can hear him along with Andrew Schulz on the "Flagrant 2" podcast, and watch his new special, "Bring Back Apu," available now on YouTube.

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Jun 27, 20243h 21mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: June 27, 2024
Duration: 3h 21m
Channel: The Joe Rogan Experience
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Akaash Singh is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, and actor. You can hear him along with Andrew Schulz on the "Flagrant 2" podcast, and watch his new special, "Bring Back Apu," available now on YouTube.

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, featuring Narrator and Joe Rogan, Joe Rogan Experience #1773 - Akaash Singh explores joe Rogan and Akaash Singh Defend Comedy, Cancel Apu, Not Rogan Joe Rogan and Akaash Singh dig into cancel culture around comedy, Rogan’s own controversy, and the recent backlash to Awkwafina’s so‑called “Blaccent.” They argue comics should apologize for genuine regret, but not for online mobs or performative outrage. A big chunk of the conversation centers on representation and overcorrection, especially around The Simpsons’ Apu, casting and accents, and how wokeness can both improve and distort cultural conversations. They also explore the craft of stand-up, imitation versus authenticity, crowd work, grind and study, plus side tracks into fitness, drugs, politics, and how fame and social media warp incentives.

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