Chatting with comedian Ivan Aristeguieta: Walking the Camino, inner lives of comedians’ and Venezuela’s stand‑up origins.

In this ep I catch up with Ivan Aristiguieta, award winning stand-up comedian, writer, and now he's just added acting to his already impressive CV.  Originally from Venezuela, Ivan now proudly calls Australia home, and the audiences have been returning the love all around the country.Ivan talks about walking the famous Camino De Santiago, a brutal, beautiful route that ends with the important reminder: we’re all on borrowed time.  From there, we peel back common myths about comedians and talk about the quiet, analytical work that turns life into laughs. Becoming an Australian citizen for example is one of his favorite topics to talk about. Our conversation moves effortlessly through social health and community—rural green rooms stocked with homemade biscuits, and the power of shy patrons who brave the outside world for an hour of joy. Finally, Ivan shares lessons from his acting debut in the dark comedy 'Yesterday Island'. Ivan is a lovely guy, a great comic, and he has some wonderful insights into the inner workings of a professional comedian. Honestly we could of kept going for another 2 hours, needless to say, he'll be back...  As always, thanks for listening my friends, be kind to yourself, and be kind to those around you. Contact Ivan here : https://ivancomedy.com.au/Follow on Instagram: @ivancomedyYesterday Island Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mj7sY1BfnUWebsite: www.thelaughterclinic.com.auYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelaughterclinicAus"If you or someone you know needs support, please contact one of these Australian mental health services. In an emergency, always call 000."Lifeline AustraliaPhone: 13 11 14 (24/7)Web: lifeline.org.auSuicide Call Back ServicePhone: 1300 659 467 (24/7)Web: suicidecallbackservice.org.auBeyond BluePhone: 1300 22 4636 (24/7)Web: beyondblue.org.auKids Helpline (for people aged 5-25)Phone: 1800 55 1800 (24/7)Web: kidshelpline.com.auMensLine AustraliaPhone: 1300 78 99 78 (24/7)Web: mensline.org.auSANE Australia (complex mental health issues)Phone: 1800 18 7263Web: sane.orgQLife (LGBTIQ+ support)Phone: 1800 184 527 Web: qlife.org.auOpen Arms (Veterans & Families Counselling)Phone: 1800 011 046 (24/7)Web: openarms.gov.au1800RESPECT (sexual assault, domestic violence)Phone: 1800 737 732 (24/7)Web: 1800respect.org.auHeadspace (youth mental health, ages 12-25)Phone: 1800 650 890 Web: headspace.org.au13YARN (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support)Phone: 13 92 76 (13YARN) (24/7)Web: 13yarn.org.auMusic by Hayden Smithhttps://www.haydensmith.com