FAM EP. 45 Dan Yang

Send us Fan MailComedian Dan Yang built a huge following on the driest takes on the internet — abusing robots, the Grammys, the Wasian meetup in Central Park — all delivered with zero expression. Live from Brooklyn, he sits down with host Johnny Hwin for the story underneath the feed.In this episode, Dan talks about:Growing up in the East Bay with Chinese immigrant parents — and why he "didn't work hard enough" to become a doctorBeing a latchkey kid raised by the TV: Simpsons, Conan reruns, and translating Comedy Central sets for his grandmaWhy Park Slope kids will grow up "well-adjusted but annoying"Discovering comedy through improv and open mics ("the bar is that low")Moving to New York in 2015 and the slow climb in stand-upFinding his deadpan voice and going online around COVIDHis first viral video and the philosophy of "post and touch grass"Robots having a big year, the trash can that broke his heart, and Trump's tax-funded Knicks ticketReal advice for anyone chasing a creative lifeRecorded live in front of a Brooklyn audience.Follow Dan Yang: @realdanyang Subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode.Support the show🎥 Connect with Us: https://linktr.ee/57.fam📧 Contact:For collaborations or inquiries, email us at [email protected]