Mortal Kombat Producer Slid Into His DMs About A TV Show - Jason Banks

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Comedian Jason Banks reveals his unconventional path from telling jokes to Target coworkers to pitching shows to Netflix, Fox, and Apple. From winning his first competition on day one to creating viral content stolen by every meme page, this raw conversation covers the reality of comedy success - including the controversial joke that almost ended his career before it started. Got a comedy disaster story? Share it below 👇 🎤 Follow Jason: @jasonbankscomedy (Instagram/TikTok) @jasonbankscomic (Twitter) 🔔 Subscribe for more comedian stories

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