EPISODE · Mar 12, 2025 · 52 MIN
No. 382 - Jonah Nigh's Journey from Opera to Stand-Up Comedy
from There It Is Podcast · host Jason Farr
In this captivating episode, we talk to comedian Jonah Nigh! Jonah is a former opera singer turned stand-up comic and he shares his extraordinary journey from classical music training to the comedy stage. He details the pivotal throat surgery that forced him to pivot careers, how he found relief, and the challenges of transitioning into comedy. Jonah also discusses the nuanced differences in performing for diverse audiences across the globe, the importance of meticulous preparation, and how his background in music has influenced his comedy craft. He also talks about being on the show 'Baking It,' his involvement in philanthropy, and how he balances his stand-up career with his role at Juilliard. Lots of great stuff in this great chat! www.jonahnigh.com TikTok: @NighJonah, @JasonFarrToks Instagram: @NighJonah, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Threads: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis
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In this captivating episode, we talk to comedian Jonah Nigh! Jonah is a former opera singer turned stand-up comic and he shares his extraordinary journey from classical music training to the comedy stage. He details the pivotal throat surgery that forced him to pivot careers, how he found relief, and the challenges of transitioning into comedy. Jonah also discusses the nuanced differences in performing for diverse audiences across the globe, the importance of meticulous preparation, and how his background in music has influenced his comedy craft. He also talks about being on the show 'Baking It,' his involvement in philanthropy, and how he balances his stand-up career with his role at Juilliard. Lots of great stuff in this great chat! www.jonahnigh.com TikTok: @NighJonah, @JasonFarrToks Instagram: @NighJonah, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Threads: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis
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No. 382 - Jonah Nigh's Journey from Opera to Stand-Up Comedy
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