OLZHASBEK ZHAKENOV - From Kazakhstan to Chicago

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Olzhasbek Zhakenov is a comedian from Kazakhstan! 💯 This is his first-ever long-form conversation in English! He could have fooled me. Olzhasbek returned home shortly after filming this episode but plans on coming back to America sometime next year! Keep an eye out for your favorite Kazakh. 💪 In this episode, we discuss what it was like coming to America, whether SNL has lost influence, the limitations of Chicago's comedy scene, why one-on-one podcasting is best, what makes performing so addictive, the difference between seeing comedy online and in-person, and much more! 🔥

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Olzhasbek Zhakenov is a comedian from Kazakhstan! 💯 This is his first-ever long-form conversation in English! He could have fooled me. Olzhasbek returned home shortly after filming this episode but plans on coming back to America sometime next...

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