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Abrar Talks to People
by Abrar Maniyar
Stand up comedian, pseudo chef, running enthusiast and generally curious human being Abrar Maniyar talks to people with expertise in various facets of the world in a purportedly funny and engaging conversation.
Episodes
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Ep 36: An EMT named Bubba! w/ Bubba McComb
In this episode I sit down with good buddy, fellow comedian and one of the most genuine people I have encountered in comedy, Bubba McComb! We talk through Bubba's time as a 'straight edge' semi cult follower, to finding himself with shrooms, stories from his time working as an EMT and how that...
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Ep. 35 - Muscle Cars and Barbie Dolls w/ Ray Earl
In this episode I sit down with hilarious comedian Ray Earl and we talk about a variety of things, his upbringing in Michigan, his love for muscle cars and his pristine collection of Barbie Dolls. It was a great time, hope you guys enjoy it. Please follow the podcast on Instagram...
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Ep. 34 - Digital Marketing and Other Chicanery w/ Stephen Settanni
The podcast is back after a 2 month hiatus that bothered nobody. Contrary to popular belief, I have not been deported out of the United States. This was a fun conversation with Stephen Settanni from the 'A Comedy Advice Podcast'. Stephen talks about his experience in the world of Digital…
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Ep. 33 - Cuba No Tan Libre w/ Thomas Zorio
In this episode I sat down with fellow comedian and part time Drew Carey impersonator, Thomas Zorio. Zorio spent 3 weeks visiting family in the communist country of Cuba and is here to give us a first person account. It was equal parts intriguing and scary to learn how people and society in…
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Ep. 32 - Pathological Frugality w/ Jonathan Gerber
In this episode I sat down with comedian Jonathan Gerber for a hilarious conversation about his pathological frugality, end of the Trump Presidency, his more than fortunate recent romantic encounters and what comedy means to him. Please subscribe to the podcast and follow it on Instagram...
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Ep. 31 - Olde Fashioned w/ Chris Banks
In this episode I sat down with my friend and comedian Chris Banks. We talk about his years working in restaurants and all the wild and hilarious stories that go with that crazy world. Follow Chris on Instagram @chrisbvnks. Please subscribe to the podcast and follow it on Instagram...
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Ep. 30 - 2020 Year in Review w/ Josh Graves
In this episode I sat down with my friend and hilarious comedian Josh Graves to do a 2020 year in review that nobody asked for. Let's relive all the terrible things that happened this year together on this podcast. Please follow the podcast on Instagram @abrartalkstopeople and follow Josh on...
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Ep. 29 - Which Race is the Worst Tipper? w/ Ben Anderson
In this episode I sat down with good friend and hilarious comedian Ben Anderson, we talk about which race is the worst tipper, the reality TV show, ‘Indian Matchmaking’ on Netflix and Ben’s insane 32 mile run around an estate in Buckeye, AZ. Always a lot of fun catching up with Ben. Follow Ben on...
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Ep. 28 - It's never too late to pursue something new! w/ Chris Studenka
In this episode I sat down with actor Chris Studenka. Chris and I talk about his late start into the world of acting on the back of his divorce and the successes he has achieved. He speaks about the cliched but utterly important fact that it is never too late to pursue any opportunity. He also...
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Ep. 27 - RV Living w/ Hector Garcia
In this episode I sat down with fellow comedian and an RV dweller Hector Garcia. We talk everything about abandoning the stability of stationary structures we call homes and using an RV to live your life out of. Hector tells us his reasons for switching to RV life, his struggles with maintaining...
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Ep. 26 - Hong Kong and China w/ Anthony Solimini
In this episode I sat down with Anthony Solimini, born and raised in Boston, has lived all across Asia for the last 30 years including 20 years in Hong Kong before moving back to the US last year. We speak about the history of Hong Kong, the 99 year lease with Britain and China, the protests in…
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Ep. 25 - Is America going out like the declining Roman Empire? w/Trejon Dunkley
In this episode I sat down with fellow comedian and history buff Trejon Dunkley to talk everything history from the the need to study history, possible ways to accomplish reparations for transatlantic slavery, the rise, evolution and fall of the roman empire, parallels or lack thereof between the...
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Ep. 24 - Working out, Working Out w/ Daren Bobby DeSylvia
In this episode I sat down with personal trainer and men's physique competitor Daren Bobby DeSylvia. Daren breaks down the different physical and behavioural aspects of staying healthy in a realistic way. He also talks about common pitfalls and mistake people make when trying to get healthier and...
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Ep. 23 - Everybody's Dumb w/ Luis Alvarez
In this episode I sat down with good friend and hilarious comedian Luis Alvarez. Luis has been crushing it lately opening and hosting for a lot of big name comics coming through town. He will be at Stand up Live New Year’s eve hosting for Bryan Callen. We talk about everything on this podcast…
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Ep. 22 - Absinthe Minded w/ Ordovich
In this episode I sat down with a local entrepreneur and proprietary of local craft spirit manufacturer ‘Absinthe Minded’. We have a great conversation about the history of Absinthe and the artistic community’s affinity towards Absinthe including greats like Ernest Hemingway and Vincent Van Gogh....
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Ep. 21 - Freewheeling w/ Patrick Aiken
In this episode I sat down with hilarious local comedian and successful comedy show runner Patrick Aiken who ridiculed me to no end for horribly mispronouncing his last name. Patrick is a man of many talents. He has travelled the world as a part of the production teams for musicals and is…
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Ep. 20 - Miracle of Flight w/ Scott Frisus
In this episode I sat down with certified badass Scott Frisus. Scott is an ex air force pilot, current pilot for Southwest Airlines and an avid musician. This was such a fun conversation, talking about Scotts time in the middle east, gliding on aircrafts without engines, flying in formations with...
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Ep. 19 - From Russia with Revolution w/ Mical Bollwinkel
In this episode I sat down with Mical Bollwinkel to talk Russian history and man was that a lot of fun. Mical has an academic background studying Russian history, so we walk through and cover the span of time starting from the fall of the Tsarist regime, the Bolshevik revolution, Lenin, Stalin,...
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Ep. 18 - Polity and Electioneering w/ Diethrich Shelton
In this episode I sit down with comedian and actor Diethrich Shelton, he is a super intelligent comedian, I am a great fan of his writing. Diethrich is an avid follower of the world of politics and has a lot of good takes on the 2020 elections and the issues of police brutality and the…
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Ep. 17 - White Trash w/ Jon Carden
In this episode I sit down and talk to nationally touring comedian Jon Carden, Jon is one of the comedians I look up to in the comedy scene. I had a great time discussing the specific topic of class dynamics in America with Jon and the book White Trash by Nancy Isenberg, we stumbled upon our…
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Ep. 16 - Gambler's Ruin w/ Ross Dinsdale
In this episode I sit down with my friend and fellow comedian Ross Dinsdale aka the Rally Cowboy. Ross is a comedian with a uniquely entertaining style of comedy, he is a huge sports fan and an avid gambler, so in this episode we talk everything gambling, the psychological hook that keeps a...
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Ep. 15 - Homeless Depot w/ David Kays
In this episode I sit down with my friend David Kays, who is a comedian and is admirably dubbed as the comic’s comic of the Phoenix Comedy scene. We have a great conversation about David’s past with pill addiction and what he went through to kick the addiction. We talk in depth about his current...
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Ep. 14 - The Patriotic Satanist w/ Dresden Visage
This episode is unique and captivating for me personally as we talk about the mystical realm of Satanism. There is a good part of the internet dedicated to conspiracy theories talking about Satanic Cults whose main tenet is abusing underage children and controlling the world. What better way to...
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Ep. 13 - Marine from Mississippi w/ Krangus Gillespie
In this episode I talk to Krangus Gillespie, a comedian based out of ‘The Coast’ in Mississippi, did not know Mississippi even had a coast. But, there is a sprawling comedy scene there now thanks to Krangus and his production company Landmass Comedy. We talk all kinds of shit from Hurricanes and...
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Ep. 12 - Perspectives of an Ex-Cop w/ Jim Perry
In this episode I sit down with Jim Perry, the proprietor of JPs comedy club, the newest comedy club in Arizona. Jim has served in the US navy in the 90s and was a beat cop in the south side of Chicago for 10 years. We talked a lot about his new business venture and his grand plans for JPs Comedy...
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Ep. 11 - The State of Mental Health w/ Vikaas Kumar
In this episode I sit down with Vikaas Kumar who is a fellow comedian and improviser. Vikaas is also a mental health counsellor at Hope for Healing Counselling in Phoenix, AZ. He has an academic background in Psychology and also has a Masters in Professional Counselling, so you know he is not...
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Ep. 10 - Digital Marketing for Creatives w/ Zack Lyman
In this episode I sit down with a man of many talents; a nationally touring comedian, podcaster, author, marketing guru, coffee aficionado, Zack Lyman. He is the host of the Zack Lyman Podcast, he has been building and growing his podcast since 2015 (so you know he's legit). In this conversation,...
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Ep. 9 - Tech, Vegan Food and Craft Beer w/ Shelby Gonzales
In this episode, I sit down with the hilarious and super interesting Shelby Gonzales. She is a Phoenix comedian, she works in tech and she is a food and beer aficionado. We talk all kinds of shit about her time working in weird tech jobs, the insane levels to which innovation has reached in the...
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Ep. 8 - Med Spas, Augmented Bodies and Aritifical Intelligence w/ Matt Weir
Matt Weir is a hilarious comedian and a good friend, but most importantly he is an insider in the 'Med Spa' industry aka the aesthetic enhancement of the human body without invasive surgery business. In this episode we sit down and talk about the human need to augment themselves with hilarious...
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Ep. 7 - Keeping up with the Conspiracies w/ Kevin Bennett - Part 2 of 2
This part two of the discussion with Kevin Bennett who is a comedian from Wyoming but he is also a conspiracy theorist extraordinaire, he is essentially Alex Jones without the men’s vitality supplement business. He has a lot of strong opinions and what some people may call ‘out there’ opinions on...
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Ep. 7 - Keeping up with the Conspiracies w/ Kevin Bennett - Part 1 of 2
This is part 1 of the conversation with Kevin Bennett who is a comedian from Wyoming but he is also a conspiracy theorist extraordinaire, he is essentially Alex Jones without the men’s vitality supplement business. He has a lot of strong opinions and what some people may call ‘out there’ opinions...
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Ep. 6 - Vintage Clothing, Gourmet Mushrooms and Goat Brains w/ Peter Jordan
In this episode I sit down with my good buddy Peter Jordan, who is one of the nicest and most empathetic people I know. We talk all kinds of shit in this first time 'freewheeling' edition of the podcast with stories about things ranging from the vintage clothing business, growing gourmet…
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Ep. 5 - Adaptive Water Sports and Real Estate w/ Ryan Paul Johnson
This episode's guest is Ryan Paul Johnson. He is a comedian with an incredible story, at the age of 18 he broke his back in a snowboarding accident and got paralyzed from the neck down and has spent the last 2 decades recovering from his injury. But he is a badass so over the years he has been…
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Ep. 4 - Private Prisons, Cannabis Laws and Stories of Hope w/ Chris Martin
Chris Martin is the founder of Phoenix based CBD business (or an experience as Chris calls it) 'Hempful Farms' with 3 locations in AZ and CA. In this episode he talks about his journey from living in foster homes all his childhood, his run ins with the law, his time in prison, his fight to…
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Ep. 3 - Pharmaceutical Industry, Eastern 'Medicine' and Stories from Ethiopia w/ Gabe Biel
Gabe Biel is a super funny comedian and a senior pharmacist. He was born and brought up in Ethiopia and moved to the US at the age of 14. He has worked in the pharma industry for over a decade. In this episode we sit down and talk about the pharmaceutical industry, health care system, covid-19,...
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Ep. 2 - Systems of Education w/ Ryan Garasich
Ryan Garasich is a good friend, a hilarious comedian and a high school teacher specializing in social sciences and history. He is originally from Pittsburgh, PA but has seen his way around the country. He has taught in western Pennsylvania, Arizona and starting this fall will be teaching in...
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Ep. 1 - Non Profits, Environmental Conservation and Legal 'Fraud' w/ Jason Donofrio
In this episode I sit down with my good friend Jason Donofrio who has been involved in the non profit space and more specifically with environmental conservation projects for more than a decade. We start out discussing his journey of how he got into the non profit world and as the conversation...
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Stand up comedian, pseudo chef, running enthusiast and generally curious human being Abrar Maniyar talks to people with expertise in various facets of the world in a purportedly funny and engaging conversation.
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Stand up comedian, pseudo chef, running enthusiast and generally curious human being Abrar Maniyar talks to people with expertise in various facets of the world in a purportedly funny and engaging conversation.
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