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Prequel Podcast
by Westcast Network
Prequel dives into the lives of artists before they thought about a career. Starting with how their parents first met and ending with their first time practicing their craft, hosts Neel Nanda and Tushar Singh discover why their guests became who they are. Prequel tends to put their guests in vulnerable places by exploring forgotten stories and finds that success can come from anywhere.
Episodes
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Episode 44: Jono Zalay
This episode of Prequel brings your the wonderful NYC comic Jono Zalay. Neel & Tushar were able to sit down to talk about his childhood. He started life and standup in San Diego. In 2006 he moved to Boston where he became a staple at New England comedy clubs, all while earning his Doctorate in...
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Episode 43: Matt Knudsen
Matt Knudsen is a LA based comedian and actor. Neel & Tushar sat with Matt to discuss being raised in the midwest by a traveling pastor. Hawaii and was quickly whisked away to grow up in the unforgiving cold of the Midwest. After finishing school in California, he started his life at sea as a...
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Episode 42: Guy Branum
Guy Branum is an actor, comedian, and writer that can be seen as a regular panelist on "Chelsea Lately" on the E! network. Neel and Tushar were able to sit with Guy to discuss his pre-comedy life which included growing up near an almond farm in rural Northern California. We learn that Guy is a…
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Episode 41: Todd Glass
Veteran Stand up Comedian, Podcast Host (The Todd Glass Show), Actor, Writer, and a newly published Author, Todd Glass sits down with Prequel hosts Neel Nanda and Tushar Singh to discuss his life before comedy. Todd shares vivid stories of his 3 brothers and his fathers shoe business. Todd also...
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Episode 40: Nate Bargatze
Comedian Nate Bargatze sat down with Neel & Tushar for this week's Prequel. He discussed his childhood including growing up in Tennesse with a father as a magician & clown. Exposed to stand up early, Nate shared with us the events that led to him moving to Chicago and ultimately NYC to become one...
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Episode 39: Steve Hofstetter
Author, columnist, and comedian Steve Hofstetter sits down with hosts Neel Nanda and Tushar Singh to talk about his childhood. Steve discussing growing up poor and Jewish in New York. He also tells a story about joining and falling in love with Improv at age 12 because of a crush. Steve has...
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Episode 38: Aparna Nancherla
Hilarious Comedian (Last Comic Standing, Conan), Writer (FX), and Psychology Major Aparna Nancherla sits down hosts Neel Nanda and Tushar Singh to talk about her life before she started comedy. She begins by telling the story of her parents arranged marriage and their journey to America. She...
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Episode 37: Chris Fairbanks
Hosts Neel Nanda and Tushar Singh sit down with hilarious comedian, actor and podcast host Chris Fairbanks to explore his childhood. Chris talks about growing up in Montana and knowing that he wanted to be an artist at an early age. Chris talks about getting into skateboarding, drawing, and…
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Episode 36: Kris Rubio
For this week's Prequel we got to sit down with the very talented muscial comedian Kris Rubio. Born in the Philippines, Kris Rubio started stand-up comedy in high school and always strived to be comically different. After performing traditional stand-up for many years he enterted the world of...
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Episode 35: Danny Jolles
Comedian and actor Danny Jolles sits down with us to talk about everything before his first time stepping on stage. Danny shares the delightful story of how his parents met as actors working on the same live production. He also shared a traumatic story of his house burning down and talks to us...
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Episode 34: Ben Bizuneh
Comedian and good friend Ben Bizuneh begins his childhood story with an inspiring tale of how his parents made it to the United States. Growing up in Indiana, Ben discusses being a first generation student and having two older brothers. Ben also describes an experience that changed dating for him...
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Episode 33: Julia Prescott
Comedian and writer for Vice.com, Julia Prescott sits down with us to discuss her short but exciting road stand up comedy in Los Angeles. Born and raised in North Hollywood Julia recalls being an avid comedy fan at a young age because of her father's influence. Julia describes her father (who has...
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Episode 32: Josh Gondelman
Listen to a great episode of Prequel with New York based comedian Josh Gondelman. He is a writer and comedian who incubated in Boston before moving to New York City. With years of experience as a preschool teacher and a pretty good guy, Josh charms audiences using his good-natured storytelling…
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Episode 31: Nate Craig
This week's episode of Prequel is with Los Angeles based comedian Nate Craig. Fresh off his tour opening for Bill Burr, Nate shared with us his stories of pre-comedy life including his parents being divorced early on, being a fat kid and having a prominent overbite. Catch all his live performance...
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Episode 30: Kristen Rand
Our guest on this episode of Prequel is Denver based comedian Kristen Rand. The stories leading up to her first set included a relatively wonderful childhood, her foray into sketch & acting, and her relationship with drugs & sex. Please follow her on twitter @krandomthoughts and check out her…
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Episode 29: Matthew Broussard
This week we got to sit down with the very funny LA based comedian Matthew Broussard. A great story leading into his first set as he revealed that his heritage is half-Jewish but he was raised full Jew. The more Matthew is depressed/stressed out, the more he works out - leaving him as a sad, very...
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Episode 28: Wendy Wason
This week on Prequel we have the UK based comedian Wendy Wason. A truely international childhood, Wendy shared with us her road to stand up comedy that came after her second child. A seasoned actress and a hilarious comedian, we love this episode as she takes us on wonderful tangential stories....
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Episode 27: Jeff Oliver
Jeff Oliver is a New York based comedian who sat down with us to describe his relatively unique childhood. In Obamaesque fashion Jeff was raised by a single white mother in Oregon with a not-to-be-seen black muslim father. This means that one day he will run for comedy President. A great story...
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Episode 26: Felicity Ward
This week we were lucky to sit down with the lovely international comedian Felicity Ward. Originally from Austrialia and now in UK, Felicity had a very interesting road to stand up. She is a very good friend of ours and maybe the bestest person around. Please follow her on twitter @felicityward…
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Episode 25: Adam Newman
We are happy to announce that this week's Prequel guest Adam Newman is on a short list to have his own Comedy Central special this year! Based out of New York City and brought up in Atlanta, Adam decribed his dreadlocked musical years leading up to his first time on stage - which was a truly…
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Episode 24: Zach Sherwin
This week we got to sit down with the hilarious LA based comedian/rapper Zach Sherwin. Previously known as MC Mr. Napkins, Zach's life before comedy included being raised by a single mother who is a Rabbi and a strong interest to express himself musically. He even performed one of his early raps...
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Episode 23: K-Von
This week we got to interview the very funny LA based comedian K-Von. We had a great time discovering everything that led to him starting stand up as he described the tales of growing up with a dad from the Middle-East and a mom from Middle-America. An amazing live act, his disconnection with his...
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Episode 22: Ester Steinberg
The wonderful Los Angeles based comedian Ester Steinberg sat with us this week to talk all things before comedy. Growing up in a large Jewish family Ester has a colorful childhood with a Israeli mother and lawyer/comedian father who "brainwashed" her to pursue a career in entertainment. Please...
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Episode 21: Dan Cummins
This week we were very happy to sit down with the very funny LA based comedian Dan Cummins. His stories of growing up in relative isolation were great, including a super sad virginity tale, thoughts on Mormonism and a great path to starting stand up. He will soon be the first exclusive Pandora...
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Episode 20: Brent Sullivan
This week we got to sit down with the very funny LA based comedian Brent Sullivan. Brent had an interesting childhood with a pivatal moment early on that made him into the comedian he is today. He is a great performer so please follow him on twitter @mrbrentsullivan and check out a live show. Enjoy!
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Episode 19: Shane Mauss
LA comedian Shane Mauss sat down with us for a great Prequel where he discussed all things pre-comedy. He was a bit of a wild child with run-ins with the law that was driven by alcohol - eventually starting in Boston. We are glad he survived it all to become one of our favorite comedians. Shane…
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Episode 18: Fahim Anwar
LA based comedian Fahim Anwar sat down with us this week to discuss his childhood. Yet another comedian with an early start in comedy, this episode covered Fahim's ambitious ability to produce shows as well as the idea of a "mega mosque". Catch his sketch comedy group www.goatfacecomedy.com…
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Episode 17: Andi Osho
This episode of Prequel goes over LA comedian Andi Osho's childhood which took place in London. We loved this one as we got to explore how much we don't know about the rest of the world. Please catch her live dates at www.andiosho.co.uk and follow her on twitter @andiosho. Please enjoy!
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Episode 16: Melissa Villasenor
As a Los Angeles based comic, artist, musician, actress, & writer, Melissa Villasenor sat down with us to discuss her short life before comedy. A great interview with several breakout song sessions and wonderful childhood stories. We love her. Her EP is coming out soon, please follow her on...
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Episode 15 - Annie Lederman
Annie Lederman sits down to talk about growing up as the badass twin. She discusses having problems with human touch and being kicked off her own mom's little league team. Annie is a Chelsea Lately regular and one of our regulars at our Westside Comedy Theater's Unnecessary Evil. She's a…
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Prequel Episode 14: Owen Smith
Comedian OWEN SMITH has performed stand-up on "Conan", "Comedy Central's "Premium Blend", "Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus", HBO's "Def Comedy Jam", BET's "Comic View", and at Montreal's prestigious "Just For Laughs Comedy Festival." He is a regular comedian at the World Famous Comedy Store…
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Prequel Episode 13: Dave Stone
This week's guest is LA based comedian Dave Stone. Fresh off his first Craig Ferguson set, Dave's Prequel includes a very interesting road to comedy including a variety of jobs we totally did not see coming (nor did he expect to talk about them). We really enjoyed this talk as Dave is a good…
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Prequel Episode 12: Jake Johannsen
Jake Johannsen is a Los Angeles based comedian. A remarkable comedy resume including appearing on the Late Show with David Letterman 42 times. His Prequel included his upbringing in Iowa and Tennesse through college as a chemical engineer into his first time performing. Please follow him on…
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Prequel Episode 11: Matt Ingebretson
Matt Ingebretson is a LA based comedian. He sat with us to discuss his upbringing which included moving around alot before settling in Texas where he started his tales of catholic guilt, first kiss, and sex techniques. Also if you'd like to break into any of his accounts we go over ALL of his...
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Prequel Episode 10: Matt Kirshen
LA based comedian Matt Kirshen sat with us to discuss his upbringing in North London and his time before comedy dabbling in mathematics. As a finalist for Last Comic Standing's 2007 season, Matt can be scene performing comedy venues across the world. Kirshen hosts a science-based comedy podcast...
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Prequel Episode 9: Al Jackson
Al Jackson sat down with us and discussed his road to comedy, which included growing up in multiple cities, traveling the world to have sex, becoming a teacher and eventually becoming a great comedian. Based in LA and seen on"John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show" & his own "Comedy Central...
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Prequel Episode 8: Andy Haynes
Andy Haynes is a Los Angeles based comedian. He sat with us and shared stories of his Pacific Northwest upbringing including a stellar molestation tale, his bouts with alcohol and his entry into the world of comedy. He writes for TBS's new sitcome Ground Floor and has been featured on Conan &…
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Prequel Episode 7: Mark Normand
Mark Normand is our second comedian who grew up in New Orleans and now lives in New York City. Hilarious anecdotes of reverse racism during childhood, a virginity story with some balls and masturbation tales that will make you jealous. Please check out his stand up and follow up on twitter...
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Prequel Episode 6: Tone Bell
Tone Bell is a Los Angeles based comedian/actor. Best known for starring on NBC's hit show "Whitney", he can been seen headlining comedy clubs & colleges across the country. This prequel takes us through his 2nd grade dating life, the insecure years & the ultimate road to becoming a great comic....
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Prequel Episode 5: Jake Weisman
Jake Weisman is a Los Angeles based comedian. Sincere, warm, and hilarious, this Prequel was full of anecdotes highlighting a well-oiled Jewish self-hate machine. Please follow him on his twitter feed @weismanjake. He also has a sketch group called WOMEN (www.womencomedy.com). He loves cats and…
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Prequel Episode 4: Grant Lyon
Grant Lyon is a comedian based out of LA. Born in Los Angeles to a very large family, taken to Chicago for middle school, high school in Sacramento, college in Santa Cruz, Grant has been around. His Prequel includes anecdotes about his battles with women and the road to life as a comedian. Find…
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Prequel Episode 3: Baron Vaughn
Baron Vaughn is a LA based comedian who headlines across the country. His upbringing in the deep south and then Sin City truly gives him a unique comedy perspective. Our only complaint about this show was that it was too short. He is one of our favorite people in the world. Please check out his...
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Prequel Episode 2: Sean Patton
When it's all said and done, Sean Patton will be a comedy legend. We call it. Starting with a unique childhood in New Orleans leading up to his first comedy set, this Prequel is full of hilarious stories highlighting the comedic genius of Sean. Please check out his tour dates here:...
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Prequel Episode 1: Hosts Neel Nanda & Tushar Singh
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Prequel dives into the lives of artists before they thought about a career. Starting with how their parents first met and ending with their first time practicing their craft, hosts Neel Nanda and Tushar Singh discover why their guests became who they are. Prequel tends to put their guests in vulnerable places by exploring forgotten stories and finds that success can come from anywhere.
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Prequel dives into the lives of artists before they thought about a career. Starting with how their parents first met and ending with their first time practicing their craft, hosts Neel Nanda and Tushar Singh discover why their guests became who they are. Prequel tends to put their guests in...
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