Back To School with Maz Jobrani
All Things Comedy
Maz Jobrani and his co-hosts Tehran and Kaitlin will be talking to professors and experts from all walks of life who will educate them on a plethora of subjects, from God to fashion to Russian politics and more. The show was inspired by Maz’s 10 year-old son who asked Maz a question that he didn’t have an answer for. Rather than facing the embarrassment of turning to Google to answer his son yet again, Maz decided it was time to bring in the experts to help expand his knowledge once and for all. Join Maz and his pals as they audit the classes of esteemed experts and try to learn something while also being funny. Don't spend thousands of dollars to get a graduate degree - just go back to school with Maz Jobrani!
Location:
United States
Networks:
All Things Comedy
Description:
Maz Jobrani and his co-hosts Tehran and Kaitlin will be talking to professors and experts from all walks of life who will educate them on a plethora of subjects, from God to fashion to Russian politics and more. The show was inspired by Maz’s 10 year-old son who asked Maz a question that he didn’t have an answer for. Rather than facing the embarrassment of turning to Google to answer his son yet again, Maz decided it was time to bring in the experts to help expand his knowledge once and for all. Join Maz and his pals as they audit the classes of esteemed experts and try to learn something while also being funny. Don't spend thousands of dollars to get a graduate degree - just go back to school with Maz Jobrani!
Language:
English
Website:
https://allthingscomedy.com/
Episodes
What is Happening with Roe v. Wade? with OBGYN Shieva Ghofrany
5/17/2022
This week we’re joined by OBGYN Shieva Ghofrany who is here to talk to us about abortion, her new organization Tribe Called V, and to tell us why having Persian parents is the key to being successful, because if you’re not, they’ll kill you!
Get key nutrients–without the B.S. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/school to start your Ritual today.
Duration:00:50:19
How to Handle a Public Relations Crisis with publicist Danny Deraney
5/3/2022
This week we’re joined by leading publicist Danny Deraney who is here to talk to us about how to use PR to grow your brand, the craziest PR stunts he’s been involved in including Sharknado, and how if your father speaks French, it doesn’t mean that he is French!
Duration:01:00:19
What It’s Like Being a Cast Member on SNL with Taran Killam
4/26/2022
This week we’re joined by former SNL cast member Taran Killam who is here to talk to us about his experience on SNL, his experience acting in the movie 12 Years a Slave, and the one thing tourists do that New Yorkers absolutely love!
Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/school to start your Ritual today.
Duration:00:56:57
Being a Woman of Color in Comedy with Comedian Dhaya Lakshminarayanan
4/19/2022
This week we’re joined by comedian Dhaya Lakshminarayanan who is here to talk to us about her new comedy special Dhayatribe, what it was like coming up as a female comedian of color in San Francisco and whether or not we can use the word BITCH on Twitter!
Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/school to start your Ritual today.
Duration:00:53:32
What It’s Like to Be a Jack-Of-All-Trades with Professor Andrea Jones-Rooy
4/12/2022
This week we’re joined by Professor Andrea Jones-Rooy who is here to talk to us about her podcast Majoring in Everything, why it’s okay to just be okay, and the proper way to eat fire to make sure you don’t get burned!
Duration:00:52:39
Everything You Need to Know About NFTs with NFT Expert Nicole Behnam
4/5/2022
This week we’re joined by NFT expert Nicole Behnam who is here to talk to us about NFTs, the rise and fall of Clubhouse and how buying a bored ape NFT, could make you a millionaire!
Duration:00:57:37
All About the Will Smith Slap of Chris Rick with Comedians Shawn Pelofksy and Vicki Barbolak
3/29/2022
This week we’re joined by comedians Shawn Pelofsky and Vicki Barbolak who are here to talk to us about their new podcast Trailer Park Diaries, THE slap, and how if you ever see a female comedian performing with a glass of wine, do not try to rush the stage!
Duration:01:05:42
Why is Russia Invading Ukraine? with Emmy Award Winning Journalist Jessica Yellin
3/22/2022
This week we’re joined by Jessica Yellin founder of News Not Noise and former CNN Chief White House Correspondent who is here to talk to us about why the war in Ukraine is getting more coverage than other wars, the psychology that led Putin to attack and how if Putin had a podcast, he wouldn’t have invaded Ukraine!
Duration:00:54:45
What’s Going On in Ukraine with Political Scientist Hagar Chemali
3/15/2022
This week we’re joined by political scientist and Columbia University professor Hagar Chemali who formerly worked at the White House as a foreign policy expert. She is here to talk to us about what’s going on with Ukraine, what it was like growing up in a Lebanese family and how if you want to stop Putin, you’ve got to put him in a buddy comedy.
Duration:01:03:31
How to Count Cards with Gambling Expert Mike Aponte
3/1/2022
This week we’re joined by gambling expert and entrepreneur by Mike Aponte who is here to teach us about how to count cards when you play Black Jack, how no matter what you do in life, you need to trust in the process and how making millions off of card counting is not illegal!
Duration:01:06:15
What’s Wrong with America’s Supply Chain with professor Zac Rogers
2/22/2022
This week we’re joined by assistant professor of Supply Chain Management at Colorado State University, Zac Rogers, who’s here to talk to us about the supply chain, the absolute best time to buy a car, and why you shouldn’t sell your Amazon stock!
Duration:00:51:06
Diving into the Adnan Syed Case with Podcaster and best selling author, Rabia Chaudry
2/15/2022
This week we’re joined by podcaster, author and attorney Rabia Chaudry who is here to talk to us about the Adnan Syed case, the wrongful convictions of Muslims in America after 9/11 and why you could go to prison for dating and smoking weed in high school!
Duration:00:52:24
The Perception of Muslims in America with author Qasim Rashid
2/8/2022
This week we’re joined by author, activist and attorney Qasim Rashid who is here to talk to us about what it’s like being Muslim in America, critical race theory and why you should always invite your neighbor over for dinner!
Duration:00:49:48
Western Media and its Negative Depiction of Muslims with Professor Bleich and Professor Van der Veen
1/11/2022
This week we’re joined by Professor Bleich and Professor van der Veen who are here to talk to us about how all Western newspapers depict Muslims in a negative way (not just the right-wing ones), their new book “Covering Muslims: American Newspapers in Comparative Perspective” and how if you don’t want to think negatively about Muslims, just don’t read!
Duration:00:56:33
How Political Commentator Arieh Kovler Predicted the January 6th Insurrection
1/4/2022
This week we’re joined by political commentator Arieh Kovler who is here to talk to us about the January 6th insurrection, why so many of our laws in America are outdated, and what Donald Trump really meant when he famously tweeted the word: COVFEFE!
Duration:01:01:33
How to Become a Pro Wrestler with WWE Wrestler Ariya Daivari
12/28/2021
This week we’re joined by professional wrestler Ariya Daivari who is here to talk to us about how you can make it in pro wrestling, how when they find out you’re Middle Eastern, they’ll make you play the villain and how The Iron Sheik and Hacksaw Jim Duggan were actually friends!
Duration:00:45:41
What’s Going on With Abortion Rights in America with professor Mary Ziegler
12/21/2021
This week we’re joined by author and FSU professor Mary Ziegler who is here to talk to us about her book, Abortion and the Law in America, everything you need to know to win an argument about abortion, and why men suck!
Go to GreenChef.com/SCHOOL10 and use code SCHOOL10 to get 10 Free Meals including free shipping!
Duration:00:52:28
Reducing the Stigma Towards Cancer with Heather Kun of F**k Cancer
12/14/2021
This week we’re joined by the CEO of F**k Cancer, Heather Kun, who tells us how her organization works to de-stigmatize cancer, why you shouldn’t put your laptop on your lap and why you should never trust an eye doctor!
Duration:00:50:00
How Do We Fix Corruption in Politics? with Professor Brian Klaas
12/7/2021
This week we’re joined by Professor Brian Klaas to talk about corruption in American politics, how we can fix it and why it’s better to be #2!
Duration:00:56:53
Discussing the Immigrant Experience with NYTime’s Contributor Wajahat Ali
11/30/2021
This week we’re joined by writer and New York Times contributor Wajahat Ali who is here to talk to us about his new book “Go Back to Where You Came From”, what it’s like growing up as a brown Muslim guy in America and why it’s important to be more like Bugs Bunny and less like Daffy Duck!
Duration:01:07:44