Saif Abu-Kandil's Show with no name Podcast

Episode XVIII - Paul Provenza

April 20, 2021 22:03 - 1 hour - 96.2 MB

In the eighteenth episode - Julia Felix and I speak with Paul Provenza (The Bronx) an award winning comedian, documentary film maker/diretor, who has a career spanning all around the world. We talk about silly issues to serious issues, we speak about the late Robin Williams, overcoming creative block of a monstrous size, and other stuff that may be hard to deal with, however we bring you laughter, and great content on The show with no name Podcast. PS this is our "420" special episode... h...

Episode XVII - Chris Oxenbury

April 06, 2021 23:42 - 1 hour - 88.9 MB

In the seventeenth episode - I speak with the one and only Chris "Okse" Oxenbury (England) not only is he a stand up comedian, but an artist, as well as 3D sculptor on a different level of cool. We speak about first time gigs, the industry, art commissions, and much much more. To follow Chris on twitter click here. To follow Chris on instagram click here. For all the information on his art work, visit his website here.

Episode XVI - Mohamed "Jimmy" Gamal El Din

April 01, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 132 MB

In the sixteenth episode - I speak with Mohamed Gamal El Din AKA "Jimmy" an Alexandrian (Egypt) comedian, with a background in architecture, and graphic design with animation, that artistic prowess comes to life in the "Zack Snyder cut" of an episode, the longest episode to date, breaking The show with no name's record of longest episode (this will now be the last episode of such a length. We are two artists who talk the darkness of comedy, different audiences, cancel culture, and of course,...

Episode XV - Gareth Berliner

March 24, 2021 22:26 - 1 hour - 98.8 MB

In the fifteenth episode - Julia Felix and I speak with English stand-up comedian Gareth Berliner (based in Birmingham) about The show with no name's title inception, as well as beautifully riffing about the comedy scene's evolution to online entertainment, we also - to be honest, have a pre-existing friendship so our episode is very much like old friends catching up. Gareth and his wife began doing a children's show Pirate and Parrot which -much like the Simpsons - can be enjoyed by all age...

Episode XIV - Sonal Aggarwal

March 16, 2021 17:32 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

In the fourteenth episode - Julia Felix, sadly,was unable to attend this recording, I speak with Sonal Aggarwal (based in Chicago Illinois) who is originally from the Northern parts of India; we talk aboit Vikings (the TV show), national identity, K Pop, the Ku Klux Klan and the merch (merchandise) and much, much more. A truly amazing and extremely funny, witty comedic creator with an online web series on youtube (am hooked more than I am on Netflix). Sonal is definitely a great guest on The...

Episode XIII – Damian Clark

March 08, 2021 22:28 - 1 hour - 89.9 MB

In the thirteenth episode – Julia Felix and I speak with Australian stand-up comedian Damian Clark (based in Ireland) about everything from a possible secret career in porn, television shows, the homeless, as well as a funny insight into Ramadan and fasting. As always The show with no name dives deep in the joyous art of conversation and keeps it alive – in as funny a way as possible. To follow him on twitter click here. To follow him on instagram click here. To follow his page on Faceboo...

Episode XII – Kai Humphries

March 04, 2021 01:59 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

In the twelfth episode - Julia Felix and I speak with Kai Humphries, an English comedian now based in Scotland. We talk about his Muggins Community on Twitch in lieu of the lockdown, knitting, doing gigs in Russia to 3,000 people with a translator, we dive into the world of martial arts and so much more, we're having a great conversation, won't you please join us. To follow Kai's Twitch stream on Tuesdays and Fridays at 1200 GMT here. To see Kai Humphries doing some great stand-up comedy w...

Episode XI – Esther Manito

February 22, 2021 23:10 - 1 hour - 73.7 MB

In the eleventh episode - Julia Felix and I speak with Esther Manito, a Lebanese-Geordie (northern part of England) comedian based in London. We talk about podcasts, understanding misogyny, her comedy special Crusade, and her upcoming special "Not All Men". With a rich cultural dual heritage of British and Arabic roots, we discuss the evolution of entertainment in pre, during, and post lockdown. Esther started doing stand up comedy a few years ago yet has the ability to come across as a pro...

Episode X – Iszi Lawrence

February 15, 2021 18:47 - 2 hours - 111 MB

In the tenth episode – we (Julia and I) speak with the phenomenally talented, hilarious, and witty English comedian Iszi Lawrence (Oxford); not only is she a stand-up comedian, she is also a writer, an artist, appears on radio, as well as does her own podcast and one for the British Museum. We talk about Jiu Jitsu, the Suffragettes, beating the crap out of someone, pickled fish, and so much more. Iszi Lawrence is a phenomenal force to behold whether its stand-up comedy, history, martial art...

Episode IX – Special Episode: Julia Felix & Saif Abu-Kandil

February 08, 2021 22:54 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

In the ninth episode – Julia Felix - my co-host - who is the Director of Project Management at Freespace International, a grassroots organization offering supportive services to artists and creatives worldwide; record a special episode where we have a great conversation about Netflix’s gift of Tiger King and Joe Exotic, ballet school thriller shows, opera, TV shows versus movies in terms of cliff-hangers, comedy influences, as well as the Bernie Sanders meme craze. The art of conversation i...

Episode VIII – Martin Mor

February 01, 2021 21:47 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

In the eighth episode – I speak with Martin Mor, an Irish comedian (in England) who has many talents that include: juggling, knife-throwing, and of course, performing comedy all around the world. We speak of the evolution in entertainment post lock-down, ninjas, gigs on pirate ships, Vikings, and Tina Turner (you'll need to listen to the episode to unlock this adventure). With a career spanning over 30 years in entertainment, we share ideas, discuss online phenomena such as Tik Tok artists a...

Episode VII – Tom F***ing Stade

January 27, 2021 01:58 - 1 hour - 105 MB

In the eighth episode, Julia Felix and I speak with Tom Stade, a Canadian (British Columbia) stand-up comedian, a pioneer act, an improvisational master with a flair for adult content, but can clean up for television. We speak about everything from Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, the revolutionary show Set List, drugs of many variations, and of course, the core of overcoming Creator’s Block – especially in the quarantine era for live artists. We also speak about MUFF... An edgy show that is be...

Episode VI - Patrick Monahan

January 19, 2021 16:38 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

In this episode, I am joined by my co host Julia Felix, who is the Director of Project Management at Freespace International, a grassroots organization offering supportive services to artists and creatives worldwide; where we are joined by one of (if the actual number one) hardest working comedian in the UK circuit - Patrick Monahan. A great comedian, with a great story to share of his journey in life, stand up comedy, and breaking the world record for longest hug. We speak about the Edinbur...

Episode V - Elizabeth Vantaa Black

January 16, 2021 09:27 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

In this episode, I am also joined by Julia Felix - my co-host - who is the Director of Project Management at Freespace International, a grassroots organization offering supportive services to artists and creatives worldwide; we speak with Elizabeth Vantaa Black, a career in comedy cut short by an auto accident, who has - like many - adapted to the stay home stay safe ethos where we all try to work from home. We speak about medieval weapons, goths, the comedy scene pre-lockdown, as well as th...

Episode IV - Dr Mohamed Farouk

January 04, 2021 22:12 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

In the fourth episode, I speak with Dr Mohamed Farouk (Egypt) a stand up comedian based in Cairo; we talk about freedom of comedic expression, creative blocks in a way you least expect, his first show in front of 200 doctors, as well as his musical comedy duo akin to New Zealand's Flight of the Conchords. Still waiting to see his social media... if you wanna practice learning Arabic here is El No Talents singing their somg "khara" that has had over 140,000 views and well, it sure isn't you...

Episode III - Jojo Sutherland

December 28, 2020 18:27 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB

In the third episode, I speak with Jojo Sutherland (Scotland) a stand up comedian based in just outside Edinburgh; we talk about near-death experiences, women in stand up comedy, and performing before and during lock-down during the pandemic. Here are all different platforms to follow her: Her website is: www.standupandbecounted.co.uk Her twitter handle is: www.twitter.com/jojosutherland Her instagram: www.instagram.com/jojo.sutherland Her facebook page: www.facebook.com/jojosuther...

Episode II - Benjamin Bankole Bello

December 27, 2020 19:33 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

In the second episode, I speak with Benjamin Bankole Bello (England) - the man behind President Obonjo of Lafta Republic, we talk about character comedians, politics, and the dichotomy of reality versus hilarity, and utopia versus dystopia - of the world we live in... Here are the links to his platforms: His website:: www.presidentobonjo.co.uk His Twitter: www.twitter.com/realobonjo His instagram: www.instagram.com/realobonjo

Episode I - Ahmed El Hareedy

December 17, 2020 16:19 - 41 minutes - 66.8 MB

In the first episode, I speak with Ahmed El Hareedy, an Alexandrian (Egypt) comedian, with an expansive resume in showbiz. We speak about the Egyptian stand up scene, Creator's Block (a running theme in the first 14 episodes from varying perspectives of guests) as well as laughing at moments that two friends in the industry share, below are the links to various platforms where you can follow (and learn Arabic) my esteemed, and honoured guest. Here are his social media platforms to follow h...

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