Summary

In this episode of The Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Alex Pearlman, a Pennsylvania native and comedian, who shares his journey in blending comedy with political activism. They discuss the importance of local identity, navigating political conversations during family gatherings, and the significance of community engagement. Alex reflects on recent elections, the influence of his upbringing on his political values, and the challenges of content creation in today's digital landscape. The conversation also touches on the critical role of libraries, the realities of minimum wage, and the importance of hope and action in the face of adversity.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Alex Pearlman

03:01 The Holidays

06:19 Delco Pride and Identity

08:14 Committee Person

11:39 Lenny Bruce

14:40 Reflections on the November 4th

17:28 Nemesis

21:36 Pet Peeve

25:00 Financial Stability in Content Creation

27:52 Why Are You A Democrat?

29:44 Endorsements

31:48 How I Met Your Mother

33:48 Too Many Tabs

36:12 Libraries

39:47 Hope

42:16 The Future

45:35 Thank You

Alex Pearlman TikTok, IG, BlueSky: @Pearlmania500

Alex Pearlman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/pearlmania500

Too Many Tabs: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC--1tuk-7bdo5FjjM1BtGs_-Mq8VpVl3&si=yEGtjFx5Kfcy0zhu

Full Video Episode Available On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheZekelyPodcast

Short Clips Can Be Found On TikTok: @drzeketayler/@thezekelypodcast and Instagram: @thezekelypodcast

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