In this ep I catch up with Ivan Aristiguieta, award winning stand-up comedian, writer, and now he's just added acting to his already impressive CV.  

Originally from Venezuela, Ivan now proudly calls Australia home, and the audiences have been returning the love all around the country.

Ivan talks about walking the famous Camino De Santiago, a brutal, beautiful route that ends with the important reminder: we’re all on borrowed time.  From there, we peel back common myths about comedians and talk about the quiet, analytical work that turns life into laughs. Becoming an Australian citizen for example is one of his favorite topics to talk about. 

Our conversation moves effortlessly through social health and community—rural green rooms stocked with homemade biscuits, and the power of shy patrons who brave the outside world for an hour of joy. Finally, Ivan shares lessons from his acting debut in the dark comedy 'Yesterday Island'. 

Ivan is a lovely guy, a great comic, and he has some wonderful insights into the inner workings of a professional comedian. Honestly we could of kept going for another 2 hours, needless to say, he'll be back...  

As always, thanks for listening my friends, be kind to yourself, and be kind to those around you. 

Contact Ivan here : https://ivancomedy.com.au/

Follow on Instagram: @ivancomedy

Yesterday Island Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mj7sY1BfnU

Website: www.thelaughterclinic.com.au

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelaughterclinicAus

"If you or someone you know needs support, please contact one of these Australian mental health services. In an emergency, always call 000."

Lifeline Australia
Phone: 13 11 14 (24/7)
Web: lifeline.org.au

Suicide Call Back Service
Phone: 1300 659 467 (24/7)
Web: suicidecallbackservice.org.au

Beyond Blue
Phone: 1300 22 4636 (24/7)
Web: beyondblue.org.au

Kids Helpline (for people aged 5-25)
Phone: 1800 55 1800 (24/7)
Web: kidshelpline.com.au

MensLine Australia
Phone: 1300 78 99 78 (24/7)
Web: mensline.org.au

SANE Australia (complex mental health issues)
Phone: 1800 18 7263
Web: sane.org

QLife (LGBTIQ+ support)
Phone: 1800 184 527
Web: qlife.org.au

Open Arms (Veterans & Families Counselling)
Phone: 1800 011 046 (24/7)
Web: openarms.gov.au

1800RESPECT (sexual assault, domestic violence)
Phone: 1800 737 732 (24/7)
Web: 1800respect.org.au

Headspace (youth mental health, ages 12-25)
Phone: 1800 650 890
Web: headspace.org.au

13YARN (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support)
Phone: 13 92 76 (13YARN) (24/7)
Web: 13yarn.org.au

Music by Hayden Smith
https://www.haydensmith.com