Epic Cheat Day W/ Derek Strong

In this episode we sit down with Raza Jafri to discuss producing comedy shows in both Chicago and Mexico.

We also discuss tripping on acid and doing drugs and the proper pronunciation of his name.

How do we feel about "Zoom Comedy"?

Why was my mouth so wet when I recorded my album?

Listen and find out

Bio:

Raza Jafri was born in Houston, TX and was raised in the Chicagoland area.

He has been actively doing stand-up comedy since 2018 and has produced

Night Cap at The Comedy Clubhouse and Laugh Tracks at The Boxcar Lounge in Chicago

He currently resides and performs in Austin, TX

Find Raza on:

Instagram - @razadot

Twitter - @raza_is_a

In this episode I discuss my first foray into the wonderful world of cryptocurrency.

I also discuss new flavors of Oreo's and how one of them seems to elude me.

How do these two things relate to one another?

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In this episode I talk about my obsession with pork and pork based products. Pork is amazing, but oh so sinful.

I discuss why the Jews don't eat it (at least the reason I was told)

I bought 2 big pork shoulders and slow roasted them!

How did they turn out?

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In this episode I talk about my guided meditation/ comedy album and the importance of following through no matter how silly the idea is.

I also discuss the title of the album as well as porn watching habits and kinks.

What's the correlation?

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In this episode I talk about my experiences with intermittent and water fasting as I finish out a week where I fasted for 108 hours across 5 days.

What was it like?

How did it feel?

What happened when I broke my fast and ate roast pork and mashed potatoes?

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In this episode I talk about having an epic cheat day and it leading me to going old school with counting calories.

I discuss this method of wieght loss as well as others that I've tried.

Will I be successful?

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In this episode I open up about my new job working for a mega corporation and how unique it is.

I talk a bit about the Chicago comedy scene and how it compares to other social structures.

Also in the episode I ponder the notion of an American emperor.

Do I think it will ever happen?

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I'm back and I talk about eating McRibs, having Covid and living the goddamn dream!

No filler! No BS!!

What is a Strong Style McRib?

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In this episode I talk about gaining and losing (and gaining) weight repeatedly and how I'm making it a focus of my life to be done with the metaphoric "Roller Coaster" forever.

Also in this episode is another edition of "5 Star Customer Service" as well as "Derek Strong Watches Chick Flicks" where I review "Life As We Know It(2010)".

Did I like it?

You know how to find that out.

In this episode I talk about next steps after goal completion and how much of a burden they can be. The movie keeps going after the credits, folks.

Seriously, now what?

Also in this episode is the return of "5 Star Customer Service" as well as "Derek Strong Watches Chick Flicks" where I review "Sleepless In Seattle". Was it any damn good? Listen and find out.