Just Earn It Podcast

How Keith Pedro Turned Jokes Into a Real Career


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In a world where comedians are getting canceled faster than politicians delete emails, Keith Pedro is doing the opposite,  telling the truth louder, sharper, and funnier than ever.


In this raw, hilarious, and candid episode of Just Earn It, we sit down with one of the sharpest Filipino voices in comedy, co-signed by Kevin Hart, to explore what it truly takes to build a career in stand-up without compromising your values. From performing on house arrest to selling out rooms across North America, this episode isn’t just about laughs; it’s about hustle, identity, discipline, and earning everything the hard way.


👇 CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS 👇

00:00 – Intro: Comedy in the age of cancel culture

05:42 – Becoming a top Filipino comedian

12:22 – Turning failure into a fearless comedy style

15:48 – Filipino parenting, Ilocano bluntness & inherited humor

21:30 – Touring the U.S. & rediscovering Filipino pride on stage

25:10 – The business of comedy: paying for yourself, ads & growth

31:20 – Brand deals, merch strategy & show-only exclusives

34:55 – Arrests, visas, borders & grinding through setbacks

41:30 – Why your own community may support you last

51:10 – “What’s your excuse?”  Keith’s life punchline

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🔗 Connect with Keith Pedro on social links below 👇

Find Keith Pedro on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/keithpedro/?hl=en

Find Keith Pedro on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/user/keithpedrocomedy


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