36. Malik is a comedian and podcast host who has made a mark early on in his career in entertainment. He hosts @cuttingweightpodcast and he does stand up all across the United States. We discuss his early days in Los Angeles and how he got to where he is now @malikbazille (MB30). YouTube Video : https://youtu.be/-msjT4JOz3c

0:00 - Intro

1:03 - Being High on The Gateway Show

2:22 - Moving to LA and Growing Up in Baton Rouge

4:50 - Experience with Gentrification in LA

7:42 - Remembering Places by Associating Them with Memories

10:22 - Witnessing a Crazy Shooting

13:35 - Another Shooting Over a Pair of Shoes

15:32 - Advice for Success in Stand-Up Comedy

20:22 - Dealing with Hecklers

22:30 - Giving Advice to Other Podcasters

25:22 - Importance of Consistency

28:22 - Random Celebrity Encounters in LA

32:22 - Future Plans and Goals

34:22 - Outro