Phil & Abas were joined by comedian Jackie Keliiaa and writer/performer Dara M Wilson for a sold out night at The Octopus Literary Salon in Oakland, California on January 18th, 2019. DJ Crimson was there to offer his commentary through a litany of inappropriate sound effects.
Phil & Abas were joined by comedian Jackie Keliiaa and writer/performer Dara M Wilson for a sold out night at The Octopus Literary Salon in Oakland, California on January 18th, 2019. DJ Crimson was there to offer his commentary through a litany of inappropriate sound effects.
Comedian/writer/producer Dara M Wilson stops by o.k. land and chops it up with Phil and Abas. This episode is transitional, accidental, and maybe even transcendental. That is to say, there is real talk contained herein.
Comedian/writer/producer Dara M Wilson stops by o.k. land and chops it up with Phil and Abas. This episode is transitional, accidental, and maybe even transcendental. That is to say, there is real talk contained herein.
The podcast enters it's second season, meaning fall. Abas has issues with the geese of Lake Merritt, while Phil vehemently defends their gentle nature. Plus, two comedians get emotional. Rounding out the show is another edition of Micro-Aggression Theater.
Phil and Abas reveal their showbiz origins. Abas attends a storytelling summit, and Phil has a grooming mishap. Also, a sketch from the o.k. land players.
Phil can't believe his ears and eyes in the check-out line at Target, and Abas hears the truth about Abas from his mom. The show wraps up with a message from DJ Crimson, Bink$ Win$ton & K.nightshift that will leave you Satisfied.
Abas and Phil celebrate their idiosyncrasies by blaming their weirdness on an astrological sign. All signs are welcome to take part in this comical and considerate conversation.
10 min
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Abas Idris and Phil Surkis take an "a" out of Oakland on their a sketch/conversation/comedy/other show.
THE HOSTS:
Abas Idris is a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuisance but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal.
After leading a Seder, **Phil Surkis** (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try comedic storytelling, and liked it. Performance wise, he is a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, Freight & Salvage, and many other spots around the bay. He's also a podcast producer for Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet.