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In this episode, comedian and actor Ronny Chieng sits with talent manager and producer Barry Katz, to share his journey in stand-up comedy to becoming a correspondent on The Daily Show, and landing his breakout role in Crazy Rich Asians, offering behind-the-scenes insights, and reflecting on how his multicultural background has shaped his comedy and career. Ronny opens up about navigating cultural identity and balancing success across Hollywood and global stages. He also shares career highlights such as opening for Bill Burr, learning from Dave Chappelle, and working with Trevor Noah, Owen Wilson, and Michelle Yeoh. He also praises Jon Stewart as the inventor of modern political satire. Tune in for an inspiring and hilarious conversation about ambition, authenticity, and finding your voice.
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In this episode, comedian and actor Ronny Chieng sits with talent manager and producer Barry Katz, to share his journey in stand-up comedy to becoming a correspondent on The Daily Show, and landing his breakout role in Crazy Rich Asians, offering behind-the-scenes insights, and reflecting on how his multicultural background has shaped his comedy and career. Ronny opens up about navigating cultural identity and balancing success across Hollywood and global stages. He also shares career highlights such as opening for Bill Burr, learning from Dave Chappelle, and working with Trevor Noah, Owen Wilson, and Michelle Yeoh. He also praises Jon Stewart as the inventor of modern political satire. Tune in for an inspiring and hilarious conversation about ambition, authenticity, and finding your voice.

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