TanGent Show

Comedian Rajiv Satyal couldn't pick just one thing. How the heck can you do that in a world so big? And when he's JUST SO SMART? The Cincinnati-born, LA-based standup comic conducts holistic conversations with his guests, who hail from fields as diverse as entertainment, politics, business, religion, and tech.

TanGent Show is a comedy podcast hosted by Rajiv Satyal, with 61 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rajiv Satyal hosts TanGent Show, a comedy show with 61 episodes published.

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  Episode #58

  Hasan Minhaj (TanGent Show)

  Aug 18, 20261h 12m

  Hasan Minhaj has built one of the most distinctive careers in comedy, from The Daily Show and the White House Correspondents' Dinner to his Peabody, and Emmy-winning Patriot Act and Netflix specials like Homecoming King and The King's Jester . But for me, Hasan is also my old roommate, which makes this episode feel a little different from the usual celebrity interview. We talk about why he chose comedy in the first place, the insecurity and ambition that can fuel a comedian, and why he believes the best comics eventually have to dig deep enough to find themselves. Hasan also has some very strong opinions about Jay-Z, Friends , and whether humanity is actually getting better. It's funny, surprisingly philosophical, and very much a snapshot of Hasan before the rest of the world knew what he was capable of. Listen to Hasan Minhaj's Podcast "Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know" Catch Hasan live on tour for "Hasan Hates Ronny" Follow Hasan: IMDb Instagram Threads Facebook Youtube TikTok Blue Sky

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  Episode #110

  Deepak Chopra

  Aug 14, 202630 min

  Deepak Chorpa is a bestselling author and one of the most recognizable voices in modern spirituality and wellness. The author of more than 90 books, including The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success and Metahuman , he has spent decades exploring the intersection of consciousness, health, science, and human potential. And this isn't even our first time sitting down together - Deepak has been kind enough to return for another conversation, which gave us a lot more room to go down some pretty interesting rabbit holes. One of the ideas I keep coming back to from this conversation is Deepak's argument that defining yourself can actually limit you. We put ourselves into boxes based on nationality, religion, profession, family, history, even our own names, and then spend a lifetime defending those definitions. Deepak's challenge is much more radical: don't just get out of the box - get rid of the box altogether. For a comedian, that's a pretty irresistible idea to explore. Deepak has a way of taking a seemingly simple question and opening five more doors behind it, so I mostly just tried to keep up. I've now had the chance to sit across from Deepak multiple times, and each conversation seems to leave me with a different question to chew on. This one is no exception. Pre-Order Deepak's upcoming book "Awakening in the Final Chapter: Aging with Grace, Love, and Freedom" Follow Deepak Chopra: Website IMDb LinkedIn Instagram Facebook X (Twitter) Youtube

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  Episode #56

  Ian Edwards

  Aug 11, 20261h 10m

  Ian Edwards is a stand-up comedian and writer who has performed on Def Comedy Jam , The Tonight Show , Conan , The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson , and Gotham Comedy Live . He's also written for shows including The Boondocks and Black-ish , but if you ask Ian to describe himself, his answer is much simpler: "lazy and ambitious." That combination pretty much tells you what kind of conversation this is. Ian has a wonderfully sideways way of looking at things, and I get him talking about the strange logic behind his comedy, performing in England, growing up Jamaican American, and the completely ridiculous situations that somehow become great comedy material. There is also a pretty great running battle between Ian's ambition and his laziness - including a day when he woke up early, exercised, watched The Borgias , took a nap, watched more The Borgias , and ultimately considered waking up early to be his major accomplishment. Honestly, I respect the commitment to the bit. Ian is the kind of comedian who can make an ordinary observation feel like a completely new thought, and this episode gives him plenty of room to do exactly that. It's loose, weird, very funny, and full of the kind of stories that make you understand the comedian a little better without ever feeling like we're sitting down for a formal lesson in comedy. Watch Ian's recent special: "Untitled | The Comedy Special You Didn't Know You Needed" Catch Ian on tour Follow Ian Edwards: Punch Up Instagram Facebook X (Twitter) Youtube

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  Episode #55

  Aparna Nancherla

  Aug 7, 202619 min

  Aparna Nancherla is a comedian, writer, actress, and bestselling author whose distinctive voice has made her one of the most original comics working today. You've seen her stand-up on Netflix, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert , and Conan , heard her in BoJack Horseman , and watched her in series like Corporate , The Great North , The Standups , and A Simple Favor . Her memoir, Unreliable Narrator , further cemented her reputation as one of comedy's most thoughtful and honest voices. We sit down over a game of Jenga, but the conversation quickly becomes something much more interesting. We talk about why performing comedy became possible only after confronting depression and anxiety and what it's like to build a career while staying true to a personality that isn't exactly the loudest one in the room. I really appreciated how candid she is about mental health. Nothing feels performative. She's simply willing to talk about experiences that a lot of people quietly carry around every day. Of course, we still make time for the important questions. We debate why people invent terrible excuses for skipping parties, the ethics of overpriced coffee, and whether meditation automatically makes you a better person. Aparna has a quiet confidence that's easy to miss if you're only listening for jokes, but it's exactly what makes her such a compelling comedian. As simple as her advice sounds - "just keep going" - I have a feeling it's going to stick with a lot of people. Order Aparna's book "Unreliable Narrator: My, Myself, and Imposter Syndrome" Watch Aparna's special on Comedy Central's "The Half Hour" Follow Aparna Nancherla: IMDb Website Instagram Facebook Threads Tiktok

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  Episode #54

  Kevin Nealon

  Aug 4, 20261h 8m

  Kevin Nealon is a comedian, actor, and writer whose nine-year run on Saturday Night Live produced unforgettable characters like Mr. Subliminal and Hans and Franz. He's also known for starring in Weeds , appearing in films like Happy Gilmore , The Wedding Singer , Grandma's Boy , and Daddy Day Care , and, more recently, for his wonderfully offbeat hiking interview series, Hiking with Kevin . Kevin has one of those comedic brains that never seems to stop wandering, and that's exactly what makes this conversation so much fun. We bounce between stand-up, sketch comedy, life at SNL , and the strange little observations that seem to fuel his humor. I loved hearing him talk about the value of slowing down enough to notice things most people walk right past. It's a perspective that explains a lot about why his comedy has always felt so effortless. Kevin seems incredibly in his own skin. After decades in comedy, there's no sense that he's trying to prove anything. He's curious, playful, and just as happy talking about everyday life as he is sharing stories from one of the most iconic comedy institutions in television history. That's probably why this conversation feels less like an interview and more like spending an afternoon with someone who's mastered the art of finding humor in just about everything. Watch Kevin's full comedy special "Loose in the Crotch" See Kevin on tour Follow Kevin Nealon: Website Instagram Facebook X (Twitter) Youtube

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