Back to School with Maz Jobrani is a new podcast on the All Things Comedy network. Maz and his co-hosts Tehran and Kaitlin will be talking to professors and experts from all walks of life who will educate them on a plethora of subjects, from God to fashion to Russian politics and more. The show was…
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This week we're joined by leading publicist Danny Deraney who is here to talk to us about how to use PR to grow your brand, the craziest PR stunts he's been involved in including Sharknado, and how if your father speaks French, it doesn't mean that he is French! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by former SNL cast member Taran Killam who is here to talk to us about his experience on SNL, his experience acting in the movie 12 Years a Slave, and the one thing tourists do that New Yorkers absolutely love! Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/school to start your Ritual today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by comedian Dhaya Lakshminarayanan who is here to talk to us about her new comedy special Dhayatribe, what it was like coming up as a female comedian of color in San Francisco and whether or not we can use the word BITCH on Twitter! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by Professor Andrea Jones-Rooy who is here to talk to us about her podcast Majoring in Everything, why it's okay to just be okay, and the proper way to eat fire to make sure you don't get burned! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by NFT expert Nicole Behnam who is here to talk to us about NFTs, the rise and fall of Clubhouse and how buying a bored ape NFT, could make you a millionaire! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by comedians Shawn Pelofsky and Vicki Barbolak who are here to talk to us about their new podcast Trailer Park Diaries, THE slap, and how if you ever see a female comedian performing with a glass of wine, do not try to rush the stage! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by Jessica Yellin founder of News Not Noise and former CNN Chief White House Correspondent who is here to talk to us about why the war in Ukraine is getting more coverage than other wars, the psychology that led Putin to attack and how if Putin had a podcast, he wouldn't have invaded Ukraine! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by political scientist and Columbia University professor Hagar Chemali who formerly worked at the White House as a foreign policy expert. She is here to talk to us about what's going on with Ukraine, what it was like growing up in a Lebanese family and how if you want to stop Putin, you've got to put him in a buddy comedy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by gambling expert and entrepreneur by Mike Aponte who is here to teach us about how to count cards when you play Black Jack, how no matter what you do in life, you need to trust in the process and how making millions off of card counting is not illegal! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by assistant professor of Supply Chain Management at Colorado State University, Zac Rogers, who's here to talk to us about the supply chain, the absolute best time to buy a car, and why you shouldn't sell your Amazon stock! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by podcaster, author and attorney Rabia Chaudry who is here to talk to us about the Adnan Syed case, the wrongful convictions of Muslims in America after 9/11 and why you could go to prison for dating and smoking weed in high school! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by author, activist and attorney Qasim Rashid who is here to talk to us about what it's like being Muslim in America, critical race theory and why you should always invite your neighbor over for dinner! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by Professor Bleich and Professor van der Veen who are here to talk to us about how all Western newspapers depict Muslims in a negative way (not just the right-wing ones), their new book “Covering Muslims: American Newspapers in Comparative Perspective” and how if you don't want to think negatively about Muslims, just don't read! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by political commentator Arieh Kovler who is here to talk to us about the January 6th insurrection, why so many of our laws in America are outdated, and what Donald Trump really meant when he famously tweeted the word: COVFEFE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by professional wrestler Ariya Daivari who is here to talk to us about how you can make it in pro wrestling, how when they find out you're Middle Eastern, they'll make you play the villain and how The Iron Sheik and Hacksaw Jim Duggan were actually friends! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by author and FSU professor Mary Ziegler who is here to talk to us about her book, Abortion and the Law in America, everything you need to know to win an argument about abortion, and why men suck! Go to GreenChef.com/SCHOOL10 and use code SCHOOL10 to get 10 Free Meals including free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by the CEO of F**k Cancer, Heather Kun, who tells us how her organization works to de-stigmatize cancer, why you shouldn't put your laptop on your lap and why you should never trust an eye doctor! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by Professor Brian Klaas to talk about corruption in American politics, how we can fix it and why it's better to be #2! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by writer and New York Times contributor Wajahat Ali who is here to talk to us about his new book “Go Back to Where You Came From”, what it's like growing up as a brown Muslim guy in America and why it's important to be more like Bugs Bunny and less like Daffy Duck! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by former federal prosecutor and MSNBC Analyst Glenn Kirschner who talks to us about the Kyle Rittenhouse case, the fate of Donald Trump and why it's taking so long for the January 6th insurrectionists to be prosecuted! Listeners get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/SCHOOL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian who is here to talk to us about his new podcast, what life is like in a political prison in Iran, and why if you're ever in a totalitarian country, you shouldn't mention avocados! As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/SCHOOL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by actress, musician and activist Ariana Delawari who is here to talk to us about the first time she performed her music in Afghanistan, her documentary ‘We Came Home' and why the Taliban is just like Frankenstein! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by Professor Ramesh Srinivasan who is here to talk to us about the Facebook Papers, why it's too late to leave social media and how any way you look at it, we're screwed! As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/SCHOOL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by climate scientist and author, Katharine Hayhoe who tells us about how we can slow climate change, the relationship between religious people and climate change deniers and why everyone should be talking about climate change! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by founder of Don't Hide It, Flaunt It, Meg Zucker, who talks to us about how she is helping kids embrace their differences through her non-profit program, why what makes you different is what makes you you and why what other people think of you is none of your business! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by CEO of Invest Diva, Kiana Danial, who is here to talk to us about what bitcoin is, why you need to start investing today and why proving someone wrong can be the ultimate motivator! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by co-founder of the Carlyle Group, David Rubenstein, who's here to tell us about his new book The American Experiment, how China is poised to overtake the US as a global superpower, and how if you invest all your money in cryptocurrency, you're an idiot! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by co-founder of Sandy Hook Promise Mark Barden who is here to talk to us about what his organization is doing to prevent future massacres, how when in doubt, you should always speak up and why you should stay away from Missouri! Match with a licensed therapist when you go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code SCHOOL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by filmmaker Nick Scown who is here to tell us about his new documentary Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11, the role that comedy had in healing the nation after 9/11 and how the name Nick helped him find success in the film industry! Go to GreenChef.com/SCHOOL100 and use code SCHOOL100 to get $100 off including free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by Wahidullah Asghary, who is here from Afghanistan on a Special Immigrant Visa and who is here to tell us about what life was like in Afghanistan before America went in, what life was like while America was there and why you should never drive in Afghanistan! Match with a licensed therapist when you go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code SCHOOL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by co-founder of Represent Us, Joshua Graham Lynn, who talks to us about how his organization helps to fix broken elections, why we all need to get involved to pass the For the People Act and how if you really want to make a difference, you should become a billionaire! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by the director, Jimmy Goldblum, and subject, Mohamad Hafez, of the Oscar-nominated documentary, A Broken House, who are here to talk to us about the importance of understanding refugees coming to America, the key to making a good documentary, and how being a hoarder might actually mean you're an artist. Watch "A Broken House" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gyDEcXLbOZs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by psychologist Dr. Katrin Malakuti, who is here to tell us what being a psychologist in a maximum security prison is like, why becoming a psychologist is hard work but worth it, and how the most difficult part of being a psychologist is having your inmate patients fall in love with you. Match with a licensed therapist when you go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code SCHOOL. Go to GreenChef.com/SCHOOL100 and use code SCHOOL100 to get $100 off including free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by Cirque du Soleil performer and world class contortionist Gula Karaeva who tells us about what it takes to become a contortionist, what life is like as part of a circus and how the best way to end a show is with an orgy! Go to breinfuel.com and use code SCHOOL at checkout for 15% off your order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by the Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech Dr. Mehdi Ahmadian who's here to tell us how fun it is it to be a mechanical engineer, why smart cars are actually stupid and how we're not that far away from having flying cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by professor and author Susan Paterno who is here to talk to us about her new book Game On, why college admissions in the U.S. is so messed up, and how if you really want to get your kid into a top school, buy a horse! Go to breinfuel.com and use code SCHOOL at checkout for 15% off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by oncologist and author Dr. Ken Vuu who talks to us about how to begin leading a healthy life, why it's good to be the black sheep in the family and why wine is actually good for you! Go to GreenChef.com/SCHOOL100 and use code SCHOOL100 to get $100 off including free shipping! Get $100 off your first month with code SCHOOL at talkspace.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by three-time figure-skating World Champion & Olympic Bronze medalist Nathan Chen who teaches us what it takes to become a world-champion, the difference between figure-skating jumps and how if you really want to make money, you should become a figure skating choreographer. Go to breinfuel.com and use code SCHOOL at checkout for 15% off your order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by Fox San Diego morning news anchor and beauty pageant winner Shally Zomorodi who talks to us about what it takes to make it in TV news, why you have to embrace your roots and why your parents shouldn't let you shave your legs! Get $100 off your first month with code SCHOOL at talkspace.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by O.J. Simpson's former Defense Attorney, Carl E. Douglas, who talks to us about why O.J. was found not guilty, systemic racism in America and how if you want to build a pool, you should just sue General Motors! Get $100 off your first month with code SCHOOL at talkspace.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by professional poker player and winner of Miss Iran, Melika Razavi, who teaches us about what it takes to be a professional poker player, why you should never play the victim in your own story and how the key to winning a poker tournament is not drinking too many margaritas! Get $100 off your first month with code SCHOOL at talkspace.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by actor Kato Kaelin who is here to talk to us about life after testifying as a witness in the OJ Simpson murder trial, his new role as host of Wizard World and the foolproof way to remember a billionaire's name! Go to hellofresh.com/12school and use code “12school” for 12 free meals, including free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by former federal prosecutor and MSNBC Analyst Glenn Kirschner who teaches us about what a federal prosecutor does, the time he was followed by the world's lousiest hitman and how Donald Trump is quite possibly the head of a criminal organization! Go to hellofresh.com/12school and use code “12school” for 12 free meals, including free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by Heisman trophy winner, NFL superstar, and podcast host Ricky Williams who teaches us how to find our purpose in life, the moment he discovered how life-changing Cannabis is, and how he knew Maz was born to be a comedian. Go to hellofresh.com/12school and use code “12school” for 12 free meals, including free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we’re joined by journalist, author and humanitarian Tara Kangarlou who talks to us about her new book The Heartbeat of Iran, how to channel anger into impact, and the role that’s going to get Tehran his first Oscar! Go to hellofresh.com/12school and use code “12school” for 12 free meals, including free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we’re joined by Comedy Legend Lizz Winstead who talks to us about what it was like to co-create The Daily Show, her new comedy special Corona Borealis, and how Republicans should be vac-seened not HEARD! Go to hellofresh.com/12school and use code “12school” for 12 free meals, including free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're joined by author of Jackpot and senior editor at Mother Jones, Michael Mechanic who is here to tell us about why rich people are so miserable, how we can close the wealth gap in the US and why it's too late to invest in bitcoin! Go to hellofresh.com/12school and use code “12school” for 12 free meals, including free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we’re joined by talk show host, podcaster and comedian, Adam Carolla, who is here to talk to us about cancel culture, racism in America and why your neighbors are probably not racist, they’re just dickheads! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we’re joined by Twitter comedian Jojo from Jerz who teaches us how to increase your social media following, why it’s important to use your voice no matter who you are and why she has beef with Scott Baio! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we’re joined by Iran-expert and senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Karim Sadjadpour, who is here to tell us about how Iran-US relations are changing under the Biden Administration, why there's hope for a democratic society in Iran and why all Iranians suffer from PTSD! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.