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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 ar

Phil Surkis, Abas Idris


    • May 31, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    More Than Okay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 28:48


    The boys (Abas Idris and Phil Surkis) are back in town, talkin' 'bout gratitude, coffee, comedy, boundaries, love, life, and coffee again. 

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    Virgo Seasoning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 24:33


    Phil Surkis & Abas Idris once again overthink just about everything in their semi-seasonal virgo episode. o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by:Abas Idris is a comedian, and writer at San Francisco sketch comedy institution, Killing My Lobster. Abas is interested in exploring the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal.  Tweet to him at @theabasidrisPhil Surkis is a podcast producer who plays on both sides of the mic. His current slate of shows includes Lady Don't Take No with Alicia Garza, Big Mood Little Mood with Daniel M. Lavery,  and ZappaCast - The Official Frank Zappa Podcast. Oh yeah...and o.k. land. Tweet to him at @philsurkis, also, www.philsurkis.comTheme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.comTwitter @oklandpodcastInstagram: oklandpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

    Fashion Faux Pas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 24:08


    Abas Idris and Phil Surkis call DJ Crimson for a topic. What happens next is perhaps the most revealing episode of O.K. Land ever. #thegasface

    The Heat Is On

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 20:49


    Phil Surkis & Abas Idris return to o.k. land to discuss the pressure of celebrating birthdays.o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by:Abas Idris is a comedian, and writer at San Francisco sketch comedy institution, Killing My Lobster. Abas is interested in exploring the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal.  Tweet to him at @theabasidrisPhil Surkis is a podcast producer who plays on both sides of the mic. His current slate of shows includes Lady Don't Take No with Alicia Garza, Big Mood Little Mood with Daniel M. Lavery,  and ZappaCast - The Official Frank Zappa Podcast. Oh yeah...and o.k. land. Tweet to him at @philsurkis, also, www.philsurkis.comTheme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.comTwitter @oklandpodcastInstagram: oklandpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

    Talk the Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 20:50


    Phil Surkis & Abas Idris return to o.k. land to discuss communication in relationships, at the suggestion of comedian Jackie Keliiaa.o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by:Abas Idris is a comedian, and writer at San Francisco sketch comedy institution, Killing My Lobster. Abas is interested in exploring the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal.  Tweet to him at @theabasidrisPhil Surkis is a podcast producer who plays on both sides of the mic. His current slate of shows includes Lady Don't Take No with Alicia Garza, Big Mood Little Mood with Daniel M. Lavery,  and ZappaCast - The Official Frank Zappa Podcast. Oh yeah...and o.k. land. Tweet to him at @philsurkis, also, www.philsurkis.comTheme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.comTwitter @oklandpodcastInstagram: oklandpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast .

    Jackie In The Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 28:20


    o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by:ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal.Twitter: @theabasidrisAfter leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet.www.philsurkis.comTwitter: @philsurkisTheme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.comTwitter @oklandpodcastInstagram: oklandpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

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    The Dating EP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 30:23


    Ericka Cruz Guevarra joins Phil and Abas in the o.k. land studio for this special dating themed episode. No virgo's were harmed in the making of this episode. o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by: ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. Twitter: @theabasidris After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com Twitter @oklandpodcast Instagram: oklandpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

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    Auto-Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 15:21


    Abas drives, while Phil survives in this unique episode that was recorded while driving along interstate 80. They share thoughts on their recent o.k. land LIVE! show, and delve a bit into the creative process. o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by: ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. Twitter: @theabasidris After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com Production Assistance: Taylor Simmons Twitter @oklandpodcast Instagram: oklandpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

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    Live with Jackie Keliiaa & Dara M Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 27:30


    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. o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by: Connect with Jackie Keliiaa on Instagram: jackiecomedy Twitter: @JackieKeliiaa Connect with Dara M Wilson Instagram: daramwilson Twitter: @DaraMWilson Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com Production Assistance & Live Engineering: Taylor Simmons ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. Twitter: @theabasidris After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Twitter @oklandpodcast Instagram: oklandpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

    Future Tripping with Dara M Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 30:40


    Comedian/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. o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by: ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. More about Phil: http://www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis More about Dara M Wilson: http://www.daramwilson.com Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com Production Assistance: Taylor Simmons Twitter @oklandpodcast Instagram: oklandpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

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    Feel More Mustard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 20:30


    Abas and Phil reflect on their live show at Feelmore Adult Gallery. Plus, voting, haircuts, dogs, cats, and the first vegan in space. o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by: ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. More about Phil: http://www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com Production Assistance: Taylor Simmons Twitter @oklandpodcast Instagram: oklandpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

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    Autumnal Maudlinism

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 28:07


    o. k. land 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. o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by: ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. More about Phil: http://www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com Twitter @oklandpodcast Instagram: oklandpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

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    Snap Washington's Beard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 20:23


    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. o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by: ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. More about Phil: http://www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com Twitter @oklandpodcast Instagram: ok_land_podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

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    Dance As If Nike Isn't Watching

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 18:59


    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. o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by: ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. More about Phil: http://www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com Twitter @oklandpodcast Instagram: ok_land_podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

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    Mini Bonus - The Virgo EP

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 9:32


    Abas and Phil celebrate their idiosyncrasies in this mini bonus episode by blaming their weirdness on an astrological sign. All signs are welcome to take part in this comical and considerate conversation. o.k. land is a sketch/conversation/comedy/interview and other show hosted by: ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to join the world of comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. More about Phil: http://www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com Twitter @oklandpodcast Instagram: ok_land_podcast

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    Painting Ramen with Guns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2018 20:56


    Episode 2 of o.k land finds Abas taking on a large home project with some help from his friends. Phil has a food obsession, and he's wondering if there's anything wrong with that. o.k. land is a sketch/conversation/comedy and other show hosted by: ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. More about Phil: http://www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com o.k. land on Twitter @oklandpodcast

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    Meet your hosts, Abas Idris and Phil Surkis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2018 31:49


    Abas & Phil present a sketch inspired by the activity around Lake Merritt this past summer. Abas shares about playground therapy, and Phil may dye his beard. So much more. o.k. land is a sketch/conversation/comedy and other show hosted by: Abas Idris - is a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced 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 Area. He's also a podcast producer for Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. More about Phil: http://www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com

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