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In this interview we learn how Biniam applies his social media marketing skills to his comedy career. He used to work for MakerStudios, a huge company that grew influencers and social media stars and connected them with corporate sponsors/brand deals. We also talk about his personal comedy career and how he got in with Comedy Central! I learned a lot and think this information is super practical to the modern comic. Bio: Ben Bizuneh's stand up was recently featured on Comedy Central. Ben Bizuneh is a writer, actor, and comedian who made his television stand-up debut on Viceland’s “Flophouse” and recently starred opposite Beth Behrs in the Lee Daniels FOX pilot, “Culture Clash.” Bizuneh has created several originals for Comedy Central Digital including Demitrinox’ “Antidepressant for Black Folk” and “How To Be Broke,” which recently wrapped its second season. Ben wrote on staff for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and previously consulted on TruTV’s “Billy on the Street.”
Fear Based Life LIVE is a live stage show where Mel invites her friends to come by, explore everything dark, and try something on stage they've never done before. Featuring: Nick Court, Florence Hartigan, Andy Haynes, Daniel Van Kirk, Ben Bizuneh and Georgia Hardstark!
Luke and Monika sit down with Ben Bizuneh to talk about basketball, 90s fashion and poverty. Warning - poetry happens in this episode. Hoop Dreams is available on Netflix Follow Ben on twitter @benbizuneh
Ben Bizuneh is one of LA's top comedians to watch, Ben is smart, hard working and centered.. he has a web series on Youtube called Lie Guys that is hilarious! we talk about his start in Indiana and what comedy has been like since moving to LA 4 years ago, working at Maker and now being a full time comedian.
Unrivaled sets from Matt Besser, Doug Mellard, Ben Bizuneh, Andrew Michaan and Eliot Glazer, and your hosts Rhea Butcher and Cameron Esposito.
Comedian and good friend Ben Bizuneh begins his childhood story with an inspiring tale of how his parents made it to the United States. Growing up in Indiana, Ben discusses being a first generation student and having two older brothers. Ben also describes an experience that changed dating for him forever at a very young age. Bizuneh mentions how his father is a hit at Ethiopian parties although he doesn't understand his father's jokes. Ben finds comedy from a vulnerable place and draws from personal experience. Please follow Ben @benbizuneh and watch his YouTube channel Lie Guys.
Ben Bizuneh comes over to the poolhouse and talks about where he thinks he stands in the comedy world, the difference in his social skills when he's around a group of people as opposed to one-on-one, how taking time off from stand-up may make him more successful, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Comedians Dave Ross and Chris Garcia stop by for a fantastic episode of The Hotbox! We talk about Game of Thrones, The 90s, and sleep hook ups. Special guest host Ben Bizuneh!