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The amazing duo of Sam Okun & Amir Ohebsion talk about the latest release “All There Is” as a dramatic examination of parent-child relationship & how the media shapes our society centering on a trouble teenager whose world is upended when a tragedy involving her best friend is blamed on her movie-star Dad's controversial sci-fi film and how the film explores mental health, suicide, death& the afterlife! Sam is a film producer/director of Sam Okun Productions specializing in developing a wide range of content from original screenplays to book adaptations including “Prisoner's Daughter”, “Anatomy of a Murder”, etc. Amir is an L.A. based-writer/producer/founder of  Soul Mining Productions including “The Apology”, “Jimmy Vestvood Amerikan Hero” etc. The movie stars Jason Priestly, Mena Suvari, Laurel Madsen, Elsie Fischer, Cheyenne Jackson and check out www.samokunproductions.com and www.soulminingproductions.com today! #samokun #amirohebsion #fildirector #filmproducer #allthereis #samokunprodcutions #soulminingproductions #parentchildrelationship #troubledteenager #prisonersdaughter #amnatomyofamurderer #theapology #jimmyvestvood #amerikanhero #jasonpriestly #menasuvari #laurelmadsen #elsiefischer #cheyennejackson #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerallthereis #themikewagnershowallthereis #mikewagnersamokun #themikewagnershowsamokun #mikewagneramirohebsion #themikewagnershowamirohebsion

The amazing duo of Sam Okun & Amir Ohebsion talk about the latest release “All There Is” as a dramatic examination of parent-child relationship & how the media shapes our society centering on a trouble teenager whose world is upended when a tragedy involving her best friend is blamed on her movie-star Dad's controversial sci-fi film and how the film explores mental health, suicide, death& the afterlife! Sam is a film producer/director of Sam Okun Productions specializing in developing a wide range of content from original screenplays to book adaptations including “Prisoner's Daughter”, “Anatomy of a Murder”, etc. Amir is an L.A. based-writer/producer/founder of  Soul Mining Productions including “The Apology”, “Jimmy Vestvood Amerikan Hero” etc. The movie stars Jason Priestly, Mena Suvari, Laurel Madsen, Elsie Fischer, Cheyenne Jackson and check out www.samokunproductions.com and www.soulminingproductions.com today! #samokun #amirohebsion #fildirector #filmproducer #allthereis #samokunprodcutions #soulminingproductions #parentchildrelationship #troubledteenager #prisonersdaughter #amnatomyofamurderer #theapology #jimmyvestvood #amerikanhero #jasonpriestly #menasuvari #laurelmadsen #elsiefischer #cheyennejackson #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerallthereis #themikewagnershowallthereis #mikewagnersamokun #themikewagnershowsamokun #mikewagneramirohebsion #themikewagnershowamirohebsion

The amazing duo of Sam Okun & Amir Ohebsion talk about the latest release “All There Is” as a dramatic examination of parent-child relationship & how the media shapes our society centering on a trouble teenager whose world is upended when a tragedy involving her best friend is blamed on her movie-star Dad's controversial sci-fi film and how the film explores mental health, suicide, death& the afterlife! Sam is a film producer/director of Sam Okun Productions specializing in developing a wide range of content from original screenplays to book adaptations including “Prisoner's Daughter”, “Anatomy of a Murder”, etc. Amir is an L.A. based-writer/producer/founder of  Soul Mining Productions including “The Apology”, “Jimmy Vestvood Amerikan Hero” etc. The movie stars Jason Priestly, Mena Suvari, Laurel Madsen, Elsie Fischer, Cheyenne Jackson and check out www.samokunproductions.com and www.soulminingproductions.com today! #samokun #amirohebsion #fildirector #filmproducer #allthereis #samokunprodcutions #soulminingproductions #parentchildrelationship #troubledteenager #prisonersdaughter #amnatomyofamurderer #theapology #jimmyvestvood #amerikanhero #jasonpriestly #menasuvari #laurelmadsen #elsiefischer #cheyennejackson #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerallthereis #themikewagnershowallthereis #mikewagnersamokun #themikewagnershowsamokun #mikewagneramirohebsion #themikewagnershowamirohebsionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.

Comedian Maz Jobrani | The Brett Allan Show | THIS Weekend at Comedy Works Denver and More! WATCH HERE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLQ3G3C3NIE&t=9s Maz Jobrani is a comedian and actor who performs around the world and recently released a new stand-up comedy special The Birds and The Bees that is now available for streaming on YouTube. As an actor, he was most recently seen playing the loveable "Fawz" on the CBS comedy Superior Donuts. He has made many appearances on television's most popular shows including Grey's Anatomy, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Better Off Ted, Last Man Standing, and Shameless. He has also been a regular guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Maz starred as the title character in the award-winning indie comedy, Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero, a feature which he co-wrote and co-produced. He has co-starred in many additional films, including Sydney Pollack's The Interpreter, Disney's Descendants and Ice Cube's Friday After Next. Maz's other stand-up comedy specials include Immigrant, which was filmed at the prestigious Kennedy Center and is a Netflix original, as well as three additional solo specials on Showtime: Brown and Friendly, I Come In Peace, and I'm Not A Terrorist, But I've Played One On TV. Maz served as the host for the 45th International Emmy's in New York. He was a founding member of The Axis Of Evil comedy tour, which aired on Comedy Central. He is a regular panelist on NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me and has given two TED Talks. His LA Times Best Selling Book, I'm Not A Terrorist But I've Played One On TV, was published by Simon & Schuster. Maz executive produced Everything Must Change, a documentary about his sister's battle with breast cancer which is currently available on iTunes. Connect with us on our website for more amazing conversations! www.brettallanshow.com Have you got some feedback? Let us know! openmicguest@gmail.com Follow us on social media! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebrettallanshow Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brettallanshow/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrettAllanShow/videos LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-allan-009458168/ Support the show! VENMO @-Brett-Allan-7 Cash App @brettallanshow74 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Today I have your news from Earth One and my conversation with Maz begins at 24 minutes Maz Jobrani is a comedian, actor and LA Times best-selling author of I'M NOT A TERRORIST, BUT I'VE PLAYED ONE ON TV. His new standup comedy special THE BIRDS & THE BEES was filmed in the Main Room at the Comedy Store, and is now available for streaming on YouTube. As an actor, he has made many appearances on television's most popular shows including GREY'S ANATOMY, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, and SHAMELESS. He's also been a regular guest on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT AND THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN. Maz starred as the title character in the award-winning indie comedy, JIMMY VESTVOOD: AMERIKAN HERO, a feature which he co-wrote and co-produced. He has co-starred in many additional films, including Sydney Pollack's THE INTERPRETER, Disney's DESCENDANTS and Ice Cube's FRIDAY AFTER NEXT. Maz's other standup comedy specials include IMMIGRANT, which was filmed at the prestigious Kennedy Center and is a NETFLIX original, as well as 3 additional solo specials on SHOWTIME: BROWN AND FRIENDLY, I COME IN PEACE, and I'M NOT A TERRORIST, BUT I'VE PLAYED ONE ON TV. He also has a special on PeacockTV titled PANDEMIC WARRIOR. In the Spring of 2016 he performed at the White House where he had the privilege of introducing Michelle Obama. As a UC Berkeley alum, Maz gave the keynote speech to the graduating class of 2017. Maz served as the host for the 45th International Emmy's in New York. He was a founding member of THE AXIS OF EVIL comedy tour, which aired on Comedy Central. He is a regular panelist on NPR's WAIT WAIT DONT TELL ME and has given 2 TED Talks. Maz executive produced EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE, a documentary about his sister's battle with breast cancer which is currently available on iTunes. Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete

Throughout the pandemic, we've been watching a ton of comedy + Netflix. My next guest Maz Jobrani is a comedian, actor and host of his own podcast, Back to School with Maz Jobrani, on the All Things Comedy Network. His new standup comedy special, Pandemic Warrior, is now available for streaming on PeacockTV. Maz's other specials include Immigrant, which was filmed at the prestigious Kennedy Center and is a Netflix original, as well as 3 additional solo specials on Showtime: Brown and Friendly, I Come in Peace, and I'm Not a Terrorist But I've Played One on TV. As an actor, Maz starred as the title character in the award-winning indie comedy, Jimmy VestVood: Amerikan Hero, a feature which he co-wrote and co-produced. He played the lovable “Fawz” on the CBS comedy Superior Donuts and has appeared on Grey's Anatomy, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Better off Ted, Last Man Standing, and Shameless. He has co-starred in films including Sydney Pollack's The Interpreter, Disney's Descendents and Ice Cube's Friday After Next. He's a regular guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Late Late Show with James Corden. In the Spring of 2016 he performed at the White House where he had the privilege of introducing Michelle Obama. As a UC Berkeley alum, Maz gave the keynote speech to the graduating class of 2017. Maz served as the host for the 45th International Emmy's in New York. He was a founding member of The Axis of Evil comedy tour, which aired on Comedy Central. He is a regular panelist on NPR's “Wait Wait Don't Tell Me” and has given 2 TED Talks. His LA Times Best Selling Book, I'm Not a Terrorist, But I've Played One on TV, published by Simon & Schuster. Maz executive produced Everything Must Change, a documentary about his sister's battle with breast cancer which is currently available on iTunes. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: MazJobrani.com INSTAGRAM: @mazjobrani FACEBOOK: /mazjobrani Press DEADLINE: Maz Jobrani Developing Animated Comedy With Curiosity Ink Media

Mental Health & Addiction In The Persian Community W/ Maz Jobrani If you need help overcoming addiction, please call me! (949)751-7761 Connect with me on TikTok and On YouTube to watch recovery videos and live streams! Notes go herMaziyar Jobrani (Persian: مازیار جبرانی‎; born February 26, 1972) is an Iranian-American comedian and actor who is part of the "Axis of Evil" comedy group. The group appeared on a comedy special on Comedy Central. Jobrani has also appeared in numerous films, television shows, including Better Off Ted, on radio, and in comedy clubs. His filmography includes roles in The Interpreter, Friday After Next, Dragonfly, and Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero. He appeared as a regular character on the 2017 CBS sitcom Superior Donuts. He had been a board member of the National Iranian American Council (NIAC).e

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 800 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls. Today's guest Maz Jobrani is a comedian, actor and host of his own podcast, BACK TO SCHOOL WITH MAZ JOBRANI on the All Things Comedy Network. His new standup comedy special PANDEMIC WARRIOR is now available for streaming on PeacockTV. As an actor, he was most recently seen playing the loveable “Fawz” on the CBS comedy SUPERIOR DONUTS. He has made many appearances on television's most popular shows including GREY'S ANATOMY, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, BETTER OFF TED, LAST MAN STANDING, and SHAMELESS. He has also been a regular guest on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT AND THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN. Maz starred as the title character in the award-winning indie comedy, JIMMY VESTVOOD: AMERIKAN HERO, a feature which he co-wrote and co-produced. He has co-starred in many additional films, including Sydney Pollack's THE INTERPRETER, Disney's DESCENDANTS and Ice Cube's FRIDAY AFTER NEXT. Maz's other standup comedy specials include IMMIGRANT, which was filmed at the prestigious Kennedy Center and is a NETFLIX original, as well as 3 additional solo specials on SHOWTIME: BROWN AND FRIENDLY, I COME IN PEACE, and I'M NOT A TERRORIST, BUT I'VE PLAYED ONE ON TV. In the Spring of 2016 he performed at the White House where he had the privilege of introducing Michelle Obama. As a UC Berkeley alum, Maz gave the keynote speech to the graduating class of 2017. Maz served as the host for the 45th International Emmy's in New York. He was a founding member of THE AXIS OF EVIL comedy tour, which aired on Comedy Central. He is a regular panelist on NPR's WAIT WAIT DONT TELL ME and has given 2 TED Talks. His LA Times Best Selling Book, I'M NOT A TERRORIST BUT I'VE PLAYED ONE ON TV, was published by Simon & Schuster. Maz executive produced EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE, a documentary about his sister's battle with breast cancer which is currently available on iTunes. Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page

Maz Jobrani is a comedian, actor and host of his own podcast, BACK TO SCHOOL WITH MAZ JOBRANI on the All Things Comedy Network. His new standup comedy special PANDEMIC WARRIOR is now available for streaming on PeacockTV. As an actor, he was most recently seen playing the loveable “Fawz” on the CBS comedy SUPERIOR DONUTS. He has made many appearances on television's most popular shows including GREY'S ANATOMY, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, BETTER OFF TED, LAST MAN STANDING, and SHAMELESS. He has also been a regular guest on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT AND THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN. Maz starred as the title character in the award-winning indie comedy, JIMMY VESTVOOD: AMERIKAN HERO, a feature which he co-wrote and co-produced. He has co-starred in many additional films, including Sydney Pollack's THE INTERPRETER, Disney's DESCENDANTS and Ice Cube's FRIDAY AFTER NEXT. Maz's other standup comedy specials include IMMIGRANT, which was filmed at the prestigious Kennedy Center and is a NETFLIX original, as well as 3 additional solo specials on SHOWTIME: BROWN AND FRIENDLY, I COME IN PEACE, and I'M NOT A TERRORIST, BUT I'VE PLAYED ONE ON TV. In the Spring of 2016 he performed at the White House where he had the privilege of introducing Michelle Obama. As a UC Berkeley alum, Maz gave the keynote speech to the graduating class of 2017. Maz served as the host for the 45th International Emmy's in New York. He was a founding member of THE AXIS OF EVIL comedy tour, which aired on Comedy Central. He is a regular panelist on NPR's WAIT WAIT DON'T TELL ME and has given 2 TED Talks. His LA Times Best Selling Book, I'M NOT A TERRORIST BUT I'VE PLAYED ONE ON TV, was published by Simon & Schuster. Maz executive produced EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE, a documentary about his sister's battle with breast cancer which is currently available on iTunes. For More, please visit: Website: mazjobrani.com/ You Tube: youtube.com/user/Mazjobrani Facebook: facebook.com/mazjobrani Instagram: instagram.com/mazjobrani/ Twitter: twitter.com/MazJobrani Podcast: mazjobrani.com/back-to-school-with-maz-jobrani-podcast/

Maz Jobrani was most recently seen playing the loveable “Fawz” on the CBS comedy SUPERIOR DONUTS as a series regular. He can often be seen on television’s most popular shows such as GREY’S ANATOMY, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, THE DETOUR, LAST MAN STANDING, and SHAMELESS. Maz starred as the title character in the award-winning indie comedy, JIMMY VESTVOOD: AMERIKAN HERO, a feature which he co-wrote and co-produced and is now available on all major outlets online. He’s co-starred in many additional films, including Sydney Pollack’s THE INTERPRETER, Disney’s DESCENDANTS and Ice Cube’s FRIDAY AFTER NEXT. Maz’s original NETFLIX standup special IMMIGRANT was filmed at the prestigious Kennedy Center and is currently available for streaming. He’s also released 3 additional solo specials on SHOWTIME including: BROWN AND FRIENDLY, I COME IN PEACE, and I’M NOT A TERRORIST, BUT I’VE PLAYED ONE ON TV. In the Spring of 2016 he performed at the White House where he had the privilege of introducing Michelle Obama. As a UC Berkeley alum, Maz gave the keynote speech to the graduating class of 2017. Maz served as the host for the 45th International Emmy’s in New York. He was a founding member of THE AXIS OF EVIL comedy tour, which aired on Comedy Central. He is a regular panelist on NPR’s WAIT WAIT DONT TELL ME and has given 2 TED Talks. His LA Times Best Selling Book, I’M NOT A TERRORIST BUT I’VE PLAYED ONE ON TV, was published by Simon & Schuster. Maz executive produced EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE, a documentary about his sister’s battle with breast cancer which is currently available on iTunes. Maz hosts his own podcast Back to School with Maz Jobrani with the All Things Comedy Network.

Maz Jobrani was most recently seen playing the loveable “Fawz” on the CBS comedy SUPERIOR DONUTS as a series regular. He can often be seen on television’s most popular shows such as GREY’S ANATOMY, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, THE DETOUR, LAST MAN STANDING, and SHAMELESS. Maz starred as the title character in the award-winning indie comedy, JIMMY VESTVOOD: AMERIKAN HERO, a feature which he co-wrote and co-produced and is now available on all major outlets online. He’s co-starred in many additional films, including Sydney Pollack’s THE INTERPRETER, Disney’s DESCENDANTS and Ice Cube’s FRIDAY AFTER NEXT. Maz’s original NETFLIX standup special IMMIGRANT was filmed at the prestigious Kennedy Center and is currently available for streaming. He’s also released 3 additional solo specials on SHOWTIME including: BROWN AND FRIENDLY, I COME IN PEACE, and I’M NOT A TERRORIST, BUT I’VE PLAYED ONE ON TV. In the Spring of 2016 he performed at the White House where he had the privilege of introducing Michelle Obama. As a UC Berkeley alum, Maz gave the keynote speech to the graduating class of 2017. Maz served as the host for the 45th International Emmy’s in New York. He was a founding member of THE AXIS OF EVIL comedy tour, which aired on Comedy Central. He is a regular panelist on NPR’s WAIT WAIT DONT TELL ME and has given 2 TED Talks. His LA Times Best Selling Book, I’M NOT A TERRORIST BUT I’VE PLAYED ONE ON TV, was published by Simon & Schuster. Maz executive produced EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE, a documentary about his sister’s battle with breast cancer which is currently available on iTunes. Maz hosts his own podcast Back to School with Maz Jobrani with the All Things Comedy Network. Michael A. Cohen is a regular contributor for The Boston Globe on national politics and foreign affairs. He is also the author of “American Maelstrom: The 1968 Election and the Politics of Division.” Michael has written for dozens of news outlets, including as a columnist for the Guardian and Foreign Policy and he is the US Political Correspondent for the London Observer. He previously worked as a speechwriter at the US State Department and has been a lecturer at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Please consider a paid subscription to this daily podcast. Everyday I will interview 2 or more expert guests on a wide range of issues. I will continue to be transparent about my life, issues and vulnerabilities in hopes we can relate, connect and grow together. If you want to add something to the show email me StandUpwithPete@gmail.com Join the Stand Up Community Stand Up is also brought to you this month by GiveWell.org GiveWell is a nonprofit dedicated to finding outstanding giving opportunities and publishing the full details of our analysis to help donors decide where to give. GiveWell.org/Standup

Q&A with comedian, actor and writer, Maz Jobrani. Moderated by Lindiwe Davis, Google. His political stand-up comedy, Maz Jobrani is certainly one who has a way of providing informative material that has a way of bringing people together. He's also a tremendous advocate for equality and authored the LA Times Best-selling novel “I'm Not A Terrorist But I've Played One on TV.” On the small screen l he's starred in such hits as CBS' Superior Donuts, GREY'S ANATOMY, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, THE DETOUR, LAST MAN STANDING, and SHAMELESS. Maz has also starred in feature films such as JIMMY VESTVOOD: AMERIKAN HERO, (a feature which he co-wrote and co-produced), Sydney Pollack's THE INTERPRETER, Disney's DESCENDANTS and Ice Cube's FRIDAY AFTER NEXT, amongst others.

In this episode of "AWESOME People", Iman Huschmand has a candid conversation with one of the most beloved comedians, Maz Jobrani, who is Iranian-American. Now a father of two, Maz shares how he's been spending time during Quarantine, his advice to parents especially as it relates to supporting the career paths of their children, immigrant culture and dealing with pressure.  SHOW NOTES: Maz’s comedy set [1:22] How coronavirus is bringing people together [5:30] Maz talks about why he became a comedian [7:05] Maz talks about his kind of comedy [10:03] Maz talks about meeting Eddie Murphy [11:10] What success means as a comedian [14:04] Advice for parents to encourage passion in their kids [18:48] Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero [22:50] Why the census is important [27:08] The Persian American Cancer Institute [29:13] Maintaining humility with fame [32:17] The impact of corona on comedians [34:14] Maz talks about his original career plan [37:00] Rapid fire questions [42:48] Advice for young comedians [47:30] How Maz writes his jokes [49:38] Maz shares his personal message [53:00]  QUOTES: “You live your life once, and you got to live for yourself, you can’t live for your parents.” [15:11] “Never believe the hype, and never believe the criticism.” [32:55]  Follow Maz and Iman on IG: @mazjobrani @imanhuschmand

Maz Jobrani is an Iranian- American comedian, podcaster, writer, film maker, philanthropist, speaker and actor. He was most recently seen playing the loveable “Fawz” on the CBS comedy SUPERIOR DONUTS as a series regular. He can often be seen on television's most popular shows such as GREY'S ANATOMY, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, THE DETOUR, LAST MAN STANDING, and SHAMELESS. Maz starred as the title character in the award-winning indie comedy, JIMMY VESTVOOD: AMERIKAN HERO, a feature which he co-wrote and co-produced . He has also co-starred in many films, including Sydney Pollack's THE INTERPRETER, Disney's DESCENDANTS and Ice Cube's FRIDAY AFTER NEXT. Maz has an original NETFLIX standup special called IMMIGRANT and has released 3 additional solo specials on SHOWTIME. He was a founding member of THE AXIS OF EVIL comedy tour, is regular panelist on NPR's WAIT WAIT DONT TELL ME and has given not one but two TED talks! In 2016, he performed at the WHITE HOUSE where given the honour of introducing the first lady, Michelle Obama. He has an LA Times Best Selling Book, I'M NOT A TERRORIST BUT I'VE PLAYED ONE ON TV and hosts his own podcast BACK TO SCHOOL with Maz Jobrani. As executive producer, he was involved in a documentary called EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE, which is about his sister's battle with breast cancer which is currently available on iTunes. In this podcast we talk about baldness, upbringing, parental influences, rejection, grief, confidence, risks, nerves and invincibility. To find out more check him out on: Twitter/ FB/ Insta : MazJobran Website: www.mazjobrani.com EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/everything-must-change/id1292170591 Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date with the latest info.

On today's episode is American Filmmaker Jonathan Kesselman, a Dublin Based award-winning filmmaker and writer.  He launched his career writing and directing 'The Hebrew Hammer' in 2003 to international acclaim with its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. It later played a number of international festivals before being picked up for theatrical distribution (Hanukkah 2003) by Strand Releasing in conjunction with Comedy Central and Paramount Home Video. Voted among the top holiday movies by the New York Times, Vanity Fair, Boston Globe and Time Magazine. Jonathan's second feature film 'Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero' starring Maz Jobrani and John Heard, had its world premiere at the 2014 Austin Film Festival, where it won the Comedy Vanguard award as well as the Audience Award. Jimmy was released theatrically May 13th, 2016, followed by a release on Showtime and Netflix. Jonathan has written for: Fox, Paramount, Nickelodeon, Disney, Sony, Blue Sky Animation, MTV, Comedy Central studios, and WWE (yes, it's fake). Jonathan also works as a commercial director with such clients as Nintendo, Renault, Red Mango, Irish Rail, American Media Inc., and Mr. Olympia. Ironically, Jonathan taught 'Writing Comedy for Film and Television' at Yale University while concurrently acting as the humor columnist for the alternative goth-porn site Suicide Girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maz Jobrani is an Iranian-American comedian and actor, best known for his Netflix standup special "Immigrant," Showtime's "I'm Not a Terrorist, But I've Played One on TV," and as a member of the "Axis of Evil" comedy group.  Maz’s first original Netflix standup special was filmed in 2017 at the Kennedy Center and is currently available for streaming. He has also put out three other solo specials on Showtime including: “Brown and Friendly”, “I Come in Peace”, and “I’m Not a Terrorist, But I’ve Played One on TV”. In spring 2016 he performed at the White House where he had the privilege of introducing Michelle Obama. Maz is a founding member of The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, which aired on Comedy Central. Maz starred as the title character in the award-winning indie comedy, "Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero," a film which he co-wrote and co-produced and is now available on all major outlets online. He has co-starred in many films including Disney’s "Descendants," Sydney Pollack’s "The Interpreter" and Ice Cube’s "Friday After Next."  With over 50 guest star appearances, Maz can regularly be seen on television’s most popular shows. His guest starring roles include Grey's Anatomy, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Shameless. He is a regular panelist on NPR’s "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" and has given 2 TED Talks. His LA Times Best Selling Book, "I'm Not a Terrorist, But I've Played One On TV" was published by Simon & Schuster. Maz executive produced "Everything Must Change," a documentary about his sister’s battle with breast cancer which is currently available on iTunes.  Maz's family is originally from Tehran, Iran. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children. You can follow him at @MazJobrani. 

Maz Jobrani is an American Iranian comedian born in Tehran, Iran. Jobrani can currently be seen starring in the CBS sitcom superior donuts, opposite Jermaine Fowler, David Koechner, Katey Sagal and Judd Hirsch.Maz’s first original Netflix standup special “Immigrant” was filmed at the Kennedy center and is currently available for streaming. He has also put out 3 other solo specials on Showtime including: “Brown and Friendly”, “I Come in Peace”, and “I’m Not a Terrorist, but I’ve Played One on TV”.Maz starred as the title character in the award-winning Indie comedy, Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero, a film which he co-wrote and co-produced and is now available on all major outlets online.He has co-starred in many films including Disney’s, The Descendants, Sydney Pollack’s The Interpreter and Ice Cube’s Friday After Next.

Filmmaker Jonathan Kesselman (The Hebrew Hammer, Jimmy Vestvood, The Hebrew Hammer vs Hitler) talks personal filmmaking, storytelling choices, and Rian Johnson's storytelling choices in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. We discuss the world's first and best Hanukkah movie The Hebrew Hammer (on Amazon Prime now!), it's amazing cast led by the hilarious Adam Goldberg and Judy Greer, and we talk about the upcoming sequel The Hebrew Hammer vs Hitler. Also, we cover his second film, the scathingly fun Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero, his work as 2nd Unit Director for Ang Lee on Billy Lynn's Long Half Time Walk, the benefits of small productions, and making comedies about difficult issues. It's a fun, heartfelt and insightful episode! Keep up with Jonathan Kesselman's work on twitter @Jon_Kesselman and at worldwidemediaconspiracy.com. Follow this podcast on twitter @storycraftpod, and please subscribe, share, rate and review (well) on Spotify, iTunes, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Maz Jobrani is an outspoken standup comedian and actor based in Los Angeles, California. A proud Iranian-American, Jobrani has made appearances on late night tv shows, taped comedy specials for Netflix, wrote the bestselling book, I’m not a terrorist, but I’ve played one on TV, starred in films like Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero, and he currently appears as a character named Fawz on the CBS sitcom, Superior Donuts. Jobrani will be in Montreal July 12-27, 2017 to host 19 performances of The Ethnic Show, a beloved segment at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. He was in Toronto recently for a show of his own and I caught up with him for a brief chat about Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, domestic racism and racist immigrants, the Ethnic Show, and much more. Sponsored by the Bookshelf, Pizza Trokadero, and Planet Bean Coffee.

Stand-up comedian Maz Jobrani tells us how he brought his character Jimmy Vestvood to the big screen. Maz co-wrote, produced and stars in his hilarious film "Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero", and took it to theaters everywhere. We chat about how the limitations of a small budget can fuel creative solutions, as well as shaping one's own destiny. Maz also offers an insightful tour of Iran's colorful history, which I find fascinating. Buy "Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero" today and enjoy. It's all laughs. Shout out to Jonathan Kesselman, the film's director, for the hook up.  Enjoy, Jordan This episode is about an hour and 13 minutes, give or take a few seconds.

Stand-up comedian Maz Jobrani tells us how he brought his character Jimmy Vestvood to the big screen. Maz co-wrote, produced and stars in his hilarious film “Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero”, and took it to theaters everywhere. We chat about how the limitations of a small budget can fuel creative solutions, as well as shaping one's own destiny. Maz also offers…

Comedians Maz Jobrani (Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero) and Rebecca Donohue join Negin Farsad to discuss the first presidential debate. They also talk about the blanket of violence that's covering the country, Oliver Stone's new movie Snowden, and how Rebecca wasn't surprised at all to discover the NSA was all up in everybody's business.This episode is brought to you by DecodeDC.

Sitting down with Director Jonathan Kesselman was like reuniting with a cousin I'd never met. I'd seen his first film, The Hebrew Hammer, now we talk about his new film "Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero" starring comedian Maz Jobrani. Maz is hysterical in the clubs, on his specials, so I knew the film would be laugh out loud too. We chat about developing the film, working with actors who wrote the script they star in, and more.  Check out the trailer at jordanbrady.com or click the title above. PS Still a few spaces left for Commercial Directing Bootcamp, August 13th in Chicago, but it's going to sell out. Sign up now! Thanks, Jordan

Sitting down with Director Jonathan Kesselman was like reuniting with a cousin I'd never met. I'd seen his first film, The Hebrew Hammer, now we talk about his new film “Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero” starring comedian Maz Jobrani. Maz is hysterical in the clubs, on his specials, so I knew the film would be laugh out loud too. We chat…

Comedian Maz Jobrani serves up some fresh new material, gives us a glimpse into the making of his movie, “Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero,” and kicks ass in our new game:... The post The Gisele Show Podcast, mit Friends! (part 2) – July 6, 2016 first appeared on The Gisele Show Podcast, mit Friends.

Because Meredith and Jess really appreciate their kid’s dads, they decided to get a jump start on Father’s Day by talking to one of the funniest dads in Hollywood, comedian Maz Jobrani. Not only did Maz just play the Kennedy Center and hang with the Obamas, but Maz’s movie “Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero” is a hit in theaters. And in addition to touring comedy clubs non stop, Maz is also a dad. That means he understands what dads are thinking, if they are. So when he stopped by the living room, Meredith and Jess decided they wanted to pick his dad brain and see if he could help them understand what dads are thinking. But when the ladies get to talking, Maz has other plans for the show. And they’re hilarious! So sit back and enjoy. Maz Jobrani is here, and he’s hilarious on the latest episode of Meltdown Moms presented by Meltdown Comics!Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein.Engineered by Mason BookerTheme music by Brian BulmanLogo design by Emily Wagner, EMILYWAGNERSTUDIO.com

Because Meredith and Jess really appreciate their kid’s dads, they decided to get a jump start on Father’s Day by talking to one of the funniest dads in Hollywood, comedian Maz Jobrani. Not only did Maz just play the Kennedy Center and hang with the Obamas, but Maz’s movie “Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero” is a hit in theaters. And in addition to touring comedy clubs non stop, Maz is also a dad. That means he understands what dads are thinking, if they are. So when he stopped by the living room, Meredith and Jess decided they wanted to pick his dad brain and see if he could help them understand what dads are thinking. But when the ladies get to talking, Maz has other plans for the show. And they’re hilarious! So sit back and enjoy. Maz Jobrani is here, and he’s hilarious on the latest episode of Meltdown Moms presented by Meltdown Comics!Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein.Engineered by Mason BookerTheme music by Brian BulmanLogo design by Emily Wagner, EMILYWAGNERSTUDIO.com