This week, we're revisiting my interview with Aparna Nancherla. You know when you meet someone and just vibe instantly? That was me and comedian and actress Aparna Nancherla. She talks about writing a book on imposter syndrome (spoiler alert: it doesn’t just go away) and how it led her to turn down a Netflix special. Plus, Aparna shares her decision to stop ... Show More
Oct 2023
#665 Aparna Nancherla Returns - Imposter Syndrome
Aparna Nancherla @Aparnapkin is a comedian, writer, and actor (Mythic Quest, Crashing) and today she joins Paul to discuss her new book Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself, and Imposter Syndrome. She talks about her impulse for negative self-talk, how she keeps going anyway, and how ... Show More
1h 13m
Aug 2023
Why your brain is an unreliable narrator (w/ Aparna Nancherla)
Impostor syndrome is one of many therapy-speak words that have gone mainstream in the past few years — but what is it, really? Aparna Nancherla knows all about it. Aparna is a comedian and the author of Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself, and Impostor Syndrome. Despite her success a ... Show More
35m 58s
May 2021
How to handle the ups and downs of social media (with Aparna Nancherla)
After scrolling through your social media feeds, how do you feel? Empowered and connected -- anxious, or exhausted? When stand up, actor, and writer Aparna Nancherla was just starting out, her jokes on Twitter got her recognition in a way that traditional comedy clubs probably co ... Show More
33m 10s
Jan 2022
Hot Secrets with Ilana Glazer
Ilana Glazer is in the studio this week, chatting with Chelsea about real pregnancies coinciding with fictional ones, secretly-swapped sperm, and how the patriarchy influences every facet of our lives. Then: A med student must choose between his best friend and his boyfriend. An ... Show More
56m 27s
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p><a href="https://aparnacomedy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aparna Nancherla</a> is a writer, stand-up comedian, ... Show More