On this episode of On Purpose, I sat down with Hasan Minhaj. Hasan is a first generation American, and is a comedian, actor, and the host and creator of the weekly comedy series Patriot Act.
Hasan shares that he was fired from every previous job he’s ever had, and the value of relentlessly trying new things until you find work worth doing. He reminds us of ... Show More
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BENNY BLANCO, DAVE BURD & KRISTIN BATALUCCO: Friends Keep Secrets… Or Do They? (Friendship, Weddings, Love)
Today, Jay sits down with Benny Blanco, Dave Burd, and Kristin Batalucco for a first-of-its-kind conversation - three best friends building something together in real time. They talk about what that really looks like: how friendship changes when work gets involved, how marriage f ... Show More
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Hasan Minhaj
Hasan Minhaj (The Daily Show, Homecoming King, Patriot Act) is an American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. Hasan sits down with the Armchair Expert to discuss feeling overwhelmed by the balance of life and work and the effect of tren ... Show More
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Episode 1273 - Hasan Minhaj
Hasan Minhaj took the pressures put on him to become a lawyer and channeled them into the ambition necessary to start a standup career, become a Daily Show correspondent, host his own show (Patriot Act), get cast on a prestige drama (The Morning Show), and have a future in comedy ... Show More
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Hasan Minhaj (Re-release)
In today's flashback episode, Hasan Minhaj [The Daily Show, Homecoming King, Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj] talks with Anna about high school crushes, love, marriage, patriotism, redemption, the origins of his comedy, favorite Batman actors, a blue BMX bicycle that changed everyt ... Show More
1h 3m
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Hasan Minhaj - Comedy, Netflix, Haters, & Money
Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) sits down with award-winning comedian Hasan Minhaj to discuss how he prepares for his shows, how he stays in the moment, his struggles dealing with anonymous Twitter trolls, what he has planned for the future, and more.
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Mehdi Hasan On How To Win Every Argument - Part 2
In this episode we bring you part two of our live event, 'How To Win Every Argument,' with renowned interviewer and debater Mehdi Hasan. Hosted by columnist, author, and broadcaster Jonathan Freedland, Hasan shares his tips and techniques for mastering the art of persuasion, whic ... Show More
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Malcolm Gladwell on: Working From Home, Kindness, Sacrifice, and Making Mistakes
<p>Since the start of COVID-19, more people are working from home, and with that, more people have strong opinions about whether or not it's the best route to take.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>In today's episode, Malcolm Gladwell responds to recent backlash over why he believes that wor ... Show More
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How to Fight Languishing (at Work and Everywhere Else) | Adam Grant
<p>This episode officially marks the launch of the Work Life Series, a brand-new, five-part series that's all about how to live better lives at work. In each episode, we'll be hosting meditation teachers, thought leaders, and top-of-their-field scientists to explore how to better ... Show More
1h 9m
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Malcolm Gladwell on: Working From Home, Kindness, Sacrifice, and Making Mistakes
<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>In this previously released episode, Malcolm Gladwell responds to backlash he received over his belief that working in an office—an ... Show More
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