We're joined by Nemr Abou Nassar for Episode 116 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss his personal contribution to the spread of stand-up comedy in Lebanon and the Middle East and a wider appreciation for the power of humor in bringing diverse communities together.
Nemr is a stand-up comedian currently performing his 'The Future is Now' set. I saw him perfo ... Show More
Aug 22
A Pathway for Disarmament with Tony Boulos (Ep.428)
An episode examining Hezbollah's weakened sub-state position, Iranian leveraging, separating militia disarmament from war with Israel, international pressure on the Lebanese government and potential new names for next year's parliamentary elections. With Tony Boulos - journalist ... Show More
54m 1s
Jul 2022
BONUS EPISODE: Ben went to TanaCon 2018
Live from VidCon 2022, Ben shares his chaotic experience attending TanaCon back in 2018. Ben then gives a mic to his listeners as they share the drama in their worlds. From AirBnb struggles to scary Six Flags experiences, to Barbie's heads getting torn off, fans had no shortage o ... Show More
1h 1m
Jun 2024
Eminem's 'Houdini,' featuring Shane Gillis and Pete Davidson
n today's comedy news, host Johnny Mac provides spoilers for Eminem's new video, 'Houdini,' featuring Shane Gillis and Pete Davidson. Bill Maher discusses his controversial statements on CNN's Fareed Zakaria, addressing changes in political landscapes. Nick Swardson reflects on h ... Show More
11m 32s
May 2024
556: Best Birthday Party Ideas, Brain Worms, and the Adventures of Gollum
In this episode of The More You Know, we walk you through this week’s pop culture headlines including Baby Bieber, all the Lords of all the Rings, The Office 2.0. Plus we rank best childhood birthday venues.
RELEVANT LINKS: Get the full show notes at knoxandjamie.com/556 (<-- pro ... Show More
52m 30s