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Nov 2020
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Episode 20 - Lary BS

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Lary BS is a Lebanese comedian, actor, LGBTQ spokesperson, nightlife ambassador, co-writer & host of Lary Screens. Multitalented by nature, Lary played a pivotal role in growing and popularising the Lebanese clubbing scene over the past decade.

Lary starts by telling us about the origins of the “Lary Does Decks” show (0:57), his many professions (5:11), how Lebanese nightlife united people in the country (6:51), and whether COVID will change how the younger generation interacts (12:26). We also talk about how Lebanon’s unique nightlife scene gained international recognition (15:24), Lary Screens (17:07), the Say No To Censorship campaign (20:14), his fundraiser for the Lebanese LGBTQ society after the Beirut bomb (24:10), the future of clubbing in Lebanon (30:27), and if this country can continue being a creative hub (32:17).

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