You might know Des Bishop as a famous Irish comedian, Hannah Berner's husband and co-host of the Berner Phone podcast, or as the guy who learned Mandarin and Gaelic so he could do an hour of comedy in both of those languages. Hiw new special is called Of All People (Youtube).
Des shares his comedic journey from growing up in Queens, New York, to flunking out of St. Francis Prep, and eventually finding success in Irish comedy. The conversation also explores Des's unique experiences performing in Mandarin in China, discussing the challenges and cultural nuances of integrating Chinese material into his acts.
00:27 Des Bishop's Background and Career
01:16 Tony Hinchcliffe Discussion
05:12 Political Commentary and Trump's Influence
07:42 Growing Up in Queens
12:40 Transition to Ireland and Education
17:09 Irish American Experience and IRA
20:28 Young Irish Support for Sinn Fein
20:53 Tribalism and Identity in Ireland
21:13 Blowin Entertainment: A Cultural Insight
21:38 Misconceptions and Humor in Irish Culture
24:11 The Evolution of Comedy Styles
26:26 Navigating the Comedy Scene in America
29:45 Stand-Up Comedy in China
37:11 Challenges and Censorship in Chinese Comedy
41:16 Career Reflections and Future Aspirations
43:54 The Future of Podcasting and Radio
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