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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