The official podcast of comedian and actor Abbas Wahab, previously called ”The Immigrant Section”.
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
Neema Nazeri, Comedian/Actor/Influencer, came on by and we talk about his recent experience as a guest on the coveted "up-north cottage trip", complete with charcuterie boards and wine moms. Neema talks about how he got good at doing accents and the moment he realized it was his speciality. How his brother inspired him to go all in on comedy, and how its paid off since with his Instagram blow-up. We also talk about "making it" as a comedian nowadays, and how the internet has completely changed the game for up-and-comers.
Catch Neema on Season 2 of Amazon Prime's "The Boys"!
More Immigrant Section:
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPJc5XPaW44Qz1HVQvOj4g
More Neema:
https://www.instagram.com/neemanaz/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQeTgiBOtbUVToHVV6Vy9Q
More Abbas:
https://www.instagram.com/_abbaswahab/
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
Jehan Salim, UN Architectural Officer, came on by and we talk about what it's like working for the UN and having the coveted UN passport. Jehan explains how their bases operate and the culture dynamic between UN workers, and how it's almost like a college campus. Also, how the locals think UN expats can do anything, and aren't afraid to ask. Jehan talks about working in Iraq during the Kurdish referendum, earthquakes, and more.
More Immigrant Section:
https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPJc5XPaW44Qz1HVQvOj4g
More Abbas:
https://www.instagram.com/_abbaswahab/
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Moe Ismail, Comedian/Teacher, came on by and we talk about his recent trip to Egypt and the state of the country now versus right after the revolution. We trade stories about haggling in Africa, and the different approaches. Also, we remember the days of trying to fit in as young immigrants, and our first halloween experiences.
More Immigrant Section:
https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPJc5XPaW44Qz1HVQvOj4g
More Moe:
https://www.instagram.com/moemoeismail/
More Abbas:
https://www.instagram.com/_abbaswahab/
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Omer Jamal, Entrepreneur/Founder of Fortuna AI Labs Inc., came on by and we talk about his early days in Pakistan and how they gave him an upper hand in his adult years. The journey from employee to startup founder, and how he developed his entrepreneur characteristics. Omer shares his habits for maintaining a clear and effective mental state, using techniques like journaling and meditation. He's a big advocate of solo-travel, having visited over 30+ countries while working remotely, he explains his theory on the huge benefits of traveling alone.
More Immigrant Section:
https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPJc5XPaW44Qz1HVQvOj4g
More Omer:
https://www.instagram.com/omerjxm/
More Abbas:
https://www.instagram.com/_abbaswahab/
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
My good friend, Irsida Sheshi, came on by and we talk about her recent trip to Albania's capital, Tirana, and the state of Albanian tourism compared to tourism in Croatia, and it's capital, Zagreb. Irsida tells the story of her Albanian upbringing during, and after the fall of communism and her techniques for avoiding harassment. We also reminisce about the trip we originally met at in a Dominican Republic resort, where I carried a mini-hookah around for 7 days.
More Immigrant Section:
https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPJc5XPaW44Qz1HVQvOj4g
More Irsida:
https://www.facebook.com/thiscrazyhead/
More Abbas:
https://www.instagram.com/_abbaswahab/
Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
Clif Knight, Comedian/Actor/Musician and member of the GoodKnight Rap Group, came on by and we talk about his transition from Guyana to Canada, how the Caribbean island accents differ, the Migos rap formula, breaking down the "Toronto Mans" lingo, and getting booed off stage.
More Immigrant Section:
https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPJc5XPaW44Qz1HVQvOj4g
More Clif:
https://www.instagram.com/clifknightcomic/
More Abbas:
https://www.instagram.com/_abbaswahab/
Tuesday Aug 06, 2019
Tuesday Aug 06, 2019
Hassan Chaudhry, Comedian/Balding Man, came on by and we talk about growing up in Saudi Arabia as a Pakistani dude, the illuminati, early porn experiences overseas. We also address the state of our respective balding, and a lot more!
More Immigrant Section:
https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPJc5XPaW44Qz1HVQvOj4g
More Hassan:
https://www.instagram.com/hassanistheone/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHKNBdPwvarQZyrsTBWEuTg
More Abbas:
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Nathan Teixeira, Welder/Comedian/Writer, came on by and we talk about Amish versus Mennonites people, his Angolan father, and growing up in a Daycare. Also we chat about under-water welding and his early trips to Portugal.
More Immigrant Section:
https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/
More Nathan:
https://www.instagram.com/funnybuizness/
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Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Syma S. Actor/Comedian/Writer, came on by and we talk about funny Iranian customs, the actor's hustle, and the world of nightclub bartending.
More Immigrant Section:
https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/
More Syma:
https://www.instagram.com/simasep/
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Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Amish Patel, Actor/Comedian/Writer and Host of The Amish Patel Comedy Corporation, came on by and we talk about his time in Indian private school, how the cast system works, and what Indians in Africa are getting up to.
More Immigrant Section:
https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/
More Amish
https://www.amishpatel.net/
https://www.instagram.com/fadetobrown/
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