COMEDIANS of the world (2019)
Synopsis
Global stand-up comedy series features a diverse set of comics from 13 regions bringing their perspectives on what's funny around the world.
First Air Date: 2019-01-01
Last Air Date: 2019-01-01
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 47
Networks: Netflix
Top Cast
- Nicole Byer as Self
- Nazeem Hussain as Self
- Joel Creasey as Self
- Loyiso Gola as Self
- Tumi Morake as Self
- Louis-José Houde as Self
- François Bellefeuille as Self
- Katherine Levac as Self
- Adib Alkhalidey as Self
- Nick Swardson as Self
Seasons
Season 1 (2019)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Joel Dommett
Joel Dommett helpfully demonstrates why Venetian blinds can't be closed angrily, how to climb a sleeping airplane seatmate and one use for nunchucks.
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Ep. 2: Mae Martin
Controlled by a "psychopathic French-Canadian brain shrimp," Mae Martin recalls obsessions with drugs and superstar performer Bette Midler.
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Ep. 3: Nish Kumar
The "unbearably delightful" Nish Kumar examines the right-wing qualities of a classic board game and the disadvantages of solo concert attendance.
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Ep. 4: Ellie Taylor
A pregnant Ellie Taylor reveals the challenges of child-bearing, including having one's bits fiddled with and sudden-onset candle appreciation.
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Ep. 5: Neal Brennan
It's been a rough year for humans. But Neal Brennan's here with thoughtfully hilarious musings on a trip to Germany, dating in the #MeToo era and more.
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Ep. 6: Chris D'Elia
Chris D'Elia was bewildered by a trip Down Under. He also hates know-it-alls and thinks TED Talks are for dummies. But he loves being a comedian.
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Ep. 7: Nicole Byer
Bawdy comic Nicole Byer tells a lot of fat jokes -- so get over it. And there's no need to tell her she's beautiful. She already knows.
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Ep. 8: Nick Swardson
Nick Swardson's in his 40s and forgot to have kids. But he's got a hot tip based on personal experience: Never, ever fart on a plane.
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Ep. 9: Urzila Carlson
Urzila Carlson celebrates all that New Zealand has to offer: hot accents, intimidating baristas and straight couples who are terrible at arguing.
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Ep. 10: Joel Creasey
Hailing from the shark attack capital of the world, Joel Creasey brags about dating an underwear model and recounts his worst driving fails.
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Ep. 11: Nazeem Hussain
As the son of Sri Lankan immigrants, Nazeem Hussain knows he stands out in Australia. But he's found a fun way to fight racism: prank phone calls.
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Ep. 12: Cal Wilson
Colorful comic Cal Wilson opens up about her weirdest fears, her most mortifying moments and the perils of sexting in the autocorrect era.
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Ep. 13: Riaad Moosa
Doctor-turned-comedian Riaad Moosa riffs on regional dialects, personal hygiene disasters and the unfailing awkwardness of airline travel.
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Ep. 14: Tumi Morake
In her first North American performance, Tumi Morake unpacks life's greatest mysteries, including fast food, rap music and the physics of fertility.
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Ep. 15: Loyiso Gola
In an open address to "foodies" everywhere, Loyiso Gola critiques white privilege and problematic pop culture, one hilarious anecdote at a time.
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Ep. 16: Loyiso Madinga
When does dance music go too far? Loyiso Madinga has the answer -- and other candid theories on race, religion and the worst part of "Black Panther."
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Ep. 17: DeAnne Smith
DeAnne Smith opens up about her hatred of escape rooms, shampoo homophobia and how she and her dog are a conservative Republican's nightmare.
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Ep. 18: Ivan Decker
Say hello to Ivan Decker. He's here to share his thoughts on zombie teeth, weaponized lobsters and the sinister lie behind instant noodles.
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Ep. 19: Dave Merheje
Buckle up for Dave Merheje's frenetic stories about growing up as the child of Lebanese immigrants who, well, probably should have gotten a divorce.
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Ep. 20: K. Trevor Wilson
K. Trevor Wilson delivers a deadpan dissertation on "pet parents," the perils of one-ply toilet paper and his sometimes misplaced faith in flatulence.
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Ep. 21: Atul Khatri
CEO-turned-comic Atul Khatri spills knowledge on 25 years of marriage, airport immigration and navigating boys' trips as a 50-year-old man.
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Ep. 22: Aditi Mittal
Aditi Mittal lays down the truth about Turkish coffee, dude culture in the workplace and people who still think females can't be funny.
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Ep. 23: Amit Tandon
From the politics of children's birthday parties to the drama of dining out, family man Amit Tandon has some thoughts on being the average Indian dad.
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Ep. 24: Enissa Amani
Feeling the pressure of representing German comedy, Enissa Amani discusses her imprisoned fans, subtitle goofs and the fallacy of "couple goals."
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Ep. 25: Ilka Bessin
Leaving the pink tracksuit behind, Ilka Bessin gets real with a personal set about her boyfriend, excessive sweating, dirty nursery rhymes and more.
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Ep. 26: Kaya Yanar
Learning German is tough, but Kaya Yanar nails a few regional dialects and comments on driving in Switzerland, funny German laws and Dutch bad guys.
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Ep. 27: Shirley Souagnon
Shirley Souagnon playfully details an awkward gig in Haiti, the challenges of giving up her iPhone and her newfound empathy for straight women.
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Ep. 28: Jason Brokerss
Jamel Comedy Club alum Jason Brokerss blends the personal and the political as he talks airport profiling, life goals and growing up poor.
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Ep. 29: Tania Dutel
From pink pens to waxing mishaps to underwhelming sex: Tania Dutel breaks down life's indignities in a show that gets more revealing by the minute.
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Ep. 30: Donel Jack'sman
Donel Jack'sman counts down the four comic bits his mother hates most as he riffs on horror movies, absurd stereotypes, relationships and more.
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Ep. 31: Martijn Koning
Accidental combovers. Arachnophobia. Amsterdam mushrooms. And terrifying family ski trips. Martijn Koning bares his many flaws, fears and foibles.
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Ep. 32: Soundos el Ahmadi
Filter? Soundos el Ahmadi doesn't need a filter. She candidly reveals the price she's paid for looking good, having a baby and bottling up her anger.
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Ep. 33: Rayen Panday
Rayen Panday enumerates the difficulties of being single in his 30s, the one job he could never do and the two types of people in the world.
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Ep. 34: Thiago Ventura
Thiago Ventura dishes on the humble beginnings of his career, the weird ways in which preppies respond to him and the perks of walking with a cane.
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Ep. 35: Mhel Marrer
Mhel Marrer gives her unique take on everything from sexism to social media, and also compares ride-hailing services to the world's oldest profession.
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Ep. 36: Afonso Padilha
Afonso Padilha dissects the myriad of items people purchase at the pharmacy and doles out some helpful hints on how to navigate being kind of a wimp.
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Ep. 37: Franco Escamilla
Franco Escamilla recounts the fertility woes and sexual struggles endured by his dog, Hunter. Luckily, this puppy tale has multiple happy endings.
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Ep. 38: Hugo El Cojo Feliz
After beating cancer, Hugo "El Cojo Feliz" will laugh about anything, including cool ways to die, Tinder for socks and a wild border control idea.
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Ep. 39: Gaby Llanas
Adulthood has snuck up on Gaby Llanas and she is not pleased. She is, however, enjoying her emotional bond with tupperware.
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Ep. 40: Ibraheem Alkhairallah
With irreverent impersonations and stories that get personal, Ibraheem Alkhairallah reveals secrets to advertising, marital bliss and social media.
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Ep. 41: Rawsan Hallak
In a rapid-fire set, Rawsan Hallak sounds off on the perils of physical fitness, the pressure to get married and long-distance calls to her mom.
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Ep. 42: Adi Khalefa
The self-proclaimed "shortest comedian in the Middle East" shares revelations from his eclectic family and an awkward brush with a celebrity.
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Ep. 43: Moayad Alnefaie
It's all fun and games until someone ends up behind bars. Moayad Alnefaie tells stories of childhood mischief that went way too far.
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Ep. 44: Louis-José Houde
Quebecois comedian Louis-José Houde riffs on the enigma of the dark web, the fearlessness of Montréalers and Mozart as the original rock star.
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Ep. 45: François Bellefeuille
François Bellefeuille's lively set takes on the challenges of vomiting kids, electric cars and a supremely awkward encounter with a horse.
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Ep. 46: Katherine Levac
Katherine Levac digs deep and divulges droll tales of chasing her first crush, hanging with hockey players and crashing a medical school class.
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Ep. 47: Adib Alkhalidey
Unmasking the contradictions in human nature, Adib Alkhalidey recounts the reality of being vegetarian, Christopher Columbus's little secret and more.
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