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Back to Episodes#695 ft. Jinx Yeo - Politically Incorrect Jokes, Beating Stage Fright & Surviving as a Comedian
Description
Jinx Yeo opens up about what it’s really like being a stand-up comic in Singapore. He shares how his journey started 14 years ago, the impact of his viral videos as well as his experience building an international career from scratch. He also talks about making politically incorrect jokes, self-censorship and the difference between Singaporean and Western crowds.
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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:48) Intro
(02:54) Overcoming Introversion & Starting a Comedy Career
(03:49) Challenges & Experiences in Comedy
(09:10) Early Days of Singapore's Comedy Scene
(18:09) Experiences in UK and Australia Comedy Scenes
(22:00) Viral Success & International Exposure
(26:28) Performing for Diverse Audiences & Writing Process
(31:16) Dealing with Bureaucracy in Singapore's Creative Scene
(36:21) Perceptions of Comedians and Political Correctness
(40:03) The Craft of Stand-up Comedy
(45:29) Nervousness, Performance & Political Comedy
(51:21) Future of the Comedy Scene
(57:10) International Influence & Responsibilities in Comedy
(58:43) Jonathan Atherton's Legacy in Singapore Comedy
(01:01:35) One Shiok Thing
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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak