Call These Times What They Are: Janky with Hasan Minhaj
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What does Hasan Minhaj reveal about his childhood experiences as an Indian American Muslim?
when we talk about how do you feel about the country? You know, there are versions of the country that happen, right? And the new version doesn't make the old one bad. It's necessary for growth. And I think we're in just a janky version, right?
Yeah, janky's right. It's a janky version right now.
May I curse, Mrs. Obama? You may.
Yeah, shit is jank right now. It's super jank.
Yes.
Your dad's not going to be happy. He's not going to be happy with that.
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How does Hasan Minhaj view the current immigrant experience in America?
What's going on with you these days?
Not much. I'm enjoying life, making it through the winter.
Yeah, the winter is a slog. How's the basketball season going for the...
We have some challenges.
For the Highlanders?
For the Highlanders, yes. We have some challenges, but we're doing all right. We're doing all right. How are you doing?
I'm good. I am doing good, but for the world. It's like when you have your health and your family is good and friends are good, then there's not that much to complain about.
Yeah, yeah.
What parenting advice does Hasan Minhaj seek from Mrs. Obama?
Where are you staying this visit?
I'm staying in an Airbnb, of course.
Once again.
But this, you know, this has been a really fun trip because everybody's here. Yeah, this has been a fun trip. My whole family's here. Even Kelly. All four kids. And Kelly, which she never comes hardly.
Yeah, yeah. Well, it is her birthday weekend.
It is her birthday weekend. So we have... We're staying in an Airbnb that just happens to be one of my favorite actors' former homes.
Oh, really?
Why does Hasan Minhaj believe magicians are more impressive than comedians?
Whose?
Orson Welles.
Oh, my goodness. What's that house like? Is it some big mansion? Is it spooky?
It isn't. It isn't. And Orson Welles' movie posters are all over the place. Books he read. He has the Encyclopedia Britannica still there.
Oh, I remember that.
Remember those? Yeah. Yeah.
What challenges does Hasan Minhaj face in balancing work and family life?
And it's got a pool table. So the kids were having a blast. We had dinner together. It was a lot of fun.
That sounds good.
A lot of fun.
That sounds good. So they all gave the Airbnb a thumbs up.
They gave it a thumbs up. And the kids still don't know who Orson Welles is, though.
Well, yeah.
They don't like movies in black and white. But there was a Citizen Kane poster. I mean, I feel warm there. So it's going to be a good week.
How does Hasan Minhaj's upbringing influence his comedy style?
That's good. That's good. Well, it's going to be a good episode. It sure is. Because we have a funny man.
Yes.
And I love a funny man. Yes, you do. So he better be funny. All right. But why don't you introduce our guest? Jeez, put the pressure on him. No pressure. You better come in funny.
No, our guest today is Hasan Minhaj.
What insights does Hasan Minhaj share about the importance of representation in media?
And he's a two-time Peabody Award winning comedian.
Sounds like he could be funny. Yeah, yeah. If you win twice, two-time Peabody.
In a Peabody.
I mean, that's just not any... All right, this is going to be good.
Yeah. Yeah. But he's best known for his Netflix special, Homecoming King, which I saw.
I saw that too.
Which is very funny.
He was funny then, so I hope he's funny today.
In addition to Homecoming King, you got The King's Jester. And most recently, Off With His Head in 2024. He created and hosted the Emmy Award winning political satire, Patriot Act,
What future projects is Hasan Minhaj currently working on?
with Hasan Minhaj and currently hosts the podcast and digital series Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know.
Yeah, doesn't he know? We'll find out what he doesn't know.
But I'm really excited to talk to him because I found out in the research that he was into basketball, but I didn't realize how much he was into basketball. So you may have to sort of lay back. You may have to lay back for a minute.
Well, let's get him out here.
Without any further ado.
Hassan! Come join us.
How are you?
It's good to see you. I like the jacket. Oh, thank you.
Look at you. No pressure at all. No pressure. Okay. These are new chairs.
Make me laugh. No.
Absolutely, Mrs. Obama. I would love to make you laugh.
Now, Craig already told you that you could not spend the whole time calling me Mrs. Obama, but you explained that if you don't... My mother and father will be very upset.
They've met you before, by the way.
We're at one of the... Andrew's Air Force Base. Oh, wait, no.
You and Mr. Obama hosted a big event.
How were they at Andrew Air Force Base?
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What does Hasan Minhaj reveal about his childhood experiences as an Indian American Muslim?
0:00–0:39
2
How does Hasan Minhaj view the current immigrant experience in America?
0:39–1:17
3
What parenting advice does Hasan Minhaj seek from Mrs. Obama?
1:17–1:50
4
Why does Hasan Minhaj believe magicians are more impressive than comedians?
1:50–2:13
5
What challenges does Hasan Minhaj face in balancing work and family life?
2:13–2:38
6
How does Hasan Minhaj's upbringing influence his comedy style?
2:38–3:10
7
What insights does Hasan Minhaj share about the importance of representation in media?
3:10–3:49
8
What future projects is Hasan Minhaj currently working on?
3:49–1:15:49
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