The Pieces with Bimini

Sami Abu Wardeh on Comedy During Genocide, Melting Pots & Code-Switching

07 Apr 2026

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Sami Abu Wardeh is a Palestinian-British comedian, writer and content creator whose sharp wit and cultural commentary have made him one of the most exciting voices in UK comedy.Raised in exile in Kuwait, before moving to the UK as a teenager, Sami has become a leading voice of the Palestinian diaspora in the arts and comedy.Whilst his viral sketches tackle everything from identity and class to politics and social media, Sami has built a following by speaking truth to power with humour that doesn't pull punches. Beyond the laughs, Sami addresses the difficult conversations — from performing comedy during a genocide of his own people, to navigating what it means to be Arab and British in a country that constantly tries to put him in a box.On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Sami dive into the formative moments that shaped who he is today. From growing up in the red light district of Dubai where he witnessed the full spectrum of humanity, to the complicated relationship creators have with social media platforms, and why the algorithm keeps us divided.The conversation touches on being misunderstood (across race and class), the pressure to constantly create content, code-switching and why Sami has moved away from wanting to annoy people toward just wanting to make really good comedy.Don't forget to subscribe and don't miss new episodes of The Pieces every Tuesday!Follow The Pieces with BiminiListen Now on Global PlayerInstagram: @thepiecespodTikTok: @thepiecespodYouTube: @thepiecespod

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The Pieces with Bimini

Sami Abu Wardeh on Comedy During Genocide, Melting Pots & Code-Switching

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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