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A comedy podcast about Asian culture. Hosted by two UK-based comedians - Nigel Ng and Evelyn Mok. Sometimes the internet's favourite uncle, Uncle Roger, makes an appearance! New episodes every Tuesday. Support the podcast: http://patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod
The funny take on news with comedians from around the world.
Comedians Evelyn Mok and Sofie Hagen talk for longer than they should. They are - Fatties Without Daddies.
"Funny For a Girl" is a comedy podcast hosted by Evelyn Mok and Sofie Hagen. Each week they sit down and chat with a different female comedian about comedy and life in general. At the end of each episode the comedian is asked to give their final and honest answer to the most tiresome question a comedian who is also a female have been asked a thousand times before, “what is it like being a female comedian?”, with the intent of giving the guest a chance to answer the question once and for all ...
“Anthems” is a collection of original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems, and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional people, that celebrate and contemplate what it means to be human. Our beauty, our failures, our rich heritage, our rage, and our power. Proving that there is more that binds us together than sets us apart. These Are Our Anthems. #AnthemsPride #AnthemsHome #AnthemsWomen #AnthemsBlack
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Have You Read That Book By Jon Ronson A podcast about Shame
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Have You Read That Book By Jon Ronson A podcast about Shame
Amy Annette and Lou Sanders
The new podcast about shame with Lou Sanders and Amy Annette. And guess what - we tried keeping it to 10 minutes but then everyone told us they wanted more (at least 2 people) so it's longer now but... YOU SHOULD SEE WHAT THEY SNIPPED OUT (stories for next time is what). NO FAMILY OF LOU'S ALLOWED TO LISTEN TO THIS.
Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini investigate funny and curious headlines from around the world. They’re joined by Chilean comedian Fabrizio Copano and Swedish actor and stand-up Evelyn Mok to see the funny side of the news.This week we find out why a very public shower is threatening the Chilean constitution and why a Swedish supreme court judge g…
Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini investigate funny and curious headlines from around the world. They’re joined by Singaporean comedian Sharul Channa and London-based globetrotting Bronwyn Sweeney to see the funny side of the news.This week they find out what happens when you steal pebbles from Greek beaches and why nightclubbers will be keeping th…
Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Indonesian comedian and interpreter Sakdiyah Ma’ruf and American stand-up, storyteller and writer Gastor Almonte for a funny look at the global news.They’ll be finding out how an entrepreneurial Muslim cleric became an internet sensation in Indonesia, and why maths books are being banned for being too…
Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Brazilian comedian Carol Zoccoli and Australian Brodi Snook to take on the global headlines.They’ll be hearing how Bolsonaro has announced the end of Covid in Brazil and about the introduction of IVF for Australia’s koalas. Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard t…
Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Nigerian-Ghanaian comedian Jacinta Ocansey and Italy’s hilarious Luca Cupani to take on the global headlines. They’ll be asking why people in Ghana aren’t happy about a new tax and finding out about the world’s first openly gay head of state. Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headl…
Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini take on the funny and curious headlines in our South African special. They are joined by South African comedians Tumi Morake and Conrad Koch to see the funny side of global news. They find out about a student’s unlikely spending spree and discuss a makeshift solution to the fuel crisis that has been grounding plane…
Japanese comedian Yuriko Kotani and Canadian stand-up Daniel-Ryan Spaulding join Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to take on the funny and curious headlines from around the world.They’ll be investigating an otter’s murderous rampage and celebrating the highs and lows of Japan's recent Academy Awards success. Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funnie…
Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Malaysian comedian Kavin Jay and Abby Wambaugh, an American comedian based in Denmark, to take on the funny and curious headlines from around the world.They’ll be investigating who is scamming Justin Bieber with fake furniture and finding out about the man who fell in love with an ashtray. Join #Comed…
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Comedians vs YOUR News, with Daniel Sosa and Njambi McGrath
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Mexican stand-up Daniel Sosa and British Kenyan comedian Njambi McGrath join Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to take on the funny and curious headlines shared by BBC World Service listeners and fans around the world.They’ll be asking why some NGOs in Kenya risk being de-registered and finding out about the Mexican politician who fell off his chai…
American writer and satirist Josh Gondelman and Indian comedian Zarna Garg join Jess and Eman to take on the international headlines in front of a live audience in New York.They’re finding out just what New York’s new mayor has planned, and asking why a generation of Indian kids are the best in the world at chess. Join #Comediansvsthenews for the f…
Khaoula Karaweigh is a visual artist, activist and founding member of the Free Feminist Union (UFL) in Morroco. Her artistic work strives to explore the potential of subjugated women. Her word of the day for Anthems Women 2021 was DISCOMFORT. TW: Sexual Harrassment CONNECT WITH KHAOULA: I: @khaoula.b.karaweigh #AnthemsWomen2022 is a collection of 7…
Reece Lyons is a writer, performer, spoken word artist and Roundhouse Resident Artist where her work has previously gone viral and has been watched by over 4 million people online. She has appeared in Overflow at The Bush Theatre, Life & Rhymes on Sky Arts and HANNA on Amazon Prime. Reece was a 2019 BBC Edinburgh Fringe Poetry Slam finalist. Her wo…
Momtaz Begum-Hossain is Colour Expert and award-winning Journalist. Her third book, Hello Rainbow: Brighten Your Life and Mind with Colour Therapy, will be published Autumn 2021. She’s travelled the world in search of colour, which inspired her to create the Hello Hue philosophy; a seven-point guide for how to use colour to boost your mood and ment…
Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Indian star stand-up Aditi Mittal and Nigerian political satirist Adeola Fayehun for a funny look at the global news. They’re finding out what’s going on with US President Joe Biden’s choice of Supreme Court judge, and asking why a Nigerian police chief accused of corruption is suing the government. J…
Danielle Bainbridge is an Assistant Professor of Theatre & Performance Studies at Northwestern University. She is also a creative writer, playwright and web series host. Her word of the day for Anthems Women 2021 was LEFTOVERS. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE BAINBRIDGE: T: @quirkyprofessor #AnthemsWomen2022 is a collection of 7 original manifestos, speeches…
Abbi Greenland is a performer and theatre maker. She is ⅓ of the physical theatre company RashDash, an associate company of the Royal Exchange Theatre. She has performed up and down the country from London to Edinburgh to Manchester. Her word of the day in March 2020 was Uncertainty. CW: This episode contains discussion of abortion. CONNECT WITH AB…
Masuma Ahuja is a journalist who has covered US politics and elections, the refugee crisis, the Olympics, women’s lives around the world, and more for platforms such as CNN and the Washington Post. She is the author of GIRLHOOD, a book documenting the lives of teenage girls around the world for Algonquin Books. She was part of the team that was awa…
Evelyn Mok is a comedian, actress and writer. Her work centres on questioning the norms of convention and breaking the mould of what it means to be a woman of colour in comedy. She has been featured in the Guardian, BBC and TimeOut. Her word of the day for Anthems Women 2021 was NARRATIVE. CONNECT WITH EVELYN: T: @EvelynMok I: @EvelynMok This episo…
Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Mexican comedian and podcaster José Antonio Badía and one of Canada’s sharpest political satirists, Tim Fontaine.They’re finding out what’s going on with the ban on Mexican avocados, and asking why there’s been an attack on a Canadian gas pipeline. Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the…
Malaysian comedian Dr Jason Leong and New York stand-up Shalewa Sharpe join Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to take on the week's news.This week, we’re finding out why a Rosa Parks tribute has backfired in the United States, and asking: Can logging possibly be a good thing for Malaysian tigers?Join #ComediansvstheNews for the funniest take on the…
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Comedians vs. the News
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Season 3 with Celeste Ntuli and Anuvab Pal
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Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are back with Season 3 of Comedians vs The News!This week they’re joined by South African comedian Celeste Ntuli and India’s hilarious Anuvab Pal. They’re taking a look at the troublesome truckers causing havoc in Canada, wondering if the great Indian wedding could go virtual and asking: Just how many husbands shou…
Comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are back on the BBC World Service! Along with some of the world’s finest comedians, they’ll be taking a witty look at all the news that 2022 has in store. But first… how to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift?By BBC World Service
Comedians vs the News is coming back for a third season! Jess and Eman are filled with festive cheer and gift ideas for the BBC World Service audience…Get in touch and tell us what you think 2022 has in store #ComediansvsthenewsBy BBC World Service
Nigel drops in to catch up and talk about his new podcast. Go subscribe to his new podcast - HAIYAA with Nigel Ng! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuMPrg8pcxSP0KuXQJBuEA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/haiyaa-with-nigel-ng/id1599323679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1iMy1aiXrWhJicFLsgNAJV?si=61605e07d788484a…
Have you been missing Anthems? Us too, but we're delighted to introduce We Were Always Here our new weekly documentary series we think you'll love. The series explores the history of the UK AIDS pandemic from the perspective of those most marginalized communities. These are stories of loss, activism, rage and resilience, and most importantly - comm…
Today's episode is the last one for a while as the podcast is going on a hiatus. We want to thank all of our listeners for these two years, it's been an incredible journey and we hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have! Stay funneee & be strong enough to be kind. --- 📹 You can find our individual youtube channels to follow us after the podcast! N…
This week we talk about Nigel's new alarm clock, what Evelyn has in common with a certain North Korean dictator and Nigel's desire to be a Crazy High Income No Kids. --- Support us via our patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod --- 🎬 We're now on youtube! See the full podcast episodes! Subscribe to our channel and ring the bell for not…
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Rice To Meet You
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128: Men are Trash, Women are Psycho
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Go to https://manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code RICE. Your balls will thank you™️! Evelyn tells us about her stressful move (spoiler unlike Nigel she enlisted her parents instead of movers), Nigel's seen Hamilton and our hosts talk about game shows of the good old days. --- Support us via our patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon…
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127: Sausage Living vs. Amazon Parcel Living
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This week Nigel tells us about his champagne problems, Evelyn shares her new attitude on life and we discuss why immigrants do the best job! --- Support us via our patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod --- 🎬 We're now on youtube! See the full podcast episodes! Subscribe to our channel and ring the bell for notifications for new eps, r…
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.com! We want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at https://www.betterhelp.com/rice. Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Both our hosts are away this week, Nigel calling in from beautiful sunn…
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125: Live Like it's Your Last Month on Earth
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Go to https://manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code RICE. Your balls will thank you™️! This week Evelyn tells us about her experience with a certain cheap airline, Nigel argues for why you shouldn't pack your own stuff and why asians love free stuff. --- Support us via our patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod --…
This week Evelyn tells us what she thinks about white people listening to the podcast, Nigel talks about what would make customer service better and the hosts talk about DIY. --- Support us via our patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod --- 🎬 We're now on youtube! See the full podcast episodes! Subscribe to our channel and ring the bel…
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123: No One Likes a Sassy Skinny Woman
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.com! We want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at https://www.betterhelp.com/rice. Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. This week Nigel tells us about how well his mental health is, Evelyn te…
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122: We’re Becoming White Middle Class People
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This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Manscaped! Go to https://manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code RICE. Your balls will thank you™️! This week Nigel tells us about his visit to Soho Farmhouse, Evelyn talks about her first on-screen make out and our hosts get into how much they actually need rice. --- Support us…
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121: Mentally Well-adjusted Douchebags
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This episode is sponsored by Green Chef is the most sustainable meal kit, so you can feel great about what you’re eating and how it got to your table. It’s actually the only meal kit that’s both plastic and carbon offset. Green Chef is the #1 meal kit for eating well, so premium ingredients like organic veggies and high-quality proteins are a given…
This week's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.com! We want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/rice. Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Evelyn tells us about her awkward doctor's appointment, Nigel reads out a lo…
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119: Kuala Lumpur Dusk & Bombay Thrush
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This episode is sponsored by Manscaped! Go to https://manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code RICE. Your balls will thank you™️! It’s Tuesday and that means another episode of your favourite Asian podcast! Evelyn tells Nigel about the new exclusive club she’s joined, Nigel talks about his new hobby which includes paint names and…
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118: What Nigel's Therapist Thinks of Him
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This week, your hosts talk about Nigel's new house, Evelyn's reusable coffee cup and after two years, Nigel is finally in therapy and Evelyn's in the gym! Support us via our patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod --- 🎬 We're now on youtube! See the full podcast episodes! Subscribe to our channel and ring the bell for notifications for …
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117: Nigel's Finally in Therapy & Evelyn's in the Gym!
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This week, your hosts talk about Nigel's new house, Evelyn's reusable coffee cup and after two years, Nigel is finally in therapy and Evelyn's in the gym! Support us via our patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod --- 🎬 We're now on youtube! See the full podcast episodes! Subscribe to our channel and ring the bell for notifications for …
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116: Nigel Gives Off a Certain Vibe
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This week Nigel's going on tour, Evelyn's shooting a commercial and we talk about if Asian uncles and aunties got the authority to arrest you. Support us via our patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod --- 🎬 We're now on youtube! See the full podcast episodes! Subscribe to our channel and ring the bell for notifications for new eps, rea…
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115: We All Want a Love Island Body
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This week we talk about Evelyn's PT-session, Nigel's frustrations when shops don't take cards and how everyone wants a love island body! Support us via our patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod --- 🎬 We're now on youtube! See the full podcast episodes! Subscribe to our channel and ring the bell for notifications for new eps, reaction …
Alim Kheraj is a freelance writer and editor from London, whose work has focused on the intersection of queerness and popular culture. His writing has appeared in The Guardian, GQ, the i, The Observer, i-D, Vice, Gay Times, and Time Out. His first book, Queer London, is a guide to LGBTQ+ London past and present is available now. His word of the day…
This week’s episode is sponsoted by the podcast series AXN Fey Hollow, AXN Asia’s first crime thriller podcast! The eight-episode crime thriller audio drama is produced by KC Global Media (KCGM) Asia and follows the story of two detectives tracking down a sadistic serial killer who uses brutal fairy tale inspired rituals to murder his victims. It’s…
Ella Otomewo is a poet, performer, and educator who found her voice in the spoken word community; but now writes for both the page and the stage. Some 2021 credits include: Contact Theatre, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, Art with Heart, Coalesce Dance Theatre, and Festival of Libraries (Manchester City of Literature). Her word of the day is STILLN…
Benjamin Yellowitz is a Musician, Producer and Sound Designer who works with Broccoli Productions. During his 10 years in music and audio, Benjamin has attempted to normalise his pansexuality from both the stage and behind the scenes. As a multi-instrumentalist he specialises in merging organic sounds with electronic production. His word of the day…
Joanie Evans is the Co-President of the Federation of Gay Games. Originally from Birmingham, Joanie moved to London in the late 1980s, joining Hackney Women’s Football Club - the first out LGBTQ+ team in Europe. In 2019, Joanie was nominated for Outstanding Contribution to LGBT+ Life at the British LGBT Awards and won an Administration Award from t…
Roshaante is an Intersex activist, model and Youtuber. He has been featured in the likes of Vice, Pink News, Dazed, AZ Magazine and Channel 4. His word of the day is SOUL. CONNECT WITH ROSHAANTE: I: @roshaante #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQ…
Queer House Party is an award-winning virtual LGBTIQ+ party showcasing performers and DJs from in an accessible online community space.. After DJing and throwing parties across the UK, housemates, activists, and community organisers Harry Gay, Wacha and Passer came together on the first Friday of lockdown to throw an online party to give Queers acr…
Denai Moore is a genre-bending artist and Chef, who has carved her own lane in the UK music industry for several years. Her piercing soul vocal first commanded attention on SBTRKT's 2014 album Wonder Where We Land when she was just 21, and since then, the British-Jamaican artist has made waves with her solo releases. As a chef she started Dee's Tab…
Lex Shu Chan is a lawyer in the fashion publishing industry, a diversity and inclusion leader and writer. They are also co-founder of Sachiko & Shu, and have recently released their first charity cookbook "Recipes Against Racism" in collaboration with London restaurants to fundraise for not-for-profits in support of the UK's East and South East Asi…
