The Class Clown Podcast With Chino Liao

Chino revisits one his favorite cities to perform in and takes a look at the history of stand up comedy in Ho Chi Minh/Saigon Vietnam with two of its most active producers/performers, JK Hobson and Ankita Ghosh. They talk about how they got started in comedy, how they found themselves in Saigon, how comedy found its way to the city and the early days of comedy. They also talk about how English stand up is received by locals and how it differs from the Vietnamese style.

Comic book writer and comedian Josel Nicolas talks to Chino about how he fell back into wrestling, who introduced him to it, and why it reminds him of his late father. He also talks about dealing with loss, talking about tragedy in comedy, and how comedy allows him to deal with these things.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with mental health and loss of parents.

Real-life architects and stand up comedians Richard Tan and Juan Paolo join Chino this week to build a foundation of comedy. They talk about how they fell into this field, the many challenges they face, and the different disciplines involved. They also talk about how their world coincides with comedy and how their styles have influenced both their stand up architecture.

Former brand manager and current podcaster, mother, and stand-up comedienne Diana Aaron Ong joins Chino this week. Chino talks to Di about her past life in the corporate world, how she transitioned into their family business, and how she pivoted into comedy. She also talks about marketing herself as a comedian, how those two worlds intersect, and how comedy has changed her perspectives.

Budding stand up comedian and full time leatherworker Migo Morales joins Chino on the podcast. Migo talks to Chino about how he entered the soft goods market, what inspired him to change careers, and what he does with his new company, Soul Flower Co. He also talks about his experience with stand up and how his two worlds coexist

Long time comedy fan and open micer Marco Gutang joins Chino this week. He talks about his signature laugh, how he's developed it, and what his family thinks of his boisterous laughter. He also talks about his career as a peace educator, his diverse background, and how he uses these as material for stand-up comedy.

One of the rising stars of comedy, Judd Gregorio joins Chino to talk about his former life as a banker. He talks to him about how he found that career, why he chose to be a banker, and what his officemates think of his life as a comedian. He also talks about transitioning to a different industry, how comedy affected that choice, and how comedy changed his life.

Chino is joined by writer, journalist, and stand up comedienne Marguerite Alcazaren De Leon to talk about writing. They talk about why she got into stand up, the differences of writing long form and jokes, and the many things she was surprised (and not surprised) to learn about in the world of comedy.