Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo
Meet six rising comedians who explore the diversity of the U.S. through stand-up.
Ali Sultan
S1 Ep1 | 25m 25s
In Minneapolis, Jesus meets Yemeni comic Ali Sultan who opens up about his mental health.
Ali Sultan
S1 Ep1 | 25m 1s
In Minneapolis, Jesus meets Yemeni comic Ali Sultan who opens up about his mental health.
Vanessa Gonzalez
S1 Ep2 | 25m 25s
Jesus heads to Austin and the U.S. border town of Laredo, Texas, to meet Vanessa Gonzalez.
Vanessa Gonzalez
S1 Ep2 | 25m 7s
Jesus heads to Austin and the U.S. border town of Laredo, Texas, to meet Vanessa Gonzalez.
Eeland Stribling
S1 Ep3 | 25m 25s
Jesus meets environmental biologist and comedian Eeland Stribling in Denver, Colorado.
Eeland Stribling
S1 Ep3 | 25m 7s
Jesus meets environmental biologist and comedian Eeland Stribling in Denver, Colorado.
Tatanka Means
S1 Ep4 | 25m 7s
Jesus travels to Chinle, Arizona, to meet Native American comedian and actor Tatanka Means.
Tatanka Means
S1 Ep4 | 25m 25s
Jesus travels to Chinle, Arizona, to meet Native American comedian and actor Tatanka Means.
Sierra Katow
S1 Ep6 | 25m 25s
In his hometown of Los Angeles, Jesus meets up with Asian-American actor and comedian Sierra Katow.
Sierra Katow
S1 Ep6 | 25m 7s
In his hometown of Los Angeles, Jesus meets up with Asian-American actor and comedian Sierra Katow.
Ali Sultan Preview
S1 Ep1 | 30s
In Minneapolis, Jesus meets Yemeni comic Ali Sultan who opens up about his mental health.
Comedy as Therapy: An Immigrant’s Journey
S1 Ep1 | 3m 10s
Jesus Trejo and Ali Sultan discuss anxiety, therapy and using comedy to reframe traumas.
Minneapolis Comedy: Diversity & Community
S1 Ep1 | 1m 49s
Jesus Trejo and Ali Sultan discuss the Minneapolis comedy scene, including its diversity.
Vanessa Gonzalez Preview
S1 Ep2 | 30s
Jesus heads to Austin and the U.S. border town of Laredo, Texas, to meet Vanessa Gonzalez.
Comic Roots: Family, Homecoming, & Cultural Humor
S1 Ep2 | 1m 58s
Vanessa Gonzalez reflects on her comedic roots while preparing for a hometown show.
Laredo Laughs: Vanessa’s Hometown Headliner
S1 Ep2 | 2m 12s
Vanessa Gonzalez electrifies her hometown with nerve and humor.
Eeland Stribling Preview
S1 Ep3 | 30s
Jesus meets environmental biologist and comedian Eeland Stribling in Denver, Colorado.
Fishing for Laughs: A Comedy Adventure with Jesus & Eeland
S1 Ep3 | 1m 56s
Jesus Trejo and comedian Eeland Stribling hilariously blend fishing with comedy.
River Rescue: Eeland on Comedy, Conservation & Community
S1 Ep3 | 2m 31s
Jesus Trejo and Eeland Stribling lead a community cleanup along the South Platte River.
Tatanka Means Preview
S1 Ep4 | 30s
Jesus travels to Chinle, Arizona, to meet Native American comedian and actor Tatanka Means.
Tatanka’s Journey: From the Ring to the Stage
S1 Ep4 | 3m 34s
Tatanka Means reveals how his boxing roots have helped him become more resilient.
Ancestral Connections: Comedy and Cultural Education
S1 Ep4 | 2m 1s
Tatanka Means discusses how he uses comedy to challenge Native American stereotypes.
Comedy Kinship: Adam Pasi Embraces His Samoan Roots
S1 Ep5 | 3m 2s
Adam Pasi reflects on his journey toward embracing his Samoan heritage.
Samoan Stand-Up: Exploring Identity with Adam Pasi
S1 Ep5 | 1m 58s
Adam Pasi shares his comedic anecdotes about his family and his Samoan heritage.
Sierra Katow Preview
S1 Ep6 | 30s
It’s a homecoming for Jesus, as he meets with Asian American actor and comedian Sierra Katow in Los
Generations of Humor: Sierra Katow’s Comedy Roots
S1 Ep6 | 2m 11s
Sierra Katow reveals how her parents’ support helped shape her comedy routine.
Breaking Taboos: Racism and Comedy
S1 Ep6 | 2m 24s
Sierra Katow and Jesus Trejo share their experiences in addressing racism through comedy.
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