Show Notes
An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world.In this episode, we sit down with Anastasiya Sil, a rising Ukrainian stand-up comedian, to talk about her journey in comedy, the challenges of performing in a global landscape, and how humour helps her navigate life. Anastasiya shares her funniest experiences, insights on the comedy scene in Ukraine, and what it’s like to make people laugh across cultures. Whether you’re a fan of stand-up comedy, interested in Ukrainian artists, or just looking for a laugh, this conversation is packed with stories and laughs you won’t want to miss. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[06:40]] Is standup an addiction and my passion for comedy [[15:01]] [[21:45]] Standup comedy in Ukraine [[26:40]] [[26:40]] Seeing big names comedian and running a podcast in Ukraine, how people have changed in Ukraine [[34:19]] [[34:19]] How my values have changed [[41:50]] [[43:54]] Doing art schools for injured veterans [[47:46]] [[48:33]] The reality of our challenging situation [[01:06:04]] [[01:06:04]] Russia will not stop at Ukraine [[01:11:26]] You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #ukrainiancomedian,#anastasiasil #ukraine #warandstruggle#laughthroughstruggle#comedyinhardtimes #ukrainianstandup
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