I almost like Mark Carney | Bankas Podcast - #092

Support Ben on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenbankasGet tickets to see Ben: https://www.benbankas.com/live-showsJoin the email list: https://www.benbankas.com/jointhelistPodcast: https://www.benbankas.com/podcastSupport Ben on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benbankasGet tickets to see Ben: https://www.benbankas.com/live-showsJoin the email list: https://www.benbankas.com/jointhelistPodcast: https://www.benbankas.com/podcastBen sits down with Armin Arbabi and Austin, TX friends Taija and Jim Telli, both of whom are comedians in the ATX scene. Armin Arbabi has over 15,000 followers on Instagram and has been opening for Ben for over 3 years. The group talks about race, living in Africa and more. The extra hour of this podcast is on Patreon.

Support Ben on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenbankasGet tickets to see Ben: https://www.benbankas.com/live-showsJoin the email list: https://www.benbankas.com/jointhelistPodcast: https://www.benbankas.com/podcastEhsan Ahmad is a regular at The Comedy Mothership, has been a guest on Joe Rogan twice and three times on Kill Tony.

Support Ben on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenbankasGet tickets to see Ben: https://www.benbankas.com/live-showsJoin the email list: https://www.benbankas.com/jointhelistPodcast: https://www.benbankas.com/podcastMycal is a lawyer and regular comedian at the Comedy Mothership. Mycal just recently released a "Don't Tell" comedy special on Youtube with clips on Instagram racking up millions of views.

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The last 45 minutes of this podcast are on Patreon.Support Ben on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenbankasGet tickets to see Ben: https://www.benbankas.com/live-showsJoin the email list: https://www.benbankas.com/jointhelistPodcast: https://www.benbankas.com/podcastAndre Kim is a touring stand up comedian from New York City who is a regular at the Comedy Mothership and often frequents Austin, TX. To see Andre live go here: https://punchup.live/andrekim

Support Ben on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenbankasGet tickets to see Ben: https://www.benbankas.com/live-showsJoin the email list: https://www.benbankas.com/jointhelistPodcast: https://www.benbankas.com/podcastHans Kim is a stand up comedian and regular on the number one live podcast Kill Tony. Hans is touring all over the USA get tickets here: https://www.hanskim.org/

Support Ben on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenbankasGet tickets to see Ben: https://www.benbankas.com/live-showsJoin the email list: https://www.benbankas.com/jointhelistPodcast: https://www.benbankas.com/podcastBen is in Boston with his openers/friends Armin Arbabi and Ari Shield. The three sit in Ben's room and talk about the current state of Ben's podcast, Sydney Sweeney, and why Ari is so Jewish.

Support Ben at www.patreon.com/benbankas Tickets: www.benbankas.comAll podcast links can be found at www.benbankas.com/podcastBen gives a recap of his last week of travel and performing, last week Ben was in Minneapolis at the Mall of America for 2 nights, 4 shows then Sunday night show in Philly that was 20 tickets shy of a sell out. Poughkeepsie this week is sold out and Boston Friday late show is sold out. Learn about how a ramen can save your life when hungover and why Ben keeps having to fly in the middle seat (it's because you didn't join Patreon).

Support Ben on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenbankasGet tickets to see Ben: https://www.benbankas.com/live-showsJoin the email list: https://www.benbankas.com/jointhelistPodcast: https://www.benbankas.com/podcastBen recaps shows in Austin which was amazing and the small issue in Detroit involving an offended waiter. Ben talks about the decline of Toronto and how it's not popping and has no vibe while Austin really is the comedy Mecca and has the best vibe of any city right now in USA and Canada. Upcoming shows in Minneapolis, Philly, Greenville, Jacksonville, and Tyler Texas, San Antonio Texas. Full schedule at benbankas.com - support Ben on Patreon and get a second bonus podcast this week.

Full episode on www.patreon.com/benbankasTickets & Tour Schedule: www.benbankas.comThis episode Ben touches on being in Canada during the election. In the full episode on Patreon Ben talks about how he was supposed to go on Katie Couric and Breakfast Television in Canada but had his appearances cancelled at the last second. Ben talks about the love of comedy and how the moments he's having now elicit feelings he had when he did his first open mics.