Appears On
Episode Appearances
Your Mom's House with Christina P. and Tom Segura · Apr 1, 2026
Ari Matti Is An International Problem | Your Mom's House Ep. 853
“Referenced as example of non-native English speaker doing stand-up; worked with Tom on Comedy Central pilot”
Stand-up comedy in non-native languagesInternational comedy scene developmentCultural outsider advantage in entertainment
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The Big Picture · Feb 10, 2026
What It’s Really Like at an Awards Show. Plus: Cliff Booth Returns and the Best Super Bowl Trailers!
“Hosted DGA Awards ceremony; gave funny, director-focused monologue with jokes about Michael B. Jordan and Scottie Pippen”
Directors Guild of America Awards ceremony and industry recognition practicesSuper Bowl trailer marketing and film promotion strategiesQuentin Tarantino and David Fincher collaboration on Netflix film
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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Jan 12, 2026
Kumail Nanjiani Returns
“Guest discussing his body transformation, online backlash, and stand-up special 'Night Thoughts'”
Body transformation and physical fitness as psychological tool and identity markerOnline harassment and social media backlash targeting minority actorsSeparating self-worth from professional success and audience validation
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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Dec 15, 2025
Kumail Nanjiani Returns Again
“Guest discussing stand-up special, acting career, and creative evolution over past decade”
Stand-up comedy performance and audience connectionTransition from stand-up to scripted acting rolesCharacter development and method acting preparation
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