In this episode of Before We Get There, host Nicholas Braman interviews Singaporean stand-up comedian Jacky Ng. Jacky discusses his career journey, including performing across Southeast Asia and at major festivals, such as the Melbourne Comedy Festival. They cover topics like his joke writing process, handling hecklers, memorable bombing experiences, and the growth of the comedy scene in Singapore. Jacky also shares insights on balancing live performances and social media, the significance of local references in his comedy, and his aspirations for the future. 


Jacky's links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackyngcomedy/ 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jakachuu 
Website: https://www.jacky.sg/ 

Podcast links:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2h9gsrWKH9C1KY1OzR12kr?si=2a4d19970632465f      
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-we-get-there/id1775182252
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforewegettherepodcast/   
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nicholasbraman
Website: https://nicholasbraman.com/podcast


00:00 Introduction and Opening Jokes
02:49 Bombing Stories and Handling Tough Crowds
05:23 Starting Out in Comedy with Fakkah Fuzz
09:04 The Writing Process and Open Mics
16:44 Local References and International Performances
21:02 The Evolution of Standup Comedy in Singapore
29:36 The Personal Journey of a Standup Comedian
36:20 Navigating Corporate Gigs
40:48 Future Goals and Aspirations

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