Send us a textWhat would your life look like if you stopped waiting to feel ready and just went for it?Hilarious and multi-layered Mehdi Amani, former international school teacher turned standup comic. From living in Saudi Arabia and teaching across three continents to crushing mics in Chicago, Mehdi unpacks his deeply honest, wildly funny, and unexpectedly insightful journey. He shares stories about growing up in gang-heavy Chicago, surviving comedy bombs, and why he considers laughter the final frontier of true freedom of speech.Throughout the conversation, Mehdi drops gems on teaching overseas, embracing failure, and why leaning into your fears is often the fastest way forward. Whether you're chasing your first open mic or plotting your next big life pivot, Mehdi’s story reminds us that reinvention is always possible and often hilarious.Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe, rate, and share it with your favorite aspiring comedian or expat dreamer. Don’t forget to check out Jonathan Mitchell’s other episodes on Skip The Lines for more stories from the edge of comfort zones. Chapters00:00 Introducing Mehdi Amani to the show!11:30 World Traveler23:10 Culture, Comedy & Contradictions34:05 Growing Up Chicago46:15 The Comedy Hustle01:03:10 Fear, Flow & The Freedom to Fail Quotes:"Bombing is the scariest thing because it’s like this heat that just resonates out of your body." – Mehdi Amani"When people ask me what I do, the first thing I say now is, ‘I'm a comic’." – Mehdi Amani Enjoyed the show?  Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the “Skip The Lines Podcast” FULL VIDEOS are always uploaded on YouTube.Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@skipthelinespod 📢 Connect with Mehdi Amani!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mehdi-Amani/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mehdiamanicomedy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MehdiAmaniComedy  📢 Connect with me!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410bTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellreADU PALS: https://adupals.comBusiness Inquiries: joSupport the showEnjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN

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