Listen "#695 ft. Jinx Yeo - Politically Incorrect Jokes, Beating Stage Fright & Surviving as a Comedian"
Episode Synopsis
Jinx Yeo opens up about what it’s really like being a stand-up comic in Singapore. He shares how his journey started 14 years ago, the impact of his viral videos as well as his experience building an international career from scratch. He also talks about making politically incorrect jokes, self-censorship and the difference between Singaporean and Western crowds.Check out Jinx’s Comedy!Jinx Yeo | Upcoming Comedy Shows & Tour DatesJinx Yeo - "Asian Nerd" Roasts the BritishNominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project for SG60You can check out the first wave of recordings on the same siteHelp us keep these stories alive by nominating your loved ones!(00:00) Words of Wisdom(00:48) Intro(02:54) Overcoming Introversion & Starting a Comedy Career(03:49) Challenges & Experiences in Comedy(09:10) Early Days of Singapore's Comedy Scene(18:09) Experiences in UK and Australia Comedy Scenes(22:00) Viral Success & International Exposure(26:28) Performing for Diverse Audiences & Writing Process(31:16) Dealing with Bureaucracy in Singapore's Creative Scene(36:21) Perceptions of Comedians and Political Correctness(40:03) The Craft of Stand-up Comedy(45:29) Nervousness, Performance & Political Comedy(51:21) Future of the Comedy Scene(57:10) International Influence & Responsibilities in Comedy(58:43) Jonathan Atherton's Legacy in Singapore Comedy(01:01:35) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingTerence: ROSÉ & PSY - APT. (live from 싸이흠뻑쇼 SUMMERSWAG 2025)Haresh: 1 Progressive vs 20 Far-Right Conservatives (ft. Mehdi Hasan)Jinx: WOAH! Trump Named In Epstein Files | Candace Ep 219Sign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpodMics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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