Bassem reflects on the moments that inspired him to leave behind 19 years in medicine for political satire, a show that was watched by 40 million people every week. Now, he tells us about what it’s li...Show More
Bassem reflects on the moments that inspired him to leave behind 19 years in medicine for political satire, a show that was watched by 40 million people every week. Now, he tells us about what it’s li...Show More
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hebahfisher recommended:Oct 31st, 2019
This is one of my favourite interviews of all time. Bassem was such a pivotal figure for us during the Arab Spring - to sit down and hear his side of the story was so powerful.
mmNov 2nd, 2019
@hebahfisher Loved this interview! 👏
annDec 19th, 2019
I agree, Hebah, he was central to me too, and I was watching it all from afar. He was more reflective in this interview than I had ever heard before. I wish him and his family all the best.
kerningcultures recommended:Nov 18th, 2019
Candidly honest convo about reinventing oneself, by Egypt’s famous Doctor-turned-comedian.
hebahfisherNov 27th, 2019
@kerningcultures @podcastplaylist
mm recommended:Nov 2nd, 2019
This was a touching and candid reflection of Bassem’s life and career from being a doctor to his rise of fame as a satirical political commentator on YouTube and TV to being a popular salsa teacher and now finally reinventing himself in the US as a standup comic in a language that is not his. He tal...Show More
mmNov 2nd, 2019
@michelle_ebooks Media x multipotentialite x social change
dannyNov 3rd, 2019
@mm @michelle_ebooks he has his own podcast btw, not sure but seems like he paused making new episodes tho. https://podyssey.fm/podcast/itunes1376077598-Remade-in-America-with-Bassem-Youssef
mmNov 3rd, 2019
@gasstationb Saw that you like Bassem Youssef’s podcast so I thought you might like this interview with him!
hebahfisherNov 4th, 2019
Thank you so much for listening, Melody!