Bassem Youssef

Le Batard & Friends - South Beach Sessions

Dan Le Batard, Stugotz

Sports, Society & Culture, Tv & Film, Comedy Interviews, Comedy

4.9 • 15K Ratings

🗓️ 19 January 2024

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

Bassem Youssef approaches his comedy with the precision of a heart surgeon - a profession he knows all too well, having left it behind in pursuit of comedy. In either case, he lives in constant fear of messing up... at this point, laughter better be the best damn medicine. While selling out shows across the world in both English and Arabic, Bassem joins Dan in Miami for an honest exploration of his transformative odyssey. Bassem’s journey, from despising his life as a surgeon to creating the most-watched, groundbreaking talk show in the Middle East, ultimately led to fleeing his homeland with only hours warning… all because of jokes he told about the Egyptian government. What happens when being called “the Jon Stewart of the Middle East” and a recent viral appearance with Piers Morgan leads to people pushing you to be a political activist? But between the heavy issues of politics and exile, Bassem truly just wants to make people laugh. Dan and Bassem bond over their shared family dynamics and search for happiness after finding unexpected success. For tickets and tour dates to see Bassem Yousef, go to BASSEMYOUSSEF.XYZ and follow him on Instagram @Bassem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:28.6	For details. You're going to be. I am very excited to do this.
0:46.8	I am very excited to do this.
0:48.7	Welcome to South Beach Sessions.
0:50.3	This man has an uncommon zest for life.
0:53.5	It's not just that he was a surgeon and then became a comedian.
0:56.4	It's not just that he writes children's books and autobiographies.
1:01.4	Not that he fled Egypt or is the John Stewart of the Middle East.
1:05.5	He's also a salsa and tango teacher.
1:08.5	He is a kite surfer.
1:10.4	This man has lived a big life.
1:12.8	Bossam Youssef with us.
1:14.0	Thank you for making the time.
1:15.7	Just flew in from Dubai.
1:17.1	Just got here two hours ago.
1:18.7	Your life is big and impactful.
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