Gina Yashere

The Paul Chowdhry PudCast

Global

Health & Fitness, Comedy Interviews, Mental Health, Comedy

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 16 July 2024

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

Paul's 'sister' and comedy legend Gina Yashere, is on the Pudcast!

Gina, is not just a stand-up comedian but also an acclaimed actor, writer, and producer. Petition for 'Bob Hearts Abishola' to be released in the UK starts here.

This amazing lady is a true trailblazer who has paved the way and kicked doors for many of your favourite comedy stars.

She moved to the USA over 17 years ago to shake things up, and her journey to stardom has been nothing short of meteoric!

From her early days in the UK comedy scene to becoming a household name in America, Gina's story is one of resilience, talent, and unyielding determination.

In this episode, Paul and Gina dive deep into making it big in comedy, the harsh realities of racism, whilst reflecting on how these experiences have shaped their careers, perspectives and most importantly, friendship.

Instagram @paulchowdhry + @ginayashere

Transcript

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0:00.0	This is a Global Player Original podcast.
0:05.0	This is the Paul Chowdry podcast with me, Paul Chowdry.
0:09.0	This is the podcast where I interview guests with no holding back.
0:13.0	Don't forget to leave a five-star review and bust a couple of lyrics that I can read out in future episodes.
0:19.0	Today, I'm joined by my sister from another missis.
0:23.0	She's a comedian, producer, actor and author. She's flown all the way from Hollywood to be on
0:30.3	the podcast today. Give it up for a real one, Gina Yashire. I'm here with another exclusive podcast recording.
0:40.1	I'm sat next to one of the best comics.
0:43.1	Let's hack out female, sex, race, gender.
0:46.8	One of the best comics, full stop, in the game.
0:50.1	I've known her for well over 20 years now.
0:53.1	Since I started on the game, she was already a legend in the business.
0:57.3	Legend in the UK and then moved to Los Angeles.
1:00.6	And now this is her first time.
1:02.6	I've been trying to get her on the podcast for a number of years.
1:05.7	I waited and waited, but she's flown all the way from Los Angeles, California,
1:11.9	to Leicester Square in London, the legend herself, Miss Gina Yashiree.
1:19.6	I'm giving myself my own applause.
1:22.4	You don't need to give no applause.
1:24.4	They're doing that at home right now.
1:25.5	Okay.
1:26.0	You're one of my best friends.
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