Episode 53: Piyali Syam - From Philosophy to Funny
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Episode 53: Piyali Syam - From Philosophy to Funny
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Piyali Syam is a stand-up comedian based in New York City.
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(00:00) Fordham Bound: Secret Acting Plan
(02:05) Small-Town Upstate to City Dreams
(04:12) Art Kid: Drawing, Flute, Choirs, Theater
(06:18) First Love Was Drawing (and Big Feelings)
(08:27) Majors & Minors: Philosophy Over Performance
(10:11) High-School Theater Highs (and Cringe)
(12:36) “Be Useful”: Sampling Pre-Med, IR, Env Sci
(14:58) Choosing Philosophy: Courses That Mattered
(17:20) Logic, Nietzsche & Existential Meaning
(20:02) Loving Animals: Toward Vegetarianism
(22:41) Brighter Green, Climate Math & Moderation
(24:55) Seafood, “Aspiring Vegan,” Eating Animals
(27:40) Signs Toward Comedy: The Bra Line
(30:33) Abeson’s Note, Industry Boxes & Brecht’s Spoonful
(33:18) First Shows, Gotham Grad, Self-Regenerating Scene
(36:12) Slumps, Solo Show, Storytelling > Jokes-Per-Minute
(40:05) Dark Comedy Projects, Grants & Women-Led TV Aims
(45:15) Redefining Success & “Just Potential” Finale