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PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar

PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar

By: Sepehr Vakil & Mike Knight
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A Professor and a Comedian Walk Into a Bar, PCWB, is a podcast co-hosted by Chicago comedian and comedy producer Mike Knight, and Sepehr Vakil, an Associate Professor in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University.

PCWB is co-produced by a phenomenal group of undergraduate students from Northwestern University, and produced by filmmaker and DePaul Professor Raphael Nash. PCWB is a highly original project born out of a desire to merge the worlds of academia and comedy, and have honest, informed, and engaging conversations about the complex cultural, political, and scientific issues that impact all of our lives.

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Episodes
  • PCWB Emergency Pod - The Death of Charlie Kirk

    PCWB Emergency Pod - The Death of Charlie Kirk
    Sep 16 2025

    Samir, Sepehr & Mike react to the assassination of right-wing influencer, Charlie Kirk, and the socio-political implications of his death.

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    Tap the link in bio to listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you pod. #PCWBpodcast

    SAMIR ABDUL: 👉 https://www.samirabdul.com

    MIKE KNIGHT: 👉 https://www.mikeknightcomedy.com/

    SEPEHR VAKIL: 👉 https://sites.northwestern.edu/sepehrvakil/

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    Hosts: Samir Abdul, Sepehr Vakil, Mike Knight

    Producer: Raphael Nash
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    30 mins
  • PCWB EP 12: Introducing Samir Abdul!

    PCWB EP 12: Introducing Samir Abdul!
    Jul 23 2025

    Welcome Back! We're adding to our co-host roster – let's welcome, rising star, Samir Abdul to the PCWB squad!

    Samir Abdul, originally from Darfur, Sudan, is an international comedian shaking up Chicago’s comedy scene. A survivor of the Darfur genocide, Samir blends personal stories of resilience with sharp, witty observations on American life.

    In this episode, Sepehr, Mike, and Samir discuss life as an immigrant in comedy, how he almost accidentally became a child soldier, and an infamous Roast Battle between Mike and Samir.

    Listen to A Professor and a Comedian Walk into a Bar wherever you get your podcasts and watch new episodes on YouTube.

    Follow us on Instagram: pcwbchicago

    SAMIR ABDUL: 👉 https://samirabdul.com

    MIKE'S WEBSITE: 👉 https://www.mikeknightcomedy.com/

    SEPEHR'S FACULTY PROFILE: 👉 https://sites.northwestern.edu/sepehrvakil/

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    Hosts: Mike Knight & Sepehr Vakil

    Producer: Raphael Nash
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    45 mins
  • PCWB EP11: Live Taping with Zainab Johnson & kihana maraya ross

    PCWB EP11: Live Taping with Zainab Johnson & kihana maraya ross
    May 21 2025

    Recorded in front of a live audience at Northwestern University, Sepehr and Mike welcome renowned stand-up, actress and podcaster, Zainab Johnson, and esteemed professor of African American Studies, kihana maraya ross. The group discusses Trump's continued attacks on universities like Northwestern, balancing resistance and joy, and maintaining self-awareness in comedy.

    Originally recorded on April 3rd, 2025.

    Listen to A Professor and a Comedian Walk into a Bar wherever you get your podcasts and watch new episodes on YouTube.

    Follow us on Instagram: pcwbchicago

    ZAINAB JOHNSON: 👉 https://www.zainabjohnson.com

    kihana maraya ross: 👉 https://blackstudies.northwestern.edu/people/faculty/kihana-miraya-ross.html

    MIKE'S WEBSITE: 👉 https://www.mikeknightcomedy.com/

    SEPEHR'S FACULTY PROFILE: 👉 https://sites.northwestern.edu/sepehrvakil/

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    Hosts: Mike Knight & Sepehr Vakil

    Producer: Raphael Nash

    Editor: Sandra Salib
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    1 hr and 27 mins
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