Is it Latino Comedy Or Just Comedy?

In this episode of “Highly Relevant,” what is the experience of Latino comedians performing and representing their Latinidad in the current American entertainment landscape? This week on the show, we talk to the star comedians of the new HBO Latino comedy special “Entre Nos: Part 2” – Shayla Rivera, Frankie Quiñones, and Vladimir Caamaño. We discuss social labels, challenges of the comedy business, relationships, cultural identity, and the fascination with the wealthy. It’s a funny, but smart conversation you will enjoy.

In this interview with these three rising Latino comedians, expect a conversation about both the universal power of humor to bring people together and its unique role in giving voice to underrepresented perspectives. The stories they tell trace a complicated path between two worlds, revealing truths about culture, language, and the power of laughter.

Episode Summary:
* Performing comedy for Latino vs. American audiences in Spanish vs. English (12:45)
* We discuss the secret behind a great joke – timing, simplicity, authenticity? (15:30)
* Vlad talks about using themes of segregation and social class in his comedy (18:45)
* Frankie shares incorporating childhood and cultural experiences in his humor (20:30)
* Shayla discusses observational comedy about relationships (22:15)
* Debate on being a “Latino comedian” vs. just a comedian (23:30)
* Reflections on Latino identity and “double consciousness” in America (25:45)

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