John Achkar's guest appearances

John Achkar

The Beirut Banyan

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GENXZ wraps up its first season with comedian John Achkar in a conversation that covers his personal journey from student-led politics to stand-up comedy, free expression that takes the written word on stage, the comfort &amp; healing of performance-based art, &amp; the importance of following your passion &amp; pursuit no matter the cost.The episode includes a reflection of this Friday’s third commemoration of the August 4, 2020 port blast, October 17 &amp; March 14 uprisings in retrospect, &amp; the sensitivity to humor when justice remains elusive.Click to watch video version: https://youtu.be/5DKE6gKQZeAHelp support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal:https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirutOr donating through our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyanSubscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram &amp; Twitter:@thebeirutbanyanTimestamps:0:00 Intro8:30 Childhood14:48 Power through words20:10 Politics to comedy27:10 Leaving Lebanese Forces32:23 Earlier words &amp; potential offense39:23 Communication43:23 Healing through humor51:43 August 41:02:18 EverythinK1:06:58 Outro

GENXZ wraps up its first season with comedian John Achkar in a conversation that covers his personal journey from student-led politics to stand-up comedy, free expression that takes the written word on stage, the comfort &amp; healing of performance-based art, &amp; the importance of following your passion &amp; pursuit no matter the cost. The episode includes a reflection of this Friday’s third commemoration of the August 4, 2020 port blast, October 17 &amp; March 14 uprisings in retrospect, &amp; the sensitivity to humor when justice remains elusive. Click to watch video version: <a href="https://youtu.be/5DKE6gKQZeA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/5DKE6gKQZeA</a> Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut</a> Or donating through our Patreon page: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan</a> Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram &amp; Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 8:30 Childhood 14:48 Power through words 20:10 Politics to comedy 27:10 Leaving Lebanese Forces 32:23 Earlier words &amp; potential offense 39:23 Communication 43:23 Healing through humor 51:43 August 4 1:02:18 EverythinK 1:06:58 Outro