Russian Through A Great Episode with Yakov Smirnoff
About this episode
Yakov Smirnoff shares his journey from the Soviet Union to becoming a successful comedian in America.
Yakov Smirnoff, is an American comedian, actor and writer. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in the Soviet Union, then immigrated to the United States in 1977 in order to pursue an American show business career, not yet knowing any English. Visit Official Yakov Smirnoff Website Here: https://yakov.com/ Howie Mandel Does Stuff available on every Podcast Platform Visit the Official Howie Mandel Website for more: https://www.howiemandel.com/ Howie Mandel Does Stuff Merchandise available on Amazon.com here https://www.amazon.com/shop/howiemandeldoesstuff Join the "Official Howie Mandel Does Stuff" Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/HowieMandelPodcast/ Thanks to our sponsors: Most “upgraded” golf carts look like a DIY experiment that didn’t quite work out… but Botero Carts builds street-ready rides the right way from day one. Fully equipped with headlights, turn signals, seatbelts, and powered by lithium for smooth, reliable performance, the 2026 TEKO EV Turbo is designed for real everyday use. Add in a touchscreen, sound system, nationwide service, and a warranty, and it’s a completely different level of ride. For qualified buyers, take advantage of 0% financing on the TEKO…
People in this episode
Host: Howie Mandel
Guest: Yakov Smirnoff
Topics covered
- comedy
- immigration
- stand-up
- American culture
- entertainment
Keywords
- Yakov Smirnoff
- comedy
- immigration
- stand-up
- Howie Mandel
Sponsors
Botero Carts, Z-Smell
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Organizations: Howie Mandel Does Stuff, Official Yakov Smirnoff Website, Official Howie Mandel Website, Amazon.com, Official Howie Mandel Does Stuff Reddit
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