About this episode

Ariel Kashanchi shares three unforgettable stories involving a birthday celebration, a chaotic discount line showdown, and a topless protest in Portland.

In this episode of Mad Genius with Ariel Kashanchi , comedian Ariel Kashanchi takes us on a rollicking tour through three unforgettable stories: the (semi) sober celebration of her birthday that somehow involved cake, karaoke, and existential dread; the absurd showdown at Marshalls when one woman decided it was her turn in the discount line and another woman felt differently (spoiler: fists may have been involved); and a topless protest in Portland that redefined "making a statement" (yes, she was there). Along the way we talk chaos, culture, and why sometimes the only response to crazy is to laugh. Tune in for witty rawness, Persian-roots commentary, and the kind of storytelling you'll want to share with a friend—and maybe think twice before letting anyone ahead of you in the clearance line.

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