Jimmy O. Yang & A Goblin Talk Silicon Valley

About this episode

Jimmy O. Yang joins John Goblikon to discuss his new special and his journey in comedy.

Actor and comedian Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley, Crazy Rich Asians) joins John Goblikon in the goblin attic on the Right Now podcast to talk about his new special "Finally Home," his journey from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, and how comedy helped him survive middle school, Beverly Hills High, and 100 auditions before landing "Silicon Valley." Jimmy also discusses "Space Force," Vegas, gambling, disappointing his parents, and, of course, the soul-crushing moment your parents discover Ross Dress For Less. Find Out When John is in a City Near You And Get Exclusive Content at: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: John Goblikon

Guest: Jimmy O. Yang

Topics covered

• comedy
• personal journey
• auditions
• cultural experiences
• parental expectations

Keywords

• Jimmy O. Yang
• John Goblikon
• Silicon Valley
• comedy
• auditions
• Finally Home
• parental expectations

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ross Dress For Less

Books & works: Finally Home, Silicon Valley, Crazy Rich Asians, Space Force

Places: Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills

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