Aparna Nancherla: Should We All Ditch the Internet?
About this episode
Aparna Nancherla discusses her journey in comedy, the challenges of modern life, and the importance of disconnecting from the internet.
Aparna Nancherla is probably the funniest introvert doing comedy. Although Sam is a total extrovert, he’s admired her work for years. She tells Sam how she got comfortable on stage and why stand-up is the perfect activity to combat shyness. They also break down the excessive demands of modern life, the internet surveillance state, and why we all need to log off and touch grass. Plus, she shares a 'vicious’ pop culture hot take. Aparna's latest special ‘ Hopeful Potato ’ is out now. Sign up for Sam’s Newsletter to get behind the scenes stuff from every interview each week. The Sam Sanders Show is a production of KCRW and Sam Sanders Productions.
People in this episode
Host: Sam Sanders
Guest: Aparna Nancherla
Topics covered
- comedy
- internet culture
- shyness
- pop culture
- mental health
Keywords
- Aparna Nancherla
- comedy
- internet
- shyness
- pop culture
- KCRW
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: KCRW, Sam Sanders Productions
Books & works: Hopeful Potato
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