Just Kidding with Jatin Khanna: Recent Episodes
Jatin Khanna
Jatin is a young comedian, writer, and deep thinker trying to make sense of it all.
Join him as he explores the world and tries to understand the big questions: What is our purpose? What makes us truly happy? Should Kanye stop making music? At what age should your mom stop folding your laundry?
In this podcast, he explores these topics and more through conversations with other creatives who are trying to make the most of their time here on Earth.
This week, I talk to my friend and fellow Buddhist Nile Ross. Nile has been making hip-hop music for over ten years, and his style ranges from hype, catchy party music to very conscious and political topics. Nile and I talk about his pivot from football to music, his artistic family, Buddhism, as well as his strong feelings on the BLM movement and the need for reparations. Stick around till the end to hear a clip from his powerful song, Second Chances.
Enjoy!
Guest Links
nileross.com
www.instagram.com/nileross
Host Links
jatinkhanna.com
5/8: Brooklyn House of Comedy
5/15: The Ugly Mug, DC
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Four years ago, I suffered a tennis injury that led to two years of chronic leg and lower back pain. After seeing almost a dozen medical professionals including PTs, doctors, and chiropractors, I finally met Elaine Oyang. She is a certified yoga therapist, and after just four sessions with her, she gave me a simple sequence of yoga poses that helped me finally become pain-free. Her philosophy is that she can give her students the tools and framework to succeed, so that they are not ultimately dependent on her for their health. She specializes in chronic pain, but also is trained in Meditation, Guided Relaxation, Ayurveda, and Holistic Nutrition.
I talk to Elaine about how she pivoted from Biology to Yoga Therapy, and the differences between standard group yoga classes and Yoga Therapy. We also talk about Eastern vs. Western philosophy of health and the power of lifestyle change.
Enjoy!
Guest Links
Elaine's Website
Elaine's Youtube Channel
Elaine's Instagram
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After a short break, we are back with a new episode! This week, I talk to Indigo Ross, a comedian, voice actress, and fellow Buddhist. We talk about how she overcame her struggles with unemployment during the pandemic by using her Buddhist practice and ended up landing her first-ever voice-over gig for an animated series! We also talk about finding a mentor, being single during quarantine, and dating apps.
Enjoy!
Guest Links
Indigo's Instagram
Indigo's Twitter
Godzilla: Bonds of Blood
References
How Billionaires Got $637 Billion Richer During the COVID-19 Pandemic
New PPP Loan Data Reveals Most Of The $525 Billion Given Out Went To Larger Businesses
www.sgi-usa.org
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This is a good one! In episode 13, I talk to comedian and podcaster Joel Byars, whose show Hot Breath has helped guide me and thousands of other new comics around the world to learn about the craft and business of stand-up comedy.
Joel has been doing stand up for 11 years, and he has recorded over 300 podcast episodes with big names in comedy like Andrew Schulz, Mark Normand, Sean Patton, Jeff Foxworthy, and many more! He's also self-produced his own comedy special and set up his own road tour. Through Hot Breath, he's building a global community of comics helping each other write jokes and improve their craft.
I'm inspired by Joel's attitude of taking initiative in his career and not waiting for success to find him. His philosophy is something I share, and one that resonates with Buddhist and Stoic teachings: "Focus on what you can control". This is great advice not just for comedy and the arts, but for all aspects of life.
Enjoy!
Guest Links
Joel's Website
Hot Breath Facebook Group
Hot Breath Youtube Channel
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In response to GameStop Mania and the countless Reddit posts, memes, CNBC segments, and Wall Street Journal articles, I decided to do my own investigating into the madness. I decided to talk to my friend Matt (last name redacted) since he is an Investment Analyst and analyzes the market for a living.
We talk about what actually happened when Robinhood shut down trading (hint: it's not a conspiracy), and share some thoughts on the market and economy overall. We also get into Matt's advice on investing vs. trading, and how to build good investing practices and habits that can help you build a strong financial future (and hopefully retire early).
P.S. We recorded this before the Super Bowl, so congratulations (and also fuck you) to Tom Brady for winning his 7th ring. I'm not even mad...I'm just impressed.
References
What's the DTCC and How Did It Stop Gamestop Mania?
I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi
Everything That Remains: A Memoir by The Minimalists
Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin
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This week, I have a deep conversation about comedy, meditation, happiness, and purpose with Rishi Mathur. He's an old friend who has been very active in the NY comedy scene and also has his own podcast called Guilty Conscience with Alex Payne.
If you're a fan of comedy and deep conversations, this is the episode for you!
Guest Links
Rishi's Instagram
Guilty Conscience
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This week, I talk to the funny and talented Steve Lipman! Steve is a Philly kid who has been doing stand up since he was 11 years old! Today, he lives in New York and writes and podcasts about the Sixers in between acting gigs, and is waiting, like many of us, for stand up to return in the post-COVID world.
In this episode, we shoot the shit about basketball, including the Sixers performance this year, as well as the huge Nets James Harden trade. We also talk about Steve's early start in stand up comedy, and how he eventually got into acting. His most recent movie Antarctica is a powerful dark comedy about the pain and struggles of being a teenager. Check it out!
Guest Links
www.steve-lipman.com/
www.libertyballers.com/
Antarctica on Amazon Prime Video
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Happy New Year! For my first episode of 2021, I talk with my old friend and self-proclaimed Healthcare Thinkboi, Nikhil Krishnan.
Nikhil's current main project is Out-of-Pocket, an endeavor to make the healthcare industry more accessible and understandable via funny newsletters, memes, a children's book, and even a playing card game. We talk about his pathway into healthcare as an outsider, and how he wanted to shake up the stiff, professional world of healthcare by bringing light and humor into it.
I've always admired Nikhil for his passion for side projects, which include a retired music newsletter (RIP NikTunes), a social community building project called Get Real, as well as his strong presence on Twitter.
In this episode, Nikhil breaks down how the US healthcare system came to be the way it is, and how all these inefficiencies have come to light and been exacerbated by COVID-19. He offers unique insights into why your billing and customer service is so shitty (hint: you are not the real customer, your employer is). And we even talk a little bit about Medicare for All, and what that could look like if the US went in that direction.
Enjoy :)
Links
www.instagram.com/outofpockethealth
www.twitter.com/nikillinit
getreal.club
outofpocket.health
Nikhils Children's Book
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This week, I speak with Vanika Jethwa, a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer! We spend a lot of time busting fitness myths that may be holding people back from their progress, and the overall attitude of sustainable, healthy lifestyles vs. fad diets and quick fixes. We also go in on misleading nutrition labels (including the one on my White Claw), and talk about hot fads like Intermittent Fasting and Keto. Hope this episode helps you stay healthy during the holidays! Ho Ho Ho :) Guest Links Vanika's Instagram Women's Health Facebook Group Apply for Personal Coaching with Vanika Episode References Atomic Habits by James Clear Elaine Oyang Yoga Therapy
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Nimesh Patel is a comedian, writer, and more recently, voice actor based in NYC. He's been in the comedy game for over ten years, and has been a regular at NY clubs like the Comedy Cellar and Eastville Comedy Club, as well as clubs around the country. He's also written for the Oscars and Weekend Update, and worked as a field producer for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.
Nimesh has been hard at work over quarantine, recording and releasing lots of stand up while also creating and voice-acting in Zooidiots, an Youtube animated series about animals in quarantine.
We talk about his process of creating this show, his high comedy standards and aspirations, as well as his journey from doing open mics with Michael Che to becoming a well-regarded stand up and comedy writer.
Links
www.instagram.com/findingnimesh
www.patel2020.com
www.zooidiots.com
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Neel Nanda is one of the hottest young stand-up comics in the game. Born and raised in Atlanta, he moved to LA early in his career and quickly started running his own show at the Westside Comedy Theater. Since then, he's performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Adam Devine's House Party, Hulu's Coming To The Stage, and Viceland's Flophouse. He's been releasing lots of comedy over quarantine, and has a lot of exciting projects cooking right now!
Neel and I talked for a while (almost 90 minutes) about how he used quarantine to improve his piano skills, who we consider the GOAT comedians, and his experience doing comedy abroad in the UK and India. We close out with another Judgement Free Zone where we share some bit ideas we've been working on. If you're a fan of comedy, you will love this episode.
Links
www.neelnanda.com
Neel on Instagram
Neel on Youtube
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Dylan Owen is a rap artist from New York. With his own brand of confessional, heart-on-sleeve storytelling, he has built an undeniable fan following who relate to the meaning and life experiences captured in his songs.
Dylan left Cornell University in 2011 to develop as an artist in New York City, and since then has he has shared stages with artists such as Mac Miller, Watsky, Wiz Khalifa, Yelawolf, Ceschi, Chiddy Bang, Shwayze, and Logic.
In this conversation, we dive into Dylan's artistic goals to create music that is honest, meaningful, and encouraging. He has a deep connection to his fans, as shown by the multitudes of ones who have tattoos of his lyrics!
I have a special guest host this episode, my good friend and Dylan's freshman year roommate, Ricky Sandoval. I also share some dumb hip hop joke ideas at the end, as well as a new preview trailer of Dylan's newest track, A Time To Move On. Enjoy!
Guest Links
Dylan on Spotify
Dylan's Instagram
Dylan's Twitter
www.dylanowenmusic.com
References
Die Empty by Todd Henry
Ceschi
Abhi the Nomad
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In this episode, I speak with my friend and former college roommate Ryan Kelleher. Ryan is a world traveler and comedian who decided to escape the corporate 9-5 life for an alternate lifestyle of remote work and global exploration. We talk about the decision to leave a comfortable job, the lessons learned from traveling, and even share some fun comedy bits at the very end. Thanks for tuning in, and please leave a review! I will start sharing reviews at the end of each episode. Guest Links https://www.ryanpkell.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shyryishere/ https://www.facebook.com/shyryentertainment https://www.tiktok.com/@shyryishere References Seneca - On the Shortness of Life Tim Ferriss - The Four Hour Work Week Lonely Planet
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Stephen Kaplan, AKA Kaptain, is a talented EDM producer based in Denver, CO. He's also one of my oldest friends, and has always been a creative inspiration for me.
He started producing electronic music over ten years ago and has now played at major venues across California and Colorado, as well as a secret Electric Forest After Party Set in 2017 that I had the good fortune of attending. Kaptain has opened for artists like Lettuce, Break Science, The Funk Hunters, Big Wild, and Late Night Radio, and brings a unique brand of live music mixed with funky soulful EDM to his high-energy live shows. \
In this episode, we discuss the creative process, the mindset of a creative, how to improve at your craft, and how to balance your passions with your day job. At the end of the episode, I also share a sneak preview of his latest unreleased track, Strawberry! Enjoy :)
Guest Links:
https://www.iamkaptain.com/
https://www.instagram.com/iamkaptain/
Show References
Deadmau5 - Ghosts n Stuff
Ira Glass on the Creative Process
Eddie Murphy Impersonating Richard Pryor
Griz - Fall In Love Too Fast
Pretty Lights - Live at Red Rocks
Friends You Should Follow
Vanika Jethwa - Nutrition Coach
Lauren Lombard - Life & Health Coach
Napali - Music
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My inaugural Just Kidding conversation is with a dear friend, Jesse Cohen, one of the most insightful and inspiring people I know. My conversations with him are actually what led directly to me starting this podcast!
Jesse is a full-time life coach focusing on helping entrepreneurs and other coaches get their businesses off the ground so they can share their talents and passions with the world. But his path was not simple and straightforward - we met at the solar company where I still work five years ago, and his path took him from Arizona to Texas to Colorado and involved exploring many other pursuits before landing on his true mission.
Hope you enjoy this conversation! Please share your thoughts via social or email, or leave a voice message via the Anchor app or website! I would love to play some audio clips of listeners on the next show :)
If you share my latest episode on social media, you'll also be entered into a random drawing for an Amazon gift card! Shout out to the first winner, my good friend Jay Kowal
Links
Jesse Cohen Coaching
Jesse's Instagram
IPEC Coaching School
Wim Hof Method
Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend - Michael Che
Nitin's Medium Blog
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Who am I? Why am I here? Why is everyone starting a podcast in 2020?
For me, I had no other option. Stand up clubs and open mics are shut down, and so a young blossoming comic and writer has been forced into podcasting in order to share his Millenial-ass thoughts and views with the world.
Check out the show trailer to learn more about what the hell I think I'm doing here :)
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