Alone Having an Emotionally Intelligent Dad with Comedian Zaib Pirani
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Alone Having an Emotionally Intelligent Dad with Comedian Zaib Pirani

59:00 Nov 24, 2025
About this episode
This week we are joined by Zaib Pirani! Zaib is a stand-up comedian in New York City, who makes jokes about his life; especially about growing up in a family of previously-undocumented Indian-Muslims in Sugar Land, Texas.In this episode, Zaib shares his journey from Texas to New York, exploring his experiences with religion, community, and comedy. He discusses the challenges of fitting into traditional religious communities and how comedy helped him find a sense of belonging in New York. The conversation delves into the nuances of religious identity, the impact of cultural expectations, and the importance of finding one's own path.Recommendations From This Episode: A Nice Indian BoyThe Religion BusinessFollow Zaib: @zaibpiranicomedyFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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