Episode 171

Comedian Narin Vann

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June 14th, 2021

1 hr 14 mins 30 secs

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Narin Vann sits down with Scott and Justin on this week’s episode. Narin, the greatest Ordained Minister of all time, is also a professional stand-up comedian that has performed all over the country. As an Ordained Minister, he has done over 70 weddings where his specialty is the awkward photos he does at the ceremony. For booking information please contact him at narinvann@gmail.com! On the comedy side, you can find him performing in various places in the PNW, including him hosting Open-Mic On June 23rd at the Tacoma Comedy club.

00:46 – They celebrate National Donut Day, Justin talks about the first time he met Narin at Brogan’s Roast, and Narin talks about shooting the parity viral video of people mistaking him for other Asians. Scott talks about his Seattle bus adventures, Narin reflects on the bits he did at the Broast, and talks about rules that are setup before roasts happen. He talks about the research he does on people that he roasts, dealing with racism when he grew up, and personalities that he’s found are most sensitive at his shows.

18:35 – Narin talks about the multiple times he’s had with people rushing the stage while performing, getting heckled by one of his dates while on stage, and he gives his perspective on doing Zoom shows during Covid. He talks about what got him into comedy, how he sneaks booze into games, and talks about being a minister in addition how he makes the ceremonies memorable. He shares that he enjoys MCing weddings and Justin talks about his wedding at the Bonnie Springs ranch in Vegas.

37:05 – Narin talks about doing a wedding at Salty’s in Seattle, tips he’s gotten other than money, and how the Narin Bar came along. Justin reflects on his rat experience in Seattle, the rats he’s had around the house, and Scott talks about the coyotes and mountain lions around LA dying from rat poison. He talks about seeing racoons in the morning by his house, Justin talks about the two racoons he’s had around his house, and Rusty crashing his drone in the bamboo during a party at his home.

52:38 – Narin talks about the night Shelby got punched while on stage, the meme’s he’s had stolen, and how his style differs from his friend, and fellow comedian, Luke. He gives props to the green room at the Tacoma Comedy Club, Scott talks about people raiding the snack drawer at places he’s worked, and gives Narin props for his pictures of food on Instagram. Scott shares his viewpoint on food blogging, Justin expresses his love for Popeyes, why he stopped going to Jimmy Johns, and Narin talks about the story of a nickel being found in a sandwich at MSM.

Special thanks to Narin for an entertaining conversation!

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