On our first episode of the year, John Achkar speaks candidly about raising industry standards, feeling lonely after performing, building an honest brand, the downside of fame and the war in Gaza.
في حلقتنا الأولى لهذا العام، يتحدث جون الأشقر بصراحة عن رفع معايير الصناعة، والشعور بالوحدة بعد الأداء، وبناء علامة تجارية صادقة، والجانب السلبي من الشهرة والحرب في غزة
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0:00 Intro
1:25 John wants to raise standards
8:10 Failing, Shark Tank Experience...
11:52 How John found his calling
15:19 How John developed his comedy career
22:30 John feels lonely after doing a show
24:38 John the entrepreneur
27:47 Trusting comedians over politicians
29:10 How comedy helps divisions between people
33:52 John's mission with Tar El Waet, LBC
36:54 Social media and authenticity
41:30 Dealing with online comments
44:47 Price of fame
47:39 John's addiction
50:48 Lebanon and the Israel-Gaza War