Ashish Solanki, born in New Delhi, is a stand-up comedian, writer, and YouTuber known for his witty and clean comedy style. He is also the winner of Prime Video’s comedy show "Comicstaan." He initially worked as a mathematics teacher before pursuing a full-time career in stand-up comedy. Recently, he was the creator of the comedy roast show on YouTube called "Pretty Good Roast," where he invites celebrities and comedians for a fun roast session.

In this episode, Vinamre and Ashish talk about:

- Thought behind The Pretty Good Roast Show and convincing guests for the roast
- Writing process of a comedian, crowd work, clean comedy
- Therapy, why he started comedy, life before roast
- Why comedians don’t make jokes on politics and caste in India
- Corporate shows and how comedians earn

Watch the Episode to know more about Comedy and how comedians write jokes

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:00 - Takeaways from “The Pretty Good Roast Show”

04:40 - Convincing guest for the roast

07:49 - Childhood story of getting hurt

10:27 - Overdose of standup

15:23 - Why are comedians always alpha?

18:59 - Process of writing a joke

24:20 - Delivery and mechanics of standup

29:37 - Why he started comedy

33:25 - Narcissism in comedians

34:20 - Why comedians in India don't make jokes on caste and religion

36:00 - Giving platform to OGs like Maheep Singh

38:40 - How comedians earn and corporate shows

45:43 - What is clean comedy and his writing process

47:57 - Story behind Nadeem sir podcast

54:00 - Instagram algorithm and reacting to reels

59:02 - What's next for Ashish

00:52:53 - Desperation for laughs and shock value in standup

01:03:00 - When the whole college booed him

01:06:20 - Philosophy of life and role models

01:07:17 - Conclusion
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