Abbas Wahab Show

Quinn C. Martin, Comedian, came on by and we talk cars, the NBA's Bad Boy Pistons, Lebron vs Jordan, growing up with immigrant Jamaican parents, getting into comedy as a teen, best rap albums of the 90s, finding your passion, dating struggles, and a lot more!   More Immigrant Section: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPJc5XPaW44Qz1HVQvOj4g   More Q...

Rush Kazi, Comedian, came on by and we talk about our dad's both driving cabs, going back to Bangladesh, skinny dudes with default muscle, dating engineers, young guys using Viagra, Toronto's underground rave scene in the mid 2000s, getting robbed by a lawyer, and a lot more!   More Immigrant Section: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPJc5XPaW44Qz1...

Ezra Eshetu, Comedian/Crane Operator, came on by and we talk his recent crazy hospital visit, holes in the medical system for addiction-treatment, the new Joker movie, authority figures abusing their power, wild purchases on Percocets, near-miss crane stories, background acting, and the ugly side to union mentality.   More Immigrant Section: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/   https:/...

Rahil Shaikh, Comedian/Host of The Wet Beak Podcast, came on by and we talk moving to Canada to do a Masters, going fishing on mushrooms, the acting in Buffy The Vampire Slayer, the greatness of Scary Movie 1, drug laws in India, buying weed from Nigerians in China, start-up culture in Silicon Valley, quitting engineering, the pros of corruption in India, and a lot more!   More Immigrant Section:...

Black Zeus, Comedian/Voice Actor, came on by and we talk Toronto's legendary Nubian comedy showcase run by veteran comedian, Kenny Robinson. We exchange bomb stories, talk about the Frank Sinatra music days, Eddy Murphy's episode of Comedians in Cars, Kevin Hart becoming a Mogul, Seinfeld vs Curb Your Enthusiasm, and more.   More Immigrant Section: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/  ...

Lewis Moulds, Comedian/Podcaster, came on by and we talk drugs, psychedelics, and their legendary combinations. We look into current rap culture and how it totally embraces or condemns drugs, depending on the artist. The pros and cons of marrying into royalty, the Epstein case and how the media is quick to damn anyone who's even slightly associated with his island. Finally, Lewis talks about the h...

Neema Nazeri, Comedian/Actor/Influencer, came on by and we talk about his recent experience as a guest on the coveted "up-north cottage trip", complete with charcuterie boards and wine moms. Neema talks about how he got good at doing accents and the moment he realized it was his speciality.  How his brother inspired him to go all in on comedy, and how its paid off since with his Instagram blow-up....

Jehan Salim, UN Architectural Officer, came on by and we talk about what it's like working for the UN and having the coveted UN passport. Jehan explains how their bases operate and the culture dynamic between UN workers, and how it's almost like a college campus. Also, how the locals think UN expats can do anything, and aren't afraid to ask. Jehan talks about working in Iraq during the Kurdish ref...

Moe Ismail, Comedian/Teacher, came on by and we talk about his recent trip to Egypt and the state of the country now versus right after the revolution. We trade stories about haggling in Africa, and the different approaches. Also, we remember the days of trying to fit in as young immigrants, and our first halloween experiences.   More Immigrant Section: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsectio...

Omer Jamal, Entrepreneur/Founder of Fortuna AI Labs Inc., came on by and we talk about his early days in Pakistan and how they gave him an upper hand in his adult years. The journey from employee to startup founder, and how he developed his entrepreneur characteristics. Omer shares his habits for maintaining a clear and effective mental state, using techniques like journaling and meditation. He's...

My good friend, Irsida Sheshi, came on by and we talk about her recent trip to Albania's capital, Tirana, and the state of Albanian tourism compared to tourism in Croatia, and it's capital, Zagreb. Irsida tells the story of her Albanian upbringing during, and after the fall of communism and her techniques for avoiding harassment. We also reminisce about the trip we originally met at in a Dominican...

Clif Knight, Comedian/Actor/Musician and member of the GoodKnight Rap Group, came on by and we talk about his transition from Guyana to Canada, how the Caribbean island accents differ, the Migos rap formula, breaking down the "Toronto Mans" lingo, and getting booed off stage.   More Immigrant Section: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPJc5XPaW44Qz1...

Hassan Chaudhry, Comedian/Balding Man, came on by and we talk about growing up in Saudi Arabia as a Pakistani dude, the illuminati, early porn experiences overseas. We also address the state of our respective balding, and a lot more!   More Immigrant Section: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPJc5XPaW44Qz1HVQvOj4g   More Hassan: https://www.instagr...

Nathan Teixeira, Welder/Comedian/Writer, came on by and we talk about Amish versus Mennonites people, his Angolan father, and growing up in a Daycare. Also we chat about under-water welding and his early trips to Portugal. More Immigrant Section: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/   More Nathan: https://www.instagram.com/funnybuizness/     More Abbas: https://www.instagram.com/_abbaswa...

Syma S. Actor/Comedian/Writer, came on by and we talk about funny Iranian customs, the actor's hustle, and the world of nightclub bartending.  More Immigrant Section: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/   More Syma: https://www.instagram.com/simasep/   More Abbas: https://www.instagram.com/_abbaswahab/

Amish Patel, Actor/Comedian/Writer and Host of The Amish Patel Comedy Corporation, came on by and we talk about his time in Indian private school, how the cast system works, and what Indians in Africa are getting up to. More Immigrant Section: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/   More Amish https://www.amishpatel.net/ https://www.instagram.com/fadetobrown/   More Abbas: https://www.ins...

Comedian Amar Singh drops by the studio and we talk about having blonde hair as a brown dude, going turban-free, and post-apocalypse career choices.  More Immigrant Section: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/   More Amar https://www.instagram.com/realexciting/   More Abbas: https://www.instagram.com/_abbaswahab/

Comedian Tamara Shevon joins Abbas Wahab in the studio and talks about types, working in Alberta, and scoring drugs in China.   More Immigrant Section: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/   More Tamara https://www.instagram.com/teemair/   More Abbas: https://www.instagram.com/_abbaswahab/

Ernie Vicente, Comedian and Host of the ERNspire web-series, joins Abbas Wahab in the studio and talks about being on billboards, the Filipino version of Sweet Sixteens, and finding the perfect coffee shop. Find Ernie on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ernievicente/   For more info on The Immigrant Section, checkout out the IG page at: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/   Follo...

Massi Sherzay, body builder and fitness influencer, joins Abbas Wahab in the studio to talk about the original immigrant section, the epiphany he had on a StairMaster, and how his son's birth changed his life. Find Massi on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mass_zay_official/   For more info on The Immigrant Section, checkout out the IG page at: https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantsection/...

Comedian, Jesse Singh,  joins Abbas Wahab and we talk about hood survival tactics, brushes with the law, and immigrant beatings.

Toronto Comedian, Edworld Kim, comes on and we talk about Chinese boarding schools, sex addiction, and boot camp.

Toronto Comedian, Michael Moses, comes on and we talk about his Sierra Leone backstory, how he got into standup, and what happens to Olympic trampoline finalists after the Olympics. 

Toronto Comedian, Jordan Policicchio, comes on and we talk about his Italian upbringing, high pressure sales environments, and the Gillette marketing flop. 

Toronto Comedian, AJ Bate, comes on and we talk about living in Libya during the revolution, getting into stand-up, and sex clubs.