Behind the Influence

Tehran - On Being a Gatekeeper to the Comedy World and What it Takes to Succeed in the Industry

Aside from the fact that he is one of the most talented comedians we know, Tehran is also just one of our favorite artists to interview - he's raw, transparent, and really makes us think. If you don't know Tehran already, he is a stand up comic and host at some of the world's most popular venues. Tehran is truly a gatekeeper in the comedy world. Leading the stage at world famous venues like the Laugh Factory and the Comedy Store, he has an influence over who takes the mic, and ultimately who breaks into the comedy scene. In this interview Tehran discusses what it takes to make it as a successful comedian, gives insight into the "it factor" everyone strives to achieve, and tips on what not to do on stage. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Behind the Influence is the next iteration of Tatiana Carrier’s intimate interview series with pioneers of today’s entertainment world. Focusing on both the people on the platforms and the people behind them, Behind the Influence provides listeners candor, laughter, seriousness and access like no other podcast show can get. Filled with personal stories, advice, revealing anecdotes, retellings of epic successes and even worse failures, there’s plenty of insights, but also a fair amount of absolute nonsense. Are you even reading this? Just listen for @!#?'s sake.