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Roots of Comedy With Jesus Trejo
Comic Roots: Family, Homecoming, & Cultural Humor
Vanessa Gonzalez discusses her early stand-up material, rooted in her family dynamics and upbringing. She humorously recounts her mother's penchant for sending religious memes and reflects on how her mom and grandma shaped her comedic style. Vanessa shares her nervousness about performing a homecoming show in Laredo, where she plans to challenge stereotypes about immigrant stories with humor.
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In his hometown of Los Angeles, Jesus meets up with Asian-American actor and comedian Sierra Katow.

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Jesus travels to Chinle, Arizona, to meet Native American comedian and actor Tatanka Means.

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Jesus meets environmental biologist and comedian Eeland Stribling in Denver, Colorado.

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Jesus heads to Austin and the U.S. border town of Laredo, Texas, to meet Vanessa Gonzalez.

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In Minneapolis, Jesus meets Yemeni comic Ali Sultan who opens up about his mental health.