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PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar

Sepehr Vakil & Mike Knight

A Professor and a Comedian Walk Into a Bar, PCWB, is a podcast co-hosted by Chicago comedians and comedy producers Mike Knight & Samir Abdul, and Sepehr Vakil, an Associate Professor in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University.PCWB is co-produced by a phenomenal group of undergraduate students from Northwestern University, and produced by filmmaker and DePaul Professor Raphael Nash. PCWB is a highly original project born out of a desire to merge the worlds of academia

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82:19

The Sudan crisis & ICE in Chicago with immigration...

PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar ·

2025/11/18

The crew sits with immigration attorney Mark Atkinson, esq. to discuss the ongoing crisis in Sudan, and the legality of ICE's occupation in Chicago. Tap the link in bio to also listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you pod. #PCWBpodcast SAMIR ABDUL: 👉 https://www.samirabdul.com MIKE KNIGHT: 👉 https://www.mikeknightcomedy.com/ SEPEHR VAKIL: 👉 https://sites.northwestern.edu/sepehr... -------------------------------- Hosts: Samir Abdul, Sepehr Vakil, Mike Knight Producer: Raphael Nash

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67:52

Talking the Future of AI, Higher Education, and...

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2025/10/22

Taped on-campus at UCLA, the crew sits with the esteemed professor of Gender Studies, African-American Studies, and Information Studies, Safia Noble, PhD! The group discusses the connections between algorithms, oppressive systems, and the potential for AI's bubble to burst. As well as navigating stand up comedy in academia.Thank you for supporting our channel, Please share this video on your social media to spread awareness. We appreciate the support! Tap the link in bio to listen now on Spotify,

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59:32

Saudi Arabia & Comedic Hypocrisy feat. Zaid Fouzi

PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar ·

2025/10/08

Welcome to Season 2! Samir, Sepehr & Mike kick the season off with the super talented comedian & writer, Zaid Fouzi! The group discusses all things Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia and the controversy surrounding the famous American comedians in the lineup, as well as the hypocritical pushback from other voices in the industry.Thank you for supporting our channel, Please share this video on your social media to spread awareness. We appreciate the support! Tap the link in bio to listen

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29:42

PCWB Emergency Pod - The Death of Charlie Kirk

PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar ·

2025/09/16

Samir, Sepehr & Mike react to the assassination of right-wing influencer, Charlie Kirk, and the socio-political implications of his death.Thank you for supporting our channel, Please share this video on your social media to spread awareness. We appreciate the support!Tap the link in bio to listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you pod. #PCWBpodcastSAMIR ABDUL: 👉 https://www.samirabdul.comMIKE KNIGHT: 👉 https://www.mikeknightcomedy.com/SEPEHR VAKIL: 👉

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44:49

PCWB EP 12: Introducing Samir Abdul!

PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar ·

2025/07/23

Welcome Back! We're adding to our co-host roster – let's welcome, rising star, Samir Abdul to the PCWB squad!Samir Abdul, originally from Darfur, Sudan, is an international comedian shaking up Chicago’s comedy scene. A survivor of the Darfur genocide, Samir blends personal stories of resilience with sharp, witty observations on American life.In this episode, Sepehr, Mike, and Samir discuss life as an immigrant in comedy, how he almost accidentally became a child soldier, and an infamous Roast Battle

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86:37

PCWB EP11: Live Taping with Zainab Johnson & kihana...

PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar ·

2025/05/21

Recorded in front of a live audience at Northwestern University, Sepehr and Mike welcome renowned stand-up, actress and podcaster, Zainab Johnson, and esteemed professor of African American Studies, kihana maraya ross. The group discusses Trump's continued attacks on universities like Northwestern, balancing resistance and joy, and maintaining self-awareness in comedy.Originally recorded on April 3rd, 2025.Tap the link in bio to listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you pod. #PCWBpodcast

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30:06

PCWB Emergency Pod: 100 days of Trump & Northwestern...

PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar ·

2025/05/08

Sepehr & Mike have an impromptu convo to catch up on the recent grant terminations by the Trump administration, and how they are affecting their work, Northwestern, and academia at-large.Tap the link in bio to listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you pod. #PCWBpodcast

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44:12

PCWB EP9: Journalism, Segregation, and Inflation with...

PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar ·

2025/04/11

This week on PCWB, we’re diving into the state of journalism today and if artificial intelligence has a place, segregation versus self-selection, and everyone's current fave hot topic, the cost of eggs, with Senior Lecturer & Director of Audio Journalism Programming at Northwestern, Natalie Y. Moore - @southsideloislane.Tap the link in bio to listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you pod. #PCWBpodcast

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63:58

PCWB EP8: Women in STEM with Professor Elizabeth Tipton

PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar ·

2025/03/11

It's Women's History month, and Sepehr & Mike talk with statistician Elizabeth Tipton on why finding your people and building community is a necessity when working in STEM as a woman. Plus, they explore America's volatile engineering pool in the new Trump administration, and exploring the idea of Intelligent vs Smart in academic spaces.Listen to A Professor and a Comedian Walk into a Bar wherever you get your podcasts and watch new episodes on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram: pcwbchicagoHosts:

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77:03

PCWB EP7: PCWB talks about racism and its systemic...

PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar ·

2025/02/16

A Professor and a Comedian Walk into a Bar✅ TUNE IN ✅ 🚀 In Episode 7: Is America still appealing to immigrants? Is Trump undoing history? What does black conservatism look like these days?In our 7th episode Mike and Sepehr chat with Professor Saida Grundy and comedian Clark Jones about racism and the black perspective under the current administration. Tune in!===========================================================================✅ 🚀 Stay Up To Date with all of our content and upcoming

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68:41

PCWB EP6: PCWB talks prisons, policies and politics...

PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar ·

2025/01/27

A Professor and a Comedian Walk into a BarThis episode was recorded before the 2024 election ✅ TUNE IN ✅ 🚀 In Episode 6: How much do you know about our current carceral system? Is the privatization of prisons helping or hurting the actual prisoners? What does real prison reform look like?In our 6th episode Mike and Sepehr chat with Professor Julissa Muniz and comedians Kathryn Gongaware and Kyrie Da Comic about prison, policies and politics. Tune

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83:47

PCWB EP5: Chat with Professor Alex Hanna and Comedian...

PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar ·

2024/12/31

A Professor and a Comedian Walk into a Bar✅ 🔥 ► 🎓 A Professor and a Comedian Walk Into a Bar, PCWB, is a podcast co-hosted by Chicago comedian and comedy producer Mike Knight, and Sepehr Vakil, an Associate Professor in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University. PCWB is co-produced by a phenomenal group of undergraduate students from Northwestern University, and executive-produced by filmmaker and DePaul Professor Raphael Nash, MFA. PCWB is a highly original project born

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66:30

PCWB EP4: Post Election Thoughts with Professor Juan...

PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar ·

2024/12/11

A Professor and a Comedian Walk into a Bar✅ 🔥 ► 🎓 A Professor and a Comedian Walk Into a Bar, PCWB, is a podcast co-hosted by Chicago comedian and comedy producer Mike Knight, and Sepehr Vakil, an Associate Professor in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University. PCWB is co-produced by a phenomenal group of undergraduate students from Northwestern University, and executive-produced by filmmaker and DePaul Professor Raphael Nash, MFA. PCWB is a highly original project born

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51:23

PCWB: Day After the Election

PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar ·

2024/11/15

A Professor and a Comedian Walk into a Bar ✅ 🔥 ► 🎓 A Professor and a Comedian Walk Into a Bar, PCWB, is a podcast co-hosted by Chicago comedian and comedy producer Mike Knight, and Sepehr Vakil, an Associate Professor in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University. PCWB is co-produced by a phenomenal group of undergraduate students from Northwestern University, and executive-produced by filmmaker and DePaul Professor Raphael Nash, MFA. PCWB is a highly original project

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79:32

PCWB EP1: Comedian Calvin Evans and Professor David...

PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar ·

2024/09/11

✅ TUNE IN ✅ 🚀 In Episode 1: We sit down with 2 legendary Chicagoans - Professor David Stovall from the University of Illinois Chicago, and comedian Calvin Evans. In this inaugural episode of PCWB, we have a highly engaged discussion on the politics of DEI and critical race theory in the city of Chicago during Mayor Brandon Johnson's first term, and ahead of the DNC. Tune in!

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80:48

PCWB EP2: Comedian Sonal Aggarwal and Professor...

PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar ·

2024/09/11

✅ TUNE IN ✅ 🚀 In Episode 2: We sit down with Professor Katherine Cho from Loyola University, an expert on student activism in higher education. We are also joined by Chicago actor, comedian, and movement artist Sonal Aggarwal. In our 2nd episode we talk with our guests about the recent student protests sweeping the country, and what we can expect in the approaching academic year.

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