Building an Unconventional Comedy Career, Cancel Culture & YouTube Growth ft. Neel Kolhatkar | Ep. 66

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In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we're joined by Neel Kolhatkar, a comedian, filmmaker, and Youtube sensation, well known for his viral comedy sketches and stand up routines.
Neel talks about his childhood in Sydney, what captivated him into pursuing comedy at a young age, and how he turned his online success into a full-time career.
He also shares his thoughts on navigating PC and cancel culture, emphasising the importance of diversifying his skills and attracting dedicated audiences, and shares encouraging advice for aspiring comedians looking to break into the industry.
Show Notes Links:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClBzWLRnI_Itn2W5c7J9sYQ
https://www.instagram.com/neelkolhatkar/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@neelkolhatkar?lang=en
https://www.facebook.com/Neel.Kolhatkar94/

Chapter

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Neel's Thoughts on Lockout Laws & Change In NightLife (00:02:45)

3. Learning About Neel's Backstory (00:03:55)

4. Neel's Childhood Upbringing & Discovering His Love for Comedy (00:05:56)

5. Life After High School & Pursuing Comedy Professionally (00:09:16)

6. The Influences Behind Neel's Comedic Acts (00:11:09)

7. Adapting From YouTube to Stand-Up Shows (00:12:58)

8. Neel on Leveraging His Audience from YouTube & His Experience Sharing the Space with "Traditional" Stand-Up Comedians (00:14:20)

9. Navigating Around Society's "Cancel Culture" with Comedy (00:19:04)

10. Recreating & Restructuring Comedic Material to Suit the PC Culture (00:22:50)

11. Does Neel's Background Give Him the Advantage to Make Racial Jokes? (00:24:54)

12. Neel on Creating a Business Out of His Personal Brand (00:28:15)

13. Sponsorship SW (00:30:23)

14. Advice on Pursuing the Creative Lifestyle (00:30:37)

15. Navigating New Ways to Be Creative & Avoiding Burnout (00:33:54)

16. Is Neel More of an Introvert or Extrovert? (00:36:32)

17. Neel's Experience Breaking into the Acting Scene (00:38:03)

18. Key Takeaways From Diving into The Podcast Scene & Working With Eliza on the Sexcells Podcast (00:42:15)

19. Neel's Plans for the Future (00:48:07)

20. Words of Advice for Those Wanting to Pursue The Arts Industry (00:49:44)

21. Neel's on the Current Climate in the Comedy Scene (00:51:40)

22. Outro (00:54:50)