Vijal Patel
TanGent Show
I sat down with writer and showrunner Vijal Patel to talk about one of the questions I get asked the most: how do you turn your comedy and point-of-view into a TV series? Vijal is the creator of The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh, which became Amazon Prime’s #1 comedy, and this conversation is a real look at how a personal voice turns into a fully-realized show. We talk about growing up between cultures, moving from India to the Midwest as a kid, and how those early experiences shaped the way he sees the world— and writes about it. We also get into the mechanics of writing for...
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Humble the Poet
TanGent Show
I’ve known Humble the Poet for years, but this conversation reminded me why he’s one of the most thoughtful, grounded, and quietly intense people I’ve ever met. We started light — Punjabi pronunciations, growing up with big families, why Canadians seem to understand America better than Americans — and then jumped headfirst into the big stuff: identity, privilege, race, class, capitalism, and why resentment might be the most corrosive emotion in the world. What I love about talking to Humble is that he never drifts into hollow inspiration. Everything he says comes from lived...
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Deepak Chopra
TanGent Show
I had the chance to sit down with Dr. Deepak Chopra, and in classic TanGent Show fashion, we covered about eighteen lifetimes’ worth of ideas in under thirty minutes. From identity, to consciousness,to whether any of us have actually “made it,” this conversation goes everywhere. It even hits Groundhog Day, the human experiment, and why we might all just be God in drag. Deepak brings that signature mix of clarity and cosmic perspective, and I mostly try to keep up while cracking jokes about ticket prices and my tour name. What struck with me most is how effortlessly he moves between...
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Rajeev Ram
TanGent Show
I’ve been following Rajeev Ram’s career for years, so sitting down with him felt like talking to a real-life tennis legend who just happens to be one of the most humble guys around. For those who don’t know, Rajeev is a multiple Grand Slam champion and Olympic silver medalist who’s represented the U.S. on the biggest stages in tennis. We got into everything from his early days in Indiana and the mindset that separates good athletes from great ones, to what it takes to stay competitive and mentally sharp well into your 30s. We also talked about his doubles partnership with Joe...
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Ravi Mehta
TanGent Show
I really enjoyed sitting down with Ravi Mehta for this one. Ravi is the head of physical production, post-production, and visual effects at 20th Century Studios, and before that, he spent years at Warner Bros. helping shepherd some truly massive films into the world. We talk about his path into the industry — growing up in Burbank as one of the only Indian kids around, taking a job in a hospital basement for minimum wage, and slowly working his way into positions of real influence in Hollywood. Along the way, we get into mentorship, identity, problem-solving at the highest levels, and what...
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Paul Chowdhry
TanGent Show
I finally got to sit down with Paul Chowdhry, right as he’s gearing up for his biggest North American run yet. Paul is one of the most successful British Indian stand-up comedian in history - selling out arenas across the UK and coming off a massive, multi-year tour that culminated in a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe with 5 star reviews. Now, he’s bringing that momentum stateside with his Artificial Indian tour across the U.S. and Canada. We talk about what it’s like taking a career built overseas and introducing it to American audiences, and how Paul has managed to stay sharp,...
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Arasha & Lily Abha Cratsley
TanGent Show
I sat down with comedy writing duo Arasha and Lily Abha Cratsley to talk about creativity, collaboration, and what it actually takes to build a trusting partnership as co-creators. We get into how their friendship grew through writing, how they challenge and support each other in the room, and why honesty and vulnerability are non-negotiable when you’re trying to make something good together. We also spend time on the show they’ve been developing — the writing process, the pilot, and what it feels like to watch an idea slowly turn into something real. From balancing ambition with...
info_outlineI sat down with comedy writing duo Arasha and Lily Abha Cratsley to talk about creativity, collaboration, and what it actually takes to build a trusting partnership as co-creators. We get into how their friendship grew through writing, how they challenge and support each other in the room, and why honesty and vulnerability are non-negotiable when you’re trying to make something good together.
We also spend time on the show they’ve been developing — the writing process, the pilot, and what it feels like to watch an idea slowly turn into something real. From balancing ambition with authenticity to finding humor in the messy parts of collaboration, this conversation is a solid look at what it means to build comedy with someone you trust.
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