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401 Smart Talk - Shanti Charan

Release Date: 06/27/2024

Tom Rhodes Smart Camp

How do we live a meaningful, joyful, truthful life in the midst of chaos, fear, and distraction? Topics: Culture as Story Fuel Comedy as Applied Philosophy Books as Living Companions Gratitude as Cognitive Nutrition Surrender as Creative Method Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: More Tom More Ashna About Smart Camp podcast Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books & adventures.

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In this Smart Talk episode, I sit down with the hilarious Shanti Charan. We dive into her comedy journey, starting out at The Punchline Comedy Club in San Francisco. We also chat about the unique vibes of Florida versus California audiences and how the world's chaos sneaks into our jokes.

Shanti's got some wild stories from teaching in prisons. She talks about the challenges inmates face, the weird dynamics of masculinity and race behind bars, and those tiny bits of freedom we often take for granted. Plus, we geek out over our favorite prison movies, swap stories about food, and laugh about handling the toughest crowds.

We also find time to discuss Shanti’s love for tacos, her take on The Dark Knight, and her thoughts on heteronormativity. We wrap things up with some deep thoughts on personal growth, the power of gratitude, and the quirks of social media.

Tune in for laughs, insights, and a whole lot of fun!

More Shanti: https://www.instagram.com/shanticharancomedy/

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Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books & adventures.

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Tom

I have been a comedian for more than 40 years. I travel the world, performing comedy. Exploring diverse cultures and connecting with people from all walks of life while doing comedy is at the heart of my journey. Whenever I can, I'll share my adventures and a global perspective with you on this podcast.

Ashna

Ashna, Dutch artist, photographer, and my ex-wife, is my best friend and she's an essential part of the Rhodesies production team. We've traveled the world together for 8 years. With her background in cognitive psychology and her passion for philosophy and the arts, Ashna shares her unique European perspective.

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