Tehran - On Being a Gatekeeper to the Comedy World and What it Takes to Succeed in the Industry

Aside from the fact that he is one of the most talented comedians we know, Tehran is also just one of our favorite artists to interview - he's raw, transparent, and really makes us think. If you don't know Tehran already, he is a stand up comic and host at some of the world's most popular venues. Tehran is truly a gatekeeper in the comedy world. Leading the stage at world famous venues like the Laugh Factory and the Comedy Store, he has an influence over who takes the mic, and ultimately who breaks into the comedy scene. In this interview Tehran discusses what it takes to make it as a successful comedian, gives insight into the "it factor" everyone strives to achieve, and tips on what not to do on stage. Learn more about your ad-choices at

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Tehran - On Being a Gatekeeper to the Comedy World and What it Takes to Succeed in the Industry is an episode from Behind the Influence by iHeartPodcasts.

This episode is 42:55 long.

This episode was published on Jan 22, 2020.

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