Adam Pasi Preview
Preview: Episode 5 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
In Portland Oregon, Jesus connects with Samoan comedian, Adam Pasi.
In Portland, Oregon, Jesus meets with Samoan comedian, Adam Pasi. Voted Portland’s funniest comic twice, Adam takes Jesus behind the scenes, showcasing the grind it takes to become a successful comic.
Adam Pasi Preview
Preview: Episode 5 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
In Portland, Oregon, Jesus meets with Samoan comedian, Adam Pasi. Voted Portland’s funniest comic twice, Adam takes Jesus behind the scenes, showcasing the grind it takes to become a successful comic.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(crowd cheering) - [Narrator] Adam Pasi is one of the funniest comedians working today.
(crowd chuckling) (upbeat music) - Comedy is kind of the best drug I've ever had, basically.
- [Host] Adam Pasi!
- [Adam] I've met like three other Samoan comics.
I'm just not seeing us on stage.
- [Friend] What comes up for you knowing that your parents are gonna be in the audience?
- I might cry.
- Be nice to your mom.
- There's gonna be a couple white people jokes, Ma.
Just a heads up.
- [Mom] You had to go there.
(group chuckling) (music fading) (crowd cheering)
Comedy Kinship: Adam Pasi Embraces His Samoan Roots
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Adam Pasi reflects on his journey toward embracing his Samoan heritage. (3m 2s)
Samoan Stand-Up: Exploring Identity with Adam Pasi
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Adam Pasi shares his comedic anecdotes about his family and his Samoan heritage. (1m 58s)
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