# Tehran Von Ghasri | Comedian, Netflix Star & Former Lawyer | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby Ep. 304

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Podcast: [Coffeez with Joe Shalaby](https://stenobird.com/podcast/coffeez-with-joe-shalaby-6769774)
Published: 2026-06-18T15:00:06+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/0e5cf124-6d7a-449e-8189-589a00fbf95a/episodes/25f6e6b2-a32e-4e0f-91b7-234c4ded73f2
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Duration seconds: 5717

## Resource

Comedian. Netflix star. Former lawyer. Tehran Von Ghasri sits down with Joe for one of the funniest, most layered conversations of the season. Growing up Black and Iranian, walking away from law for comedy, the immigrant grind, bombing on stage and learning from it, what makes Chappelle and Kevin Hart great, real estate and house hacking, and why your network builds your net worth. New episodes every week. Pour up. Chapters: 00:00:14 Welcome 00:02:10 The Comedian's Grind and Work Ethic 00:03:33 Growing Up Black and Iranian 00:05:52 Walking Away From Law for Comedy 00:09:00 Education as a Tool 00:11:17 Soccer, Culture, and Family 00:13:39 Two Cultures, One Table 00:19:24 The Name Tehran and the Islamic Republic 00:24:21 From Cairo to Bellflower, Rising From Poverty 00:27:09 Throwing Parties and First Hustles 00:30:06 Money Means Freedom 00:31:36 Teaching His Kids the Grind 00:35:35 Buying Comedians' Domains 00:37:14 Knowing You're Great Before Anyone Else 00:39:23 Public Speaking and Bombing on Stage 00:44:00 Chris Rock, Tony Rock, and the Craft 00:46:20 Authenticity and Self Worth 00:50:08 Marriage, Partnership, and Entrepreneurship 00:53:01 Running a Small Business Solo 00:58:12 Imposter Syndrome and Self Worth 01:00:05 Viral Moments 01:13:31 Rapid Fire 01:20:31 Rapid Fire Movie Game Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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