July 7, 2023

Fresh Take: Hari Kondabolu on "Vacation Baby"

What was it like being a first-time parent during the pandemic? How does having a baby change life as a standup comedian? Hari Kondabolu, whose comedy special "Vacation Baby" is available on YouTube, tells us all about it.

Why shouldn't you tell people your baby name ideas before the baby comes? What happens when the early mornings with a toddler clash with the late-night schedules of comedy clubs?

Comedian Hari Kondabolu, whose new comedy special "Vacation Baby" is available for streaming on YouTube, discusses how parenting has changed his comedy— and the unexpected pleasures, amidst the struggles, of parenting during the pandemic.

Hari Kondabolu has been praised as "one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up." He currently co-hosts the Netflix food competition show “Snack vs. Chef” with Megan Stalter. Hari first achieved widespread recognition for his award-winning documentary "The Trouble With Apu."

In this episode Hari, Amy, and Margaret discuss:

  • Why having a pet is definitely not the same as having a kid
  • What he wants his audiences that aren't parents yet to understand about being a dad
  • Why representation has become even more important to Hari now that he's a parent


Here's where you can find Hari:


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