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Funny You Should Mention: Ariel Elias

Funny You Should Mention: Ariel Elias

Update: 2025-10-24
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Kentucky-raised, New York-forged, and newly "A Jewish Star," Ariel Elias breaks down how outsider status becomes comic superpower. We talk growing up Jewish in the Bluegrass, explaining Kentucky to New Yorkers, the "Earl" name bit, airline misery (farewell, Southwest), and writing cleaner for synagogue gigs without losing edge. She unpacks her viral beer-can moment and how it led to Kimmel, why "hack" is about angle not topic, the art of the long-simmer callback, and learning to say no (and yes) at the right times.

Produced by Corey Wara


Production Coordinator Ashley Khan


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Funny You Should Mention: Ariel Elias

Funny You Should Mention: Ariel Elias