What happens when one of the world’s biggest comedians swaps Hollywood for a flip phone and a quieter life?Comedian, writer, actor and director Aziz Ansari joins Romesh Ranganathan for a wide-ranging conversation about stand-up, identity, culture, creativity and getting older.From selling out Madison Square Garden to creating one of the most renowned Netflix comedy-dramas, Master of None, Aziz reflects on the pressure of chasing great work. He discusses his career from starting in stand-up, to Parks And Recreation, to directing his new film Good Fortune starring Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen, looking at how the comedy scene has changed over time.The pair also discuss growing up in immigrant families, blending cultures, working with parents and all-things UK, from settling in to football culture. Plus Aziz's passion for cooking and cookbooks.As always expect an unhinged questions from Shanthi and a good game of Misquoted finish.A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.00:00 Intro03:39 Have Aziz and Rom met?04:05 Tamil and blending cultures12:38 On age13:38 A gift for Aziz 15:49 Can Aziz handle hot sauce?17:20 Moving to the UK18:05 Football 19:22 On Master of None25:55 Parents and support31:34 Working with parents34:09 A question from Shanthi36:10 Selling out Madison Square Garden37:00 Finding creative balance39:22 Stand up in New York43:56 How has Aziz’s standup changed?50:50 On Parks And Recreation57:10 How hard is it to make a movie?1:01:57 Chasing your best work1:03:42 Misquoted1:12:30 An exclusive1:15:25 OutroLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
