Professor & a Comedian Walk into a Bar
Claim This Podcastby Sepehr Vakil, Mike Knight & Samir Abdul
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<p>A Professor and a Comedian Walk Into a Bar, PCWB, is a podcast co-hosted by Chicago comedians and comedy producers Mike Knight & Samir Abdul, and Sepehr Vakil, an Associate Professor in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University.</p><p>PCWB is co-produced by a phenomenal group of undergraduate students from Northwestern University, and produced by filmmaker and DePaul Professor Raphael Nash. PCWB is a highly original project born out of a desire to merge the worlds of academia and comedy, and have honest, informed, and engaging conversations about the complex cultural, political, and scientific issues that impact all of our lives.</p><p>Tune in, subscribe, and share!</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 7, 2026
Rami Abushhab: Finding the Funny in Seriousness
<p>In this episode of PCWB, we talk with award-winning comedian and actor Rami Abushhab about comedy, acting, storytelling, and the experiences that have shaped his career. We discuss his journey from stand-up to television and film, performing comedy that blends personal stories with political commentary, and the lessons he’s learned both on and off the stage. </p><p></p><p>Tap the link in bio to also listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you pod. #PCWBpodcast </p><p>RAMI ABUSHHAB: 👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://canvasrebel.com/meet-rami-abushhab/">https://canvasrebel.com/meet-rami-abushhab/</a> </p><p>SAMIR ABDUL: 👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.samirabdul.com">https://www.samirabdul.com</a> </p><p>MIKE KNIGHT: 👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mikeknightcomedy.com/">https://www.mikeknightcomedy.com/</a> </p><p>SEPEHR VAKIL: 👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sites.northwestern.edu/sepehrvakil/">https://sites.northwestern.edu/sepehrvakil/</a></p>
June 8, 2026
Talking Comedy, Directing, and Life with Award-Winning Filmmaker Dan Perlman
<p>In this episode of PCWB, we talk with award-winning filmmaker and actor Dan Perlman about comedy, directing, storytelling, and the lessons he’s learned throughout his career. We discuss his journey in film and comedy, what he’s learned along the way, and some of the stories and experiences that have helped shape both his work and his life. </p><p></p><p>Tap the link in bio to also listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you pod. #PCWBpodcast </p><p>DAN PERLMAN: 👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.danperlmancomedy.com/">https://www.danperlmancomedy.com/</a> </p><p>SAMIR ABDUL: 👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.samirabdul.com">https://www.samirabdul.com</a> </p><p>MIKE KNIGHT: 👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mikeknightcomedy.com/">https://www.mikeknightcomedy.com/</a> </p><p>SEPEHR VAKIL: 👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sites.northwestern.edu/sepehrvakil/">https://sites.northwestern.edu/sepehrvakil/</a></p>
May 13, 2026
Talking AI, Seymour Papert, and Learning Sciences with Northwestern Professor Uri Wilensky
<p>In this episode of PCWB, we talk with Northwestern Professor Uri Wilensky, recent recipient of the Yidan Prize. We discuss his intellectual journey, the evolution of learning sciences, agent-based modeling and computational thinking, and how computers can help us better understand complex societal problems. </p><p></p><p>Tap the link in bio to also listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you pod. </p><p>#PCWBpodcast </p><p>SAMIR ABDUL:👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.samirabdul.com">https://www.samirabdul.com</a> </p><p>MIKE KNIGHT: 👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mikeknightcomedy.com/">https://www.mikeknightcomedy.com/</a> </p><p>SEPEHR VAKIL:👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sites.northwestern.edu/sepehrvakil/">https://sites.northwestern.edu/sepehrvakil/</a></p>
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- What is Professor & a Comedian Walk into a Bar?
<p>A Professor and a Comedian Walk Into a Bar, PCWB, is a podcast co-hosted by Chicago comedians and comedy producers Mike Knight & Samir Abdul, and Sepehr Vakil, an Associate Professor in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University.</p><p>PCWB is co-produced by a phenomenal group of undergraduate students from Northwestern University, and produced by filmmaker and DePaul Professor Raphael Nash. PCWB is a highly original project born out of a desire to merge the worlds of academia and comedy, and have honest, informed, and engaging conversations about the complex cultural, political, and scientific issues that impact all of our lives.</p><p>Tune in, subscribe, and share!</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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