Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo
Meet six rising comedians who explore the diversity of the United States through stand-up comedy.
Cast:Jesus Trejo , Tatanka Means , Sierra Katow , Vanessa Gonzalez , Adam Pasi , Ali Sultan , Eeland Stribling
S1.E1 ∙ Ali Sultan
In Minneapolis, Jesus Trejo meets Yemeni comedian, Ali Sultan. Ali opens up about his mental health struggles, weaving humor and vulnerability into a narrative of resilience and self-discovery.
S1.E2 ∙ Vanessa Gonzalez
Jesus Trejo follows rising comedian, Vanessa Gonzalez, on a Texan adventure back to her hometown of Laredo. Vanessa shares the humor of her childhood as the daughter of first-generation, Mexican American border patrol agents.
S1.E3 ∙ Eeland Stribling
Jesus Trejo travels to Denver, Colorado to meet a comic whose life on a river is as important as his life on stage. Eeland Stribling strives to find true life balance in the outdoors of Colorado.
S1.E4 ∙ Tatanka Means
Exploring Chinle, Arizona, Jesus Trejo connects with Native American comic, Tatanka Means. Tatanka delves into his upbringing on the reservation, using humor to illuminate the enduring challenges faced by Indigenous communities nationwide.
S1.E5 ∙ Adam Pasi
In Portland, Oregon, Jesus meets with Samoan comedian, Adam Pasi. Voted Portland's funniest comic twice, Adam takes Jesus behind the scenes, showcasing the grind it takes to become a successful comic.
S1.E6 ∙ Sierra Katow
In L.A, Jesus Trejo embraces the hometown vibe, teaming up with multi-hyphenate comedian Sierra Katow. A fourth-generation Chinese and Japanese American, with deep L.A. roots, Sierra shows Jesus a side of the city he's never seen before.
