#280: Akmal Saleh - Goodbye Peter

Funny In Failure

Akmal Saleh is a stand-up comedian, actor, voice over artist, author and writer.

He’s done it all - appeared in movies, sketch, TV appearances, radio, talk show host and is a published author. Akmal is one of Australia’s most respected, successful and accomplished comics. Lightning quick and a master of unscripted comedy gold, Akmal has an incredible ability to deal with hot topics in an hilarious and slightly offensive way. Don’t miss this avalanche of laughs that’s going to hit the Comedy Festival. He is currently touring in Australia, so check out his shows, links in episode notes.

As Seen on Thank God You’re Here, Have You Been Paying Attention?, Just For Laughs, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, Rove, Spicks and Specks, Good News Week and was even a script consultant for Superwog.

We chat about his love of comedy, opening for $tripper$, his doco, bad gigs, regrets and radio, cab driver to stand up, perspective, dodgy tax accountants, learnings from I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, almost being sued, Marty Sheargold, comedy safety nets plenty more!

Check Akmal out on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akmalcomedy/ Website: https://www.akmal.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAkmal Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AkmalComedy

Egyptian Doco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFjVbmbX3KM&t=1215s Comedy tickets: https://alist.com.au/tours/akmal/ Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Life-Akmal-Saleh-ebook/dp/B004T6E1YC

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