Faris Hytiaa (@tellajokefaris) is a Sudanese-Canadian stand up comedian who was named a Just for Laughs New Face in 2023.

He has worked with major acts including Dulcé Sloan (The Daily Show w/ Trevor Noah) and Neal Brennan (Netflix, Chappelle Show). He joins The Stephan Dyer Podcast to discuss his unique take on historical and societal issues in comedy, his rapid rise in the industry, coping with challenging audiences, honing his writing skills, managing post-festival energy dips, and transitioning from a regular job to a full-time comic career. Let's continue the conversation on Instagram at @stephandyer and @tellajokefaris! SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Joe Purewal Mortgages. For the best mortgage rates in Ontario, text/WhatsApp Joe at +1 (905) 330-6090. ¡Se Habla Español! Want to hire Stephan, catch his Live stand-up, or book him for a corporate workshop? Click here! The Stephan Dyer Podcast is produced by Narzely Guevara and edited by Carlos Bolivar. #TheStephanDyerPodcast