Next on A2 THE SHOW: We're joined by the brilliant and unapologetically raw Dave Merheje — one of the most fearless voices in comedy today. A Juno Award winner and star of Hulu’s Ramy, Dave opens up about navigating identity as a Lebanese-Canadian, the power of embracing heritage, and how comedy became his therapy. From performing in the Middle East to acting alongside Daisy Ridley at Sundance, we delve into his journey, exploring his struggles with anxiety, his faith, his family, and his quest to find his voice on stage. Get ready for an episode full of heart, laughs, and real talk.🔔IG: https://www.instagram.com/davemerheje/🔔 @DaveMerheje 🔔Please visit our website to get more information: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/⏰Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction06:50 - Stand-up in the Middle East14:37 - Embracing heritage18:08 - Anxiety & audience reactions24:57 - Converting to Islam30:05 - Arab dads & connection35:42 - Character development41:30 - Behind-the-scenes bonds45:04 - Being bilingual50:32 - Funny episode reflection55:47 - Finding your voice1:01:07 - Balancing anger on stage1:06:22 - Comedy as therapy🔔Get on an unforgettable adventure with 'A2 The Show'! From inspiring resilience to tickling your funny bone, our podcast is your beacon in the mental health fog.https://www.youtube.com/@A2TheShow/?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Audio Music is currently on your favorite platforms:👉Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2GQye3rZo6oMf7bMXNyXy7?si=BZmmuvLjT6afpYRsVovWUg&nd=1&dlsi=2e7ed237a1b04221 👉ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a2-the-show/id1516414362✨Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/a2theshow 🔗 Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/a2theshow ✅ Stay Connected With Us.👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a2theshow 👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@a2theshow 👉Website: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/ ✅ For Business Inquiries: asquaredtheshow@gmail.com =============================✅ Recommended Playlists👉 A² - Psychologyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8R-GSmOLFA&list=PLJSbTfMFhOybbbcU4kKikwrRffQBtza6P&pp=iAQB 👉 A² Trendinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFCtqEzRZQ8&list=PLJSbTfMFhOyYDfEnLdM2FmO2LBnjd57SY&pp=iAQB ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉Miranda Bailey on Indie Film, Comedy & Andrew Wakefield | A2 THE SHOW #567 https://youtu.be/yj2QNC9s20Y?si=L_hrgAZ0S6310dl6👉Andrew Wakefield Says He Wouldn't Vaccinate His Child: MMR Vaccine & Autism Debate #566 👉How Comedy Survives Chaos: Omar Layza | A2 THE SHOW #5 • How Comedy Sur • Andrew Wakefield Says He Wouldn't Vaccinat... Chaos: Omar Layza | A... | A2 THE SHOW #564 • Lebanese Music Producer’s Epic Collab with... =============================✅ About A2 The Show.Welcome to "A² The Show" – your ticket to the human mind's wild rollercoaster! We're a crew of pals from Lebanon, now globally scattered, who combat homesickness with friendship, gaming, fiery chats, and a sprinkle of controversy.Our podcast is more than just words; it's a fun-fueled rebellion against the everyday and a beacon in the mental health fog. With a diverse lineup of guests who've braved the depths of the human psyche, we're here to inspire resilience, provoke thought, and tickle your funny bone.So strap in for a journey through the human mind's crazy maze. It's like your favorite video game, but the cheat codes are science, empathy, and a dash of madness. Dive into "A² The Show" – your unforgettable adventure starts here!Ride the digital waves with us on social media: @a2theshowAli "The Professor" Haajl @alitheprofessor alitheprofessor.comSaeed El Jammal @saeedjay97Mohamed Owydat @mowydatAbbas Jawhar @abbasjawhar3Ameer Asmar @cold_and_flewSherif Seif El NasrFor Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:📩 Email: asquaredtheshow@gmail.com

Next on A2 THE SHOW: We're joined by Miranda Bailey, award-winning filmmaker, producer, and founder of Cold Iron Pictures, The Film Arcade, and CherryPicks. With over 20 years of championing independent cinema, Miranda opens up about personal growth through filmmaking, the power of comedy, the art of controversial storytelling, and the evolving role of AI in screenwriting. Plus, behind-the-scenes stories on working with Daniel Radcliffe and insights on navigating the industry with heart and humor.⭐INSTAGRAM: @mirandambailey⭐Please visit our website to get more information: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/⏰Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction06:59 - Friendships shaped by documentary09:11 - Filmmaking validation & experience16:06 - Growth through comedy & narrative21:46 - Amazon pulls health docs26:15 - Controversial coming-of-age film32:14 - Hard romantic comedy project38:29 - AI for authentic dialogue44:29 - Daniel Radcliffe’s passion & karaoke50:33 - Life challenges & The Squid and the Whale56:20 - Directing actors: advice & insight🔔Get on an unforgettable adventure with 'A2 The Show'! From inspiring resilience to tickling your funny bone, our podcast is your beacon in the mental health fog.https://www.youtube.com/@A2TheShow/?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Audio Music is currently on your favorite platforms:👉Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2GQye3rZo6oMf7bMXNyXy7?si=BZmmuvLjT6afpYRsVovWUg&nd=1&dlsi=2e7ed237a1b04221 👉ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a2-the-show/id1516414362✨Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/a2theshow 🔗 Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/a2theshow ✅ Stay Connected With Us.👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a2theshow 👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@a2theshow 👉Website: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/ ✅ For Business Inquiries: asquaredtheshow@gmail.com =============================✅ Recommended Playlists👉 A² - Psychologyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8R-GSmOLFA&list=PLJSbTfMFhOybbbcU4kKikwrRffQBtza6P&pp=iAQB 👉 A² Trendinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFCtqEzRZQ8&list=PLJSbTfMFhOyYDfEnLdM2FmO2LBnjd57SY&pp=iAQB ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉Andrew Wakefield Says He Wouldn't Vaccinate His Child: MMR Vaccine & Autism Debate #566 👉How Comedy Survives Chaos: Omar Layza | A2 THE SHOW #5 • How Comedy Surhttps://youtu.be/4vpaBiXSjNk?si=IH1z-fCbtmG7-Y3Hvives Chaos: Omar Layza | A... | A2 THE SHOW #564 • Lebanese Music Producer’s Epic Collab with... 👉COMEDIAN BY DAY, SUICIDE HOTLINE BY NIGHT – Tyler Strauss| A2 THE SHOW #563 • Turning NEWS into JOKES – Tyler Strauss | ... 👉Glutathione, Aging & AI: Dr. Nayan Patel on Health & Detox | A2 THE SHOW #562 • HOW TO LIVE LONGER - Dr. Nayan Patel | A2 ... =============================✅ About A2 The Show.Welcome to "A² The Show" – your ticket to the human mind's wild rollercoaster! We're a crew of pals from Lebanon, now globally scattered, who combat homesickness with friendship, gaming, fiery chats, and a sprinkle of controversy.Our podcast is more than just words; it's a fun-fueled rebellion against the everyday and a beacon in the mental health fog. With a diverse lineup of guests who've braved the depths of the human psyche, we're here to inspire resilience, provoke thought, and tickle your funny bone.So strap in for a journey through the human mind's crazy maze. It's like your favorite video game, but the cheat codes are science, empathy, and a dash of madness. Dive into "A² The Show" – your unforgettable adventure starts here!Ride the digital waves with us on social media: @a2theshowAli "The Professor" Haajl @alitheprofessor alitheprofessor.comSaeed El Jammal @saeedjay97Mohamed Owydat @mowydatAbbas Jawhar @abbasjawhar3Ameer Asmar @cold_and_flewSherif Seif El NasrFor Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:📩 Email: asquaredtheshow@gmail.com

Our next guest on A2 THE SHOW is Andrew Wakefield, the former British physician known for his controversial 1998 study suggesting a link between the MMR vaccine and autism. Although the study was later retracted and his medical license revoked, Wakefield remains a prominent voice in the vaccine safety debate.In this episode, Wakefield explains why he wouldn’t give his own child vaccines, discusses the risks of the MMR vaccine in young children, and dives into his findings on the gut-brain connection in autism. He also shares how parental testimonies and real-world cases challenged the mainstream narrative, leading him from medicine to filmmaking.⭐Instagram: @andrewjwakefield⭐Please visit our website to get more information: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/⏰Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction07:35 – MMR vaccine risks in young children15:02 – Wakefield’s evolving vaccine stance21:54 – Gut-autism link & symptom improvement25:42 – Autism, inflammation, and parental insight30:48 – Autism spectrum & communication35:13 – Diet’s impact on behavior42:04 – Funding & research background48:52 – From research to filmmaking🔔Get on an unforgettable adventure with 'A2 The Show'! From inspiring resilience to tickling your funny bone, our podcast is your beacon in the mental health fog.https://www.youtube.com/@A2TheShow/?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Audio Music is currently on your favorite platforms:👉Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2GQye3rZo6oMf7bMXNyXy7?si=BZmmuvLjT6afpYRsVovWUg&nd=1&dlsi=2e7ed237a1b04221 👉ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a2-the-show/id1516414362✨Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/a2theshow 🔗 Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/a2theshow ✅ Stay Connected With Us.👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a2theshow 👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@a2theshow 👉Website: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/ ✅ For Business Inquiries: asquaredtheshow@gmail.com ✅ Recommended Playlists👉 A² - Psychologyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8R-GSmOLFA&list=PLJSbTfMFhOybbbcU4kKikwrRffQBtza6P&pp=iAQB 👉 A² Trendinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFCtqEzRZQ8&list=PLJSbTfMFhOyYDfEnLdM2FmO2LBnjd57SY&pp=iAQB ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉How Comedy Survives Chaos: Omar Layza | A2 THE SHOW #5https://youtu.be/-9a9fQfH4Vk?si=cYLhpI8dquEInIueats| A2 THE SHOW #564 • Lebanese Music Producer’s Epic Collab with... 👉COMEDIAN BY DAY, SUICIDE HOTLINE BY NIGHT – Tyler Strauss| A2 THE SHOW #563 • Turning NEWS into JOKES – Tyler Strauss | ... 👉Glutathione, Aging & AI: Dr. Nayan Patel on Health & Detox | A2 THE SHOW #562 • HOW TO LIVE LONGER - Dr. Nayan Patel | A2 ... 👉Zahra Hankir on Beauty, Resistance, and Belonging | A2 THE SHOW #561 • Zahra Hankir on Beauty, Resistance, and Be... =============================✅ About A2 The Show.Welcome to "A² The Show" – your ticket to the human mind's wild rollercoaster! We're a crew of pals from Lebanon, now globally scattered, who combat homesickness with friendship, gaming, fiery chats, and a sprinkle of controversy.Our podcast is more than just words; it's a fun-fueled rebellion against the everyday and a beacon in the mental health fog. With a diverse lineup of guests who've braved the depths of the human psyche, we're here to inspire resilience, provoke thought, and tickle your funny bone.So strap in for a journey through the human mind's crazy maze. It's like your favorite video game, but the cheat codes are science, empathy, and a dash of madness. Dive into "A² The Show" – your unforgettable adventure starts here!Ride the digital waves with us on social media: @a2theshowAli "The Professor" Haajl @alitheprofessor alitheprofessor.comSaeed El Jammal @saeedjay97Mohamed Owydat @mowydatAbbas Jawhar @abbasjawhar3Ameer Asmar @cold_and_flewSherif Seif El NasrFor Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:📩 Email: asquaredtheshow@gmail.com