William Wang on defying his parents and Confucius

What happens when someone asks about your "breed" instead of ethnicity? Comedian William Wang turns awkward encounters into comedy gold while exploring themes of cultural identity, the one-child policy's impact, and why some audiences don't always appreciate his humor.

In this episode of Comedy Karma, Aditya speaks to Chinese-Australian comedian William Wang. From being disciplined by teachers to discovering stand-up through Russell Peters, Wang chats about the complexities of immigrant identity and comedy. Wang opens up about navigating cultural stereotypes, finding his comedic voice in Australia and tells the stories behind some of his best jokes.

I wouldn't know, I'm a rescue.

William Wang, Comedian

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William Wang on defying his parents and Confucius

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