31. Put Down Your Fork and Laugh with Jacky Ng

In this episode of Before We Get There, host Nicholas Braman interviews Singaporean stand-up comedian Jacky Ng. Jacky discusses his career journey, including performing across Southeast Asia and at major festivals, such as the Melbourne Comedy Festival. They cover topics like his joke writing process, handling hecklers, memorable bombing experiences, and the growth of the comedy scene in Singapore. Jacky also shares insights on balancing live performances and social media, the significance of local references in his comedy, and his aspirations for the future.  Jacky's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackyngcomedy/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jakachuu  Website: https://www.jacky.sg/  Podcast links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2h9gsrWKH9C1KY1OzR12kr?si=2a4d19970632465f       Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-we-get-there/id1775182252 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforewegettherepodcast/    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nicholasbraman Website: https://nicholasbraman.com/podcast 00:00 Introduction and Opening Jokes 02:49 Bombing Stories and Handling Tough Crowds 05:23 Starting Out in Comedy with Fakkah Fuzz 09:04 The Writing Process and Open Mics 16:44 Local References and International Performances 21:02 The Evolution of Standup Comedy in Singapore 29:36 The Personal Journey of a Standup Comedian 36:20 Navigating Corporate Gigs 40:48 Future Goals and Aspirations