Johnny Mack interviews the Finnish comedian ISMO, who is known for his witty wordplay and observations on the English language.

ISMO is set to perform at the Just for Laughs Vancouver festival as part of his Perseverance Tour.

The discussion reveals ISMO's back injury from a dune buggy accident, his unexpected talent in rally driving competitions in Finland, and his unique approach to comedy. ISMO shares insights into maintaining a social media presence, writing jokes in both Finnish and English, and his evolving goals in the comedy world, which include innovative content creation and avoiding traditional pitch processes for studios.

00:51 Meet ISMO: Comedian and Rally Driver
02:38 Rally Driving in Finland
06:15 Opening for Ralphie May and Social Media Insights
11:53 The Art of Comedy and Wordplay
16:47 Language Switching: Thinking in English vs. Finnish
18:39 Translating Jokes Between Languages
22:50 Performing in Different Venues
24:57 Exploring Music and Comedy
28:34 Future Goals and Experimentation
 


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