To Be Frank #11 Ehsan Ahmad

🎙️ In this deep-cut, no-holds-barred episode of To Be Frank, Frank Castillo welcomes comic and longtime friend Ehsan Ahmad for an unfiltered conversation that swings from religion to relationships, with pit stops in identity, comedy, and cowardice. From bombing on Kill Tony to ducking confrontation, Ehsan opens up about boundaries, cultural baggage, and the minefield of being a brown comic in a white room—or worse, a liberal comic in a red state.

🚩 They talk censorship, cowardice, and cancel culture; Mormon marketing genius; Latino identity confusion; and the bittersweet grind of comedy post-pandemic. Plus: Jim Carrey joins the door guys, Salman Rushdie flashbacks, and why bombing with magic might be the boldest play in stand-up.

This episode is raw, introspective, hilarious—and way more therapy than podcast. If you've ever questioned your place in comedy, culture, or California, this one's for you.