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PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar

PCWB - A Professor & a Comedian Walk Into a Bar

By: Sepehr Vakil & Mike Knight
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A Professor and a Comedian Walk Into a Bar, PCWB, is a podcast co-hosted by Chicago comedians and comedy producers Mike Knight & Samir Abdul, and Sepehr Vakil, an Associate Professor in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University.

PCWB is co-produced by a phenomenal group of undergraduate students from Northwestern University, and produced by filmmaker and DePaul Professor Raphael Nash. PCWB is a highly original project born out of a desire to merge the worlds of academia and comedy, and have honest, informed, and engaging conversations about the complex cultural, political, and scientific issues that impact all of our lives.

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Episodes
  • Mayor of Evanston - Daniel Biss talks Standing up to ICE and plans for the future

    Mayor of Evanston - Daniel Biss talks Standing up to ICE and plans for the future
    Jan 12 2026

    Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on ICE raids, housing pressures, and his vision for Evanston’s future—plus candid takes on what’s next for the city and its residents. Tap the link in bio to also listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you pod. #PCWBpodcast

    SAMIR ABDUL: 👉 https://www.samirabdul.com

    MIKE KNIGHT: 👉 https://www.mikeknightcomedy.com/

    SEPEHR VAKIL: 👉 https://sites.northwestern.edu/sepehr...

    Hosts: Samir Abdul, Sepehr Vakil, Mike Knight Producer: Raphael Nash
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The Sudan crisis & ICE in Chicago with immigration attorney, Mark Atkinson

    The Sudan crisis & ICE in Chicago with immigration attorney, Mark Atkinson
    Nov 18 2025

    The crew sits with immigration attorney Mark Atkinson, esq. to discuss the ongoing crisis in Sudan, and the legality of ICE's occupation in Chicago.

    Tap the link in bio to also listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you pod. #PCWBpodcast

    SAMIR ABDUL: 👉 https://www.samirabdul.com

    MIKE KNIGHT: 👉 https://www.mikeknightcomedy.com/

    SEPEHR VAKIL: 👉 https://sites.northwestern.edu/sepehr...

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    Hosts: Samir Abdul, Sepehr Vakil, Mike Knight

    Producer: Raphael Nash
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Talking the Future of AI, Higher Education, and Comedy with Safiya Noble, PhD

    Talking the Future of AI, Higher Education, and Comedy with Safiya Noble, PhD
    Oct 22 2025

    Taped on-campus at UCLA, the crew sits with the esteemed professor of Gender Studies, African-American Studies, and Information Studies, Safia Noble, PhD!

    The group discusses the connections between algorithms, oppressive systems, and the potential for AI's bubble to burst. As well as navigating stand up comedy in academia.

    Thank you for supporting our channel, Please share this video on your social media to spread awareness. We appreciate the support!

    Tap the link in bio to listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you pod. #PCWBpodcast

    SAFIA NOBLE: 👉 https://www.safiaunoble.com

    SAMIR ABDUL: 👉 https://www.samirabdul.com

    MIKE KNIGHT: 👉 https://www.mikeknightcomedy.com

    SEPEHR VAKIL: 👉 https://sites.northwestern.edu/sepehr...

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    Hosts: Samir Abdul, Sepehr Vakil, Mike Knight

    Producer: Raphael Nash
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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