Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo
Minneapolis Comedy: Diversity & Community

Generations of Humor: Sierra Katow's Comedy Roots
Sierra Katow reveals how her parents’ support helped shape her comedy routine.
Sierra Katow reveals how her parents’ support helped shape her comedy routine.

Official Preview
Meet six rising comedians who explore the diversity of the U.S. through stand-up comedy.
Meet six rising comedians who explore the diversity of the U.S. through stand-up comedy.

Ali Sultan Preview
In Minneapolis, Jesus meets Yemeni comic Ali Sultan who opens up about his mental health.
In Minneapolis, Jesus meets Yemeni comic Ali Sultan who opens up about his mental health.

Eeland Stribling Preview
Jesus meets environmental biologist and comedian Eeland Stribling in Denver, Colorado.
Jesus meets environmental biologist and comedian Eeland Stribling in Denver, Colorado.

Tatanka Means Preview
Jesus travels to Chinle, Arizona, to meet Native American comedian and actor Tatanka Means.
Jesus travels to Chinle, Arizona, to meet Native American comedian and actor Tatanka Means.

Adam Pasi Preview
In Portland Oregon, Jesus connects with Samoan comedian, Adam Pasi.
In Portland Oregon, Jesus connects with Samoan comedian, Adam Pasi.

Sierra Katow Preview
It’s a homecoming for Jesus, as he meets with Asian American actor and comedian Sierra Katow in Los
It’s a homecoming for Jesus, as he meets with Asian American actor and comedian Sierra Katow in Los

Vanessa Gonzalez Preview
Jesus heads to Austin and the U.S. border town of Laredo, Texas, to meet Vanessa Gonzalez.
Jesus heads to Austin and the U.S. border town of Laredo, Texas, to meet Vanessa Gonzalez.

Comic Roots: Family, Homecoming, & Cultural Humor
Vanessa Gonzalez reflects on her comedic roots while preparing for a hometown show.
Vanessa Gonzalez reflects on her comedic roots while preparing for a hometown show.

Breaking Taboos: Racism and Comedy
Sierra Katow and Jesus Trejo share their experiences in addressing racism through comedy.
Sierra Katow and Jesus Trejo share their experiences in addressing racism through comedy.

Comedy as Therapy: An Immigrant's Journey
Jesus Trejo and Ali Sultan discuss anxiety, therapy and using comedy to reframe traumas.
Jesus Trejo and Ali Sultan discuss anxiety, therapy and using comedy to reframe traumas.

Tatanka's Journey: From the Ring to the Stage
Tatanka Means reveals how his boxing roots have helped him become more resilient.
Tatanka Means reveals how his boxing roots have helped him become more resilient.

Samoan Stand-Up: Exploring Identity with Adam Pasi
Adam Pasi shares his comedic anecdotes about his family and his Samoan heritage.
Adam Pasi shares his comedic anecdotes about his family and his Samoan heritage.

Ancestral Connections: Comedy and Cultural Education
Tatanka Means discusses how he uses comedy to challenge Native American stereotypes.
Tatanka Means discusses how he uses comedy to challenge Native American stereotypes.

Comedy Kinship: Adam Pasi Embraces His Samoan Roots
Adam Pasi reflects on his journey toward embracing his Samoan heritage.
Adam Pasi reflects on his journey toward embracing his Samoan heritage.

River Rescue: Eeland on Comedy, Conservation & Community
Jesus Trejo and Eeland Stribling lead a community cleanup along the South Platte River.
Jesus Trejo and Eeland Stribling lead a community cleanup along the South Platte River.

Fishing for Laughs: A Comedy Adventure with Jesus & Eeland
Jesus Trejo and comedian Eeland Stribling hilariously blend fishing with comedy.
Jesus Trejo and comedian Eeland Stribling hilariously blend fishing with comedy.

Laredo Laughs: Vanessa's Hometown Headliner
Vanessa Gonzalez electrifies her hometown with nerve and humor.
Vanessa Gonzalez electrifies her hometown with nerve and humor.

Minneapolis Comedy: Diversity & Community
Jesus Trejo and Ali Sultan discuss the Minneapolis comedy scene, including its diversity.
Jesus Trejo and Ali Sultan discuss the Minneapolis comedy scene, including its diversity.