Experiences of Growing Up Dominican-American with Juan Carlos

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Listen in as Haili and Claire sit down with Juan Carlos, who is the creator of one of our new shows here at the Chatter Network, Revisionary Podcast! Juan Carlos is a local Tacoma comedian with a flare for recanting the past in hilarious ways. Juan Carlos has a dream of hosting his own TV show one day and his personality shines in these entertaining and clever episodes. Born in Harlem, raised in the Bronx and currently residing in Tacoma Washington. Although Juan Carlos has made his way to the West Coast, he has commonly been described as New York personified.

His dual degrees in Political Science and History allow Juan to touch on topics other comics might shy away from. He has performed at the Bier Baron in DC, Stand-up NY, Gotham Comedy Club, Greenwich Village Comedy Club, and The Metropolitan Room. Juan Carlos has also participated in the Collection Box Series, which raises money for different charities. He has performed in numerous venues around the country, including Seattle and Minnesota.

A comedic philosopher, Juan Carlos relies on incongruity, sarcasm and misdirection to get his point across and challenge his audience. He also discusses growing up Dominican-American and points out how it’s different from “traditional” American culture, while also poking fun at his own interracial relationfbship. He comments on healthcare, gentrification and the rising cost of living in NY. Juan Carlos shares his story of growing up in the Bronx, as a Dominican- American American. Juan didn’t speak english when he first started school, and grew up in a non english home, all of which shaped his experiences and made him who he is today.