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Club Shay Shay - Jimmy O. Yang Part 2

March 25, 2026·1 hr 12 min·5 clips
Jimmy O. Yang still saves a 50-second voicemail from a school teacher that made him cry because his parents never said 'good job'.
In part two of Club Shay Shay, Shannon Sharpe interviews comedian Jimmy O. Yang about his experiences as an Asian immigrant in America, covering topics like cultural respect, dating differences, family dynamics, and his comedy career. Jimmy shares personal stories about parental approval, generational trauma, and insights from living with a black roommate, offering a humorous and heartfelt look at identity and assimilation.

As heard by us

Sharp, funny, and more personal than it first sounds.

He talks about being praised by his parents, the distance between school in Hong Kong and America, and how doing well in math still left room for music and theater instead of the safe lane.

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Why you'd press play

Press play if you want a guest to turn school, family, and ambition into a clean story.

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