Paul Elia: Detroit Player (2024) | FULL SPECIAL

What up doe players! I'm so grateful you came to my page and for watching my debut comedy special Detroit Player. This was financed independently and I could not have done it without the support of MINT COMEDY, ASSYRIAN AMERICAN NATIONAL FEDERATION, DEVOTED DENTAL, NAWRAS NAJOR, LAZY INTELLECTUALS, DETROIT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS and all of YOU. Thank you again for helping make this happen.
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0:00 INTRO
1:15 UNHOUSED
3:08 REBRANDING
3:56 DUBAI
7:13 IRAQ
8:10 DETROIT
9:52 HALOWEEN
11:36 IRAQ: REBRANDING
13:28 IRAQ: PRICE IS RIGHT
14:47 SPEAKING ARABIC
17:05 MY NAME IS PAUL
18:56 DAD'S JACKET
20:33 AMERICAN DREAM
21:28 IMMIGRANT HUSTLE
25:10: DUDES
26:16 VIDEOS
28:12 MEN ARE EASY TO HURT
29:21 RELIGION: ATHEISTS
31:21 RELIGION: CHALDEAN - ASSYRIAN
31:59 RELIGION: MULTIPLE FAITHS
33:24 RELIGION: PRATICING NON MUSLIM
34:08 RELIGION: ALL FAITHS
34:44 POLITICS: SHORT KING
36:52 PRO SHORT KING
38:43 SHORT ANXIETY
39:27 SHORT KING ETYMOLOGY
40:24 DUBAI SHOW/GAY 21
46:50 SAUDI PRINCE
53:36 CREDITS

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Thanks for watching everyone. If you liked this video, give it a 👍🏽- all of that helps. Also, reviews are encouraged! Maybe your review is: “dude lookin like his bowling team keeps losing” and that’s okay. We can discuss it and that is a solid review

[@Nytyly]

Congratulations God soldier !!! 🤍👽🤍 I want VIP tickets to your show in LA. I am autistic and need to be backstage ... make it happen God ! Make it happen!

[@rannaaa]

I work on tourism in north Iraq if you ever want to join!

[@Pauleliacomedy]

@@rannaaa I wanna go for sure!

[@claudettehyde8669]

Did you get to be a princess?

[@joshnasar]

Ehhhhhhhhh 😂😂

[@StitchGV]

“Problems need solutions, not rebranding” 👏👏👏 YES!!! This was awesome! There needs to be more Middle-Eastern entertainers bridging the gap. I’m glad you’re on the scene!

[@Pauleliacomedy]

thanks for watching!

[@tomas7046]

"Baul, it is not anxiety. You are just lazy" 😂😂😂

[@Pauleliacomedy]

He still tells me that

[@samrazzleberry]

I feel this in my soul @@Pauleliacomedy

[@joshuabenavente10]

This is one of the top specials I’ve seen in the last 2 years! It’s so great to see the journey up to this point and exciting to see what’s coming next 🙌🏽

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Thank you, bro! Appreciate you helping me make this happen

[@themole9898]

Born and raised in D Town Clicked on the special and he did not let me down at All! Dude is Hilarious! I'm a fan now and cannot wait to see more

[@elianeortiz5508]

My fiancé 🤍 I am proud of you for putting in all this work, all the endless nights polishing ideas and the delivery of them were worth the effort. This special is genius and a real tribute to your family, community and beliefs. The amount of callbacks you had were incredible. Very well crafted 🫶🏽 love you

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Love you babe 🙏🏼

[@DanishMaqbool]

What a beautiful piece of work. Congrats player

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Player, you know how we do

[@John0406]

Excellent show! Detroit native here too! Saw you, for the first time, back in November in Detroit opening for Hasan Minhaj, and loved your performance! Looking forward to seeing more and more of you in the future!!

[@MatthewSmith-cp3hu]

the "your are ungrateful" was a perfect joke so funny

[@cassydy]

Loved this special so much. Paul is so funny. PS…y’all need to see him live too… he never disappoints!

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Who said Cassydy is the best?

[@TheFraggleRockPothead]

This hour is staight fire! I saw some of this hour with my dad when Paul featured for Mo Amer at Comedy Works but this was like seeing the Director's Cut! Super layered with genius callbacks and super on point physical/facial expressions! You got two fans for life in SLV, CO!

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Thanks player! Tell your Pops I said what’s up

[@TheFraggleRockPothead]

​@@PauleliacomedyWatching your pod with Craig Conant, good stuff!

[@patrickpagan7858]

The most underrated comedian to ever live… soon to be properly rated!

[@doitforyou29]

Hell yeah saw you when you came to Denver your hilarious

[@TheFraggleRockPothead]

Same here!

[@lauraalbert3607]

Keep killing it, dude!!🔥🔥💯

[@Pauleliacomedy]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@dojagardens7419]

Lmao you just keep getting better and better lek, keep smeshing brother 🔥

[@mohammedchehab3773]

Koolish zain👍🏻 hawaa hawaa funny😂😂😂. Inti ktir bit-tha7ek 😂😂😂😂

[@Nelly34e]

Saw you in Portland before seeing Matt Rife. I think this was the same material. I’m glad it’s on video now, because this is brilliant. Absolutely great stuff Paul. Huge fan.

[@Pauleliacomedy]

I’ll be back in Portland soon!

[@nickpaul36]

Love it! So good buddy!

[@rawadrkhatib]

That was epic, Great job.

[@learnthrufood]

Just started watching - so cool to see your journey to this point! Continuing to wish you all the best as your comedy career continues to soar!!

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Thank you so much!!

[@sonjamobley3219]

I adore this guy! From early days on CH in the midnight roast room to this special…our boy is making his way! Well deserved and funny af! Ps- next time throw in some of the old “somebody said that” Or “who said that…”❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Those are my signature lines 🤣🤣🤣

[@EYRM9]

this is the funniest thing I have watched in a long time!!! thank you Paul !!

[@kathleenbutler4602]

Showed up in feed, normally listen to stand up as falling asleep…. There goes sleep 🤣😂🤣😂 Thank You.

[@Spundervius]

I felt that short part in my soul.

[@javdiaz3420]

You are so talented funny! Really enjoyed your set! I couldn’t stop laughing and you still continued to be funny after the show!, 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Thanks for the love player

[@IOSPBITBRNO]

Great special! I was laughing my ass off.

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Hell yeah, that’s what I like to hear

[@LutopianSociety]

Young Paul out here reppin' for MohTown! Nicely done sir! Congratulations!

[@Randybabi18]

Couldn't stop laughing! Keep the specials coming, playa!

[@Spartan_JRO]

Keep up the good work, homie. I was skeptical to watch at first but after a few mins I could see you were talented and ended up watching the whole thing. Congrats and look forward to hearing more.

[@dandeezee33]

Paul keeps it 💯

[@hotsaucethepimp]

My wife and I were there for our date night. Great time and thanks for laughs!

[@MarcKharrat]

Amazing work Paul! So amazing to see your growth over the years. From meeting you on a random bar night at Barney’s Beanery to you opening for Mo Amer in Irvine to this, your own special!! Proud of you big dawg. Keep in touch habibi. Aywahhh!

[@wackieiraqee]

This was hilarious lmao

[@taraz6786]

I was a little wary, because of your association with Rife. I just assumed it would be similar to his trite, boring & basic material, but man you surpassed all my expectations. I didn't want it to end, it was clever, thought-provoking, witty, sweet and just straight 🔥🔥🔥

[@weld4beer106]

Here for the party 🎉

[@Pauleliacomedy]

So am I

[@aldopisano6440]

Hilarious work, Paul! Congrats, man!

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Yooo Aldo what’s good bro?

[@aldopisano6440]

Yo, just doing my comedy thang too -- love where your talent has taken you! THE PAUL ELIA SHOW is on its way!@@Pauleliacomedy

[@gillianpfeiffer6242]

This is hilarious AF❤ CONGRATULATIONS 🎉

[@channelnarcy741]

My brother!!❤❤

[@SandraAsilda]

😂🤣 so funny Thank you for sharing your material here 💕

[@sloanmagnum5009]

Hell yeah, this was funny haha

[@samrazzleberry]

Love to see our people on the big stage! Hilarious special!! Glad I'm not the only one whose parents invalidate my feelings🤣

[@faysalalharbi]

The "you're just lazy" line hit deep lmaoooo

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Hit me deep too

[@NadiaG444]

Paul, this was excellent. As a Chaldean I am so proud! You are really talented cousin! 😂 God bless and the best is yet to come for you! And I would be remiss if I did not mention your impeccable delivery, timing and facial expressions. Shout out to your stylest. That outfit is 🔥.

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Thanks so much. Appreciate you taking the time to write this thoughtful message. Share it with anyone whom you think would enjoy it!

[@SheySkeedy]

Well Paul, You've become my FAVORITE bunny 🐰 🫶🏽

[@Muchoblaze_]

Thanks for an awesome show shout out to you for getting the chance to do my comedy interview the hour special was killing the game much love

[@dreejz]

This was a banger, congratulations! Thanks for putting your content out there, can't wait for the next special! Friendly greetings from the Netherlands ✌

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Yoooo thanks! I’m gonna a show in the Netherlands soon

[@dreejz]

@@PauleliacomedyAwesome man, when is that? Couldn't find it on your website!

[@joshnasar]

Love this!!! THE BEST!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Hey you’re Josh 🚬

[@motorcitynique]

Nice …definitely had me 😂😂😂

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks!

[@singleasasin]

12:41 " ... My favorite Bunny ! ..." 😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-nu3ng7vj9v]

Here from the roof top comedy show (yesterday) THANKS again for more LAUGHS ✌🏿 "all right, all right, all right" ✌🏿

[@LolosWorld]

Paul’s a great writer. The delivery is impeccable. I’m glad he’s starting to get the recognition he deserves.

[@Pauleliacomedy]

thanks player!

[@nikkilamberti2215]

Loved it!!! Cant wait to see whatcha do next 🙃

[@Pauleliacomedy]

More to come!

[@HoracioAbaroaFilms]

Hell yeah player!!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@AlexanderAdam]

This was great

[@R2bball]

Paul!!!!!!!!

[@sk40178]

😂 Nice work. The Detroit and religion stuff was 🔥 Keep it up

[@jhonattanrojasmoncada9661]

The best

[@R2bball]

Incredible special!

[@Pauleliacomedy]

I’m out here player

[@serenayflamenca]

New fan off of Craig Conant’s pod. This is awesome 😂

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Thanks for watching! Tell your friends about it I’m trying to get 1 million views by tomorrow

[@cintiasilva2133]

So well written and delivered! Great physical comedy too! Waiting for a UK tour now Bol!

[@mjam631]

Great job Paul!!!

[@ShariaTwain]

dude, amazing energy and comedy. Definitely going to try and catch a show if you come out this way. Spent 30 years in West Bloomfield and just moved away 2 years ago to the PNW. 3 things I miss about Michigan: cider mills, chaldean culture, and, presumably, your mom's liquor store. They don't have any fucking shawarma or toum out here and its killing me.

[@257796]

Shouts to all the homies in Detroit, Slimedot, Stinkster, and Trailor. It was Taylor-tucky in my day. My people are from Delray that doesn't even exist anymore. Great special player, stay up

[@WhtUpDoeRich]

Bol great work brother, loved it!

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Thanks Habibi

[@Shananana99]

Very good!!

[@kieranbarnes20]

25:30 That Matt Rife dig was hilarious!!!

[@Davidqzzz]

Great job!! From the Detroit area myself and moved to Seattle so that first bit was freaking hilarious! Saw you on Adam rays pod and had to check it out!! Killed!

[@carmens1793]

Awesome so funny😂😂😂

[@danielkulasik7847]

Killed it

[@scottstewart5982]

Good shit bro funny all the way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Thanks Scott, appreciate the love player

[@PawtasticRenegades]

That was absolutely hilarious!!! Laughed the entire time and totally sent the link to some friends!!! So fantastic Paul!

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Thanks so much!

[@scottsmith1141]

Great material! My kids are Gen Z'rs and they were raised to not be soft and weak. Your stuff is spot on.👍

[@amandas402]

Paul the man!!! His special is great I have watched multiple times and love it!!! Good job Paul!!!

[@Pauleliacomedy]

thanks player!

[@MaryRoseTalaniactor]

Congrats very funny 😂, as a Canadian with Arab parents, I can relate and resonate with your jokes. Thank you so much very funny.❤🌹

[@SheySkeedy]

thats the same shirt as the Asian man who fixes the change machine at the Laundromat

[@susanleigh2697]

Fantastic!

[@wherrera]

Fist saw you at Moontower, glad the algo put this on my page! Great special!

[@TheOMazing17]

Congrats again bro. Hope you're having the best of all birthday weekends

[@slick_rick_ink]

Found you via Adam Ray. Funny stuff dude! Keep it up!

[@crackerjakes]

You have grown so much since last I saw you. Great job.

[@user-td2zt8ps2k]

Epic one! Even more epic when you watch it from Dubai 😁 maybe it’s time to call Wissam and come again 😅

[@joannemorson]

That was amazing, show Paul. Well done mate.

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@joannemorson]

@@Pauleliacomedy it was very good, I loved it. Can’t wait to see the next one

[@tamzzz76]

Fantastic special. Congrats on Detroit Player ❤

[@Boochy_AK8095]

lol I’m 100% Chaldean and my name is CARL lol😂

[@roses2ndborn]

I’m still laughing and the show ended 20 minutes ago 😂😂😂-excellent! Sorry about your grandmother

[@user-pw4ns7vt1y]

😂❤😂

[@liveletlive0regrets]

Woot for mom and pop businesses! USA USA. *no sarcasm* 😊 🇺🇲💜. Freedom is the everyday people all of us.

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Amen!

[@elite3737]

Great production and you’re a natural! This is Netflix worthy…shout out from Detroit Metro Area 🙌🏽

[@Pauleliacomedy]

God is good! Share with your friends I’m trying to get to 1 million views by next week so I can move to Iraq

[@mariecampbelll]

Habibi… It’s not gaslighting, it’s rebranding 😂😂

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Str8 up 😂😂😂

[@ramcinagabriel26]

👏🏼

[@BrittanyMoore-music]

It was great 🎉🎉🎉

[@eddiekorkis]

Great job. 👏

[@sabbym5562]

Funny af bro😂😂

[@LaraLangstaff]

Hilarious! Come tour in Canada.

[@djNotoriousInTheMix]

😂😂😂😂had to watch this on repeat. One of the funniest comedians ever!!!

[@Pauleliacomedy]

That’s what I keep telling people

[@codysimon6155]

The special was good man, I also like you in Who Killed Cooper Dunn

[@BROADYTHEJOKER]

Let’s gooooooo!!!!

[@serenayflamenca]

Baghdad the place for next year’s Coachella! 😂😂😂 dude, this special was the t*ts!

[@Pauleliacomedy]

I’ll take it!

[@vickkrishnafilms]

So Good!!

[@JennyKalasho]

Proud of you, Paul! This is gold 🙌🏻😂❤

[@Pauleliacomedy]

Gold has gone up too

[@JennyKalasho]

All things of value do 🏆