Russian stand-up comedian: being anti-war and life in Turkey

[@omnifariousomicron7877]

You're a Russian who spoke out against Putin, and you're a comedian in a foreign language (and a good one too). Both take a lot of guts. You have my immense respect.

[@sa.377]

...yes and against the Turkish regime also, double the size of balls !

[@azamatk0928]

It takes a lot of gutts to do all that and stay in Russia)))

[@ParDiss-e4i]

If you are pro-peace it doesn't make you against Putin or Zelensky. Quite the contrary, you respect both countries.

[@ParDiss-e4i]

​​@@azamatk0928Russians are nice. You get the mafias in the south a bit but I'm sure if they messed up they'd get dealt with.

[@НикаРазраз]

​@@azamatk0928 Денис, к счастью, уехал. Если это сделаешь и останешься в России, ты или умрешь или сядешь на 6-20 лет. А у нас в тюрмах пытают. У нас в тюрмах отказывают в медицинской помощи, отправляют карцер, засовывают швабры и бутылки в задний проход (asshole если будет понятнее), пытают сном (это когда каждый час будят - называется "депривация сна"), и это не считая обычных избиений, попыток заразить туберкулезом или еще чем и натравливания других заключенных. У нас за несогласие сажают в тюрьму даже 15-летних детей.

[@sapphoslips]

Dark humour at its political best. This was amazingly intelligent, cynical, vulnerable and political. What an awesome dude!

[@krebgurfson5732]

"political best" wtf in double adjective

[@God_Is_An_Atheist]

@@krebgurfson5732 I guess the op means dark humor in political comedy. Often times political humor is nothing but insulting and dehumanizing BS under the disguise of "dark humor", but that's not the case here.

[@john2g1]

Oh no, how will the Russian people experience horror without Stephen King!?! 😂

[@ramadjones]

This feels more like therapy than comedy. Bro needs a hug.

[@RangeGleasry]

Oh no how will we experience horror… in Russia That was so well delivered lol I burst out laughing

[@biggrayalien4791]

"If we wanna have grandkids, we need to start a revolution." This man isn't a comedian, he's a truth teller 😂

[@shoddysingh7026]

This is really good stuff. Keep writing and putting out content. Hopefully you'll get more exposure

[@danthestranger]

Thank you so much!

[@carabiner7999]

Comedy in another language is Olympic Level. Best wishes to you and keep up the great work!

[@bored.already]

I laughed out loud a couple of times. Dan, you’re my favourite comedian! A perfect mix of depression and determination 💪🏻

[@RhythmAddictedState]

2:11 As a Russian born in the late 90's, I heavily relate to that. Like, Putin is literally the only Russian "president" that I've known and I'm very impatiently waiting for the end lol

[@darthinfimus4450]

As an American born 1968 I am sad for all of you who have suffered so much more over there. Russia and their leaders after 1989 had SO much opportunity to advance human rights and international relations, but it was squandered. I am sorry

[@kylemccormack1785]

Always gotten on great with every Russian I've met. But that dickhead in charge has got to go.

[@annap9756]

I'm also a Russian living in Turkey and I just got my ikamet today. That last bit hit SO close to home. And planning your major life events around Putin's death. Great show

[@andreseh87]

Prayers and safety to you.

[@MDMAx]

please, please, please stay there and never come back

[@TheMasheenist]

Dan you’re hilarious, best of luck to your career! Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@stevend2748]

The image of grannies organizing a revolution was hilarious

[@Yo-cr9ol]

that part had me cracking UP

[@KnjazNazrath]

If you knew Babushka it would...

[@moonbyul873]

I appreciate the humor and it made me laugh, but as someone who is actually depressed, I hope you're okay. I won't shame the jokes, because even though I suffer from depression I found the jokes funny, but I just don't like seeing people mask sadness with humor. You're a wonderful comedian, for whatever that is worth, but some of the best comedians have chosen to end their lives and I'd be remiss if I didn't at least acknowledge it. Goes for anyone reading this. Nobody is alone, and help is there. Sappiness aside, I really did appreciate the jokes. Going on a binge right now of watching comics I haven't seen before, and I'm having a wonderful night because of it.

[@vikiluch99]

See you in California!!! ☀️wonderful comedy. That’s what we all need 🙏

[@Jenniemorgan7]

I really enjoyed this! Look forward to seeing more. 😊 love from the USA Midwest 🇺🇸

[@danthestranger]

Thank you so much! There will be more!

[@ma5ticore]

That was awesome, Dennis! And as a tutor, let me tell you I'm impressed with your English. Good job, and I look forward to seeing more material from you!

[@ljc71]

omg dude, brilliant writing. i laughed so hard the whole time. solid man

[@BelloBudo007]

Hats off to our Russian mate. It takes confidence to get up on stage and do stand-up at the best of times. But when you're hiding from the KGB and still need to make a name for yourself, that's a challenge. I think the material isn't too bad, and the delivery is only going to get better. Here's hoping you do well in the USA and change your mind about going to California.

[@danthestranger]

It’s not KGB anymore, it’s… Oh who am I kidding

[@glynkeegan306]

@@danthestranger ahaha one a KGB officer is put-in power, who are you kidding!

[@RhythmAddictedState]

KGB was during the Soviet Union, now it isn't the case anymore lmao

[@NZobservatory]

FSB and GRU, but really just the NKVD....

[@xlukas93]

@@danthestranger "there is no such thing as a former KGB man" - some guy in russia once said...

[@valerataran]

Dan, you’re the best! 100% new level. Good luck!

[@longstoryshorts6249]

I love his comedy. Very deep. Sadly it os not easy to translate into English. But i am glad he does comedy in English too. Hopefully more russian comedian will do too. As long as we all can share a laugh❤

[@surrealistgirlx]

You killed it!!! What a tight set. I'd love to see your act. i laughed so much that it set off my asthma. I kept laughing, wheezing, and wheezing 🎉🎉🎉 Can't wait to see more 😂😂😂

[@danthestranger]

There will be more! Thank you!

[@surrealistgirlx]

@@danthestranger Great!

[@justforviewing2]

Wow, you are so amazing! I hope someday you can perform here in NYC- people would love you :)

[@danthestranger]

I’ll be in NYC in a week or so, going to hit some open mics. We’ll see if New Yorkers like it

[@rachelmiles8521]

As an American your English is awesome!❤

[@Rat0verlord]

Funny as fuck man, I struggle with suicidal thoughts too and deal with it through comedy so I can really appreciate those jokes, and never stop that fight. Also your English is at a perfect level to make it as a comedian in my opinion, it's clear and easy to understand you but the gta reference is good because for americans it plays into that character and people eat that up. Keep going and keep writing material I have full confidence you'll make it big.

[@hugohackenbush1554]

Absolutely brilliant. Very clever, insightful and balls of cast iron ✌🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@machiavalienz5165]

thanks for staying alive and sharing your jokes! keep being amazing and hang in there! I know things are really shit in the world but hey, grandma revolution yeah?

[@allibystarDN514]

You are hilarious!!! Keep on writing and performing please :)

[@danthestranger]

Thank you so much! Will do!

[@dev6326]

When you become more comfortable with your English, your delivery and cadence will also get better, too. Your material is very funny, I especially liked the revolutionary grandmothers joke. Great job! Keep up the great work :)

[@freakishuproar1168]

That skit about not killing himself because he was worried about his AirBNB host. Scarily relatable x3 Like, seriously, the amount of times I didn't do something terrible because I thought something along the lines "it's a bank holiday, it'd be such a arsehole move to do it now!"

[@helencard1038]

Awesome sketch! Best of luck in all your endeavors!

[@edgelord5689]

It's great to see good comments about your stand-up, Den. Looking for "Bad books, English edition".

[@glynkeegan306]

This was amazing. You're gonna make it big very topical and good to help yourself laugh through tragedy

[@jacobames8768]

Please make it to California, you would absolutely kill it here.

[@danthestranger]

I’m already here!

[@jacobames8768]

@@danthestranger That's awesome, I hope you have some great shows!

[@chandracrisp70]

Thank you for cracking me up!! 💗 from America - hope you stay safe and strong!

[@YUZ123]

Found this by KZbin recommendation, You're great! Keep it up

[@AMHoops]

This was AWESOME- keep going brotha 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@natsudraga2252]

You just became one of my favorite comedians

[@valerie3184]

Great show, love your English! The Nabokov joke was beyond haha

[@pdb6157]

I hope this guy keeps it up and keeps adding to his hour until he is able to put out a special somewhere he would be amazing to hear on some of the podcasts I listen to that other comics put out. I am praying that this guy makes it big one day.

[@pmbluemoon]

I hope you keep posting, this is good!

[@ericataylor7618]

I'm freaking cracking up. You're hilarious. Mad props from the US

[@cruithneacht]

Great job, Dan! Keep putting out content!

[@veronald5]

Great stuff Dan! It takes great courage to stand up for what one believes in, in a very real way. I hope you are rewarded for that courage many times over. Thank you for your content and subtle and intelligent stand up style!

[@jayborchardt4742]

That is comedy! I wish you luck and I hope to see more videos!

[@kerch-e]

Hilarious, man, and a perspective that is so refreshing for an English-only speaking person to hear.

[@Saavik256]

This was great, man! I wish you all the best in your career and I wish you and your wife all the best in life!

[@dogchaser520]

Good stuff. I'm a teacher and I have Russian and Ukrainian students in the same class. At first they stayed a classroom apart from each other. Then slowly they started talking, and just a few weeks later they're friends. Putin is the menace. Russians are also his victims, and with a far more insidious, mentally-anguishing twist. Let's all cheer on his cancer together.

[@jasonpatterson8091]

Funny guy, smart brain. We always need smart people in the US; I hope that you get to come here sooner rather than later. Also, your English is great.

[@ghostdog6838]

funny and cool, enjoyed it, thanks!

[@Look4beauty]

I'm so glad I stumbled across your video! Funny and intelligent humor is hard to come by even in comedians who are joking in their first language. This is really impressive, and I bet your delivery will get more and more smooth and comfortable with time. You managed to also get me feeling compassionate and thoughtful while being amused. Subscribing for sure. Wishing you all the best from Canada🙂

[@georgegruschow]

Great set. Hilarious stuff. Keep going!

[@Chancechancechancechancechance]

The Nabokov joke really hit me hard right at the start lmao.

[@grahamstrouse1165]

Great set, man!

[@danthestranger]

Thanks! Appreciate that!

[@genepatterson4375]

Nice comedy. Wish you the best building your career

[@hambinooooo]

Keep doing ya thing g. You gone pop off

[@vBUMPERv]

"If we wanna have grandkids, we need to have a revolution" is both funny and true.

[@alanjamieson4501]

Good material and a very pleasing delivery!

[@andreseh87]

Good on you, friend. Prayers to you and your family.

[@subpar5360]

Hey I see it's been a while since you've uploaded! Keep going, man! The algorithm might not pick you up immediately but keep at it!

[@xenotiic8356]

If you're already this good and you're still working on your English, I think you have a long career in English-language comedy ahead of you

[@Tried2Tired]

I Hope you can make it to California one day that was a funny set!!!

[@danthestranger]

I’ll be doing some shows/open mics in California soon!

[@juanapresurandose7232]

Stephen King doesn't want his books to be sold in Russia, and we all like: ОНО :)

[@KuningannaSansa]

I'm estonian, but your mum sounds exactly like mine. I told her I was depressed and suicidal she was like "you thnink you're special? everyone feels like this, no one actually wants to be alive" lol xD

[@davejack8973]

just stumbled onto this guy . hes fucking great ! LOL COME TO CANADA !

[@awjeez]

I love the Mom and baby bit lmao.

[@johnmckee4877]

Yo dog, Your set was excellent, but I’m just impressed you’re trying to make the jump into English. Rooting for your success!

[@kennyg823]

This is awesome!!!!!

[@ommeditation8810]

You are a wonderful relevant comedian. I lolled 😂 thank you for this

[@drkmuerte131]

Love your comedy bruh❤️❤️

[@stevenanderson7046]

Good set bro!

[@pardontheplay]

All the best Sir. Great standup.

[@furu_moji]

you got me with "cancer festival" xD

[@hey.shannon]

Really hope this guy gets his country back. Leaving home ain't no joke.

[@geoffrey4513]

Really good, man 😂

[@KibaWolf04]

Hahaha great work!

[@Yo-cr9ol]

This was soooo funny. Keep it up and good luck!!! It will be a lot of paperwork, but you will make it to California

[@yolanola2334]

oh my god this is so so so so so funny i love it

[@TheBuildologist]

Dan, Everyone is Leaving California to come to Texas. So get a Head Start and Come to Texas. Austin has a Great Comedy Scene.

[@danthestranger]

Yeah I heard about Austin. But why do they leave? Taxes?

[@RaizanMedia]

@@danthestranger Taxes, essentially. That and cultural differences. California is getting increasingly more expensive, and restrictive.

[@normaljohn6035]

@@danthestranger California is as liberal as it gets, they tax the hell out of everything and on top of that the everything is priced super high. Also a ton of homeless in LA. They also are moving because of the dumb laws CA puts in place

[@Bug_Bait]

@@danthestranger Their laws are crazy. They PROTECT criminals. For an example: People who steal less than 950 dollars of things from stores only get charged with a misdemeanor crime instead of a felony. This means criminals walk in to the store and start stealing in front of everybody because they don't get punished. They don't care. You can google this. It is true.

[@kaiki8490]

25.56min 14, 88 nazi symbolism kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqWTmn-DpKxqjrc

[@ianmcgee9850]

Good stuff 😊

[@robinedwards8796]

You're funny!!! Keep doing your thing 😄

[@Derek_Wyld]

First time I seen this guy he's actually cool af. Some really good comedy and he masters taking something that is dragging us all down across the world and finding ways to calm the crowd about it before tension feels awkward. Like the the bit that climaxed with him saying the regular Russian people that aren't Putin type people saying "uhh, can we get spotify back?" 😂😂😂 that had me weak. Also as an uninformed American, I didn't know the west started buying oil and gas and shit back again lol...still no McDoubles or lo-fi beats for the Russians! 😡😅🙄😁

[@Stgpop]

I hope to see you live sometime in Canada!

[@danthestranger]

Yeah, I also hope to see myself in Canada!

[@vikv8667]

yo i was legit just listening to Lo-Fi beats to study to on Spotify before seeing this lol shit had me spooked

[@FeatherPhoenix]

The Stephen King joke was просто золото

[@robbiegailh.2076]

Brilliant!🤣🤣🤣

[@Lord_OTD]

You’re doing great 🤣😂

[@jodolski]

That Stephen King joke was good!

[@icebby7308]

"wait a couple years, your life will get way worse." Lmfao

[@DrBandwidth]

Well done sir. U got funny stuff

[@Ranbo5]

Laughed my a--s off Dan. You'd be funny in any language!

[@darkprofile]

Cool dude. As a Turk who can speak Russian I always found Russian humour week untill I found your video. And it was hilarious about about how russian people may experience horror without stephen king books))) I am in my fourties so and even I have a plan to move to another country sometimes because just like you having an authoritarian leader who claim himself as the body of state is really disgusting. A country shouldnt be managed by a single mind.

[@Trillmatics]

Man this was fuckin hilarious 😂

[@Dreamhousedream]

He is amazing

[@danthestranger]

Thank you!

[@Sasquatchbones]

“Can we keep Spotify?” 😂😂😂

[@fredrikbergdahl2988]

Well done! And best of luck to your mother and her "friends"...

[@MrSchism]

There's a series of video games called Civilization. One way you can win is through a cultural victory. England won in real life. Here, we have a funny Russian guy in club in Turkey telling jokes in English. Comments include another Russian person living in Turkey, commenting in English. GG, I guess?

[@PepenMan]

Брат слишком актуально, учитывая рождаемость.

[@uniqueflowsnake]

That Stephen King bit was really good.

[@memralesandrol.7451]

Great stuff, man. The first suicide joke killed me. Take care of yourself.

[@danthestranger]

I’m in therapy, thanks :)

[@sablezubshruz9811]

Rare talents this dude has )))) Hope he will progress and stay in US ))))