68. Are Comedians Actually Depressed? Death, Grief, and Comedy ft. Kuah Jenhan

<p>Are comedians really just depressed people hiding behind humour? I sat down with Malaysian comedian Kuah Jenhan to talk about the real side of comedy: dealing with grief, performing days after losing his dad, and why death is actually hilarious.</p><p>This conversation went deeper than expected. We talked about his 20-year journey in Malaysian standup, how social media is changing comedy, and his show about his late father that he rewrote after almost a decade.</p><p>If you&#39;ve ever wondered what comedians are really like off stage, or why the funniest people seem to carry the heaviest stories - this one&#39;s for you.</p><p><br></p><p>🎭 ABOUT KUAH JENHAN:Kuah Jenhan is a Malaysian stand-up comedian with nearly 20 years in the scene. He&#39;s known for his narrative-driven comedy style, sharp storytelling, and his ability to make heavy topics like death genuinely entertaining. Recently grew his social media following from 5K to 18.6K in 1.5 years.</p><p>📍 Catch his show &quot;Like This, Like Dad&quot;:</p><ul><li>Penang: November 8, 2025</li><li>KL: November 14-15, 2025</li><li>London: November 27, 2025</li></ul><p>🎟️ Get tickets: <a href="http://kuahjenhan.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">http://kuahjenhan.com/tickets</a>📱 Follow Jenhan: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kuahjenhan/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/kuahjenhan/</a></p><p><br></p><p>📌 TIMESTAMPS:</p><p>0:00 - intro</p><p>1:00 - meet Kuah Jenhan: 20 years in Malaysian comedy</p><p>4:10 - social media changed comedy forever (crowd work era)</p><p>6:38 - “That Show” with Ming Yue</p><p>9:20 - are comedians actually depressed?</p><p>11:11 - comedians and mental health: breaking the stereotype</p><p>13:10 - writing a show about his late father (15 years later)</p><p>15:40 - rewriting &quot;Like This, Like Dad&quot; after a 9-year gap</p><p>20:07 - why death is actually funny (mourners and crematoriums)</p><p>22:36 - Wendy thought she&#39;d die in her 20s (living with no plan)</p><p>25:06 - what &quot;Like This, Like Dad&quot; is really about</p><p>25:57 - how has death and grieving changed Jenhan’s view about life</p><p>29:41 - Jenhan’s thought process in crafting &quot;Like This, Like Dad&quot;</p><p>31:38 - performing days after his dad passed away</p><p>33:33 - comedy as a form of art</p><p>35:01 - the struggle with social media as a comedian</p><p>36:34 - going from 5K to 18.6K followers in 1.5 years</p><p>40:20 -