{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 109 - Neko White ","description":"This was recorded in May, so a lot of the commentary can be out of date. Enjoy it. Ft: Neko White: Funny, smart, fresh, magnetic. These are just some words that describe the comedy of Neko White. Born in 1993, Neko has been a professional stand-up comedian since 2007 at the age of 14. In 2014, Neko taped his first one-hour stand-up special, Introducing Me. As a personality, Neko has stolen the show on MTV 2\u2019s Hip Hop Hollywood Squares, and Elite Daily\u2019s wildly popular Gen Why show. As a stand-up comedian, Neko has appeared on Axs Tv's Gotham Comedy Live, Sirus XM's "Sway In the morning Show" FOX\u2019s Laughs, Popcornflix\u2019s Live at New York Comedy Club, and a documentary on his life entitled One Mic. A native of Harlem, Neko began his comedy career the first day of high school when a teacher asked if anyone in the class had a talent. Being a shy kid who never thought he would do stand-up, he felt inspired. \u201cSomething just came over me that said \u2018Go tell jokes.\u2019 I went up in front of eight people and it worked. It\u2019s been comedy ever since.\u201d Now a professional working comedian there is no stopping this twenty something from chasing his dream of being the best comedian he can be. Following in the footsteps of his favorite comedians Katt Williams, Chris Rock, Bernie Mac and Dave Chappelle. Armed with a well-developed view of the ever changing world around him, quick wit, and very endearing charm. Neko\u2019s material is a mix of social commentary and personal analysis that hits on every target from the most topical controversy to his own self-image. Not to mention a tenacious work ethic that leads White to do more than 500 shows a year. He hones his skills on the comedy club circuit of New York City, a regular at top comedy clubs such as Caroline\u2019s on Broadway, Comic Strip Live, Broadway Comedy Club, and New York Comedy Club. He has performed in the New York Comedy Festival and opened for headliners including Donnell Rawlings and Jay Pharoah. Neko has been described by fans and reviewers as \u201ca breath of fresh air\u201d and \u201can endearing old soul.\u201d Neko\u2019s biggest supporter was his grandmother who would tell Neko before he left for shows: \u201cKnock \u2018em dead, kill \u2018em.\u201d After her passing, Neko vowed to make his grandmother proud. It\u2019s safe to say that grandma can rest assured because her baby boy is still knocking them dead and does not show any signs of slowing down. ","author_name":"What's Going On's Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.santiespinosa.com","html":"