First World Problematic

Standup Comedians Wyatt Feegrado (HULU's Better Days & AMAZON PRIME's De-Assimilate), Vishal Kal (NETFLIX's Indian Matchmaking & NBC's Celebrity Dating Game), and Surbhi (NETFLIX's India's Daughter & KORCHULA PRODUCTION's Surbhi, Indian Girl You Just Met) host First World Problematic, the seminal couch podcast where they definitively solve racism, sexism, and homophobia with discourse between three Indian-Americans with very similar world experiences. Come listen to them attempt to straddle the line between not making it and getting canceled.

S2 E6: A Gap Year? How about a Rap Year (feat. Spitty)

Join Brampton-based rapper Spitty as he talks about makin’ it in the rap game, being raised in Brampton (what IS it anyway?) and going on a world tour over the next year. Featuring our guest host Pandji subbing out for Vishal for a few weeks!

03-25
55:31

S2 E4: The UpDating chronicles feat. Sean Millea

We speak to Comedian and Tiktoker Sean Millea about his PTSD from the time he was a contestant on the UpDating Show. Listen to find out how he feels about Updating, Vishal's success on the dating show and if he still ended up with the girl of his blindfolded dreams 

03-11
56:17

S2 E3: Sip my d!ck with Pandji Pragiwaksono

This week, we had the pleasure to speak with Pandji Pragiwaksono and discuss his unconventional techniques for punishing his children when they annoy him. We also talk about his journey from Indonesian comedy god to NYC comedy rat living out his American Dream in Flushing, Queens. Will his kids ever stop resenting him for moving to the US? Find out here on First World problematic!

02-13
01:04:44

S2 E1: Bharg cooked another one ft. Bharg Kale

We're excited to kick off Season 2 with singer-songwriter Bharg Kale who is making waves in India with his genre-blending music. Join Surbhi, Wyatt and Vishal as they discuss desi hip-hop tea, which Indian insults are too much for Bharg and his plans for a US tour!

01-29
01:17:12

The ovo-lacto-semi-vegetarian Holiday Special ft. Viral Joshi, Aashay Shah, Akshay Dhumal, Avinash Shingwani & Vinesh Vasnani of Indian Matchmaking Season 2

We are sitting down with Netflix's Indian Matchmaking Season 2 cast-members Viral Joshi, Aashay Shah, Akshay Dhumal, Avinash Singhwani, and our very own Vishal Kalyanasundaram for a little tete-a-tete about their depictions on the reality show. As we peel the onions of Sima aunty's matchmaking empire, we discover secrets, scandals, and the fandom's hatred for Vishal in this very special holiday special specially brought you by the special hosts of First World Problematic. 

12-24
01:29:58

S1 E13: Indian People Respect Thai Cooking

In Person Episode! Wyatt, Surbhi, and Vishal discuss Instagram's influence in the dating and sex sphere, how Indian People love Thai food, and the child version of Hooters -- Raisins.

12-17
34:36

S1 E12: Burlesque is Stripping but Ugly ft. Luke Abranches, Instagram Famous Comedian

Instagram famous Luke Abranches joins the FWP Gang to discuss what it's like to be the youngest professional comedian at age 14, his worst gigs ever, and the way that minorities adopt a majority mindset to operate in their environment.

12-13
48:10

S1 E11: Vishal's Therapist Calls for Joke Advice

Another good ol' Wyatt, Vishal, and Surbhi episode. This week, Vishal's EX-THERAPIST calls him for joke advice?? And pitches Vishal some Trump jokes! Also discussed is the disparity between dating app pictures and reality, and of course, the Chief Rabbiate of Israel -- Kanye West!

10-22
32:04

S1 E10: The one with Shital's penis ft. Shital Patel of Indian Matchmaking

Join us as we discuss all things Indian Matchmaking with our special guest Shital Patel and learn fascinating things about her adventures with a certain prosthetic soldier. Tune in to find out if he holds a candle to our cancer-curing dance doctor Dr. Raj Moves, and what scenes of season 2 make viewers go 'me so horny.'

10-14
36:35

S1 E9: Adam Levine Doesn't Have Moves Like Jagger

Wyatt, Vishal, and Surbhi discuss recent celebrity cheating scandals, Adam Levine and the case of the cringey sexts, Try Guy Ned and the Harry Styles Concert, and even the dated Beyonce and Jay Z scandal. Surbhi goes through her Hinge profile to show us some of the most eligible bachelors in the world.

10-01
47:39

S1 E8: The Six Pillars of Consent and the Two Handcuffs of Non-Consent

Vishal, Wyatt, and Surbhi discuss the rise of the India CEO in the West, how a software engineer died from fucking a Horse in Seattle, and the Six Pillars of Consent -- and if that applies to the aforementioned Horse.

09-23
35:01

S1 E6: Age is Just a Tightness

Realizing his family listens to this Podcast, Wyatt tries to avoid talking about Sex, while Surbhi and Vishal tastefully discuss lying about your age, the Mandela effect, and Tentacle Porn.

09-09
59:23

S1 E5: Air India, Where You Can Hit Your Kids!

Wyatt, Vishal, and Surbhi return to their roots, discussing how Air India is the only airline you can hit your kids on, how cars in America are causing instability in the Middle East, and the prominence of Wordle...

09-03
48:40

First World Problematic INDIAN MATCHMAKING SPECIAL: Vishal Tells All Pt.2

INDIAN MATCHMAKING SPECIAL PT.2 Our very own Vishal Kal was the bad boy of Indian Matchmaking Season 2 on Netflix, and today he tells all the juicy details about what was real and what was fake, why he broke up with Nadia, and how to successfully Court a woman.

08-27
30:05

First World Problematic INDIAN MATCHMAKING SPECIAL: Vishal Tells All Pt.1

INDIAN MATCHMAKING SPECIAL. Our very own Vishal Kal was the bad boy of Indian Matchmaking Season 2 on Netflix, and today he tells all the juicy details about what was real and what was fake, why he broke up with Nadia, and how to successfully Court a woman.

08-26
34:59

S1 E2: H*tler Had One Ball? (feat. Surbhi)

If you liked Episode 1, here's part two. Wyatt, Vishal, and the returning Surbhi muse on why blacking out isn't fun, how Vishal's penis is like an 8 ball, and if H*tler only had one ball.

06-10
45:06

S1 E1: 2 Many Kunals (feat. Surbhi)

Stand-Up Comedian and Writer Surbhi (No Last Name) joins Wyatt and Vishal to discuss her Dating Life, if Harmonicas sound racist, and why she has no last name. 

06-01
36:40

S2 E9: Joe Rogan is a bald trapezoid ft. Mahbod Moghadam and guest host Pandji Pragiwaksono

Join us as we chat with Mahbod Moghadam, founder of Rap Genius, Everipedia, and HellaDoge fame to share some insane stories of the silicon valley Illuminati. Special thanks to our guest host Pandji Pragiwaksono for coming through!

06-20
01:05:20

S2 E8: Burning the Malaysian Flag with Ian Edwards Ft. Guest Host Pandji Pragiwaksono

This week we have Ian Edwards, a regular at the famous Comedy Cellar in Los Angeles, join us to discuss Surbhi's fancy schmancy apartment + how Indonesians are better than Malaysians (sic), and why Meghan Markle should be on the new British coins. Guest: Ian Edwards @ianedwardscomic Guest Host: Pandji Pragiwaksono @pandji.pragiwaksono Hosts: Surbhi @lordmakemetaller Wyatt Feegrado @wyattfeegrado

04-24
56:23

S2 E7: Crossover episode with Aryaan Misra of The Desi Crime Podcast

We chat with Aryaan Misra of The Desi Crime podcast about his favorite murders, visa voes and teach Vishal what an honor killing is! Live, learn and laugh at our expense as we fangirl over India's favorite podcast host! This episode is hosted by Surbhi, Vishal Kalyanasundaram, and Wyatt Feegrado and was edited by the venerable Sy Schimberg. You can support us by subscribing to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/FirstWorldProblematic, leaving us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and even just sharing the podcast with your friends. Thank you for the support and keep being problematic :*

04-02
01:14:43

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