JRE 2442 · January 22, 2026

Ehsan Ahmad

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Who is Ehsan Ahmad?

Ehsan Ahmad is a comedian and co-host of "The Solid Show" with Deric Poston. His new comedy special, "Ehsan Ahmad: Too Soon," is streaming on YouTube.

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Topics and Timestamps

01Ehsan Ahmad discusses his comedy special 'Too Soon' and what it's like performing edgy material in today's climate
02The conversation covers his journey as a comedian and co-host of 'The Solid Show' with Deric Poston
03Ehsan shares stories about the comedy scene and performing in different markets across the country
04Discussion about the challenges of doing comedy that pushes boundaries and audience reactions
05Ehsan talks about his background and how he got into stand-up comedy
06The episode touches on podcast life, social media, and the evolution of comedy platforms
▶Ehsan talks about his new comedy special 'Too Soon'0:00:00
▶Discussion about performing edgy comedy and audience reactions0:15:00
▶Ehsan discusses his work on 'The Solid Show' podcast0:30:00
▶Conversation about the comedy scene and touring0:45:00
▶Talk about navigating comedy in the modern era1:00:00

The Show

Joe sits down with comedian Ehsan Ahmad on JRE 2442 to talk about his new comedy special 'Too Soon' now available on YouTube, along with his podcast work. Ehsan is making waves in the comedy scene as a talented stand-up who isn't afraid to tackle controversial subjects, which is exactly what the special dives into. Throughout the conversation, Joe and Ehsan discuss what it takes to navigate comedy in an era where everyone is quick to take offense and cancel culture looms large.

Ahmed brings an interesting perspective to the comedy world, balancing his work as a co-host on 'The Solid Show' with his stand-up career. The conversation naturally flows through comedy philosophy, what makes jokes land, and the mental game required to perform material that's intentionally pushing boundaries. They discuss how the landscape for comedians has changed, how social media impacts comedy careers, and the importance of having a platform like podcasting and YouTube specials to build an audience.

Ehsan shares his take on why comedy that tackles difficult subjects matters, and how the best comedians are often the ones willing to be honest about uncomfortable truths. The episode captures that authentic JRE energy where two people are just having a real conversation about comedy, creativity, and what it means to do the work in a constantly shifting entertainment landscape.