Jokes That Led to Jail w/ Johnny Tian | The Mythic Picnic Podcast Ep. 002

This week on The Mythic Picnic Podcast, Alessio reunites with Johnny Tian, Chinese writer/director and actor, known for his work on the sketch show, Mamahuhu. Settled on a park bench in Shanghai, they reminisce about their initial adventures in the city. The duo dives into their early days of creating pranks for a living in China, an endeavour that unexpectedly saw their boss ending up behind bars. More importantly, they explore how these wild beginnings influenced their evolution as filmmakers, turning potential setbacks into a shared creative path.

The Mythic Picnic Podcast | Episode 002

Listen to the Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2XJIa2ywJwL3BQikWqWpeG

0:00 - Intro
1:37 - Beijing Film Industry
4:20 - Johnny’s Background
9:40 - How We Ended Up Working Together
11:21 - The Prank Show
12:40 - How Our Boss Ended Up in Jail
20:05 - The Start of Mamahuhu
24:39 - Getting Hired by DreamWorks
27:17 - Benefits of Multicultural Workmates
30:36 - Making Films
39:43 - Being a Chinese Filmmaker
44:11 - Censorship
44:55 - Mamahuhu as a TV Show

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