Project Description
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Interview with
MY COUSIN VLAD
(15th March 2022)
Interview by Dave Bruce
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How would you describe yourself and your style of comedy?
If I was going to use an adjective, it would probably be Immaculate. But fuse that with tanned, shredded, $300 suit, socks and salesmanship, and it = IMMACULAGENT.
Why do you think people resonate with you?
See above for detailed reasons, but probably because I’m giving out life strategies like Jesus on the mountain, giving out bread, fish, wine etc. It might also be the Audi. Yeah, it’s the Audi, forget the aforementioned. It’s the Audi.
Which comedians past or present, inspire you today?
Mostly the modern real estate agents, their Saturday afternoon ‘market reviews’, the auctioneers & the buyers agents with the Monday Motivational Instagram posts. People think this isn’t satire, but they are so good at it that it’s believable, and that’s inspiring. Past comedians? Probably woke people.
Your new tour ‘People Have Lost It’ is about to kick off in Melbourne – Describe what audiences can expect.
A journey into the Fetaverse. The Wogs Metaverse. There will be cheese, but it won’t be cheesy, like that pun.
Discussions about social media, modern families, relationships, parenting and culture trends as we experience them. Not going political, people know I keep it politically correct, so if you come to the show and you’re looking to get outraged, you’ll be disappointed. Might be a live song in there, maybe a group meditation. We are a cult, by the way.
What are you looking forward to about being back on the road?
It’s the most stressful time leading up to each show as I’m a perfectionist, obviously. But after the past 2 years, I cant wait to be free again and meet all the amazing Vladiators around Australia. Hashtag #grateful Hashtag #blessed.
How has COVID affected you to date? What have you introduced to balance the losses from missed events?
It affected my sinuses, and gave me latent brainfog. It also affected my marriage as I was trapped inside with my wife and kids for 4 months. It affected my bank balance. And it affected my perception of politicians, for the first time in my life I was missing my new Mum Gladys Berediclian after she was dishonorably fired.
Do you have any long-term aspirations as a comedian?
I take each video, each day and each show at a time. I have a long term plan to live on the water next to a TikTokker or Instagram Influenza, this would double as a nice view and a networking community. I plan to release a high quality protein powder called ‘Stay Shredded’ or ‘Anti-Tits’ for men, I wish to become a philanthropist but only after I hit either $100 million net worth or 10 million followers across all platforms, whichever comes first, I’m not picky. Comedy is a side hustle, if it happens, so be it.
What is the best thing about performing to a live audience? What’s been the career highlight so far?
Obviously seeing all the work come to fruition, smiling faces, sporting Vlad Merch, some even wearing the sunnies, people doing the gestures and screaming the catch-phrases. It’s all worth it when people are having fun. Hashtag #joking. The best thing is the money, at the end of the show. I’m looking at working out a way to have a large tip-jar at the exit of each show, or like a wishing well for a wog wedding. Give people a chance to give back if they want. #livingmybestlife
Finally, a few questions for some quick answers – Yeah, no worries.
FAVOURITE:
Movie – The Lone Wolf of Wall Street
Place to visit – Any Forest
Venue to play – Athenaeum Theatre Melbourne & Enmore Theatre Sydney
Food – Berries, Mulch, Acai Bowl
Drink – Kombucha
Person in History – Jesus Christ or Batman
Tattoo – (If you don’t have one, what would you get?) I don’t have one, but if I got one it was say “This is a mistake”
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