He hosts the podcast “Why Are You Awake?”, Paul Farahvar.

Paul Farahvar is a successful lawyer, musician and comedian.

Paul Farahvar’s comedy career began unexpectedly after a successful run as a Chicago lawyer and musician.

After winning a contest at his first open mic, Farahvar shifted from law to full-time comedy, closing his law firm in 2020.

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Farahvar thrives in clean and corporate comedy, balancing his passion for humor with financial savvy. He also hosts the podcast Why Are You Awake?, exploring creativity in night owls.

Paul shared about: 

• Paul’s life has often unfolded serendipitously, leading him into unexpected opportunities and after his band broke up, he began booking other bands, eventually turning it into a business he ran for nearly 20 years.
• The nuanced aspects of stand-up comedy, highlighting that jokes and thoughts they can’t share on stage often feel much funnier offstage.
• Paul continuously pitching new show ideas, managing live weekly performances, and developing passion projects like his podcast, Why Are You Awake?