The Road with Ali Sultan

Ep. 16 I stopped a stabbing in Norway

I reflect about doing comedy in Norway and all the eventful stuff that happened.

Ep. 15 Toronto

This week, I recap my trip to Toronto. I talk about meeting cool Yemenis, nightmare college gigs, and fear of flying. 

Ep. 14 One Year in NYC

On this episode I reflect on my one year of living in NYC. I talk about the challenges and difficulties as well as some wins. I also chat with comedian Ahmed Khalaf about

Ep. 13 Comedy Bombs

I share the story of how my neighbors and I took in a friendly stray cat, then sit down with my hilarious friend Ahmed Khalaf to trade war stories about our worst stand-u

Ep. 12 Worst heckler of the Year

I talk about dealing with the worst heckler I’ve ever had—someone who decided to yell out something transphobic in literally the last two minutes of my set. I got to expe

Ep.11 Dreams and Subway Takes

In this episode, we go behind the scenes of SubwayTakes. I share a funny ADHD moment and reflect on why holding onto a dream is essential. We talk about the struggle of t

Ep. 10 Inspiring Week

In this episode, I reflect on my terrible haircut and the importance of friendships and why isolating yourself can be harmful, even when it feels easier. I share a wild e

Ep 9. San Diego and The Sparrow

In this episode, I share a funny story about getting hit by a kid with no car insurance, and the bittersweet attempt to save a little sparrow that didn’t make it. I talk

Ep. 8 Hypochondria & Gambling

In this episode, I share memories of bonding with my uncle over childhood soccer games and reflect on the challenge of not resenting people who voted for the current admi

Ep. 7 Daddy Issues and Cincinnati

I open up about my journey with EMDR therapy and how it's helped me process deep feelings around my father—especially guilt and sadness. It’s been a powerful tool in my h

Ep. 6 My Journey with Panic Attacks

In this episode, I open up about my journey with panic attacks—what they feel like, when they started, and how I’ve learned to navigate them over time. It’s raw, real, an

Ep. 5 Eau Claire Chronicles

In this episode, I share my recent trip to Eau Claire, where I had a fascinating and intense conversation with a man who had served time for his past actions involving to

Ep. 4 Minneapolis Love

This week’s episode is a wild ride! I ran into a guy who confidently thought "hummus" was pronounced Hamas (yes, really), got pulled over by an undercover cop for absolut

Ep. 3 Milwaukee Madness

In this episode, I recap my trip to Milwaukee where I headlined some incredible comedy shows and met some unforgettable people along the way. I also share a not-so-great

Ep. 2 Running away from home at 8

In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of running away from home at just 8 years old and navigating the wild streets of Sanaa on my own. It's a raw reflection

Ep. 1 – How I Got Into Stand-Up Comedy

In this episode, I open up about how I got into stand-up comedy and the personal journey that led me to discover my true calling.