Jon Santos: A Comedian is an ‘Equal Opportunity Offender’ | The Rolling Stone PH Interview

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#JonSantos believes that a comedian’s obligation is to be an “equal opportunity offender,” prioritizing punchline over political loyalties. On this episode of “The Rolling Stone Philippines Interview,” the Filipino actor, comedian, and celebrity impersonator opens up about his goal of making people laugh, why comedy is more luscious when it comes from a place of truth, how he navigates hardship — such as his partner West Stewart’s battle with cancer — and how he’s found peace with himself after more than 35 years in show business. Only on Rolling Stone Philippines. Subscribe for more stories on music, culture, and society. 00:00 Intro 1:11 Reflecting on his age and the decades of his life 2:30 On Santos’ upbringing and studying Economics in UP 5:18 On Filipino queer culture 10:20 Why comedy is better when it comes from a place of truth 12:00 How Santos navigates hardship with the help of art and a good support system 13:35 The relationship between comedy and tragedy 17:11 What different styles of comedy require 19:10 How comedy invites reflection 26:15 The truth of who Jon Santos is 28:52 Santos’ journey of sobriety 30:46 How Santos would describe the current state of his life 37:58 What he would say to his future self Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rollingstoneph Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rollingstoneph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rollingstonephilippines TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rollingstoneph X: https://x.com/rollingstoneph Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/31zj6f5llml5neutenvmgtjdbxgq Letterboxd: http://letterboxd.com/rollingstoneph ROLLING STONE PHILIPPINES MEDIA CHANNELS PUBLISHER Anne Bernisca MEDIA CHANNELS MANAGER Kenneth Dimaano PODCAST PRODUCER Anton Molina PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE Megan Lim VIDEO EDITOR Jomar Allan COPYWRITER AND RESEARCHER Nica Glorioso VIDEO EDITOR Lian Dela Cruz EDITORIAL TEAM CHIEF OF EDITORIAL CONTENT Jonty Cruz DIGITAL EDITOR Sai Versailles PRODUCTION TEAM DIRECTOR Kenneth Dimaano PRODUCER & A