Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Rafi Bastos breaks down how he actually introduced standup to Brazil, from meeting the only two other people who even knew what it was to using Seinfeld as the pitch to a totally new audience. He talks about the first tiny crew that built the scene, how most of them became stars, and why competition and “such small egos” made those early years bumpy and unforgettable.

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Full interview: youtu.be/Z6Z2gu6jbm8

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