Part 9/15:
Fahim dives into the influence of social media on comedy. Platforms like Instagram and YouTube have democratized exposure, allowing comedians to bypass traditional gatekeepers. He highlights how creators like Andrew Schultz have exploited digital avenues, releasing full specials on YouTube and building audiences without industry interference. Fahim points out the shadow banning phenomena—how algorithms sometimes artificially suppress or hide content, which can unjustly affect a comedian’s visibility, as he speculates about Schultz’s apparent shadow ban on Instagram.