Desi Banks a Stand-Up Funny Guy, Finding Purpose Through Comedy & Gum Wrapper Fortune | The Pivot
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No greater remedy to life’s stresses than laughter and being able to make light of tough moments is not just a form of entertainment but a gift. And today we sit with someone who’s found a way to separate himself in the crowded space of comedy as one of the younger, more successful entertainers of this generation. Desi Banks joins The Pivot to share his journey with Ryan, Fred and Channing about his rise to fame, staying true to his purpose, and how stand-up comedy changed his life forever.
Growing up and being raised by his grandma in the Eastside of Atlanta, everyone around Desi knew his calling was comedy despite his passion and a dream of playing professional football but when football didn’t work out as planned, the setback led him to find his true purpose. Desi shares a candid moment and calls his mother during our conversation for her to confirm the story he’s telling about while she was pregnant with him, he would kick nonstop when he heard the Arsenio Hall show on tv and would happen often like clockwork. Desi’s grandmother always said the white noise most kids listen to was not for him but if she ever needed to settle him her goto would be putting on the Martin Lawrence show to soothe him.
Starting his career off by becoming well-known for his comical skits on social media, Desi recalls the time where his first video went viral in 2012 on Vine and since then, he has amassed millions of followers across all social media platforms and successfully turned his life experiences into a million-dollar business.
Although everyone around Desi saw the gift he had of comedy, he had other things in mind for what he wanted his future to look like. With aspirations of becoming an NFL player, Desi played the WR position at Morehead State and Georgia State. Post-graduation all Desi had was a job at Smoothie King, his phone, and a crisp lining haircut. His girlfriend at the time, didn’t believe in his comedic calling and kicked him out which turned out to be his pivotal moment as he moved in with his grandmother again and found a gun wrapper that captivated him by the saying which in turn became his mantra and later a lifetime of making others laugh while touring the world.
Opening up about his relationship with God and how he’s kept purpose as the guide of his journey, Desi talks about believing he was born to spread light to others and he’s continuing to put in the work to elevate as a comedian.
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It’s great to hear how much support and advice he had and how he actually LISTENED.
Damn he long winded.... let them ask the questions desi😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂
I literally said the same thing. Desi done ran the whole resumè. 😂. Hats off champ
This episode of THE PIVOT..was great..to hear the back story of Desi , is inspiring to people to understand that again no matter what you decide. You gotta put in the work behind it..and there may be ups and down but with the work you can get it!!! The Pivot stays humble and real 💯 👏🏿👏🏽👏🏻👏🏿👏🏽👏🏻
Man I’ve been following Desi Banks from the start. He’s going to be a GOAT of the social media generation of comedy
Desi is really such a great man I love seeing him outside comedy
This man talks a lot lmao he took 5 min to answer the 1st question 🤣
@@Expensivetaste8ok??
Desi you've inspired me. Just like the bubble gum wrapper was for you, this your interview was for me. May you continue to listen to God's voice. Your obedience to him changed my life today. I believe it has changed someone else's as well. I pray that it continues to change lives for the glory of God!
that boy can TALK! lmao
😂😂😂😂
Damn-- I was already a fan of Desi but now he inspired me and I grew a new level of respect for him. He believes!
Coming from Atlanta, I love seeing my city produce great people like him!! He's not only funny but well spoken and down to earth. I always enjoy the pivot 🫡
Being an aspiring creator myself, it is encouraging to see someone who i admire, having the exact same thoughts and goals as me. I want to build in order to allow others to build. Salute Desi Banks. Aswell shout out to the pivot for the platform you all provide. I appreciate yall. Hopefully one day i can work my way up to being a guest, and thank you all in person.
Desi really is long winded 😂
Think about what you saying lol … every comedian / stand up has the gift of gab , the ability to just speak non stop … steady stream of consciousness
@@GoatedCulturePodcast there’s nothing for me to think about. It wasn’t a diss
He said he's like a pastor 💀
@@jayfryz4434 an old baptist one at that lol service not over till 3 and started at 9
He uses too much profanity. Nice guy tho.
Congrats Desi. Bro getting that $900 might seem like a nothing but it activated something in him. I know that feeling. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Man Desi and Chan is crazy. Another great show and guest fellas.
Comedians always control the room😂😂😂
Damn Desi has really made it! Breakfast Club and the Pivot! Big time!
“Desi, you can run from it all you want but Jesus is calling you.”
When your Uncles come over and you wanna tell em about your entire school year 🤣 but shoutout Desi and the Pivot fr ✊🏾
This podcast is really generational! I knew if from the beginning! 💯💯💯💯💯
Channing and Desi is gonna be crazy 😂😂😂
Desi and Channing in the same room?!? We really don’t deserve this lol.
Boy been waiting his whole life to get on a podcast 😂 seriously tho u can tell he’s so used to entertaining the room , all he knows is the cameras rolling & this a big money production so he’s ON
Dope interview, he's been putting in work for awhile. Good to see him shine.
The last 2 days, I'm realizing "security" is a hard word for people. 😂😂
From The Westside Of Atlanta We All Proud Of You Desi I’m 26 & Listen His Skits Are All Facts Just How We Grew Up!
I'm real
Westside Etheridge Court
It’s crazy really thinking how long I been watching bruh. Love this interview man
Love to see that Desi has studied the game. Great job guys❤
Y'all gotta get the Wayans Bros up there!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I grew up in THE GP/Zone 6 (rown na cowna from Colletta nem lol) and my Pops coached at THE GP all through the 70s and 80s(RIP).Thanks for havin the Youngblood from the ole hood on the show fellas!🤎Desi reppn na hood 4sho and he’s hilarious 4real!!
Hey Fellas, my name is Tedera Bell and I would to be on the Pivot to explain my Pivot. I love the show. Ryan Clark is my guy. Freaky Fred is that dude and Channing is crazy as hell.
I had the privilege to attend one of Desi shows (intentionally). I enjoyed the show thoroughly! I've been a fan. Your story about your dream touched me. I clipped it, and Im sending it to my son. I wish you many more blessings. Keep doing your thing, Desi!
Good show, Happy to see Desi on here... Pivot!
Desi did great !! Yall gotta get mike epps on !!
That Ex probably hurting now 😂😂😂
Definitely was my bubble gum wrapper moment, I’m really about to do music seriously.
the Fathers day skit will rotate FOR EVER
Not even going to lie, I wasn't really up on his comedy but I did my little TH-cam research and dude is definitely funny. Super bright future in comedy! Salute to the Pivot!
I see the Breakfast Club interview woke Desi up cause he talking his azz off today😂😂
Man they be up EARLY AF for them BFC interviews 😂
The cold openings are everything 😂😂😂
Y’all leave Desi alone 😂! Let him get the responses off
Damn Desi you big time now! Can't wait to get into this episode!!
Ryan got me crying 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 "He's nasty fr" 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🤣🤣
Shout out to the Pivot. Delivering another classic. Again for giving the floor to so many to deliver their story & for most the back story. Desi thats real giving God his glory & letting ppl with small dreams to know what path they need to go down. Go to God & with God.
Desi,
You made it, my guy!!
Yesssssss😂
Our Bwoy! Desi Banks!
I just watched the reel with him and Martin Lawrence 😜 he keeps me laughing!
Continuing Blessings for him👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I love Desi. He keeps me laughing. Especially his skits.
Great interview. Desi is definitely next up. 💯✊🏽
Y’all gotta get Mark Phillips on next
Channing wild for that foot shit 😂😂😂
If I love Channing one more time!!! He’s too damn much🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Happy for bruh.. been dope/ inspirational seeing his come up
46:55 😂😂😂 I already knew what bro was referring to.
Desi you really made it brother! Congratulations
This was a sweet conversation. Funny and levelheaded nephew and proud uncle friend
Get Parlay on the Pivot next 😂
Way to go Desi!!!
Guess happy dad didn’t Renew their contract lol😂
I knew I didn’t see the drinks!!!😂😂😂
Celsius just a way bigger bag
Probably got out bid fr💰
Great Interview Great To See His Faith and Belief In The Most High
I love Desi Banks keep going Desi so proud of all of your success. Be great out here
These guys DON'T MISS!!!! EVER
It took years for Desi to grow on me but I have to admit dude is hilarious and works his ass off
My boi is long winded 😂😂😂, but I’m a big fan.
Really good episode. That man one of those people you can just tell genuine. 💯
🥂 Congrats Desi. Good luck in your future endeavors. ❤
My son was born December 19th 2016 💪🏾💪🏾😎
I'm so happy to see this
That chole bailey scene 😂😂
Lol I really feel like Chan just be checking niggas temperature out the gate just be on freaky 💩 before the show even start 😂😂😂
I'm so proud of Desi Banks and wish him the best with his future!!!!!
its the shirt Channing is wearing for me🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
RC with the double champ DC shirt showing homage to the bro
Desi is on his way to being a household name.
I knew he was talking bout Chloe 🤣🤣
Once I saw him, I knew that I was going to laugh. 😁😁
Everything Happens for a Reason
I’m already grinning 😂
ELLENWOOD STAND UP!! GO IN DESI. LOVE TO THE PIVOT
Love this man. Respect. I been through some ish myself just like him.
Listen to what the young brother is saying… he says he had to grind. The success was not overnight. So for all of you that want to come to ATL, stop scamming and actually work.
Respect!!!! Keep being great Desi!! Black forces energy patna!!!😂😂😂😂
Channing is funny AF
“I’m broke Nigga…. Nigga I ain’t got SHITTT!!!” On my granny I felt that 😂😮💨
Look At The White Shoes!!!!😂
Channing must aint do his homework lol Desi was tuff at wideout
Desi my guy! I got on my white Air Force ones today.
That dude channing is funny as hell
This man CHANNING is wild lmaooooo
Love Desi 😂
the beginning has me rolling!!!! lmbo
Desi on fye right now
Channing is a sadomasochist lol 😂
We had lotion 😂😂😂😂
Humble dude great storyteller. Keep up the work BROTHER ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
This is history 🐐❤️🔥
Nah we see you desi 🙏🏽👏🏽
Okay Chan with the Beyoncé merch 🤣
One sex joke is good enough bruh 😂
Great interview 👏🏽 Much needed.
That Steeler Hall of Famer is that dude. Love man, yall need to talk to yall homie with the dread braids. RC, Desi and homie with the cap on… Respect and ❤
Desi legit though 😂💯
Desi is a great person to interact with Channing 😂
I love this dude!!