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Esteban Touma

Esteban Touma is a writer and comedian adjusting to life in the US. His comedy has been featured in Comedy Central and NPR. The U.S. government has officially declared him an “authorized legal alien with a reentry permit.” He formerly hosted “The Moth” in Madison and was a regular at Comedy on State. More information at estebantouma.com.

Latest Contributed Stories

February 15, 2022

Small talk about the weather: A competitive sport in Wisconsin

Comedian Esteban Touma is taking time to reflect on cold weather in Wisconsin. Born and raised in Ecuador, the state's severe winters have tested him. But, an even greater challenge ...

January 31, 2020

I Just Called To Say I’m Not Coming To Your Super Bowl Party

With the Super Bowl right around the corner, Madison comedian Esteban Touma is struggling with whether or not to attend his friend's party. Wisconsin Life has obtained the transcripts of ...

Esteban Touma with his cell phone. (Maureen McCollum/WPR)

December 27, 2018

Madison Comedian’s Cell Phone Breaks Up With Him

I bet SOME of you…are a little addicted to your phones. Keeping up with texts, social media, news updates, & cat videos...some days, you might spend more time with your phones than ...

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