The latest episode of In Godfrey We Trust brings together comedian Godfrey, his co-hosts Eva Evans and Akeem Woods, and guest Vishnu Vaka, who returned from a string of international shows in India and Europe. The conversation covered Vaka’s tour experiences, a resolution to an Eva Evans name mix-up, Godfrey’s ongoing dispute with DJ Vlad, and commentary on hip-hop and battle rap.
Vaka shared details about his recent international run, which included stops in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bangalore, as well as shows in Amsterdam and London. Performing full hour-long sets in English, Vaka noted that Indian audiences tended to favor Hindi-language comedy but responded well to his performances. Each stop drew between 50 to 60 ticketed attendees, marking a successful outing. Looking ahead, he has U.S. dates lined up at Houston Punchline, San Jose Improv, and other venues.
The episode also addressed a recent case of mistaken identity involving Godfrey and the name Eva Evans. A Google search confusion had linked him to a deceased individual of the same name. Through outreach from friends of the family, the misunderstanding was cleared up, ultimately leading the family to become acquainted with Godfrey’s work. As part of the resolution, Godfrey announced that he is dedicating his September 10 show at New York Comedy Club to Eva Evans and has invited her family to attend.
Another focal point of the discussion was Godfrey’s ongoing public tension with DJ Vlad of VladTV. Godfrey rejected Vlad’s claims about their past interactions, specifically denying any allegations related to guns in Los Angeles. He delivered a strong response on the podcast, defending his reputation and questioning Vlad’s statements. Comments from Vlad’s own videos were cited, showing significant support for Godfrey’s side of the dispute.
The conversation later shifted to hip-hop, sparked by Aries Spears’ critique of British battle rap. The group compared UK rap and American rap, debating the cultural roots of hip-hop, including its fashion influences such as tracksuits. They also reflected on the importance of paying respect to early figures in the genre, mentioning battle rappers like Loaded Lux and veteran artists including Big Daddy Kane.
As with most episodes of In Godfrey We Trust, the discussion was marked by humor, sharp takes, and tangents between the hosts and guest.
