Žan Papič

In recent years, he has won audiences over with the hit theatre comedy Fantovščina (alongside Gašper Bergant and Sašo Stare), the stand-up collective Ićkoti, and the hugely popular podcast Fejmiči which he co-hosts with Gašper Bergant. He has worked with Radio Terminal, Val 202, and Planet TV, where he gained iconic status as the “king of flamingos” in the quiz show Družinski dvoboj. He co-wrote the monocomedy Nikoli ni prepozno with Mojca Fatur (SiTi Teater BTC) and published a deeply personal poetry collection, Steklena glava, offering a rare look into his reflective, vulnerable side. His creative rhythm moves between humour and stillness — public performance and private insight.

Žan lives in constant dialogue with his audience — sometimes through laughter, sometimes through pause. With his fast-paced schedule and buzzing creative mind, it’s often hard to switch off. But Žan knows when to slow down. That’s why he reaches for PHIX Nerves daily — to find calm in the chaos and reconnect with himself.

Why we chose him
Žan balances between performance and introspection. His energy is infectious, but always intentional. We chose him because he represents the moment PHIX Nerves was made for — when your body is still ready, but your mind needs to pause. PHIX Nerves isn’t a switch-off; it’s an invitation to slow down. And Žan knows how to honour that.

Photo credit: Dejan Nikolič