Podcasts about W. Kamau Bell

This week, Jackie (@jackiekashian) and Laurie (@anylaurie16) debate getting Sammy Davis Jr. style shoe lifts to feel more powerful. They point out that W Kamau Bell is a good time. Also, either give them the compliment or leave them alone. Leave ME alone as well... Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video for the episodes is on The Jackie and Laurie YouTube channel! Comic of the Week: Olivia Xing @oliviacrossing_ Become a MaxFun Member for benefits and other great pods:https://href.li/?https://maximumfun.org/donate Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JackieandLaurie Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@Jackie_Kashian See Laurie on tour: https://lauriekilmartin.com/tour-dates See Jackie on tour: https://jackiekashian.com/tour-dates Watch 'Lauries special “Cis Woke Grief ”Slut on YouTube:https://bit.ly/3zWwgPA Watch Laurie's special “Cis Woke Grief ”Slut on Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/3NpHlMo Watch 'Jackies special “Looking Back” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZfwWvgMT70 Follow Laurie on social media: @anylaurie16 Follow Jackie on social media: @jackiekashian Recorded and Produced by Kyle Clark : @kyleclarkisrad  

***This show is brought to you by DistroKid. Go to http://distrokid.com/vip/the500 for 30% off your first year!*** After releasing Something/Anything, Rundgren said he evolved as an artist and reached beyond writing about love and relationships. The proficient Producer and Musician produced every track on the album and performed all of the instruments on three of the four sides. W. Kamau Bell stops by to talk about the different moods of the album. Follow W. Kamau Bell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wkamaubell/ Follow W. Kamau Bell on X: https://x.com/wkamaubell Follow W. Kamau Bell on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/w.-kamau-bell DistroKid Artist Of The Week: Allie Crow Buckley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIIOd14E9mQ Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/ Follow Josh on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshadammeyers Follow Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshAdamMeyers Follow Josh on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshameyers Josh's Website: https://www.joshadammeyers.com/ Follow The 500 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the500podcast/ Follow The 500 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/the500podcast Follow The 500 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The500PodcastWithJAM/ Email the show: 500podcast@gmail.com Check the show's website: http://the500podcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy-winning television host, director and stand-up comedian W. Kamau Bell talks about President Trump's efforts to dismantle DEI and the unfortunate fact that many Americans only learn about Black history during one month out of the year. Tickets for his “Who's With Me?” stand-up comedy tour are available now on his website: wkamaubell.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of At Liberty, W. Kamau Bell makes his debut as the official host, marking an exciting new chapter for the ACLU podcast. Joined by ACLU National Legal Director Cecillia Wang, the first podcast of 2025 dives deep into the pressing challenges facing civil liberties in America today. In this episode, Cecillia and Kamau discuss the new administration's first days in office, examining the wave of executive orders that threaten fundamental rights - from birthright citizenship to asylum seekers' protections, transgender rights, voting access, and criminal justice reform. Cecillia Wang, who oversees the ACLU's extensive legal operations, provides expert insight into these developments and the organization's strategic response.

In this fourth annual year-end holiday edition of our series, the kids of ACLU staff take over the mic to share their big ideas for a better world. From what they'd do as president to how their parents are making a difference every day, these young voices offer fresh perspectives on the work of the ACLU and inspire us all to imagine a brighter future.

You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who's With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. If you're a long-time ACLU supporter, you'll know Bell has worked with us for more than a decade as our artist ambassador for racial justice. We're excited to have him as our interim host for our At Liberty podcast, where he will host conversations with leaders, legal experts, artists, and storytellers dedicated to the fight for civil rights and civil liberties. In this episode, Kamau delves into fundamental flaws with the death penalty, with Herman Lindsey, an exoneree who spent three years on death row for a crime he didn't commit, and Cassy Stubbs, director of the ACLU's Capital Punishment Project. Through Lindsey's powerful first-hand account of being wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death, and Cassy's expertise representing people on death rows across the country, they unpack why the death penalty is broken from start to finish, doesn't keep us safe, and magnifies racial discrimination. With President Biden's term coming to a close and President-elect Trump threatening to accelerate federal executions and expand the death penalty, Cassy and Kamau discuss Biden's critical chance to commute the sentences of all 40 people currently on federal death row and walk us through what we can do to help make it happen.

You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his three-time Emmy Award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who's With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. If you're a long-time ACLU supporter, you'll know Bell has worked with us for more than a decade as our Artist Ambassador for Racial Justice. We're excited to have him as our interim host for our At Liberty podcast, where he will host conversations with leaders, legal experts, artists, and storytellers dedicated to the fight for civil rights and civil liberties. In this episode, Kamau discusses how gender-affirming health care can save lives with activist and Emmy-nominated actress Nava Mau and Dr. Susan Lacy, a board-certified gynecologist who has provided the care at her Memphis clinic for decades. They get into how the transgender community accesses this health care, why it's vital to them, the misconceptions around it, and why — on the heels of a Supreme Court case that could threaten access — we all need to get involved. The case, U.S. v. Skrmetti, centers on when, where, and how the government can discriminate against transgender people and the health care they receive. Mau and Dr. Lacy, a plaintiff in the case representing herself and her patients, address what's at stake and what practical next steps we can take to help protect transgender rights from an avalanche of legal and legislative battles.

Comedian and television host W. Kamau Bell discusses his Substack newsletter Who's With Me? and how AI got his comedic personality all wrong; journalist and podcaster Jane Marie breaks down multi-level marketing and how it preys upon working class Americans; and indie band Y La Bamba perform "Crema de Melón." Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello unpack some wild scams our listeners have fallen for.

How Election Day results on the federal, state, and local level impact the labor, arts, and LGBTQ+ communities. Finally, comedian W. Kamau Bell performs at the Mondavi Center at UC Davis. Labor Election Reactions

Bakari is joined by comedian, director, and Peabody Award-winning producer W. Kamau Bell to discuss his new political ad, "Who's Gonna Catch Your Kid?" (:59), Black men's support of Kamala Harris (3:48), and masculinity in the election cycle (8:54). Plus, some insight into his Showtime docuseries, 'We Need to Talk About Cosby' (15:00). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: W. Kamau Bell Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who's With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. If you're a long-time ACLU supporter, you'll know Bell has worked with us for more than a decade as our Artist Ambassador for Racial Justice. We're excited to have him as our interim host for our At Liberty podcast, where he will host conversations with leaders, legal experts, artists, and storytellers dedicated to the fight for civil rights and civil liberties. In this episode, Emmy-nominated producer, television host, food expert, New York Times best-selling author and ACLU Artist Ambassador for Immigrants' Rights and Women's Rights PADMA LAKSHMI joins us with her good friend, comedian and former Saturday Night Live castmember PUNKIE JOHNSON, to discuss the intersection of identity, comedy...and voting. Known for her critically-acclaimed and Emmy-nominated Hulu series “Taste the Nation”, and as host and executive producer for 19 seasons of Bravo's two-time Emmy-winning series “Top Chef,” Padma tells us how she is exploring stand-up comedy as a storyteller, her meet-cute with Punkie over tacos at Questlove's house, and why reproductive freedom and immigrants' rights can also be fought for on the comedy stage. For her part, Punkie talks about what it was like to be on SNL, why she needed to leave, and her text thread with friends asking all the questions about politics she didn't understand. Through it all, they also talk about joy, which we are looking to bring you on this day before the election.

At Liberty with W. Kamau Bell and Tom Morello: Riffs and Resistance by ACLU

Send us a textIt's been almost two months since our last Basic Bitch, and for two bitches that took a "month off", we were both busy AF! Find out how Ange learned about duck farts in Alaska, and which two exciting jobs Erin has added to her repertoire. Then they share some special event highlights from the Big Gay Supper Club at Hilda and Jesse (one of SF's best restaurants freshly minted with a Michelin Star), the intimate details behind W. Kamau Bell's newest live comedy show, joining Chef Catie Randazzo at the most beautiful Taco Bell in the world, and A Day of Film and Justice with the cast and crew of Sing Sing and Daughters, hosted by The Just Trust. Phew. We don't know about you, but we could use another break...Don't forget to VOTE!Find out where you can buy our favorite jerky, Bonjerk, here!Support the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 11 years, recorded 800+ episodes, and won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 , 2023 , and 2024 without your help! -- Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and abortion is normal. -- Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage! Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram & Facebook Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM

You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, from his Substack Who's With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. If you're a longtime supporter of the ACLU, you'll know Bell has worked with us for more than a decade as our Artist Ambassador for Racial Justice. We're excited to have him as our interim host for our At Liberty podcast, where he will host conversations with leaders, legal experts, artists, and storytellers dedicated to the fight for civil rights and civil liberties. This episode is a conversation taped live earlier this month on a stop of ACLU's Know Your Rights Bus Tour. On our tour, we hit the road with artists, influencers, advocates, and community members to host events in six cities to ensure voters know their rights and have a plan to vote. At our stop in Detroit, host W. Kamau Bell sat down with two prominent voices from Michigan's activist community: Loren Khogali, executive director of the ACLU of Michigan, and filmmaker Razi Jafri. Together, they explore the complexities of activism, democracy, and representation in Michigan — a state at the crossroads of pivotal social and political change. This episode delves into the power of coalition building among Black, Arab, and Muslim American communities. Loren and Razi share their insights on being in a battleground state, how communities can leverage grassroots activism to impact national conversations, and the unique challenges and opportunities of engaging underrepresented voters.

You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, from his Substack Who's With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. Bell has worked with us for more than a decade as our Artist Ambassador for Racial Justice. We are fortunate to welcome him as our interim host for our At Liberty podcast over the next few months where he will host conversations with leaders, legal experts, artists and storytellers dedicated to the fight for civil rights and civil liberties. Our first podcast is a conversation taped live earlier this month on a stop of ACLU's Know Your Rights Bus Tour. On our tour, we hit the road with artists, influencers, advocates and community members to host events in six cities to ensure voters know their rights and have a plan to vote. At our stop in Philly, Bell sat down with Mike Lee, executive director of the ACLU of Pennsylvania. Lee is Philly born and raised. He has a long history of championing criminal justice reform and challenging discrimination against marginalized communities in Pennsylvania. He knows a thing or two about Philly, and shared how it informs his legal career. We hope you enjoy!

Norris Howard is in and this is what we're talking about: Tiger Playoff Watch: With the Detroit Tigers' recent victory against the Rays, the team is on the brink of a potential playoff spot. Jer and Norris reminisce about the Tigers' glory days and discuss the impact of a possible playoff run on the city and its businesses. Stellantis Layoffs: Big changes are coming to Stellantis' Sterling Heights assembly plant as the company transitions to electric vehicles. With 191 workers facing layoffs, including all temporary employees, Jer and Norris analyze the implications for the local job market and the broader EV industry. Disastrous Bridgerton Ball: What was supposed to be an elegant Bridgerton-themed ball turned into a royal disappointment for many attendees. From undercooked food to minimal decor and even a stripper pole, the event fell short of expectations, sparking outrage among fans. Jer and Norris unpack what went seems to have gone wrong and discuss the importance of setting higher standards for events in Detroit. ACLU Event with W. Kamau Bell: Norris brings us an insightful conversation from the ACLU's recent event at the Garden Theater. He sits down with W. Kamau Bell and ACLU Michigan's Executive Director Loren Khogali to discuss voter motivation, the impact of the Gaza conflict on local communities, and the importance of down-ballot races in Michigan. Don't forget we're on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download shows.   

Best-selling author Michael Lewis, W. Kamau Bell and Geraldine Brooks join Washington Post opinion editor David Shipley to talk about putting a spotlight on exemplary federal employees featured in The Post's "Who is Government" project. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Patti Vasquez and guest host Dwayne Kennedy talk to W. Kamau Bell, comedian, host of the CNN docuseries "United Shades of America," and ACLU artist ambassador for racial justice. Catch Patti's show weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).

dream hampton reflects on the dawn of the golden era of hip-hop on Sole Free with Harlan FriedmanRecorded on the red carpet, at this years Tribeca Festival, Harlan recently caught up with dream hampton and W. Kamari Bell at the premier of the documentary It Was All a Dream. Also on site were the films executive producer Christopher Jordan Wallace, son of the late Notorious B.I.G., and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, founding member of The Roots. The year is 1993 and hip-hop is primed for its eventual global takeover. Wu-Tang's “Enter The Wu-Tang” and A Tribe Called Quest's “Midnight Marauders” are released on the same day, Salt-N-Pepa's fourth album “Very Necessary” pushes them into the mainstream while Doggystyle breaks into the Billboard 200 at number one, and all this is just the tip of the iceberg. Armed with a camera and a front-row seat is provocative music journalist dream hampton. 
Constructed from director dream hampton's personal archive, It Was All a Dream is a visual memoir reflecting on the dawn of the golden era of hip-hop. It takes viewers inside the studio with intimate access to some of rap's most celebrated minds, including hampton's neighbor The Notorious BIG, Wu Tang's Method Man, Mobb Deep, Snoop Dogg and many more. With narration constructed from her previous work as the astonishing footage unfolds, hampton not only provides insight to this era of hip-hop but also firmly establishes her place in its storyEXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna DrakePRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. AdamsFollow Harlan on Instagram: @theofficialharlan#nyc #tribeca #hiphop #women #documentary #music #journalism #blackstories #africanamerican #blackfreedom #culture #fyp #solefree #notoriousbig #wutang #snoopdogg #mobbdeep

During a performance at KQED Live, comedian and filmmaker W. Kamau Bell tells a story about his father's 80th birthday party, and an extraordinary moment of collective effervescence. Scientist Dr. Shira Gabriel explains the mechanics behind collective effervescence, and one of Kamau's favorite bands, Las Cafeteras, shares a brand-new song called “Home.”SongWriterPodcast.comTwitter.com/SnogWriterFacebook.com/SongWriterPodcastInstagram.com/SongWriterPodcastTikTok.com/@SongWriterPodcastSeason six is made possible by a grant from Templeton World Charity Foundation

In this episode, host Sarah Jones is joined by comedian, author, and “political provocateur” W. Kamau Bell to talk about the struggles and contradictions of living in America, especially as a Black man. “My joke is that whenever I think about am I going too far, the ghost of Harriet Tubman shows up and is like, Oh, is it hard to Tweet? Is it hard to Instagram?” Maybe it's not, but how do we stay informed without going crazy? And how do we get involved while also, you know, leading our lives?You can follow W. Kamau Bell on Instagram and get updates about his work at wkamaubell.com. You can follow Sarah Jones, see pod updates, and respond to AWHY prompts @yesimsarahjones on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Meteor.

Over the past few years comedian and filmmaker W. Kamau Bell has become one of America's most recognizable purveyors of humor and smart social commentary. And his success is due in large part to his willingness to tackle thorny topics like race, sexual assault, education, and policing, be it as a standup comic, an Emmy-nominated reality show host, or from behind the camera as a documentary filmmaker.  On this episode of Paternal, Bell discusses his latest film 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed and his own personal experience of raising his three mixed-race daughters, male vulnerability and dad jokes in his comedy, and how he's reckoned with the truth about “America's Dad,” Bill Cosby. Bell's film 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed is now streaming on MAX.

Comedian and television host W. Kamau Bell discusses his Substack newsletter Who's With Me? and how AI got his comedic personality all wrong; journalist and podcaster Jane Marie breaks down multi-level marketing and how it preys upon working class Americans; and indie band Y La Bamba perform "Crema de Melón." Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello unpack some wild scams our listeners have fallen for.

D'Arcy has three of her pals on to discuss her family's magazine, BAY AREA MUSIC, and lets them in on a little family lore. But how does the hippie movement connect to bifocals? Listen and find out! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia. The views expressed in WikiHole belong to SmartLess Media and are not endorsed or affiliated with Wikipedia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stand-up comedian, best-selling author and acclaimed TV host W. Kamau Bell joins Mehdi as co-host of 'We're Not Kidding' this week. They discuss the student protestors, who join a long line of American anti-war demonstrators, as well as the police's use of brute force against them. Mehdi and Kamau also examine the censorship of pro-Palestinian voices in the media and Hollywood, why Batman is politically problematic, and the cynical “defanging” of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. since his death.“People celebrate [Dr. King] as a hero and forget the part where he was assassinated,” says Kamau. “He didn't die of old age… He was assassinated and many people were happy he was assassinated.”‘We're Not Kidding' releases new episodes twice a month, with Mehdi, Bassem and a cast of rotating guest co-hosts from the worlds of comedy, entertainment, and the media. Funny people talking about serious topics. (And for paid subscribers, let us know what you think in the comments – and who we should try to bring on next.)Don't forget to subscribe and listen to ‘We're Not Kidding' wherever you listen to podcasts:SpotifyApple PodcastsIf you enjoyed this conversation with W. Kamau Bell, make sure to check out his Substack:Friendly reminder: The vast majority of our content is currently available to all of our subscribers, free and paid. But we are slowly introducing paywalls across Zeteo because building and sustaining an independent media company requires funding. So, if you appreciate the work we are doing, and want to be a part of this effort, please consider supporting us by becoming a paid subscriber. Get full access to Zeteo at zeteo.com/subscribe

How does spirituality factor into well being? Do people of faith have better mental health? Here's a warm and expansive conversation with several surprises. Dr. Alexis Abernathy, daughter of a preacher and devoted scientist, studies patience, comfort and strain in the context of cancer, disordered eating and depression. Enriching the conversation at every turn are friends of the show, W. Kamau Bell (comedian and producer) and Dr. BJ Miller (palliative care doc and author). Thanks to PBS for supporting this series. You can watch any episode any time on PBS.org/kelly. We love hearing from listeners. Please share your thoughts in an email to hello@kellycorrigan.com.

Quick afternoon nap? Gummies before bed? Hitting snooze? Here's a thorough look at how to get our sleep right with one of the world's most informed sleep experts: Dr. Matthew Walker. Why? Sleep is our super power. Put less positively, poor sleep maps terribly closely to poor mental health. Joining me for the conversation are previous guests and friends of the show cognitive scientist and podcaster Maya Shankar, and comedian/producer W Kamau Bell. You can receive our weekly takeaways here. You can watch this conversation anytime at www.pbs.org/kelly or stream on the PBS app. Many thanks to COOP for making the best pillows and sheets to help us get a really solid night's sleep and for sponsoring this episode. Get 20% off with the code KELLY20.

This week Moshe and Natasha are joined by W. Kamau Bell! They get into Moshe's exhausting first impressions, Mark Twain's stand up, and doing the work to make a difference in your community. They give advice to one caller with a rock-throwing neighbor (see our Instagram for the pic) and another who is navigating the divorce of two close friends.  LOS ANGELES! Our next live show is May 4 @ The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Submit an advice question if you'd like to be on the show (and get in for free) here: https://forms.gle/cXAiNHJmqa7XBqQ37 Otherwise, get your tickets here: https://hollywoodforever.com/event/natasha-leggero-and-moshe-kasher-endless-honeymoon/ Submit your deepest secrets to the Endless Honeymoon Secrets Hotline: (213) 222-8608 and ask Natasha and Moshe for relationship advice: endlesshoneymoonpod@gmail.com.   Come to our next dinner party, get merch discounts, mystery boxes, etc.: https://www.patreon.com/endlesshoneymoon We have merch! Get beanies, mugs, and more:  http://endlesshoneymoonpod.com/shop This week's episode is brought to you by:https://rocketmoney.com/honeymoonhttp://helixsleep.com/honeymoon (use code HELIXPARTNER20)

Comedian, director and producer W. Kamau Bell feels insistent about being Conan O'Brien's friend.Kamau returns to chat with Conan once more about the weapons they're allowed to keep in the house, the best video essays on YouTube, working as a correspondent on What Would You Do?, and gaining notoriety with Denzel Washington. Plus, Conan plays whack-a-mole with his team's various incapacitations. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847.

It's been six years since W. Kamau Bell's last special ‘Private School Negro' premiered on Netflix. And after hosting CNN's ‘United Shades of America' for seven seasons and directing two hit documentaries, he's not totally sure that he should still be considered a stand-up comedian. In his third appearance on the podcast—taped in-studio in his native Oakland—Bell speaks frankly about his ambivalence around pursuing the life of a comic right now and why he keeps finding himself on stage, especially as the 2024 election heats up. Bell discusses comedy's role in the Biden vs. Trump rematch, why comedians like Joe Rogan have embraced third-party spoiler RFK Jr., the fallout from his ‘We Need to Talk About Cosby' docuseries and a lot more. But first, The Daily Beast's Allegra Frank joins host Matt Wilstein to answer some burning questions about the first episode of ‘Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show.' How real is it? Is the identity of the anonymous masked man supposed to be so obvious? And why do we find this deeply sad show so funny? Follow W. Kamau Bell on Twitter @wkamaubell and Instagram @wkamaubellFollow Matt Wilstein on Threads @mattwilsteinFollow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpod and Threads @lastlaughpodHighlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

W. Kamau Bell is an Oakland-based standup comedian, host, director, and producer. He is best known for hosting the CNN docuseries United Shades of America, where he connects with communities across the country and across differences. Host Isa Nakazawa discusses his Aquarius Sun, Scorpio Moon, and Taurus Rising. Together they look at how his big three are the perfect synergy to fuel his ability to ask the right questions of people as he explores race and contemporary issues in American society with political incisiveness and biting nuance.

After a Hall of Fame career, basketball legend Magic Johnson was given his very own late night talk show on Fox, The Magic Hour. It seemed like a slam dunk! Johnson had the fame, charisma, and charm to top the ratings, but things went quickly sideways. When radio shock jock Howard Stern took aim at Johnson, relentlessly making fun of his lackluster hosting abilities on air, Fox did the unthinkable and invited Stern onto the show for a confrontation that is almost too uncomfortable to revisit….almost.Comedian W. Kamau Bell (United Shades of America) and performer Reggie Watts (The Late Show With James Corden) join Misha to give a play-by-play of the doomed Magic Hour.Follow The Big Flop on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to The Big Flop early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Renowned comedian W. Kamau Bell fearlessly challenges societal norms and amplifies underrepresented voices, sparking conversations on race and identity in America. W. Kamau Bell shared his journey of self-discovery and growth. From childhood dreams of becoming a superhero or entering show business to finding his voice as a comedian. Kamau's path reflects the universal quest for identity and purpose. His decision to use the initial "W" in his stage name was a tribute to the wide-eyed kid within him, aspiring to be in show business. As he delved into the world of comedy, his experiences and interactions with diverse communities expanded the scope of his storytelling. Kamau's commitment to addressing issues of race, identity, and social justice through his unique brand of "social political" comedy reflects his desire to spark meaningful conversations and bring about positive change. His journey from coffee shops and bars to hosting thought-provoking shows on CNN underscores the power of embracing uncomfortable dialogues and seeking understanding in a divided world. Through humor and introspection, Kamau invites us to ponder life's complexities and embrace the value of engaging in open, honest conversations.   About W. Kamau Bell W. Kamau Bell, a renowned filmmaker, comedian, and the former host and executive producer of the Emmy award-winning CNN docuseries United Shades of America, brings a unique perspective on race and identity in America. With his recent HBO documentary 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed, Bell delves into the complexities of growing up with a mixed-race identity, shedding light on the experiences and challenges faced by individuals and families in the San Francisco Bay area. His insights on underrepresented communities and productive conversations provide valuable and thought-provoking content that resonates with diverse audiences. Kamau's ability to tackle sensitive topics with humor and authenticity makes him an influential voice in the realm of race relations and social issues Explore Kamau Bell's inspiring journey into show business and how it shaped his perspective on race and identity.    Understand the importance of embracing awkward conversations about racism to foster meaningful change and understanding.   Discover the power of using humor as a tool to facilitate constructive and engaging conversations about race and social issues.   Learn about the significance of highlighting underrepresented communities in media and the positive impact it can have on society.   W. Kamau Bell's HBO Documentary 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed - To watch Kamau Bell's documentary tackling the joys and challenges of growing up mixed race, including conversations with kids and families in the San Francisco Bay area, visit HBO's official website.   United Shades of America - To watch W. Kamau Bell's five-time Emmy award-winning CNN docuseries, United Shades of America, visit CNN's official website for streaming options.  #UnitedShades #unitedshadesofamerica #GrowingUpMixed #wkamaubell #kamaubell #mixed #mixedrace #mixedbabies #interracial #interracialcouple   Follow on these channels!  www.ThinkWY.org   https://www.linkedin.com/in/emydigrappa/ https://www.facebook.com/storiesaboutwhy https://www.instagram.com/storiesaboutwhy/ Listen on all your favorite platforms Subscribe to our newsletter!  Listen on all your favorite platforms and subscribe! As always leave a review if you enjoyed these stories and follow us on Instagram or visit the webpage of the Wyoming Humanities! Sign up for the podcast newsletter using the QR code of follow this link: http://eepurl.com/igy4fH

Holy shit, where the hell did the year go?!? It's been a rollercoaster of a ride, and we're recapping some of our favorite moments, interviews, and behind the scenes highlights of 2023.  Then we end the episode with our shared Moment of Pleasure: an epic trip to Portland!See below for links to all of the episodes we reference, and have a safe and happy new year!Chef Catie Randazzo from HBO's The Big BrunchAuthor Samantha IrbySlamdance Episodic - Who's AnnieA Good Person writer/director Zach BraffIt's Only Life After All director Alexandria BombachThe Indigo Girls at Stern GroveFanny: The Right to Rock director Bobbi Jo HartW. Kamau BellDaveed Diggs part 1 and part 2American Fiction director Cord JeffersonShortcomings director Randall ParkEarth Mama director Savanah Leaf and actor Tia NomoreNPR's Aisha Harris--This episode was brought to you by Village Well Parenting.  Get their New Year No Yelling Challenge for a calmer connection with your kids for only $10 with promo code bitchtalk  at checkout. --Support Bitch Talk's return to the Sundance Film Festival here--Thanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 10 years, 700 episodes or Best of The Bay Best Podcast without your help! --Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and abortion is normal.--SUPPORT US HERE!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram & FacebookListen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM

W. Kamau Bell joins Rabia Chaudry and Ellyn Marsh to discuss former boy band mogul, Lou Pearlman. To learn more about W. Kamau Bell, give him a follow on his social media at @wkamaubell or check out his website, http://www.wkamaubell.com/. Give Rabia and Ellyn a follow on Instagram at @rabiaandellyn or on their personal pages, @rabiasquared2 and @ellynmarsh. Check out their Patreon page for exclusive bonus content for Rabia and Ellyn Solve the Case at https://www.patreon.com/rabiaandellyn! And do not forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more Solve the Case, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA8XyM5mAldu9zswyj5zcLQ Please support our sponsors: Sleep better and calm your stress. Upgrade to better Natural Solutions from NextEvo Naturals. Go to https://www/NextEvo.com and use promo code SOLVETHECASE to get 25% off. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code SOLVETHECASE at lumepodcast.com! #lumepod Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/SOLVETHECASE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to https://www.RocketMoney.com/solvethecase.

W. Kamau Bell joins Rabia Chaudry and Ellyn Marsh to discuss former boy band mogul, Lou Pearlman.   To learn more about W. Kamau Bell, give him a follow on his social media at @wkamaubell or check out his website, http://www.wkamaubell.com/.   Give Rabia and Ellyn a follow on Instagram at @rabiaandellyn or on their personal pages, @rabiasquared2 and @ellynmarsh. Check out their Patreon page for exclusive bonus content for Rabia and Ellyn Solve the Case at https://www.patreon.com/rabiaandellyn! And do not forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more Solve the Case, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA8XyM5mAldu9zswyj5zcLQ   Please support our sponsors:  Sleep better and calm your stress. Upgrade to better Natural Solutions from NextEvo Naturals. Go to https://www/NextEvo.com and use promo code SOLVETHECASE to get 25% off.    Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code SOLVETHECASE at lumepodcast.com! #lumepod Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/SOLVETHECASE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to https://www.RocketMoney.com/solvethecase.

We're 10 years old, bitches! We breakdown Bitch Talk's origin story, including the John Stamos Minute and our Moments of Pleasure, on location at Harry's Bar in San Francisco - where it all began. And then learn why we call ourselves the Golden Girls of podcasting as we reflect on some of our favorite interviews and moments throughout the years. Thank you for voting us Best of the Bay Best Podcast for the second year in a row! (tied for first place with The Black Landscape)Also, it's time to celebrate! Join us on Sunday, October 15th at Casements Bar in San Francisco from 3-6pm. More details +  RSVP to the free event here!Quick links to our favorite interviews referenced in this episode:Erin at the LA Podcast Festival 2015Jonathan GoldIke BarinholtzJohn C. ReillyLisa LingDanny StrongJessimae PelusoW. Kamau BellDaveed DiggsGayle McLaughlinRuby IbarraPepa (of Salt-N-Pepa)H.P. Mendoza part 1 part 2Helen ChoLaurie WooleverAnthony Bourdain Crawl Part 1 part 2Betsy West and Julie CohenBill and Turner RossJeff HillerEverything Everywhere All At OnceThe Blindspotting Collection:Blindspotting with Daveed Diggs and Rafael CasalAlanna BrownRafael CasalCandace Nicholas-LippmanBenjamin Earl TurnerApril AbsynthJess Wu CalderBlindspotting LA Premiere PartyBlindspotting Season 1 Finale PartyBlindspotting Season 2 Premiere Party at SXSW--Thanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 10 years, 700 episodes or Best of The Bay Best Podcast without your help! --Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and abortion is normal.--SUPPORT US HERE!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM 

Comedian, activist, and creative executive W. Kamau Bell talks about growing up in different cities across the country with his mother and spending summers with his father's side of the family in Mobile, Alabama. He opens up about what it means to be a good parent and reminisces on his grandmother's lost recipe for her fried pies.W. Kamau Bell is known for his social commentary on race, justice, and inequality. He hosts and executive produces the Emmy Award-winning CNN docuseries United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell.Find the episode transcript here: https://www.audible.com/ymk/episode6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Dr. Bettina Love… Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University and author of “We Want to Do More Than Survive.”  Her writing, research, teaching, and educational advocacy focus on abolitionist teaching, antiracism, Black joy, and educational reparations. Love's new book “Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal” is an unflinching reckoning with the impact of forty years of racist public school policy on generations of Black lives. On September 19th, 2023, Dr. Bettina Love came to the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco to talk to comedian, activist, and  W. Kamau Bell. You can see Bell's new documentary, “1000% Me: Growing up Mixed.” on HBO. The evening was presented in association with San Francisco's Museum of the African Diaspora.  Join us now for a conversation with Dr. Bettina Love and W. Kamau Bell.

Over the past few years comedian and filmmaker W. Kamau Bell has become one of America's most recognizable purveyors of humor and smart social commentary. And his success is due in large part to his willingness to tackle thorny topics like race, sexual assault, education, and policing, be it as a standup comic, an Emmy-nominated reality show host, or from behind the camera as a documentary filmmaker.  On this episode of Paternal, Bell discusses his latest film 1000% Me: Growing up Mixed and his own personal experience of raising his three mixed-race daughters, male vulnerability and dad jokes in his comedy, and how he's reckoned with the truth about “America's Dad,” Bill Cosby. Bell's film 1000% Me: Growing up Mixed is now streaming on MAX. Learn more about Paternal and sign up for our newsletter at www.paternalpodcast.com. You can also email host Nick Firchau at nick@paternalpodcast.com with any comments or suggestions for men he should profile on the show. Make sure you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts or wherever you're listening, then keep an eye on your feed for new episodes.

This week we're revisiting one of our favorite interviews from our Mixed! series. W. Kamau Bell has centered conversations about race in much of his work as a comedian, author and TV host. But when Kamau, who's black, and his wife Melissa, who's white, had kids, they knew their experiences around race would be much different than their daughters. So The Bells set out to make a film that centers the lives of other mixed-race kids like them. In a conversation with hosts Sasha Khokha and Marisa Lagos, the Bells open up about how about they talk about race in their own family and the conversations they hope this film sparks in living rooms across the country.

This week on Good One, comedian and television host W. Kamau Bell fills in for Jesse for a Good One-style interview with comedy legend/Daily Show mainstay Lewis Black. Coming off the heels of his fifteenth (yes, you read that right) stand-up special, Kamau and Lewis do a bit of a retrospective of Black's career, and give us a peak behind the process of how he writes his comedy. Watch Lewis Black's latest special Tragically, I Need You free on YouTube. Pre-order Jesse's book, Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook Follow Lewis on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Kamau on Twitter. Jesse David Fox on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1811 after Haiti achieved the most successful slave revolt in history, the French were shook and their former colony of New Orleans was facing its own uprising. On the mainline with Black Heaven, Michael gets to the bottom of how a diverse population of Haitians, West Africans, and generational African-Americans secretly plotted and organized nearly 500 enslaved people to escape and kill their captors. Drapetomaniax is created by Michael Harriot in collaboration between OtherTone, Sony Music Entertainment and Queer Media. This episode featured: Kwaku    W. Kamau Bell Charles Deslondes  Carvell Wallace Special thanks to our voice actors: James Brown  Jason Vives Commercial VO  Andrea O'Brien Vives Kwamina   Qianna Gamory-Pijeaux Mainline Singer  Blu Radway Harry Kenner  Moses Shyola Black Twitter 1/Ad lib 1 Reginald Gardiner Black Twitter 2/Ad lib 2 Dallas Rico Black Twitter 3/Ad lib 3 Particia Kihoro Black Twitter 4  Latoya McFarlane Executive Producers Pharrell Williams, Scott Vener, Noleca Radway, and Moses Soyoola Senior Producer Janicia Francis Managing Producer JoAnn DeLuna Production Coordinator Homero Radway Production Assistant Gilianne Roberts-Atkinson Writers Silas Miami, Dallas Rico, Roderick Morrow, Danielle Solomon and Randolph Terrence Sound Engineer  Ean Herrera Fact checker LaPorsche Thomas Music Supervisor Patricia Kihoro Theme Song  Freedom by Pharell Williams Includes music from Epidemic Sound Songs featured in this episode include: “Where the Party At”  by John Runefelt “Welcome Party People” by John Runefelt “Limbaka”    by Omri Smadar “Legendary Run”   by River Lume “Terems”    by Amrit Sagie “Wave Art”    by Gal Lev “Buss It”    by Yarin Primak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Edge of Sports, host Dave Zirin highlights two takes on the gender politics of sports culture. Dr. Cheryl Cooky joins the Ask a Sports Scholar segment to discuss the history of sports and gender equality, as well as her book, No Slam Dunk: Gender, Sport, and the Unevenness of Social Change. Finally, W. Kamau Bell climbs aboard for a special interview looking back on his career as a media personality, from the early days of Totally Biased to United Shades of America.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week W. Kamau Bell joins Megan, Chris & Kurt. They love their kids… BUT they're running out of patience with THEIR parents. Everybody loves grandma and grandpa until they start inserting their outdated opinions about culture into every parenting decision that pops up like when to pierce your kiddo's ears. In Chris' case, “right out of the womb” seems a BIT too early. Comedian, filmmaker, and “girl-dad” W. Kamau Bell shares his experiences with making a documentary about growing up mixed in America today and how he tries to please everyone on all sides of his multiethnic family…well, almost everyone.And remember, you can call our hotline and leave us questions, comments, or your own funny, totally anonymous “Circle Time” parenting story at 424-570-KIDS or you can email us at ilovemykid@wondery.com. Just don't forget to start your story with, “I love my kid, but…” and maybe we'll use yours on air!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

W. Kamau Bell jokes about his household dynamics in his Netflix special, "Private School Negro".

People say “Stay in your lane” but I don't buy it. I like people who care about a lot of things, not just winning another NBA championship (I see you Steve Kerr, eyeing #9) or making another world class docu-series (I see you W Kamau Bell, with your devastating Cosby series). I like people who dare to say unpopular things into microphones because they have a platform and they feel compelled to use it. This is an episode with two of my favorite people — Warriors coach Steve Kerr and comedian, producer and director W. Kamau Bell — talking about what they do beyond what they do, if you get my drift.

What does it mean to forgive, but never forget? Bob Kendrick addresses the racial slur used, and apology given, by A's broadcaster Glen Kuiper, and why he himself has chosen the path of forgiveness, while using the moment to remember the triumph over adversity of Negro Leagues baseball. Bob also takes a moment to remember his dear friend and a member of the Black Aces, the late Vida Blue, before writer, documentarian, and comedian W. Kamau Bell joins Bob for a nuanced discussion of how Blackness has been defined through the history of baseball, on the heels of Bell's HBOMax documentary "1000% Me", examining mixed race identity. Where was the line drawn for light-skinned stars like Charlie Grant or John Donaldson? And why? Did the first ever Black Major Leaguer KNOW that he was Black? And how did Blackness evolve in baseball past a skin tone, and into an entire style of play? Laugh and learn with Bob and W. Kamau Bell, as they walk through American history. Stream W. Kamau Bell's "1000% Me" - HBOMaxFollow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - @nlbmprezTo support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and preserve the legacy of Buck O'Neil, please visit ThanksAMillionBuck.comVisit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City - NLBM.com

Bakari Sellers is joined by comedian W. Kamau Bell to react to Roy Wood Jr.'s set at the White House Correspondents' dinner (2:36), and discuss his new HBO documentary, ‘1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed' (6:48). Plus, discussing the importance of representation on TV (16:30). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: W. Kamau Bell Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian/filmmaker W. Kamau Bell discusses his Top 10 Denzel Washington movies with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices