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Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

122. Roy Wood Jr: Perfect Jokes From an Imperfect Messenger

Feb 12, 2024
Comedian Roy Wood Jr discusses the evolution of his stand-up material, sharing insights into crafting jokes about sensitive topics like his father's infidelity. They explore the controversial aspects of stand-up comedy, react to not taking over The Daily Show, and discuss live performances and comedy versatility. The speakers also challenge the stereotype of dads as losers and share their process of crafting jokes, including humorous observations about drugs.
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  • The podcast discusses the evolution of unconnected jokes into a cohesive stand-up hour.
  • Mike, Neal Brennan, and Chris Rock are pressuring Roy to delve deeper into his new material about his dad.

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The Importance of Literacy for At-Risk Youth

I See Me Inc. (iseemeinc.org) is a nonprofit in Birmingham that promotes literacy among young people in underserved communities to prevent the school-to-prison pipeline. They provide books with diverse authors and characters to children, helping them develop essential reading skills and improving their chances of a brighter future.

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