Monday Morning Podcast

Ms. Pat | Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 11-20-25

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Nov 20, 2025
Joining the conversation is Ms. Pat, a comedian and actress celebrated for her authentic storytelling on the BET shows 'Ms. Pat' and 'Ms. Pat Settles It.' She shares insights about her unique approach to judging on her show and sheds light on the challenges of touring as a comedian. Ms. Pat also talks about her impressive DIY real estate ventures and her plans to clear her past legal issues. Their candid discussion dives into parenting, dealing with social media trolls, and the importance of financial literacy for her kids.
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ANECDOTE

Courtroom Persona Keeps Order

  • Ms. Pat described how her courtroom persona makes people behave because she presents as an aunt/older family figure.
  • She credits that familiarity for preventing extreme outbursts during tapings and keeping control of the show.
ANECDOTE

Rapid-Fire Judge Show Production

  • Ms. Pat explained that Miss Pat Settles It films about 70 episodes in two weeks with 10–13 hour days.
  • She improvises most of the material and uses a side jury and crowd-work to keep the show funny.
ADVICE

Own The Room With Improvisation

  • Ms. Pat explained her improvisational approach: none of the courtroom lines are written, so she must stay fully present to be funny.
  • She treats the show like crowd work and uses prepared jury panelists to amplify humor.
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