Eddie Murphy

Join comedy legend Eddie Murphy as he reflects on his groundbreaking career in stand-up and film. From navigating the challenges of fame to his transformative moments in the 1980s, he shares insights into his evolving identity as an artist. Eddie candidly discusses media scrutiny, the importance of personal authenticity, and the unique pressures faced by Black entertainers. With humor, he dives into his past experiences, the camaraderie among comedians, and the vital role laughter plays in connecting with audiences.

Eddie Murphy, the legendary actor and comedian, shares insights from a career that revolutionized American pop culture. He reflects on his youthful ignorance of fame and his surreal dinner with Marlon Brando. Murphy discusses navigating the challenges of fame as a Black artist, his creative ambitions like the long-awaited project 'Soul Soul Soul', and his return to the iconic role of Axel Foley. He also touches on the influences that shaped his performance style and finds humor in celebrity pitfalls. Ultimately, he cherishes the joy of making people laugh.

Legendary comedian Eddie Murphy and popular chef Matty Matheson join the show. Topics include Trump bragging about acing a cognitive test, AI in drive-through orders, odd Venmo transactions, meeting the Pope, Eddie Murphy's career beginnings and upcoming projects, taste-testing unique desserts, and promoting a new Hulu show.

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In order for Eddie Murphy to become “Eddie Murphy” he had to become a comedian. Eddie tells Marc, comic-to-comic, what it was like being a Black teenager on Long Island building a standup act fueled by impressions and inspired by Richard Pryor. And now, with fatherhood at the center of his life, Eddie explains why he wants to bookend his career by going back on stage. Eddie also talks about the real reason he exploded on the movie scene, why he stopped doing standup before he turned 30, and why it was finally the right time to make Coming 2 America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.