Tyler Perry, a renowned American actor and filmmaker, opens up about the profound impact of losing his mother, Willie Maxine Perry. He candidly discusses how he initially buried his grief in work and is now confronting past traumas. Topics include the transformative power of therapy, his journey through childhood pain, and embracing vulnerability through creativity. Perry emphasizes the importance of acknowledging grief as a means to foster deeper connections and joy, highlighting its complex waves throughout the healing process.

Sam Parr (@theSamParr) sits down with Steph Smith (@StephSmithio), indie creator and host of the "Sh*t You Didn't Learn in School" podcast, to talk about Tyler Perry and how he was able to become a billionaire in the entertainment industry. _____* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Would you like to participate in our clips contest? Earn up to $10k by remixing My First Million episodes. To learn more, go to mfmpod.com/clips.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.

Tyler Perry, a renowned film director known for his impactful works, joins fellow filmmaker J.C. Chandor to discuss his latest project, The Six Triple Eight. Perry reveals the serendipitous moments that shaped the film, including casting Kerry Washington and collaborating with Debbie Allen for choreography. He emphasizes the importance of accurately portraying the all-Black, all-women unit of World War II, their struggles, and contributions, while sharing insights about transforming a former military base into a dynamic film studio, honoring these unsung heroes.

Guests on this entertaining podcast include Matt Rife, who gives a review of his comedy special on Netflix, Snoop Dogg, who is involved in some controversy, Tyler Perry, who is featured in the podcast, and Jessel Taank, who expresses a strong dislike for cilantro. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including reviews of TV shows like Real Housewives of Potomac and Married to Medicine, news about Bravo stars, and discussions on various pop culture and 420 related news.

GOP candidate J.R. Majewski appears to lie about his military service, Christiane Amanpour discusses her interview with Iran's president, and Tyler Perry talks about "A Jazzman's Blues."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.