Wanda Sykes

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Wanda Sykes tackles the over-ticketing of poor communities and why the government needs to stop using people as its "take a penny jar."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this conversation, Wanda Sykes, a trailblazing comedian and actress, shares stories of her incredible journey, from leaving a stable career to embrace comedy, to overcoming breast cancer. She reflects on the courage it took to come out and navigate life's challenges, emphasizing how these experiences have enriched her stand-up. Sykes discusses the importance of authenticity in her performances and the nostalgic lessons learned from childhood memories, all while preparing for her new tour, 'Please and Thank You.' Expect humor and insightful anecdotes!

Wanda Sykes, a brilliant comedian celebrated for her sharp humor in both television and stand-up, shares her hilarious take on participating in online church during the pandemic. She reflects on the evolution of communion rituals and critiques typical representations of Jesus, suggesting a more relatable approach. Sykes' anecdotes blend humor with insightful commentary, making the listener rethink the way faith is experienced in today's digital age.

Wanda Sykes talks about her Grammy nomination, raising French children in the US, picketing at strikes, and her experiences with fan recognition and early acting jobs.

Wanda Sykes, a comedian and actress renowned for her sharp wit and stand-up specials, shares her insights on the current political climate. She humorously dissects topics like lockdowns, vaccine hesitancy, and book bans in her latest Netflix special. Sykes also expresses her evolving views on humor, specifically stating why she finds Donald Trump no longer funny. The conversation highlights the challenges of addressing sensitive societal issues through comedy, emphasizing the importance of advocating for marginalized voices.

Wanda Sykes had a lot to dive into as guest-host: classified documents, Swifties taking on Ticketmaster in Congress, the over-ticketing of poor communities, mummies, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wanda Sykes tackles the over-ticketing of poor communities and why the government needs to stop using people as its "take a penny jar."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a special treat, Karen and Georgia sit down with celebrity guests to hear their stories, from hometown murders to personal accounts of mayhem to legendary family lore. Today's guest is Wanda Sykes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Wanda Sykes feels trapped into being Conan O’Brien’s friend.Wanda and Conan sit down this week to talk about their mutual love of murder television, bowling with the railings down, and planning a vacation together. Plus, Conan gives a staff performance review. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821.For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.This episode is sponsored by Palm (www.palm.com), ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/CONAN), Roman (www.roman.com/CONAN), MeUndies (www.meundies.com/CONAN), Fracture (www.fractureme.com/CONAN), and Campaign Monitor (www.campaignmonitor.com/CONAN). Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan.