The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher

The Original Champs sit down with Ahmir/Questlove to talk about his life and the sun setting on the podcast. On behalf of Neal, Moshe and Doug - Thanks for listening. I was so fun to do.  And who knows what the future holds.

Comedian/Actor/Compton Native Jamar Neighbors sits down with the Champs to discuss maybe being a crack baby, fighting, and crying as a man.

The Champs sit down with Girlcode regular Nicole Byer to discuss the time she married a guy to get him a greencard, body-images and believe it or not, race.

The Champs sit down with the (black) selections from the Montreal JFL festival.  Is it a mess? Probably. But production has never been the Champs strongsuit.  It's about vibes, bro.

Wanda Sykes, a comedian and actress known for her sharp wit and outspoken commentary, joins the Champs to discuss her life, comedy, and sexuality. They explore topics such as coming out, sexuality fluidity, progress and challenges for oppressed groups, the presence of confederate flags in Virginia, and their experiences working in Maryland and the NSA.

The star of the HBO special "Love from The Store" and the forthcoming NBC sitcom sits down with the Champs to discuss working with Spike Lee and what "responsibilities" black artists have.  Also, Jamar is there and we talk to him too.

Comedian Ms. Pat sits down with the Champs to discuss having her first child at 14, selling crack, and getting shot in the tittie.  It's wild, homey.

The Roots MC sits down with The Champs to discuss life on The Tonight Show, growing up rough in Philly, his crazy work ethic and his relationship with Questlove.

Hari Kondabolu, a stand-up comedian and immigrant rights organizer, discusses his subversive stand-up, getting his masters degree from the London School of Economics, and his life as an immigrant rights organizer in Seattle up until 2008. The hosts also delve into the complexities of racism, the challenge of balancing funny and sensitive topics, the complexity of condemning Islamic terrorism, and the challenges faced by marginalized individuals in small towns.

Comedian/actress Tiffany Haddish discusses her journey to comedy through family turmoil and the LA foster care system. They touch on her mother's mental disabilities, misconceptions about brain injuries, and the impact of traumatic experiences on humanity. Haddish also shares humorous anecdotes about education, tampons, and a violent incident from her teenage years. The conversation ends with a discussion on stand-up comedy in Long Beach and the importance of courage.