RSOTS | Rita Brent on Writing For Cedric The Entertainer and MORE

Rickey Smiley and comedian-writer Rita Brent get real about what happens before the laugh—why nerves never fully go away, the brutal pressure of following Darnell Rollins on the Martin Lawrence tour in Atlanta, and the very unglamorous ways anxiety shows up minutes before hitting the stage.  Listen to the full interview on Apple Podcasts: Listen On Apple Podcasts Spotify: Listen On Spotify Learn more about the podcast: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-on-the-spot From playing basketball and getting into trouble during Sunday service to performing her very first 5-minute set for $25 with her mom in the front row, Rita breaks down her journey in comedy. Plus, Rickey and Rita discuss church etiquette, wild funeral requests, comedy grind stories in the hood, and how giving Cedric the Entertainer a few punch-up notes led to writing for the Emmys and Grammys! CHAPTERS0:00 – School days, basketball, and being the class instigator1:45 – Getting in trouble at church & the age limit on praise dancing4:10 – Extravagant funerals and wild final wishes5:36 – How Rita’s mom shaped her love for music and drums6:42 – The pivotal moment Rita decided to pursue comedy7:43 – Touring and learning comedy chops with Rickey Smiley8:25 – Meeting Cedric The Entertainer & writing for major award shows10:00 – Earning stripes performing in tough comedy clubsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.