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The Truth Behind The Joke: Roy Wood Jr. on Comedy and Survival
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Text the Unruly Hotline HereThis is the very first episode of Unruly Subjects! And we’re featuring an interview with Roy Wood Jr. Roy is a stand-up comedian and Emmy-nominated writer with a new book out - a memoir entitled The Man of Many Fathers. We talk about fatherhood, dive deep into a segment he did on the Daily Show about Cop City, and the role of comedy in times of political turmoil. Also, Chenjerai reflects on a few news headlines, takes a phone call, & more. The Man of Many Fathers – Roy Wood Jr.Roy’s new memoir about fatherhood, manhood, and the many “fathers” who shaped him, blending deeply personal stories with his stand-up sensibility https://roywoodjrbook.com/ On how volunteer medics are trying to care for people in Sudan living with displacement, war trauma, and a collapsing health system. https://www.arabnews.com/node/2622402/middle-eastFor bonus audio & more exclusive content, support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UnrulySubjectsFollow Chenjerai on Instagram @chenjerai. Get in touch [email protected] Black History Is For Everyone at Haymarketbooks.com Unruly Subjects is created in partnership with Rowhome Productions. Support the show
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Text the Unruly Hotline Here This is the very first episode of Unruly Subjects! And we’re featuring an interview with Roy Wood Jr. Roy is a stand-up comedian and Emmy-nominated writer with a new book out - a memoir entitled The Man of Many Fathers. We talk about fatherhood, dive deep into a segment he did on the Daily Show about Cop City, and the role of comedy in times of political turmoil. Also, Chenjerai reflects on a few news headlines, takes a phone call, & more. Th...
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