The Jay Walker Podcast

In this unfiltered and hilarious virtual sit-down, Jay Walker connects with comedy royalty, the legendary OG Mark Curry (Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Showtime at the Apollo). What was supposed to be a standard interview quickly turns into an absolute masterclass in off-the-dome comedy as Mark immediately roasts Jay’s “starting kit” Rick Ross beard, his plain white T-shirt, and his lack of a proper studio background.Mark holds absolutely nothing back, diving into a wild, hysterical breakdown of what a Michael Jackson movie from Oakland would look like, complete with an appearance by a missing Bubbles the Chimp. He drops heavy gems on the shifting comedy landscape, explaining why he loves TikTok creators getting their money but warns the younger generation that relying entirely on ChatGPT is making their minds lazy.Things get deep when Mark opens up about his close bond with comedic mastermind Katt Williams, calling Katt his ultimate motivator and personal "consigliere" who always pushes him forward when the game gets heavy. Plus, Mark discusses the very real possibility of a Hangin' with Mr. Cooper reboot alongside Holly Robinson and Dawn Lewis, looks back on working with the late, great Charlie Murphy and John Witherspoon on Black Jesus, and tries to figure out how the hell to accept an Instagram co-collaboration invite.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this special Juneteenth episode of The Jay Walker Podcast, Jay sits down for an exclusive and deeply moving conversation with Michele Jones Galvin, the direct descendant of American superhero and icon Harriet Tubman. Stripping away the textbook history, Jay uncovers the real "Aunt Harriet"—an ordinary 5-foot-tall powerhouse who built a 32-acre homestead in Auburn, New York, funded a self-sustaining community, and navigated rooms with history's heaviest political minds without ever compromising her mission.Jay digs into the heavy topics, exploring the massive psychological shift from surviving slavery to building a life of freedom, the weight of generational trauma versus generational strength, and how Harriet's radical, tactical faith fueled her fearlessness. Michele reveals Harriet's incredible business savvy, her profound, everyday humanity, and what she would honestly think about the modern fight for equity today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this powerful and informative episode of The Jay Walker Podcast, Jay sits down with Lindsay Naeder and Brendan Oakes from Autism Speaks to bypass the surface-level talk and dive straight into the real blueprint for advocacy, resources, and solutions in 2026.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of The Jay Walker Podcast, Grammy-winning gospel icon Tamela Mann joins the show to discuss her deeply personal new album, Live, Breathe, and Fight. She opens up about the heartache and challenges she faced over the last year and a half, delivering a powerful message on why you have to keep fighting until you get the victory. Tamela addresses the shifting landscape of the gospel music industry, offering her unfiltered thoughts on secular artists crossing over into the space and the absolute necessity of maintaining a clear separation between light and darkness. She also breaks down the dynamics of building an independent family enterprise, knowing when it is time to let her children spread their wings outside the family tour, and the upcoming Us Against The World relationship tour with her husband, David Mann.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedy icon Earthquake joins Host and Executive Producer Jay Walker on The Jay Walker Podcast for a heavy-hitting, completely unfiltered conversation. With over three decades in the game, Earthquake delivers the raw truth on everything from the evolution of the comedy industry to his major upcoming Hollywood projects.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special replay episode of The Jay Walker Podcast, Host Jay Walker sits down with comedy veteran Special K, the brilliant head writer and co-host of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show.Special K breaks down what it truly means to be "situationally famous," the precise mechanics of dancing on the line of cancel culture without getting burned, and the operational differences between painting a picture for the radio vs. dominating a live stand-up stage. Plus, he shares rare behind-the-scenes insights from his historic 15-year run in national syndication and reveals what it takes for rising creators to build real leverage in the modern era.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jay Walker sits down with the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and U.S. Senate nominee, Juliana Stratton. Stratton opens up about her historic run for the Senate and the personal mission behind her leadership, sharing the moving story of her father being denied entry to the U.S. Capitol as a teenager—a building she now intends to serve in as only the sixth Black woman in the Senate’s history.The conversation dives deep into her work with the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) fund, where she has overseen the investment of over $280 million into Illinois communities to address the root causes of violence through restorative justice. From her partnership with Northwestern University to provide degree programs for inmates to her bold plan to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour, Stratton provides a masterclass on how healing-centered policy can transform society.They also tackle the urgent issues of voter suppression, food insecurity, and the critical need to prioritize domestic healthcare and childcare over foreign conflict. This is a raw, soulful look at leadership, resilience, and the fight for a more equitable America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris joins the show for an unfiltered, high-stakes conversation about the most chaotic 107 days in modern political history. Stripped of her Secret Service protection and reflecting on the closest election of the 21st century, Harris takes full responsibility for her campaign while breaking down the hard truths of what went wrong behind the scenes.In this exclusive interview, she tackles the ultimate question: Did President Joe Biden’s team torpedo her chances by staying in the race too long? Harris opens up about her personal reflections on Biden's frailty, why she chose not to confront him before he stepped down, and the heavy burden of answering to an anxious nation.Plus, she directly addresses the Democratic Party’s shifting demographics with working-class voters, the current reality of a weaponized Department of Justice under Donald Trump, and why she is explicitly declaring, "I am not done." Tune in for a powerful, deeply personal deep dive into power, regret, and what’s next for the country.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.