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Wanda Sykes on ‘The Upshaws’ and Getting Her Start in Stand-Up Comedy

Wanda Sykes on ‘The Upshaws’ and Getting Her Start in Stand-Up Comedy

FromLarry Wilmore: Black on the Air


Wanda Sykes on ‘The Upshaws’ and Getting Her Start in Stand-Up Comedy

FromLarry Wilmore: Black on the Air

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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Jun 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

To open the show, Larry again weighs in on alien conspiracies, as well as Tucker Carlson’s quote on COVID-19 vaccinations being the “medical Jim Crow" (1:00) Then, Larry is joined by Emmy Award-winning comedian Wanda Sykes to discuss working on her new Netflix show ‘The Upshaws’ during the pandemic (13:00). They also talk about Sykes transitioning from a NSA agent to stand-up comedian, and possible government cover ups (31:00). Later, they look back at their times performing at The White House Correspondents’ Dinner during the Obama years (44:00).
Host: Larry Wilmore
Guest: Wanda Sykes
Producer: Kaya McMullen
Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah
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Released:
Jun 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Emmy Award—winning producer, actor, and comedian Larry Wilmore is back on the air, hosting a podcast where he weighs in on the issues of the week and interviews guests in the worlds of politics, entertainment, culture, sports, and beyond.