Comedian, writer, and Daily Show favorite Roy Wood Jr. joins LZ Granderson for a powerful, no-preamble-needed conversation about comedy, cultural responsibility, fatherhood, and fighting the system.
In this wide-ranging episode, Roy opens up about his evolution as a political satirist, the pressure on Black creatives to “meet the moment,” and the emotional journey of writing his upcoming book. LZ and Roy also reflect on legacy, journalism, and the weight of fatherhood—plus the story of how Roy helped fellow comedians during COVID.
0:00 Welcome to the LZ Granderson Show!
1:12 Lakers, Jewel Thais-Williams, Roy Wood Jr.
4:45 Roy Wood Jr. Joins the show
6:05 Working Together at ESPN LA
9:18 Finding unique angles around news/stories
14:10 Creating Social/political commentary and comedy
21:15 How to create content right now in America
28:00 Why Great Comedians Are Political
34:40 Finding the right chemistry and content in today's environment
42:58 Checkout Roy's book: "The man of many fathers"
Topics Covered: Satire vs. social commentary in modern comedy, Why certain comedians endure while others fade, What legacy means for Black fathers, The media’s trust crisis—and how to fix it.
This episode is packed with heart, humor, and hard truths. Don’t miss it.
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From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.
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