In just under a decade, Jerrod Carmichael has had a remarkably varied career. On the heels of his latest HBO special, we return to our conversation with Emmy-winning comedian.

At the top, we unpack the origin of his deeply personal series Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show (6:30), his early days making his NBC sitcom (10:57), and why he decided to broadcast a deeply intimate conversation on the reality show (13:00). Then, he unpacks his view of the camera as a vessel for honesty (17:10), the response from audiences witnessing Jerrod ‘Truman Show’ himself (21:30), and his three-decade history of storytelling (34:15).

On the back-half, Carmichael describes the artists who inspired his work (43:00), a formative performance in his first HBO special Love at the Store (50:50), and the evolution of his comedy (57:37). To close, he reflects on the central truth he explores in this new series (59:30) and how he hopes this art will at long last set himself—and his family—free (1:08:30).

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Thoughts or future guest ideas? Email us at mail@talkeasypod.com. This conversation was recorded at Spotify Studios in Los Angeles.

In just under a decade, Jerrod Carmichael has had a remarkably varied career. On the heels of his <a href="https://www.max.com/movies/jerrod-carmichael-dont-be-gay/797f6457-02b4-4309-8996-998dcf203d0d">latest HBO special</a>, we return to our conversation with Emmy-winning comedian.
At the top, we unpack the origin of his deeply personal series&nbsp;<a href="https://www.max.com/shows/jerrod-carmichael-reality-show/11b5ec86-3e42-4485-be70-d26b7a9a30fc">Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show</a> (6:30), his early days making his NBC sitcom (10:57), and why he decided to broadcast a deeply intimate conversation on the reality show (13:00). Then, he unpacks his view of the camera as a vessel for honesty (17:10), the response from audiences witnessing Jerrod &lsquo;Truman Show&rsquo; himself (21:30), and his three-decade history of storytelling (34:15).
On the back-half, Carmichael describes the artists who inspired his work (43:00), a formative performance in his first HBO special <a href="https://www.max.com/movies/jerrod-carmichael-love-at-the-store/6607c437-df27-4d12-b674-f72d7f517afb">Love at the Store</a>&nbsp;(50:50), and the evolution of his comedy (57:37). To close, he reflects on the central truth he explores in this new series (59:30) and how he hopes this art will at long last set himself&mdash;and his family&mdash;free (1:08:30).
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP_Cnm8mzkk">Watch this episode on YouTube</a> and subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@talkeasypod">new channel</a>.
Thoughts or future guest ideas? Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mail@talkeasypod.com">mail@talkeasypod.com</a>.&nbsp;This conversation was recorded at Spotify Studios in Los Angeles.

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