This week on the pod, Seth and Josh welcome W. Kamau Bell! Kamau talks about a childhood spent constantly on the move, living in places including California, Indianapolis, Boston, Chicago, Mobile, Philadelphia, and the Bay Area, and how those experiences shaped his perspective on the world. He shares stories about choosing to live with his dad in Alabama, spending summers with his Southern grandmother watching game shows and soap operas, flying alone as a child, and taking family beach vacations. Kamau also reflects on...
This week on the pod, Seth and Josh welcome W. Kamau Bell! Kamau talks about a childhood spent constantly on the move, living in places including California, Indianapolis, Boston, Chicago, Mobile, Philadelphia, and the Bay Area, and how those experiences shaped his perspective on the world. He shares stories about choosing to live with his dad in Alabama, spending summers with his Southern grandmother watching game shows and soap operas, flying alone as a child, and taking family beach vacations. Kamau also reflects on traveling with his own family, including bringing his kids to destinations inspired by their favorite books and taking his mom on a cruise where she surprised everyone by trying parasailing. Plus, he discusses his new podcast and Substack, Who’s With Me?, which spotlights meaningful conversations and ways people can make a difference. Watch this episode on the Family Trips YouTube or Spotify, or listen wherever you get your podcasts!
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00:00 Introduction with Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers
08:24 Guest Intro W. Kamau Bell
10:17 Supergirl Hate Watching
16:36 Dropping Out & Finding Comedy
19:18 Mobile. AL Summers
34:48 Bruce Lee Chinatown Trip
36:47 Rocky Statue Dilemma
37:13 Indianapolis Grandma Memories
40:01 Solo Flights as a Kid
43:58 Cruise With Mom Parasailing
46:29 Redneck Riviera Beach Trips
01:06:51 Speed Round and Farewell
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