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Roy Wood Jr. on Stand-up, His Alabama Roots, and What Makes a Comedian

Roy Wood Jr. talks about how he got started in stand-up, how his Alabama roots have influenced him as a comedian, and the qualities that make a good comedian

“Neutral Ground” Premiere - 2021 Tribeca Festival Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival


Bakari is joined by comedian Roy Wood Jr. to talk about how he got started in stand-up (1:00), how his Alabama roots have influenced him as a comedian (8:37), and the qualities that make a good comedian (17:08).

Host: Bakari Sellers
Guest: Roy Wood Jr.
Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt
Producer: Kaya McMullen

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