"Funny My Way: Breaking Boundaries in Black Comedy" is a docuseries-style Audible Original hosted by comedian/actor JB Smoove, exploring the lives, careers, and cultural impact of six pioneering Black comedy legends—Paul Mooney, Flip Wilson, Moms Mabley, Dick Gregory, Rudy Ray Moore, and Redd Foxx. Each episode blends archival audio and footage with candid, insightful commentary from contemporary comedians and cultural figures like Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, RuPaul, Margaret Cho, and Norman Lear. The show balances humor with historical and political context, examining how these trailblazers used comedy to challenge racism and pave the way for today’s Black entertainers. With its mature, unfiltered tone and explicit language, it appeals to listeners interested in comedy history, Black culture, and social commentary. Ideal for fans of stand-up history, biographical storytelling, and socially conscious entertainment, this series offers both nostalgic laughs and thought-provoking reflection on race, resilience, and artistic freedom in American comedy.
"Funny My Way: Breaking Boundaries in Black Comedy" is a docuseries-style Audible Original hosted by comedian/actor JB Smoove, exploring the lives, careers, and cultural impact of six pioneering Black comedy legends—Paul Mooney, Flip Wilson, Moms Mabley, Dick Gregory, Rudy Ray Moore, and Redd Foxx. Each episode blends archival audio and footage with candid, insightful commentary from contemporary comedians and cultural figures like Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, RuPaul, Margaret Cho, and Norman Lear. The show balances humor with historical and political context, examining how these trailblazers used comedy to challenge racism and pave the way for today’s Black entertainers. With its mature, unfiltered tone and explicit language, it appeals to listeners interested in comedy history, Black culture, and social commentary. Ideal for fans of stand-up history, biographical storytelling, and socially conscious entertainment, this series offers both nostalgic laughs and thought-provoking reflection on race, resilience, and artistic freedom in American comedy.
