Black Music Month: James Poyser Part 2 | Questlove Supreme

Part 2 of James Poyer's in-studio conversation with Questlove Supreme celebrates the last 30 years of Black Music. James reflects on experiences working with Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, Common, and Lauryn Hill. He details the genesis of great songs from classic albums. This career lookback includes humor and some insider access.
0:00 - Part 2 with Wayne Brady 2 opens with a discussion about Wayne's famed appearance on Chappelle's Show
2:35 - Paul Mooney's Negodamus joke about Wayne Brady bothered him, and with good reason
5:05 - Wayne Brady ran into Donnell Rawlings shortly after Paul Mooney's 2004 joke
6:30 - Dave Chappelle also reached out to Wayne Brady to apologize. This led to an invite, and it coincided with a rebrand as The Wayne Brady Show was going through shifts
13:10 - Wayne Brady's Chappelle's Show appearance spoofing Training Day diversified his public image and led to greater awareness and recognition as well as a deeper conversation
15:30 - What role got away from Wayne Brady? Hint: It was a key part of Samuel L. Jackson's meme effect
22:20 - What secret talent does Wayne Brady have in the kitchen?
23:30 - Who does Wayne Brady text the most often each day?
24:10 - Wayne Brady explains his initial reluctance to host Let's Make A Deal, and explains how he revolutionized hosting as a destination for comedians
29:20 - Celebrities that Wayne Brady has texted recently
30:40 - The time Wayne Brady was almost arrested
32:50 - Wayne Brady's best birthday present
34:00 - What was Wayne Brady's childhood nickname?
37:10 - What do Wayne Brady's dreams look like? Questlove shares his too
44:45 - What 5 albums best describe Wayne Brady?
51:20 - Where does Wayne Brady find his confidence?
52:15 - Wayne Brady speaks about his journey in improv
56:20 - In improv, is there a time to scale it back?
1:01:30 - What did Wayne learn and what did he lose following 2020?
1:02:10 - Wayne Brady, Questlove, and Phonte have never seen Star Wars...
1:05:30 - How does Wayne Brady balance his ADHD diagnosis with his career?
1:06:30 - Wayne Brady speaks about quarantining with his family, including his ex-wife and others
1:09:00 - What is Wayne Brady's worst habit?
1:11:50 - What 30 seconds of advice would Wayne Brady give his former self?
1:16:10 - Wayne Brady discusses The Wiz and why his 2024 production is powerful and deep
1:18:30 - Closing remarks to a great 2-part Wayne Brady episode
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