Byron Bowers - The Day I Found Out - This Is Not Happening - Uncensored

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  • Опубликовано: 14 янв 2025

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  • @standup
    @standup 5 лет назад +101

    Think your family is messed up? Think again. Watch comedians share their most ridiculous family stories on “This Is Not Happening:” ruclips.net/p/PLD7nPL1U-R5pgIBSOJV-fL4uIWR-DZbfI

    • @4reel244
      @4reel244 4 года назад +1

      bgg

    • @aylbdrmadison1051
      @aylbdrmadison1051 Год назад +2

      I know I was supposed to be laughing, but this just had me in tears.
      The cycle of systemic racism and bigotry in general needs to be put to rest finally. It's time the confederacy (aka, the republicans since 1968) was held accountable for openly inciting hatred of all marginalized groups.

  • @andyanderson100
    @andyanderson100 6 лет назад +3364

    “I still prayed before every meal, back when prayers were short.” This is a poem. Goddamn.

    • @kentrelllambersonsr4731
      @kentrelllambersonsr4731 5 лет назад +11

      Christopher Costello true shit

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      @@kentrelllambersonsr4731 Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

    • @effenberg2532
      @effenberg2532 Год назад

      Didn't even hit me what he meant till I read this comment

  • @projectinfinity8224
    @projectinfinity8224 5 лет назад +140

    The best dynamic duo of raw emotion and comedic flow. When he smiled i laughed and when he teared up, i did too. Mesmerizing.

    • @oliviatiwaladeadedokun2929
      @oliviatiwaladeadedokun2929 4 года назад +2

      True

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      @project infinity Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      @@oliviatiwaladeadedokun2929 Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

  • @Brushswagg24
    @Brushswagg24 6 лет назад +3312

    Man when he started tearing up i stopped laughing and realized this is a real story and god damn it was moving

    • @kawaki-x-3996
      @kawaki-x-3996 5 лет назад +104

      Shit was so funny tho “I still came” that shit killed me

    • @trying3841
      @trying3841 5 лет назад +40

      Ya it brought a tear to my eye. Last line was a good ending though 😂

    • @DawnDuchess
      @DawnDuchess 5 лет назад +25

      Impressive how honest AND funny he is.

    • @annansmith7382
      @annansmith7382 5 лет назад +5

      ...crying over here...

    • @fambambino5755
      @fambambino5755 4 года назад +6

      Yeah I feel ya on that

  • @ThieviusRaacoonus
    @ThieviusRaacoonus 6 лет назад +371

    This was so well done. So real and beautifully articulated. He had the entire audience on the edge of their seat. This was a show.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад +1

      @heykoa Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

  • @NuanceBro
    @NuanceBro 6 лет назад +2789

    That was some real powerful shit. Great story

    • @schechter01
      @schechter01 6 лет назад +6

      Nuance Bro I wasn't expecting to see you here, man...

    • @mkaiser29
      @mkaiser29 5 лет назад +2

      for real, this dude is an inspiration

    • @PepperStone3
      @PepperStone3 5 лет назад

      Nuance Bro! You're the man I love your videos.

    • @jimpickens4
      @jimpickens4 5 лет назад +1

      Yeah I agree it was super black.

    • @maxpartain
      @maxpartain 5 лет назад

      Schechter Arts 🎭 could

  • @briankerrigan3529
    @briankerrigan3529 6 лет назад +5389

    Mexicans may got on boots, but this guy got on my feels.

    • @MysticJem2016
      @MysticJem2016 6 лет назад +150

      psst..... mexicans got on boots

    • @austintaylor9441
      @austintaylor9441 6 лет назад +85

      Mexicans got on boots ! 😂😂😂

    • @frankflowersmke
      @frankflowersmke 6 лет назад +116

      Lmao Mexican got on boots was the funniest and best so far.

    • @matchstyx3460
      @matchstyx3460 6 лет назад +39

      VCres1000 3 bags bruh! It was business

    • @kyleschomburg2527
      @kyleschomburg2527 6 лет назад +27

      psst. What *da* fuck does *mexicans* got on boots mean dawg _???_

  • @spinakker14
    @spinakker14 6 лет назад +810

    He had so many good jokes in it. Maybe my favourite one is:
    "Have you never put aluminium foil on your teeth for fake grills? No? Okay..."

    • @FooeyMcgooey
      @FooeyMcgooey 5 лет назад +8

      I felt that one lol

    • @nickgavis0305
      @nickgavis0305 5 лет назад +15

      Lol everyone used to do that

    • @ren1724
      @ren1724 5 лет назад +2

      A girl fell asleep with it in her mouth and the next day had holes in all her teeth.

    • @deepthought0447
      @deepthought0447 4 года назад

      I was talking to my phone, like that was me in middle school lol...

    • @seanm7539
      @seanm7539 4 года назад +1

      Yeah me to

  • @tamig8719
    @tamig8719 6 лет назад +850

    Some people will never understand the pain and humor of having a parent on drugs...

    • @bekaanderson5122
      @bekaanderson5122 5 лет назад +36

      Some really won't.. I had 2. RIP 2011 to both.

    • @joshgibson9732
      @joshgibson9732 5 лет назад +48

      The person who is biologically responsible for my existence died from getting hit by a train (I guess he was to high to see it coming), but the man who stepped up to become my father is a hell of a guy.

    • @antoniotb2215
      @antoniotb2215 5 лет назад +4

      No 1 will ever will!!!!

    • @FukWhiteSuprmecy
      @FukWhiteSuprmecy 4 года назад +5

      Facts #80sepidemic

    • @nebulousisgod
      @nebulousisgod 4 года назад +14

      Lucky them. Let’s hope less and less people will have to understand that over time.

  • @matthewramada922
    @matthewramada922 5 лет назад +226

    "Dude starts talking in wingdings," is the best analogy.

    • @N8tiveWeeb
      @N8tiveWeeb 4 года назад +1

      1000%

    • @DenizOzkaynak
      @DenizOzkaynak 3 года назад +3

      Jeez I forgot this was from the same fricken bit, Byron got me so fucked up by the end, he's a masterclass storyteller + comedian.

  • @luxjuriousjay8318
    @luxjuriousjay8318 6 лет назад +635

    If he wrote a book I’d buy it

    • @soulspin
      @soulspin 5 лет назад +7

      In a heartbeat...

    • @ShadowVille2770
      @ShadowVille2770 5 лет назад +7

      i'm still wonderin if his dad really left him in the hood like dat.

    • @chinmobly8521
      @chinmobly8521 4 года назад

      He should make one

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад +1

      @luxjurious Jay Im writing one. Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

  • @chibaby0306
    @chibaby0306 6 лет назад +1329

    ive never seen such beauty in stand up comedy as this! sad but powerful story from a beautiful man! you are such a good story teller, wow thank you

    • @zanzibar6508
      @zanzibar6508 6 лет назад

      Hey just wondering if you gave that complement because he is black??? If he was white would you even leave a comment???

    • @LSClubhouse
      @LSClubhouse 6 лет назад +33

      Justin Savino shut the fuck up

    • @woe1008
      @woe1008 6 лет назад +2

      Your name and that picture is lit fam

    • @woe1008
      @woe1008 6 лет назад

      Chance the rapper is da realest

    • @shoneegod7339
      @shoneegod7339 6 лет назад +16

      @@zanzibar6508 if you weren't white would you care?

  • @calebperryman9558
    @calebperryman9558 6 лет назад +2838

    Nobody's instincts are politically correct. I love that line.

    • @23dgoudeau
      @23dgoudeau 6 лет назад +39

      That was true to the highest degree

    • @gustavomendoza8008
      @gustavomendoza8008 6 лет назад +30

      Yo did you hear?
      Naw
      Mexican got on boots
      (Takes off running)
      Check to the other one out where he wants to kill Mitchell the C.O

    • @indiacr6865
      @indiacr6865 6 лет назад +44

      @@gustavomendoza8008 You know it's not the same guy right? The Mitchell guy is Ali Siddiq

    • @AmberAmbwee
      @AmberAmbwee 5 лет назад +5

      Mexican got on boots!

    • @rasunfrmqns653
      @rasunfrmqns653 5 лет назад +7

      @@indiacr6865 thats hilariously racist lmaoooo

  • @MatteBlacke
    @MatteBlacke 6 лет назад +149

    What an ace storyteller! I love how he personified the light, “Get in there!” but even the light didn’t want to go in. Or how the Honda was about to cry 😂

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад +1

      Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @rashodlamar668
    @rashodlamar668 5 лет назад +60

    Yo I am 35 and I have a 4 year old son. I love him with all my heart and I give him the world. Last couple years i have had a drug problem but never stole his stuff or took out his mouth. I have been free from that for 7 months now and watching this and how you still hurt from that I see how that shit is impactful. I never want my lil man to feel like that. It's crazy cause my dad just died weeks ago and I didnt really have a relationship with him due to crack so I feel it I. That way too. Even In my worst moments I would make myself due right by him cause he is all i got. This made me cry but i respect it, i needed that reminder this morning, ALL Love

    • @jaefrmbk2k
      @jaefrmbk2k 3 года назад

      🖤💪🏾

    • @Zhane-ce7nj
      @Zhane-ce7nj 3 года назад +2

      I hope you are still going strong.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад +1

      @rashod Lamar hope you're still pushing. Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад +1

      @@jaefrmbk2k Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад +1

      @@Zhane-ce7nj Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @deebzbent8209
    @deebzbent8209 6 лет назад +785

    I couldn't laugh. This is a touching story. When you look up to someone and they disappoint you as a child. It's life changing.

  • @jonathancribbs1298
    @jonathancribbs1298 6 лет назад +160

    sadly relatable. when he talked about the look in his dad's eyes I had to hold back tears. drugs can turn people into monsters and this routine, albeit hilarious, brought back some bad memories.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      @Jonathan cribbs Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @turdferguson1959
    @turdferguson1959 6 лет назад +531

    I want to adopt this man and play some ball with him.

    • @SHACOBES123
      @SHACOBES123 6 лет назад +5

      Turd Ferguson are you burt reynolds?

    • @deazy6453
      @deazy6453 6 лет назад +5

      This is funny, sad, and idk what lol. Thanks, man, I think!

    • @soulspin
      @soulspin 5 лет назад +1

      😭😂

    • @rawsko0316
      @rawsko0316 4 года назад +2

      You a real one, Turd.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      @@SHACOBES123 Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

  • @dirtbaggkaydoe
    @dirtbaggkaydoe 6 лет назад +276

    His crowd control is amazing 🙏🏽💯💯

    • @crussteasock4047
      @crussteasock4047 3 года назад +2

      The crowd going quiet cuz they're expecting a joke instead of a therapy session is control in the sense of being a hostage

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      @dirtbaggkaydoe Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      ​@@crussteasock4047 Yep, the best form of it too. Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

  • @ChefPupz
    @ChefPupz 6 лет назад +1948

    funny but sad... I member the times my dad would take the money I got from grandma the few times I saw him.. sad sad sad ...
    watch I'm gonna be a great black father!

    • @ProtusMose
      @ProtusMose 6 лет назад +126

      You know what, man? I believe you.

    • @Kaiserrollsoze
      @Kaiserrollsoze 6 лет назад +73

      paris magonya you can do it young brother

    • @maynorandino1442
      @maynorandino1442 6 лет назад +69

      You're in charge of your destiny brother. Stay focused.

    • @williamnolan1943
      @williamnolan1943 6 лет назад +50

      I know you can do it man. I believe in you

    • @strangerinthealps5874
      @strangerinthealps5874 6 лет назад +36

      Head up and one foot in front of the other, my friend. We're going to need your children soon. We're going to need to bounce back after Trump's regime is gone.

  • @Broker205
    @Broker205 6 лет назад +389

    Smiles and cries.

    • @NomadicMaleClan
      @NomadicMaleClan 6 лет назад +4

      George Jackson that’s all you got in this world

    • @bekaanderson5122
      @bekaanderson5122 5 лет назад +2

      @George Jackson That's all we can control.. our smiles and cries.

    • @kapovellithapimp9722
      @kapovellithapimp9722 5 лет назад +4

      Ok Hoyt

    • @elnino4306
      @elnino4306 5 лет назад +2

      That's all you have and they can't take that from you

    • @justawildgengar
      @justawildgengar 5 лет назад +1

      Beka Anderson but we can’t control our real smiles and crys

  • @error404blah
    @error404blah 6 лет назад +2376

    What an incredibly powerful story, and that ending...😢😂

    • @ShyTuna
      @ShyTuna 6 лет назад +2

      So shitty

    • @ikewilson7336
      @ikewilson7336 6 лет назад +12

      It was a happy ending.

    • @briankerrigan3529
      @briankerrigan3529 6 лет назад +5

      bob noneya one more time in English?

    • @blizzygoatgraham6492
      @blizzygoatgraham6492 6 лет назад +1

      that was hilarious. dont worry about dude

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад +1

      @@ikewilson7336 Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

  • @ritavelveeta6619
    @ritavelveeta6619 5 лет назад +41

    Wow, the power this man has to make you laugh and cry at the same time. The tragedy in his comedy is profound......well done, sir.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @eastsidereviews727
    @eastsidereviews727 6 лет назад +509

    Damn, the ending was funny, but man this was a dark story. Really worth a listen though.

    • @MysticJem2016
      @MysticJem2016 6 лет назад +13

      there is definitely a certain beauty that comes from funny people just talking about real life shit

    • @googlyeyedfrog
      @googlyeyedfrog 5 лет назад +4

      i see it as beautiful rather than dark. sadness is nothing to be afraid of. this man realized that he wanted love, and he couldn't buy that with money. that is utterly beautiful, and that realization saved his life. what's dark about that?

    • @adamsaley9460
      @adamsaley9460 5 лет назад +2

      @@googlyeyedfrog always keep speak the positive outlook if you see it. It is hard for people sometimes.

  • @22221mm
    @22221mm 5 лет назад +50

    This series is genius! Comedians being funny and getting real vulnerable at the same time. This is amazing, Roy Wood Jr. Thank you for this story, Byron Bowers.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад +1

      @22221mm Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @Smorgasvord
    @Smorgasvord 6 лет назад +1282

    Gotta be one of the saddest stories on TINH history.

    • @thelastking3172
      @thelastking3172 6 лет назад +10

      PeeJay Torres Nah. That one where Ari almost gave his Splooge Filled Condom to a Homeless Dumpster Lady makes meh cri everytim

    • @local1925
      @local1925 6 лет назад +7

      PeeJay Torres he came tho

    • @AyQueChiquita
      @AyQueChiquita 6 лет назад +29

      There's one with Joey Diaz where he talks about friendship where I teared up a couple times. Had me going from laughing to nearly crying and then laughing all over again. So good.

    • @AyQueChiquita
      @AyQueChiquita 6 лет назад +5

      Jackson Allen I agree. I've been watching a lot of these videos and that one with Joey Diaz is my favorite.

    • @BackyardDollars
      @BackyardDollars 6 лет назад +1

      I agree

  • @thecontroversy7914
    @thecontroversy7914 5 лет назад +41

    damn left his heart on that stage

  • @miapdx503
    @miapdx503 6 лет назад +380

    How powerful. This should be shown to expectant fathers. That this man survived, and made us laugh...victory.

    • @julesmo323
      @julesmo323 6 лет назад +1

      What about expectant sons, they are the ones that need this the most!

    • @SkyyPiano
      @SkyyPiano 6 лет назад +13

      If they are an expectant son, they would still be in their mother's womb.... hahahhahahaha what???

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      @@julesmo323 Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      @@SkyyPiano Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      miapdx Did you see the comedy special? Spiritual N***a

  • @Rexroybal
    @Rexroybal 6 лет назад +34

    Man I cried, this was a powerful story. He could be a motivational speaker.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @snugglyface7834
    @snugglyface7834 6 лет назад +313

    dude you can make an oscar winning movie outta this

  • @zipzapblipblap
    @zipzapblipblap 6 лет назад +466

    I DIDNT SIGN UP FOR THESE FEELINGS 😢😢😢😢

  • @daedal212
    @daedal212 6 лет назад +274

    Deep...I'm really struggling to balance these emotions, how am i laughing with a heavy heart filled with shame, appreciation, disappointment, anger, empathy and then pride? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ That was movie man.

  • @mkaiser29
    @mkaiser29 5 лет назад +11

    stories like this shine a light on the importance of family relationships and how EVERYONE needs a mother and a father. Thank you for telling this story, it opened my eyes to a lot!

  • @cheapscifi
    @cheapscifi 6 лет назад +630

    I love that he's wearing that jacket. As fucked up as his story is, it's truly an American one.

    • @joknick892
      @joknick892 6 лет назад +11

      James Barnes facts!!!!

    • @strangerinthealps5874
      @strangerinthealps5874 6 лет назад +36

      True. Drugs are intertwined with the American dream now. The American experience isn't like our conservative parents. Its grimey, lonely, depressing, hurtful, cutting and eye-opening.
      America is beautiful but you know what they say about beauty and danger....

    • @peytonbell5637
      @peytonbell5637 6 лет назад +3

      James Barnes thats a great observation

    • @schechter01
      @schechter01 6 лет назад +4

      True. Crack cocaine was not originally an American invention--some Columbian figured it out--but the United States is where it first got popular...& got millions of people addicted.

    • @moarsaur
      @moarsaur 6 лет назад +14

      Schechter Arts There's decent evidence the CIA had more than a little to do with how crack "got popular."

  • @pwetty4r4
    @pwetty4r4 6 лет назад +179

    This should be a ted talk with like a billion views

    • @concepcionalboleras7632
      @concepcionalboleras7632 5 лет назад +1

      facts man.

    • @daviddemar8749
      @daviddemar8749 5 лет назад +1

      Totally

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      @@concepcionalboleras7632 Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      @@daviddemar8749 Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

    • @daviddemar8749
      @daviddemar8749 2 года назад

      @@byronbowers i appreciate the recommendation but unfortunately im not a hulu subscriber

  • @chrishipop5
    @chrishipop5 6 лет назад +59

    I remember him telling this story to one podcaster and it was a very sad story. He's a really cool dude. His material is really good

    • @1gremlins2
      @1gremlins2 6 лет назад +2

      Christopher Aizen which podcast was it?

  • @pedromac
    @pedromac 5 лет назад +18

    This is really heartfelt. I felt for him and he did a really good job showing it from the other side

  • @donvanwychen1314
    @donvanwychen1314 6 лет назад +46

    Watching this makes me glad I know my dad and have almost allways gotten along really well.

    • @spacekadebt1641
      @spacekadebt1641 5 лет назад +4

      At least you are one of the few fortunates that recognize and appreciate that.

  • @i.katsantonis1378
    @i.katsantonis1378 5 лет назад +31

    Arguably one of the best deliveries by any comedian.

  • @indade
    @indade 6 лет назад +644

    That’s how you shut the club down.

    • @17chsbaseball
      @17chsbaseball 6 лет назад +7

      I was at the comedy store on saturday and he was one of the later acts. Literally cleared the room. It was so shitty lol

    • @lee-cl8td
      @lee-cl8td 6 лет назад +5

      indade he was decent though df is your problem

    • @dillonoickle5841
      @dillonoickle5841 6 лет назад

      he didnt say this was bad just on that night he ate shit. happens to the best not that i know enough about this guy to say if hes good or bad overall

    • @michaelhart7109
      @michaelhart7109 6 лет назад

      He sucks

    • @crussteasock4047
      @crussteasock4047 3 года назад

      Yup. Shut it down in the sense that nobody wants to listen to a sob story with 5% jokes

  • @Lollita23
    @Lollita23 5 лет назад +6

    Wish this guy nothing but the best, and a son of his own to heal those wounds.💔

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @ZaBiMaRuSz
    @ZaBiMaRuSz 6 лет назад +141

    he almost cry, holy story

  • @smileytattoo4700
    @smileytattoo4700 6 лет назад +13

    Damn .. you ever feel sad and still laugh .. i feel you man .. thankyou for the story and laughter . God bless you and your loves one

  • @misheckmbewe9911
    @misheckmbewe9911 6 лет назад +75

    the ending was gold

  • @takisan14
    @takisan14 7 месяцев назад +1

    I come back to this video from time to time. One of my favorite stories ever. Pure emotion, funny, touching, raw, perfectly delivered. Much respect to Byron Bowers.

  • @seanrobles9388
    @seanrobles9388 6 лет назад +36

    Dam that story hit home brother.. Pops can be fucked sometimes but gives us an opportunity to see what not to become.. Glad u made somethin of urself with what u had .. Godbless dude

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @xl7131
    @xl7131 6 лет назад +17

    Wow, comedians tell some of the most powerful stories -- this has turned out to be an amazing series.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @Bovice..YT-handles-are-fn-dumb
    @Bovice..YT-handles-are-fn-dumb 6 лет назад +21

    PERFECT ending.
    He tells a comedic story like Ottis Redding sings. You can feel it.

  • @kyebean
    @kyebean 6 лет назад +12

    One of the best performances I've ever seen

  • @orionhammerfall1874
    @orionhammerfall1874 5 лет назад +8

    I think this just became my favorite episode.

  • @travismoak7799
    @travismoak7799 6 лет назад +1

    I'm from Athens, GA, born and raised and still live here. Hearing a story from the city really grounded it for me--made me think of my good and bad times there. I've driven down Rocksprings plenty of times, just passing through, but I was glad to listen to Byron's tale. I've watched stand-up comedians on here every night for years, and I think Byron is, without a doubt, at the very pinnacle of the art. Thanks for sharing!

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      My comedy special. is out. Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @permafrost0979
    @permafrost0979 6 лет назад +160

    This was not knee-slapping funny but it was awesome. I'm glad most ppl who watched this feel the same.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @daggiedoo65
    @daggiedoo65 6 лет назад +6

    What can you say, but wow. Brought tears to my eyes, and a smile to my face. Standing ovation, your story reached out an undoubtedly touch more hearts then we can count. Continuous success to you!

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @FunkyMonkey-ip4xy
    @FunkyMonkey-ip4xy 6 лет назад +497

    That was pretty fucking dark, not especially funny but worth a listen.

    • @kryptickratos8517
      @kryptickratos8517 6 лет назад +6

      I know right. Shit was great, Loved it yo.

    • @agonleed3841
      @agonleed3841 6 лет назад +3

      BRO'VERLORD really? That's a thing now?

    • @agonleed3841
      @agonleed3841 6 лет назад

      Butterfly Massacre yup

    • @towlie9428
      @towlie9428 6 лет назад +2

      Butterfly Massacre You just can't appreciate it. Maybe 🥕 Top is more up your alley

  • @Karatejin
    @Karatejin 5 лет назад +6

    Damn! I started laughing and ended up almost crying. Bittersweet testimony...

  • @mikhailgibbings
    @mikhailgibbings 6 лет назад +64

    Best. Story. Ever.

  • @Cmoney860
    @Cmoney860 5 лет назад +5

    That was some real shit right there. As a father of 2 boys, I aint gonna lie. It made me look at myself and think about some of my own actions and decisions. Past and present.......
    God bless to all the solid ones! You know who you are....

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @A7exandersca7es
    @A7exandersca7es 6 лет назад +59

    This was far more inspiring than funny. Wow. Did not expect that from this show. Not even henry rollins was this good.

  • @uniquelyrandom7940
    @uniquelyrandom7940 6 лет назад +4

    When you’re able to resonate with that story and you see and feel his pain, sweetie you are great with delivering a good story

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      My comedy special. is out. Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @biggamanedabeast5247
    @biggamanedabeast5247 6 лет назад +47

    That was dope. Powerful, yet well told and definitely worth the listen

  • @conservat1vepatr1ot
    @conservat1vepatr1ot 6 лет назад +5

    Heartbreaking and powerful. Damn near cried when I realized he wasn't trying to be funny... respect to this man.

  • @CALIGS
    @CALIGS 6 лет назад +80

    Lol dudes start talkin in WINGDINGS

  • @jovie311
    @jovie311 4 года назад +6

    This man is a powerful storyteller. This story moved me.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @elsarose9390
    @elsarose9390 5 лет назад +3

    You can feel his pain. I’m sorry you went though this. Thank you for sharing your story

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @SamuelGrey
    @SamuelGrey 6 лет назад +6

    I love this story, I’ve never heard so much silence in one of these skits.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      My comedy special is streaming now on HULU called Spiritual N***a!

  • @MsOAWR
    @MsOAWR 6 лет назад +23

    This dude better write some poetry damn. This is an epic tragic comedy.

  • @peteanddrake4242
    @peteanddrake4242 5 лет назад +11

    heartbreaking comedy. this is the story of millions of boys like him

  • @raymondharris6599
    @raymondharris6599 6 лет назад +30

    DAMN!! I felt the pain in his voice and story, cause my dad was also on crack.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      My comedy special. is out. Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @isaiah2536
    @isaiah2536 4 года назад +1

    1:20 “Member when you was young how short prayers were? before life kicked in and you needed to pray for more shit.” *I FELT THAT* 😔

  • @fodidodearranjarnick
    @fodidodearranjarnick 6 лет назад +208

    Such a beautiful, dark and sensitive story with a hilarious punchline. Sad that the crowd is always so eager to laugh at every word. This is more about stories than comedy and usually these crowds don't get it.

    • @Dubbadizzo86
      @Dubbadizzo86 6 лет назад +33

      I don't think it has to do with the crowd being eager to laugh, but more to do with waiting longer than expected for the tension to be released. Comedy is about creating and releasing tension. When the release doesn't happen for a long time, sometimes the audience wants to laugh to release their own tension they feel. It's where "nervous laughter" comes from.

    • @fodidodearranjarnick
      @fodidodearranjarnick 6 лет назад +6

      I'll repeat what I wrote in my comment: "This is more about stories than comedy". That's the concept of this show. It's not a bit, it's a personal story. Of course, being comedians, it will always have some funny moments (and sometimes it's all about funny moments). But in general it's just some comedian telling a personal story. I'm just saying that the crowd should know that beforehand.

    • @Dubbadizzo86
      @Dubbadizzo86 6 лет назад +2

      Maybe, maybe not. All depends on how they all arrived there. Some I imagine probably just dropped in without expectations. Some probably had a friend bring them there who said this was a "comedy show" so they had different expectation. Ya never know. People come to these sorts of things for all different reasons. But they all have one thing in common they are looking for, a show. They want entertainment. And they get it.

    • @agonleed3841
      @agonleed3841 6 лет назад +3

      Andre Aguas so what you're saying is that this is therapy for comedians?
      And.....i mean...i paid for a comedian to NOT laugh? Instead just hear some shit life stories?
      Why would you even WANT to do that? How sad is your life that you need to hear someone else's shit life?
      I thought it was supposed to be funny and he just talked it in too much.
      There was this one dude, a few years back I think...yptalked about his time in prison. Now THAT shit was hilarious. He was telling his story, and he wasn't looking for some sympathy. So I'm guessing these comedians aren't looking for sympathy either. They just shit at making their life story funny

    • @fodidodearranjarnick
      @fodidodearranjarnick 6 лет назад +5

      not saying it's therapy for comedians. What I'm saying is that the concept of this show his for them to tell personal stories. Some are more on the funny side, other are more on the "wtf" side of life. All comedians are good storytellers so it is interesting to hear their story, even if it doesn't make you cry with laughter. And, as you can see by the other comments around here, people also enjoy these "not that funny" stories. Anyway, you thought this was supposed to be a bit. But that's just not the concept of the show. ps: I remember that dude. Ali siddiq. That guy was amazing.

  • @MichaelLasotaMusic
    @MichaelLasotaMusic Год назад

    Had me in tears. Lovely storyteller.

  • @christopherfirst2418
    @christopherfirst2418 6 лет назад +7

    This was beautiful. He translates pain into comedy so well

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @InderPaulSandhu
    @InderPaulSandhu 3 года назад +1

    This is unlike any set I have ever seen, as an artist this has become a set I study from time to time. Brilliant methodology, timing brilliant everything man. Byron you smashed it mate.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      My comedy special. is out. Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @matthewlind3102
    @matthewlind3102 6 лет назад +27

    Amazing story. Broke my heart while I laughed

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @juneytoolooney2165
    @juneytoolooney2165 4 года назад +8

    I feel his emptiness, I too get emotional about father n son bonding.

  • @juliangreen9930
    @juliangreen9930 6 лет назад +22

    I live a street over from Rocksprings. I can confirm: it is the projects.

  • @Brandon_Bally
    @Brandon_Bally 3 года назад

    This is a comedic way of painting real life stories. Simply amazing 👏🏾🔥 One of the best I've seen.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      My comedy special. is out. Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @magic_ohh
    @magic_ohh 6 лет назад +227

    I feel like Roy Wood has a big part in getting more people of color on the show, and Im thankful for the change because of stories like this and B-Phlat's. This is so deep.

    • @FFmaxxx
      @FFmaxxx 6 лет назад +2

      M agic don't think so, this was last year and a bunch of people didn't know ari got fired when they were doin the show.

    • @magic_ohh
      @magic_ohh 6 лет назад +1

      I don't think thats true. I recall hearing Ari talk about being let go from this show last year on a podcast. And Roy is there introducing them....so they have to know ARI isn't the host anymore when they do it?

    • @FFmaxxx
      @FFmaxxx 6 лет назад +1

      M agic Brendan shaub didn't know til he got there to tape the show. He talked about it either on fighter and the kid podcast or joe rogan. Ari legally wouldn't go into details on how rogans podcast so I'm not sure what he said on the one you mentioned

    • @magic_ohh
      @magic_ohh 6 лет назад +1

      Ah who tells Brendan Shaub anything anyway lol? All i know, is that I knew Ari was replaced for a while, heard it sometime last year, cant place it where tho.

    • @PowderHeight
      @PowderHeight 6 лет назад +1

      M agic wtf is b story.. besides being a weirdo

  • @straieraswift5785
    @straieraswift5785 6 лет назад +60

    This was true he was crying a little.😓😓😶😶😭😭😭

  • @carynmartin6053
    @carynmartin6053 6 лет назад +8

    He's so good, I laughed and cried at the same time!

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      My comedy special. is out. Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @tylerjameson6769
    @tylerjameson6769 6 лет назад +5

    Absolutely incredible!! What a story teller. Damn.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      My comedy special. is out. Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @sjz1925
    @sjz1925 6 лет назад +4

    This turned the corner from good to Classic for me at 4:55 - this is the 2018 update on the kind of storytelling Cosby used to do. Beautiful.

  • @sherodparkinson4003
    @sherodparkinson4003 6 лет назад +1

    I cried and laughed...... real life can be both funny and sad at the same time. Really appreciate you opening up like that bro, and I hope you have a son to bond with.

  • @baakojernigan7095
    @baakojernigan7095 6 лет назад +33

    This is sad but I can't relate... I hate my dad. I'd rather avoid him and his anger then spend time with him. Since I think of being punished and getting beat when I see his face it's really impossible to not be pissed off around him.

  • @willeissing3534
    @willeissing3534 5 лет назад +1

    Dude this story... it just reopened so many old wounds... because i've felt that moment of abandonment... and it messed me up all the way through middle school and highschool... god...

  • @Blunt_Man
    @Blunt_Man 6 лет назад +183

    Reminds me of my dad, he wasn't a crackhead, he was just a drunk but definitely some similar behaviour though...

    • @Thatgirlcodes
      @Thatgirlcodes 6 лет назад +32

      Blunt Man addiction is addiction only the poison is different

    • @killabees3610
      @killabees3610 5 лет назад +3

      Mines To A Drunk Same Ways

    • @dnichs7739
      @dnichs7739 4 года назад +3

      @@Thatgirlcodes real talk

    • @nikitapardis2739
      @nikitapardis2739 4 года назад +4

      "Just alcoholic" alcoholism can be the most severe form of addiction. It does not make the person ANY better or worse of a human being just because alcohol happens to be legal

    • @Blunt_Man
      @Blunt_Man 4 года назад +2

      @@nikitapardis2739 Facts, didn't intend to separate it. If anything, alcohol is one of the worst drugs, even heroin usually won't kill you just from the withdrawal but alcohol does all the time. The behavior it causes is also very unique and problematic...

  • @nicholasnui3215
    @nicholasnui3215 6 лет назад +34

    I thought I was listening to a Ted talk until that final punch line.

  • @edroberts7163
    @edroberts7163 6 лет назад +15

    Man, this really made me appreciate how good I've go it. If you ever read this dude, thank you, you've had a huge positive Impact on my life

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @ericrobinson7184
    @ericrobinson7184 6 лет назад +5

    Mind-blowing, riveting... heartfelt...the best TINH yet!

  • @ARushin80
    @ARushin80 6 лет назад +9

    Captivating, very real and most importantly FUNNY!!

  • @LASeven-jh6ft
    @LASeven-jh6ft 6 лет назад

    This was my favorite one! It was everything! It was beautifully written and delivered. It was open and honest. He seems to have developed so well that I'd almost say that he is a better man for it! As another comedian said. Well done! Great job! I am sharing this with many people

  • @esethudlamini6374
    @esethudlamini6374 4 года назад +4

    This was more of a lesson being taught to us than it was comedy, thanks for this

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @famfeld
    @famfeld 4 года назад +2

    This is tragic but real and this guy is an amazing story teller and performer. Can't stop watching

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @kucam12mischablue
    @kucam12mischablue 6 лет назад +80

    i never really found the stories here funny, more revealing, especially when to how fucked up your life has to be to become a comic. but this story right here, man...

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see. that my comedy special is streaming now on HULU called Spiritual N***a!

  • @sethstorm6133
    @sethstorm6133 6 лет назад +1

    And a new legend was born, this is the best stand up I've seen on here. Ali and Byron are great names from this series.

  • @lucirmarvrasrockurd2029
    @lucirmarvrasrockurd2029 6 лет назад +9

    This is a great story. I want this guy back on Comedy Central again.

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      Did you see my comedy special? Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.

  • @JuanWonOne
    @JuanWonOne 2 года назад

    Great blend of comedic relief and heart felt story. You knew when to lighten the mood on such a heavy subject.

  • @ddf5878
    @ddf5878 6 лет назад +6

    THat's sad man...I hope ppl can learn from this; everyone's life is different and the situations that people have been through influences them heavy.

  • @ckrazyp7182
    @ckrazyp7182 6 лет назад

    Been there bro...and as you know still there emotionally.
    Thank you for sharing this.
    Dad, I love you and I wish you the best.

  • @Chrisishereboi
    @Chrisishereboi 6 лет назад +3

    This is beautiful, this is what comedy is supposed to be like. Great story!

    • @byronbowers
      @byronbowers 2 года назад

      My comedy special. is out. Spiritual N***a. Streaming now in FX/ HULU.