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Leslie Jones Reflects on Guest Hosting the Daily Show

Leslie Jones Reflects on Guest Hosting the Daily Show

FromBeyond the Scenes from The Daily Show


Leslie Jones Reflects on Guest Hosting the Daily Show

FromBeyond the Scenes from The Daily Show

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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Sep 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Leslie Jones, The Daily Show's first guest host, is back for a special episode to chat about her week behind the desk. Leslie sits down with host Roy Wood Jr, along with her co-host of The fckry Podcast, Lenny Marcus to discuss how SNL prepared her for this role, what advice Chris Rock gave her, why she wanted to tackle men’s mental health on the show, and the backstories she created for each of the Daily Show correspondents. Also, find out her thoughts on Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime performance, Ron DeSantis, and the Chinese spy balloon.
 
Original air date: February 21, 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Sep 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Imagine The Daily Show, but deeper. Host Roy Wood Jr. dives further into segments and topics covered on The Daily Show — from racial injustice to gun control to K-pop. Each week, he’s joined by Daily Show writers, producers, correspondents, as well as outside experts to unpack a different topic or segment in a way that's hilarious, nuanced, and compelling. Beyond the Scenes features a rotating cast of The Daily Show correspondents including Desi Lydic, Dulcé Sloan, Ronny Chieng, and Michael Kosta, as well as contributors Jordan Klepper and Lewis Black. New episodes every Tuesday.