In this week’s episode of the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast, Angie Martinez sits down with the renowned American comedian, actor, and truth warrior, Jerrod Carmichael.
Drawn to Jerrod’s raw honesty and unique perspective, Angie was inspired to reach out after watching episodes of “Jerrod Carmichael: O Reality.” The show is Jerrod’s newest venture, an eight-episode reality series chronicling his personal journey. It’s a darkly funny yet poignant exploration of his quest for love, truth, and self-acceptance.
Having shed the weight of falsehoods, Jerrod shares his evolution from a truth-seeking provocateur to a beacon of self-awareness. He embraces his truth unapologetically and uses his creative endeavors, like this show, to carve out a safe space for others to embrace their authenticity alongside him.
Join Angie and Jerrod in a candid and thought-provoking conversation as they delve into the depths of identity, navigating acceptance, and the liberating power of embracing one’s authentic self.
Carmichael co-created, co-wrote, produced, and starred in the semi-biographical NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show (2015–2017), which was well-received and was notable for its envelope-pushing approach to topical subjects such as the Black Lives Matter movement, LGBT issues, gun rights, politics, and the reality of being black in America. He has released two stand-up HBO comedy specials. The first, Love at the Store, was released in 2014. It was directed by Spike Lee and filmed at The Comedy Store. The second, 8, was released on March 11, 2017. It was filmed in the New York Masonic Hall’s Grand Lodge Room and directed by Bo Burnham.
Carmichael served as an executive producer for the sitcom Rel, which was picked up by Fox in May 2018 and canceled after one season. He made an appearance on Tyler, The Creator’s 2019 album IGOR, narrating the album as it progresses and speaking short lines to make sense of Tyler’s (and the title character Igor’s) state of mind. Later that year, he was hired by Quentin Tarantino to co-write a film adaptation based on the Django/Zorro crossover comic book series. He directed and starred in the comedy thriller film On the Count of Three (2021) and is currently filming his next stand-up special, again directed by Burnham.
