In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Club Shay Shay, Shannon Sharpe sits down with the incomparable Ms. Pat—comedian, actress, podcast host, NAACP-nominated author, and Emmy-nominated creator of The Ms. Pat Show on BET+. Ms. Pat opens up about her remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Atlanta to becoming a force in the entertainment industry. She reflects on the tough lessons learned growing up in a bootleg house, becoming a teenage mom, and how she transformed her life despite the odds. Ms. Pat shares an unforgettable moment with Shannon, recalling the advice he gave her on a plane about matching her Gucci backpack and Louis Vuitton purse, which sparked a lasting bond between the two.
She also discusses the emotional responsibility of raising her sister’s children while juggling her own, the challenges of growing up with an abusive mother, and the painful yet transformative process of forgiveness, including caring for her estranged father in his final years. Through laughter, tears, and her signature raw humor, Ms. Pat explores the power of comedy as therapy and how it helped her heal from trauma. She calls Katt Williams one of the most caring comedians and shares that Katt paid for her dad’s funeral.
Ms. Pat also dives deep into her personal life, including the pride she feels in building a legacy for her children and the lessons she’s learned about love, resilience, and self-worth. With her down-to-earth attitude and refusal to embrace the “celebrity” label, Ms. Pat’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and finding humor in even the darkest moments. In a fun and candid moment, Ms. Pat shares that her dream project would be Rush Hour, and she opens up about her long-standing admiration for Ice Cube. She expresses her desire to collaborate with him on iconic projects like Friday, jokingly inviting Ice Cube to give her a call for the next installment. In an honest moment, Ms.Pat discusses her relationship with her daughter, navigating complex conversations around sexuality, and learning to accept her daughter’s identity. She reflects on how her own past biases shifted, realizing the importance of love and support.
Throughout the conversation, Ms. Pat discusses who she would like to have dinner with, dead or alive, which includes the legendary Whitney Houston, Richard Pryor, Dave Chappelle, and Fred Sanford. She also opens up about the challenges of managing her newfound wealth, from paying taxes to learning the importance of investing for her family’s future. Ms. Pat offers valuable life lessons with her signature wit and candor, including the difficulties of saying “no” to loved ones and managing the financial pressures that come with success. During the conversation, Ms. Pat takes us to an emotional Super Bowl memory, recounting a dramatic story about her late sister-in-law, who passed away while watching the Falcons play. She reflects on how she broke generational curses, sharing the profound joy she felt when her daughter graduated high school—an achievement that symbolized the breaking of cycles in her family.
She discusses the complexities of motherhood, the mistakes she made, and the love she poured into her children. With heartfelt advice, Ms. Pat encourages women facing adversity to learn to love themselves first in order to move forward.
Tune in to this unfiltered conversation for a powerful mix of humor, heart, and the life lessons that have shaped one of comedy’s most authentic voices. Only on Club Shay Shay.
