In this laugh-filled episode of the Underground Lounge, Lou Williams and Spank Horton sit down with comedian, actor, and viral voiceover star Jay Pharoah.
Jay brings a full-blown masterclass in comedy, character, and real-life perspective.
From the moment he steps in, it’s clear this isn’t just another interview, it’s a full-spectrum ride through the mind of a comedic shape-shifter.
The crew and Jay dive headfirst into his early days impersonating celebrities, his teenage glow-up from “banana cake body” to shredded gym beast, and the emotional toll and comedy gold that came from growing up overweight in a Black church household. Jay doesn’t just make you laugh, he makes you see the method and the madness behind the voices. He opens up about being boxed in by his impressions despite being a true multi-hyphenate (actor, writer, voiceover artist), and how fame, expectation, and algorithms often limit the kind of artistry people expect from him.
But he also embraces it, knowing that bringing people joy, whether through Kevin Hart, Denzel, or a wild-ass Trick Daddy impression, is part of his purpose.
