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Who's with Me? with W. Kamau Bell

Pushkin Industries
Oakland
Mo Willems
Pushkin Industries
Mental Health
Jeopardy!
W. Kamau Bell
Oakland, California
Top Chef
Cheers
Delroy Lindo
Eddie Huang
Stand-Up Comedy
DIY / Independent Career
Robert Reich
Picture Books
Food Banks
BTS
Bruce Lee Enterprises
Bruce Lee Foundation
Ballet

Kamau Bell is known for embracing uncomfortable conversations that acknowledge differences, confront embarrassment, and change people’s perspectives. Throughout his career, Kamau has talked with everyone from KKK members to Oprah Winfrey to strangers on the streets. Each time, Kamau fills these conversations with humor, heart, and intellect, showing that a simple conversation can lead to surprisin... more

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The podcast opens with Kamau giving Rafael his flowers. Rafael, who has lived in LA for seven years, insists he still identifies Berkeley and Oakland as home, describing his time in LA as an extended work trip.

The conversation moves into Rafael's ... more

We’re sharing an episode of No Such Thing, a show where Manny Fidel, Devan Joseph and Noah Freidman—three best friends and journalists—argue about stuff, like friends do, but instead of just yelling at each other on the internet, they actually go fin... more

The interview starts with Kamau giving Don Lemon his flowers. The two reflect on their shared history at CNN, with Bell recalling that Lemon consistently welcomed and supported newer talent at the network. Lemon pushes back on claims made after his d... more

The interview opens with Kamau giving flowers to fellow documentary filmmaker Bao Nguyen and praising the breadth and quality of his work. Kamau recounts first meeting Bao through the Bruce Lee documentary "Be Water," then being surprised by the anno... more

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Recent Guests

Bao Nguyen
Filmmaker
Netflix/BTS The Return (documentary subject)
Episode: Bao Nguyen on Making Every Frame Matter
Guy Branum
Comedian, writer, and performer
Independent / Various TV projects (Hacks, Totally Biased)
Episode: Guy Branum on Being Unapologetic
Ken Jennings
Best known for Jeopardy! host; former Jeopardy champion
Jeopardy! / Pushkin Industries
Episode: Ken Jennings on Carrying the Jeopardy! Legacy
Mo Willems
Children's book author and illustrator
Self (Willems Studio)
Episode: Mo Willems on The Necessity of Art
Cher Willems
Filmmaker/producer; collaborator on Mo Willems projects
Willems Studio
Episode: Mo Willems on The Necessity of Art
Shannon Lee
CEO of Bruce Lee Enterprises; Chair of Bruce Lee Foundation
Bruce Lee Enterprises; Bruce Lee Foundation
Episode: Shannon Lee on Legacy and Wrath
Sara Sidner
CNN journalist and co-host of CNN News Central
CNN
Episode: Sara Sidner on Protecting Your Humanity
Margaret Cho
Comedian, activist, LGBTQ advocate
Independent
Episode: Margaret Cho on Choosing to Matter
Open Mike Eagle
Rapper and Twitch streamer; guest on the episode
Independent musician
Episode: Open Mike Eagle on Life Beyond the Mainstream

Hosts

W. Kamau Bell
Host of the show, interviewer, and central guide to conversations; known for addressing hard topics with humor and empathy; often introduces guests and frames the discussion.
Kamau Bell
Early appearances and ongoing involvement as host and interviewer; described as guiding conversation and presenting guests with thoughtful questions and homework.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 261 ratings
  • Grateful

    So grateful for your presence and work in the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LaurieSantaFe
    United Statesa month ago
  • As fabulous as I expected!

    As a longtime fan of W. Kamau Bell, I was expecting his new podcast to be outstanding, and the first episode I heard (his interview with comic genius Maria Bamford) did not disappoint! The conversation was deep, genuine, and thoughtful, with laugh-out-loud moments—much like Kamau’s comedy. Thank you, Kamau, for continuing to share your gifts with the world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sophia's daughter
    United Statesa month ago
  • Worth the listen

    Really thoughtful conversations, important topics and humor. Kamau’s rational and human-centered takes are an antidote to all the craziness out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RCW_SF
    United States2 months ago
  • We're with you!

    thoughtful interviews with awesome guests. my favorite part is Kamau giving guests their flowers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    goobers18
    United States2 months ago
  • An Oasis

    This podcast is a delightful oasis where I can go to get some sweet refreshment after spending a little too much time with the chaos and outrage in the news. The guests are fascinating and the atmosphere of the show is so relaxed that the discussions naturally reveal deeper insights into the topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L’excentrique
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Content is consistently thoughtful and relevant to current culture and policy debates.
Guests bring diverse, influential perspectives across media, arts, and activism.
One review notes occasional imbalance in guest airtime and suggests giving guests more space.
Listeners praise Kamau Bell's ability to tackle tough topics with warmth and insight.

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Talking Points

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Bao Nguyen on Making Every Frame Matter
Q: What was the creative choice behind not using traditional interviews for BTS: The Return?
Bao describes choosing a fly-on-the-wall approach to capture authentic interactions and the band's dynamic without staged interviews, aiming to present a more intimate, real-time portrait of the group's process.
Bao Nguyen on Making Every Frame Matter
Q: How do you juggle so many different projects at once, from BTS to Jimi Hendrix to The Stringer?
Bao explains that his drive comes from curiosity and a belief in giving each project its own distinct voice; he stays energized by working with strong collaborators and by treating each film as a Bao Nguyen film rather than a generic documentary.
Shannon Lee on Legacy and Wrath
Q: First of all, welcome and thank you for being here.
Kamau thanks Shannon and frames the conversation around how she stewards her father's legacy while staying true to herself and her own path.
Open Mike Eagle on Life Beyond the Mainstream
Q: How did you transition from Chicago to a career where you could stay indie and still reach a wide audience?
Open Mike Eagle explains the balance of leveraging multiple platforms (Twitch, YouTube) and keeping artistic integrity as the core while building a career that isn't dependent on traditional gatekeepers.
Leslie Jones on Knowing Your Worth
Q: What advice would you give to an upcoming Black comedian navigating SNL's environment?
Focus on writing, stay persistent, collect sketches on the table weekly, and understand the institution while preserving your own voice and agency; don't wait for permission, and learn the writing and casting processes as a form of education.

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Recent guests on Who's with Me? with W. Kamau Bell include:

1. Bao Nguyen
2. Guy Branum
3. Ken Jennings
4. Mo Willems
5. Cher Willems
6. Shannon Lee
7. Sara Sidner
8. Margaret Cho

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