The Legendary Larry Wilmore (The Daily Show, The Bernie Mac Show, The Office) Drops in for a Fun Chat!

Larry Wilmore discusses his fascination with historical figures like Harry Houdini, the Marx Brothers, and the Beatles, attributing their success to the zeitgeist and cultural timing. He reflects on his own career, including his work on "The Daily Show" and his intentional efforts to create and produce shows like "The PJs" and "The Bernie Mac Show." Wilmore also touches on the challenges of maintaining relevance, the impact of social media, and the importance of evolving with the times. He mentions his current projects, including a podcast and a Hulu show, and his interest in magic, highlighting his diverse career and ongoing creative pursuits. 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Creative Artists, Timing & Zeitgeist  08:50 - The Daily Show & Jon Stewart"s Voice  12:28 - Taylor Swift, Beyonce, The Beatles & Kanye West  16:13 - Larry"s Career Arc & Intentional Choices  23:23 - Making It Through the Lows & Disappointments  28:01 - Larry"s Book  29:08 - Black in the Air Podcast & Reasonable Doubt  29:40 - Magic, Touring & Other Lanes  30:48 - Outro  Larry Wilmore website: https://www.thelarrywilmore.com/ Chuck Shute link tree:  https://linktr.ee/chuck_shute Support the show Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!