Episode #2480
Arsenio Hall
Books mentioned
The Alchemist
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Comedian and former talk show host Arsenio Hall discusses his new memoir, reflecting on his career, including his no-desk talk show format, encounters with Richard Pryor and Prince, and the evolution of media. He also shares views on political polarization, network TV versus podcasting, and his move from Los Angeles to Austin.
What they talked about
- Mitzi Shore and the Comedy Store legacy
- Richard Pryor's visit to Arsenio's first condo
- Arsenio's late-night show and Bill Clinton saxophone moment
- Two-party system and money in politics
- Prince's genius and record industry exploitation
- Comedy green room culture and comics from wealth
- Paul Mooney's tag-writing for Richard Pryor
- Parenting without cell phones and online predator risks
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