Mike Epps on New Friday Movie with Ice Cube, Eddie Murphy & Tyrese Haliburton vs Reggie Miller
Mike Epps Details Comedy Ascent, NYC Boot Camp, and Unfiltered Life Lessons
Gain insights into Mike Epps' survival strategy in the "dark art form" of comedy, his pivotal New York City learning curve, and how he navigated early career struggles alongside NBA legends.
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- Discover the harsh lessons learned in the New York comedy scene that served as essential "boot camp" for life and career longevity.
- Explore Mike Epps’ transparent revelations about his past struggles, including drug dealing regrets and overcoming survivor's guilt after finding fame.
- Hear behind-the-scenes details on landing his role in Next Friday and the current writing process for the new Friday installment.
- The discussion offers an unfiltered look at the intersection of sports fandom (Pacers), industry challenges (Chris Rock's early advice), and achieving self-love later in life.
This episode features comedian Mike Epps alongside Carmelo Anthony and his co-hosts discussing his decades-long journey in entertainment. Readers gain perspective on the intense, competitive nature of standup, the importance of personal foundation building over quick fame, and candid reflections on the choices that shaped his path out of Indiana.
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Top Comments (10)
Mike is your favourite uncle who only comes over for the holidays. No one knows what he does. But he tells you jokes, life advice. Then bless you with some change when your mum aint looking. Real og
I ain’t never seen Melo laugh so much. He really enjoying himself. Mike Epps is a legend. Blessings for him and his.
It’s hard not to love Mike Epps. He is naturally funny.
Mannn this 🥷🏾 is naturally funny, gotta love bro lol
I was at the bank with my daughter and saw Mike. I told my kid, there’s Mike Epps but don’t make a scene! lol she said dad that is not Mike Epps but saw her STARING and as we passed by him he spoke to her/us and she almost fainted 😂 He’s a real cool dude! Down to earth! 👍🏾
said he ran into Greg Oden at the fedex 😩😭😂
4:32 “jaylon brown stop using that black spray it’s gone mess the skin up so when you ready to wear a bald head it’s gone be messed up”. 😂😂😂
Bro just be giving small comedy sets on every show 😂😂😂😂😂😂and im watching them all😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
This is EXACTLY what Podcasts were Supposed to be!!! Long form Conversations but the GUESTS must have a Personality…🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😅😅
Mike really got that storytelling gift where you forget you're watching an interview
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Top Comments (10)
Mike is your favourite uncle who only comes over for the holidays. No one knows what he does. But he tells you jokes, life advice. Then bless you with some change when your mum aint looking. Real og
I ain’t never seen Melo laugh so much. He really enjoying himself. Mike Epps is a legend. Blessings for him and his.
It’s hard not to love Mike Epps. He is naturally funny.
Mannn this 🥷🏾 is naturally funny, gotta love bro lol
I was at the bank with my daughter and saw Mike. I told my kid, there’s Mike Epps but don’t make a scene! lol she said dad that is not Mike Epps but saw her STARING and as we passed by him he spoke to her/us and she almost fainted 😂 He’s a real cool dude! Down to earth! 👍🏾
said he ran into Greg Oden at the fedex 😩😭😂
4:32 “jaylon brown stop using that black spray it’s gone mess the skin up so when you ready to wear a bald head it’s gone be messed up”. 😂😂😂
Bro just be giving small comedy sets on every show 😂😂😂😂😂😂and im watching them all😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
This is EXACTLY what Podcasts were Supposed to be!!! Long form Conversations but the GUESTS must have a Personality…🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😅😅
Mike really got that storytelling gift where you forget you're watching an interview