W. KAMAU BELL On Alabama Summers, Airline Escorts, & Who's With Me?

This week on the pod, Seth and Josh welcome W. Kamau Bell! Kamau talks about a childhood spent constantly on the move, living in places including California, Indianapolis, Boston, Chicago, Mobile, Philadelphia, and the Bay Area, and how those experiences shaped his perspective on the world. He shares stories about choosing to live with his dad in Alabama, spending summers with his Southern grandmother watching game shows and soap operas, flying alone as a child, and taking family beach vacations. Kamau also reflects on traveling with his own family, including bringing his kids to destinations inspired by their favorite books and taking his mom on a cruise where she surprised everyone by trying parasailing. Plus, he discusses his new podcast and Substack, Who’s With Me?, which spotlights meaningful conversations and ways people can make a difference. Watch this episode on the Family Trips YouTube or Spotify, or listen wherever you get your podcasts! Get your tickets for Family Trips Live! 8/12 - Philadelphia: https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/... 8/13 - Boston: https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/... Watch more Family Trips episodes:    • Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers   ------------------------- 00:00 Introduction with Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers 08:24 Guest Intro W. Kamau Bell 10:17 Supergirl Hate Watching 16:36 Dropping Out & Finding Comedy 19:18 Mobile. AL Summers 34:48 Bruce Lee Chinatown Trip 36:47 Rocky Statue Dilemma 37:13 Indianapolis Grandma Memories 40:01 Solo Flights as a Kid 43:58 Cruise With Mom Parasailing 46:29 Redneck Riviera Beach Trips 01:06:51 Speed Round and Farewell ------------------------- Support our sponsors: The Breadwinner From Sony Pictures Home Entertainment The Breadwinner. Straight from theaters, the must-see comedy of the summer is now available to watch at home on digital — to enjoy again and again.Grab your family and don’t miss the comedy everyone is loving, with an 86% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Get it now on Prime Video, Apple TV, or Fandango at Home. Rated PG. Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://www.article.com/discount/trips and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. IQ Bar Text TRIPS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. FitBod Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/TRIP. ------------------------- Family Trips is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Theme song written and performed by Jeff Tweedy. ------------------------- About the Show: Lifelong brothers Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers ask guests to relive childhood memories, unforgettable family trips, and other disasters! New Episodes of Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers are available every Tuesday. ------------------------- Executive Producers: Rob Holysz, Jeph Porter, Natalie Holysz Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Coordinating Producer: Derek Johnson Video Editor: Josh Windisch Mix & Master: Josh Windisch Episode Artwork: Analise Jorgensen #familytrips #sethmeyers #joshmeyers