BILLY EICHNER On Chasing Madonna, Broadway Dreams, & Billy On The Street

This week on the pod, Seth and Josh welcome Billy Eichner! Billy talks all about growing up in Queens with supportive parents, his early dreams of becoming a child actor, and how his live comedy show eventually evolved into Billy on the Street. He also shares family trip stories including annual Miami and Disney vacations, seeing Starlight Express on Broadway, and a memorable San Francisco motel stop just to watch Madonna open the VMAs. Plus, Billy discusses writing and recording his audiobook memoir, Billy on Billy, out on May 19! Watch more Family Trips episodes:    • Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers   ------------------------- 00:00 Introduction with Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers 03:00 Albuquerque Feels Like Home 13:58 Billy Eichner Joins the Pod 15:16 Writing His Memoir and Enjoying the Process 19:41 Billy's Father Relationship and Billy on the Street Origins 31:53 Broadway Trips Starlight Express 39:03 New York Kids and Street Confidence 41:19 Broadway Nights on a Budget 42:23 Starlight Surprise Performance 45:31 Madonna VMA Motel Mission 56:26 Disney Goofy Obsession and Wrap-Up ------------------------- Support our sponsors: Yahoo Stress less with Planner from Yahoo mail Whisker Take an additional $50 off bundles with code TRIPS when you shop https://whisker.com/trips Hims For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims dot com/TRIPS Featured products include compounded drug products, which the FDA does not approve or verify for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription required. See website for full details, restrictions, and important safety information. Individual results may vary. Based on studies of topical and oral minoxidil and finasteride. Mint Mobile Shop plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/TRIPS. Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5 gigabyte plan required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See https://MINTMOBILE.com for details. ------------------------- 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