It's All True!

Writer, actor and comedian Maz Jobrani joins It's All True for its first live show to discuss his new book, "I'm Not A Terrorist, But I've Played One On TV," and shares the moments in his life that inspired him to write it. His headlining story is titled: "Lunch With Hezbollah" Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Writer, producer and actress Issa Rae talks about the development of her hit web series "The Misadventures of an Awkward Black Girl," defines her take on awkwardness and explains how her pilot for HBO came to be. It all ends with the story of a middle school birthday party nightmare! Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Wrestler, podcaster and comedian Colt Cabana talks about his path to professional wrestling, his life in and out of the WWE, and why he later returned to the independent circuit. The whole journey has taken a lot of grit and perseverance, and an incredible work ethic. We hear about that, the stories behind the wrestling names he's had, and Colt reveals one of the strangest moments he had while wrestling... for the Insane Clown Posse. Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Comedian John Roy talks about starting off in the early Chicago stand-up scene and describes one of the worst road gigs ever. Host Tim Barnes confesses that he always thought John was black. John Roy began his comedy career in Chicago, where he studied Improv at Second City and the Annoyance Theater. He moved to Los Angeles in 2004. He has appeared on numerous television programs including Conan, The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing, and CBS’ Star Search, where he was the first comedy champion. Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Comedian J.F. Harris discusses what it means to be a road comic, the toll comedy takes on relationships and more.@jfharris_Comedy Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Will Miles talks the difference between doing stand up in Chicago vs. New York and tells one of the worst dating stories ever. Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Candy Lawrence describes her journey from doing improv in Buffalo to doing stand up in Chicago. Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Dwayne Kennedy discusses his ups and downs in stand up comedy and tells an incredible true story about his inadvertent psychic capabilities. Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Wyatt Cenac discusses his comedic influences, his preference for smaller crowds and how he approaches telling personal stories with jokes. Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Mind Reader Mark Toland talks about the difference between magic and mentalism, what it's like being skilled at trickery and answers the ultimate question: "Was Jesus a magician?" Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Grammy nominated music producer Stefan Ponce explains what inspires his sound, his process working with rappers and why he feels he makes "internet famous" songs. He also tells the most L.A. story you'll ever hear starting off with the headline "It Sucks Being Ron Jeremy" Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Britt Julious (Vice, Chicago Tribune) explains her writing style, and what it's like interacting with readers on the internet. That, plus her real life headline "Young Black Feminist Slut-Shames Ex-Boyfriend," and the story behind it!Twitter: @britticism, @alltruepodcast, @TimBarnes451 Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Bill Hillmann, author of "The Old Neighborhood" talks about growing up in Chicago, becoming a bull runner in Spain and saving Irvine Welsh's life. He also tells an amazing true story. Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Wyatt Cenac (The Daily Show) discusses his love for Brooklyn, puppets and comedy. His new special "Brooklyn" is now available on Netflix. Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Clinton Sandifer (a.k.a. ShowYouSuck) explains the origin of his rap name and how pizza, pop culture and MTV influence his work. He also tells an incredible true story involving DMX. Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Jonathan Katz chats with Tim about starting his comedy career in New York, working in Comedy Centrals Dr Katz Professional Therapist and how he comments on being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in his material. He also tells a string of hilarious true stories. Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

"Black Man Beats Mexican With A Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus" - Gregory Hollimon (a.k.a. Principal Onyx Blackman from Strangers with Candy) talks about growing up in the Cabrini–Green Homes of Chicago's near north side and entering the world of improv. He also tells a hilarious story about an awkward scuba diving experience. (Photo by Gregory Hollimon) Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

"Suey Park Still Does Not Understand Satire" - Activist Suey Park discusses the art of twitter hashtags, growing up as one of the few Asian American's in a mostly white neighborhood and the time she pretended to be a comedian as a social experiment. Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

"Mexican Vacation Is Anything But Mexellent" Dave Hill kicks off season 3 by unveiling what it was like growing up in the gloomy area of Cleveland, and describing the time he visited a dangerous prison in Mexio. Click play and learn the true meaning of the "Cleveland Nasty." Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Derek Sheen joins It's All True! to talk about his emergence into comedy, the ways music affects his humor and how important word choice is to making something funny. He also tells an amazing true story about getting to know his estranged father, who just so happened to be a runner for the Mafia. Get full access to Letters from African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe