Terrell Owens and Chris Spencer sit down with comedian Jo Koy for a wide-ranging conversation about his rise in comedy, the struggles he faced breaking into the industry, and the hustle that helped him build a career on his own terms.

Jo Koy looks back at coming up through comedy clubs, Chocolate Sundae, Def Comedy Jam, and Showtime at the Apollo, including the barriers he faced as a Filipino comedian and the importance of Black comedy in his development. He shares stories about Dada, Biggie, Chris Tucker, Eddie Murphy, Katt Williams, Dave Chappelle, and the people who helped him create opportunities along the way.

The conversation also covers Jo Koy's approach to stand-up and storytelling, his new Netflix special Blue in the Face, why he still hands out flyers even after selling out major venues, and his goal of eventually directing and creating comedy specials for other comedians. TO and Chris also share stories from their own careers while discussing success, adversity, and what it takes to keep pushing forward.

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