#567 - Jay Pharoah: How To Go From Fat Kid To Funny Man

#567 - Jay Pharoah: How To Go From Fat Kid To Funny Man

January 30, 2026 · 24 min · Episode 567

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Jay Pharoah discusses his journey from being a fat kid to a successful comedian and actor, sharing insights from his time at SNL and his love for standup.

Comedian and actor Jay Pharoah chats with Trey Elling about their shared past as fat kids, allowing himself to be vulnerable as a comic, lessons learned from six years at SNL, and what he loves about standup!

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