Today on The Gist, guest host Bryan Green introduces an installment of Funny You Should Mention featuring comedian Roy Wood Jr. Mike Pesca sits down with Wood, the host of CNN's Have I Got News for You and former Daily Show correspondent, to explore his journalism-steeped upbringing, the mechanics of building a stand-up special, and the delicate line between humor and audience expectations. Wood unpacks the modern demand for "clap-ter" over punchlines, the cultural resonance of his material on race and society, and the responsibility comedians carry when addressing polarizing political topics.Stop online threats before they become real-world attacks. Visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer">ironwall.com/GIST</a> and request a free Risk Assessment to see exactly how exposed your executives are.Produced by Corey WaraDo you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="mailto:thegist@mikepesca.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">thegist@mikepesca.com</a>For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mikepesca.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.mikepesca.com/</a>⁠For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/</a>For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List&nbsp;<a href="https://mikepesca.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mikepesca.substack.com/</a>Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g</a>⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/</a>X&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/pescami" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/pescami</a>TikTok&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist</a>To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="mailto:sales@amplitudemediapartners.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sales@amplitudemediapartners.com</a> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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