Beyond the Scenes from The Daily Show

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Beyond the Scenes from The Daily Show

Imagine The Daily Show, but deeper. Host Roy Wood Jr. dives further into segments and topics covered on The Daily Show — from racial injustice to gun control to K-pop. Each week, he’s joined by Daily Show writers, producers, correspondents, as well as outside experts to unpack a different topic or segment in a way that's hilarious, nuanced, and compelling. Beyond the Scenes features a rotating cast of The Daily Show correspondents including Desi Lydic, Dulcé Sloan, Ronny Chieng, and Michael Kosta, as well as contributors Jordan Klepper and Lewis Black. New episodes every Tuesday.

  1. 10/17/2023

    The Battle Over Critical Race Theory (featuring Kimberlé Crenshaw)

    Critical Race Theory has become the right wing’s new boogeyman, but no one seems to even know how to define it. Leading scholar, Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw, and producer CJ Hunt join host Roy Wood Jr. to break down what CRT actually is, why it’s necessary, and how ignoring the blowback could endanger years of progress.   Original air date: September 21, 2021   Watch the original segments: https://youtu.be/XQKRYJnqIdM https://youtu.be/6ofjZH80y3g See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 6m

  2. 10/10/2023

    Female Orgasm Onscreen: A Brief Hist-HER-y

    From the sex-shaming of early cinema legend Hedy Lamarr to trapping Jane Fonda in an exploding orgasm piano, Hollywood’s relationship to female sexuality is complicated, controlling and sometimes just plain weird. Roy is joined by correspondent Desi Lydic and Daily Show writer Kat Radley for a stimulating discussion about the depiction of female pleasure onscreen.   Watch the original segment:  https://youtu.be/_HJhBIsoeeQ?si=Wid_uqGzjmb24VaC   Original air date: July 27, 2021 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min

  3. 10/03/2023

    Esports: The Rise of Professional Video Gaming

    Esports competitions have seen a boom in popularity in recent years with some of the highest paid players making up to six figures. Celebrities like Drake and Post Malone have even invested in the sport. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show correspondent Michael Kosta and LA Thieves Call of Duty player Sam “Octane” Larew to break down the similarities and differences between traditional and electronic sports and how professional gaming is making its way into the mainstream.   Watch the original segments:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE4qsJ1Lq1o   Original air date: January 24, 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min

  4. 09/26/2023

    The Queer History of Drag and Conservative Backlash

    Conservatives are outraged by kids’ exposure to drag shows and there’s been an increase in protests at drag events. But drag dates all the way back to ancient societies and Shakespearean theater. Host Roy Wood Jr. chats with the star of HBO’s We’re Here, Bob the Drag Queen, Princeton journalism professor,  Channing Joseph, and author of the book, Drag: Combing Through The Big Wigs of Show Business, Frank DeCaro. They chat about Black and Queer trailblazers, the legacy of drag activism, and how representation from shows like Rupaul’s Drag Race has helped make drag more mainstream and builds allyship among its viewers. Bob also talks about his personal journey growing up in the south and the challenges he faced filming season 3 of We’re Here. Bob even gives Roy a drag queen name.   Watch the original segments:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T6ZKlOPAmU    Original air date:  January 10, 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 2m

  5. 09/19/2023

    The Lack of Black Head Coaches in the NFL

    The Rooney Rule came into effect in 2003 to increase the number of Black head coaches in the NFL. Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the league exposed how team owners don’t take this rule as seriously as they should. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits with CBS Mornings co-host, Nate Burleson, and former New York Jets coach, Collette V. Smith, to discuss the lack of diversity in the NFL’s head coaching positions and how the league can hold team owners accountable.   Original air date:  October 25, 2022   Watch the original segment:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbSCsYedX4c&t=197s See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr

  6. 09/12/2023

    Leslie Jones Reflects on Guest Hosting the Daily Show

    Leslie Jones, The Daily Show's first guest host, is back for a special episode to chat about her week behind the desk. Leslie sits down with host Roy Wood Jr, along with her co-host of The fckry Podcast, Lenny Marcus to discuss how SNL prepared her for this role, what advice Chris Rock gave her, why she wanted to tackle men’s mental health on the show, and the backstories she created for each of the Daily Show correspondents. Also, find out her thoughts on Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime performance, Ron DeSantis, and the Chinese spy balloon.   Original air date: February 21, 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    56 min

  7. 09/05/2023

    Daily Show O.G., Lewis Black

    Lewis Black, the Daily Show’s longest serving contributor, joins host Roy Wood Jr. to talk rage, comedy and how the show, and satire in general, have evolved over his 25 year tenure.   Original air date: November 9, 2021   Check out some Back in Black segments: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDailyShow/search?query=back%20in%20black See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min

  8. 08/29/2023

    Copaganda: How Police Shows Lie to You

    Are we being brainwashed by cop shows? Daily Show producer Madeleine Kuhns and writer Ashton Womack join Roy to look at the legacy and popularity of policing onscreen, and how it shapes our relationship with police in the real world.    Watch the original segment: https://youtu.be/s_L-ingGsxY   Original air date: September 21, 2021 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min
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Imagine The Daily Show, but deeper. Host Roy Wood Jr. dives further into segments and topics covered on The Daily Show — from racial injustice to gun control to K-pop. Each week, he’s joined by Daily Show writers, producers, correspondents, as well as outside experts to unpack a different topic or segment in a way that's hilarious, nuanced, and compelling. Beyond the Scenes features a rotating cast of The Daily Show correspondents including Desi Lydic, Dulcé Sloan, Ronny Chieng, and Michael Kosta, as well as contributors Jordan Klepper and Lewis Black. New episodes every Tuesday.

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  • Channel
    The Daily Show
  • Creator
    Comedy Central and iHeartPodcasts
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    2024 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia
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