On this episode of the Gurl Talk Podcast, we sit down with the fearless and hilarious Aida Rodriguez, a true Comedy Diva who has carved her own lane in stand-up. From her rise through the toughest comedy stages to breaking barriers for women of color, Aida shares raw stories, sharp insights, and plenty of laughs along the way. Tune in as she opens up about her journey, her passion for truth-telling, and how she continues to inspire the next generation of comedians.

Join us for Part Two of our interview with the legendary Anna Maria Horsford. Known best for her roles in Amen, The Wayans Bros and the Friday movies. However Ms. Horsford's career runs deep in Hollywood history working with a who's who of people including Tracy Morgan, Katt Williams, Lucille Ball, Robert Townsend, Eddie Murphy, Janet Jackson, Tyler Perry, Cicely Tyson, Rob Lowe and Sam Jackson (her BFF). Her stories are entertaining and unforgettable. Join us on the journey as Anna Maria Horsford shows us why she's an amazing Comedy Diva.

Comedy Divas Gurl Talk podcast is hosted by Emmy nominated and 4X NAACP winning producer, writer, director Sharon B. aka Sharon Brathwaite. Please join us each Sunday as we share the untold and hilarious stories of phenomenal Comedy Divas!

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0:00 Intro

1:22 Playing Tracy Morgan's mom on The Last OG

5:04 Impacting someone's mental state with comedy

6:44 Almost breaking character with Katt Williams

8:56 Sammy Davis Jr. being a big fan

10:02 Funny Phyllis Diller & Carol Channing encounters

11:21 Working with the legendary Lucille Ball

13:15 Fan encounter w/ her and Jackee

15:24 Ellen Cleghorne stand-up / comedy journey

17:00 Working on Netflix's No Good Deeds

18:25 Exploring physical comedy

20:44 Preparing for new comedy project

23:15 Giving 1st acting jobs to Robert Townsend

24:54 Hiring Sam Jackons & becoming BFFs

25:52 Casting a teenage Arsenio the magician

27:24 Working w/Andrew McCarthy & Rob Lowe - St. Elmo's Fire

31:40 Starring w/ Cecily Tyson & Lou Gosset Jr.

33:30 Having input w/directors on comedy choices

35:37 Working w/ Eddie Murphy & Janet Jackson - Nutty Professor 2

39:05 A Madea Christmas w/Tyler Perry & Tika Sumpter

41:00 Caribbean connection

Take a trip down memory lane with Anna Maria Horsford, the talented actress who brought laughter to our living rooms as Thelma Frye on the classic 80s TV show Amen, alongside the late Sherman Hemsley and Clifton Davis. But did you know she also played a memorable role as Ice Cube's mom, Mrs. Jones, in the Friday film franchise? From her early days on Amen to her iconic performances in Friday, we're celebrating Anna Maria Horsford's impressive career in Black TV sitcoms. With co-stars like John Witherspoon, Chris Tucker, Regina King, and Nia Long, Horsford's characters have become an integral part of our pop culture heritage. Join us as we revisit some of her most iconic roles and explore her lasting impact on the world of television and film.

Comedy Divas Gurl Talk podcast is hosted by Emmy nominated and 4X NAACP winning producer, writer, director Sharon B. aka Sharon Brathwaite. Please join us each Sunday as we share the untold and hilarious stories of phenomenal Comedy Divas!

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Anna Maria Horsford

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