Godfrey Talks Comedy Knowledge, Nick Cannon Launched Careers, Steve Harvey, Dave Chappelle + More

This week, we are joined by the hilarious actor, master IMPERSONATOR, writer, and Chicago native Godfrey! Most notably known for his role in Soul Plane and Americanish, Godfrey talks to us about how he got his start in comedy (6:00), the subtle and blatant microaggressions he experienced in college (10:00), the art and strategy behind impersonations (20:52), and how Nick Cannon helped birth many comedic careers (01:02:57). Godfrey is brilliant! Join us for some laughs.
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[@jamestwilson6711]

SNL dropped the ball with Godfrey. I think Godfrey would have been on another level if they took him. Godfrey is so underrated.

[@breakbeatmedia]

Never too late

[@herlockholme7321]

Godfrey has created his own platform where he can display all his talents now! 💪🏾💯

[@jamestwilson6711]

@@herlockholme7321 yeah true

[@Super_Broly]

​@@herlockholme7321does he though?

[@DeTyreal]

Yeah and that's why SNL did that desperation move and grabbed up Jay Farrow and Chris Redd. They're trying to make up for all the passed on talent from, impressionists, improvers, and budding comedians. I feel that was one of SNLs worst] casting classes ever.

[@jayne1167]

Bill Bellamy, Godfrey and Jaime Foxx tell the best stories .

[@SummerTyme2023]

And of course Charlie Murphy

[@hallyukissfm4537]

And for Dave it's actually on stage, but ...you know...

[@350block]

Roy Wood Jr. Does also...

[@themanman4391]

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@NQuiz52]

Bill, Godfrey, Jamie, and Aries - The New Kings of Comedy. We need to see it.

[@kaylarenee1813]

Ayye I'm in tears on the Charlie Murphy part 😭 "its called the podcast" 😂

[@shondarenee3186]

Me too! I'm in tears 😂😂😂😂

[@boni_slinger]

I swear that's the funniest line ever!!😂😂

[@phanorlasso8225]

Said, WHATT?!? Oh man, hommie was hustlin' he didn't need to know a got damn thing to start some shit! 🤣

[@eddiecoleman1504]

That Paul Mooney impression took me out. 🤣🤣🤣 You’re crown royal. 😭😭😭

[@naturalbeauty637]

Godfrey is immaculate with impressions even with regular people. It’s a gift I swear that only a few people have. Jay Pharoah has that gift too.✨👌🏾

[@nellatl]

Nah, he the goat. He even did aries spears voice. They were talking. Godfrey did his impression and i didn't even realize it was Godfrey until i someone mentioned it in the comments. Aries spears is a top notch impersonator but you know your good when you can impersonate the impersonator.

[@breeze904]

​@@nellatl yeesss. When I saw him do Aries I lost it! Aries was like the first impersonator I saw growing up. Godfrey is amazing.

[@kevinwashington7311]

Godfrey would be crazy on SNL!!!! How can they overlook him compared to the comedians on there even now.

[@breakbeatmedia]

We would tune in to SNL forsuree

[@RealCoachRonn]

He won't wear the dress... so SNL won't touch him

[@jamaal8395]

I thought that was aries spears that made this comment😂😂

[@PurveyorOfCuriosities]

Too black(not complexion, but convictions)

[@IAMEYI]

Because he won't give them BOOTY COINS in return. SNL require secrecy regarding degrading the spirit and giving up the Booty Coins. Unfortunately. People forget Keenan was in a dress early via ALL THAT, EVEN GOOD BURGER... It ain't nothing new. KEL didn't sell the Booty coins anymore so that's why you don't see much of him via Hollywood 😂 im just saying at the same time I'm just saying! lol Great Show Bill!! HAHAHA BILL SAID WAIT TIL I GET ME A GENERAL LEE!!! DEAD ASS THAT WAS ME TOO!!!

[@spiderpimp33]

“You’re not royal, you’re crown royal!” 😂😂😂😂

[@phanorlasso8225]

The fucking best! Love this episode, the history was fucking great - holy shit that was funny

[@charlesbradley7638]

That was classic lol

[@ElijahLight-qy9lx]

That's what I'm drinking right now 😂

[@b.o.1951]

This interview was absolutely incredibly funny. Thank you for the nonstop jokes and impersonations and laughs. 😂

[@breakbeatmedia]

Favorite part?

[@killaskrilla5320]

Legendary episode. Godfrey is one of the most underrated comedians of all time.

[@b.o.1951]

Love Godfrey his Podcast is off the chain and all his interviews are always fire. You’re definitely going to laugh but you’ll learn something too. Salute Mr Godfrey

[@garymartinez1460]

Facts. 🙏🏽

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@dshepherd537]

Comedian Godfrey, his underrated, He is one of the best and presice in his deliverance/timing. He should become a teacher in his craft.

[@insomniagalaxy8499]

Godfrey is obsessed with being in the lab. It helped him get to where he is today. Bravo Godfrey!

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤🖤

[@naelynn9582]

Godfrey always has good hilarious convo ! 😂😂😂

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@herlockholme7321]

The energy exchanged between these two made my day!!

[@kimdean9085]

Thanks for giving Godfrey his flowers! He is so due. He helped me through Covid...glad he was on during sleepless nights...😊

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@marcpilgrim]

Godfrey always been funny. Paul Mooney said Hollywood only like black people that smile. Godfrey built like a Zulu drill instructor. No matter how much he smiles, he always look dangerous

[@mrblackitalian3715]

Wow!!!!!! I suffer from congestive heart failure. After hearing Godfrey's impersonations which I've always followed just made my day healthier. His southern country accents after Trump had me Rollin. Awesome work Godfrey💯👍❤️

[@DududududuSALIBA]

Hope you good health and long life.

[@mrblackitalian3715]

@@DududududuSALIBA Thank you .... One day at a time ❤️👍👍

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤🖤

[@jeffreylewis2941]

Hey when he does Steve Harvey 😂😢he has Me crying 😂😭 peace love and Life ❤️ ASE'

[@solglow2359]

Research an amino acid called EDTA. Dirt cheap and chelates heavy metals from your arteries in no time. Just make sure you take a multivitamin/mineral daily to replenish the essential minerals caught in the crossfire

[@biggeee318]

Godfrey is most definitely underrated!! There is no way in the world he shouldn't be an A-list Actor in 2023 just because of his history in the game!!!

[@sotonyehart8335]

I love seeing brothers unite.

[@malindayoung2914]

I love to watch the professionals talk about their craft and learn and laugh together. The ultimate behind the scenes type of feeling.

[@chinawomble]

Godfrey and Jamie Foxx are top tier impersonators.

[@anthonyh7110]

Jamie only has a few impersonations he's great at, but that's not really his shtick

[@terrencejones9588]

I would agree typically with you, until I saw Godfrey and Freeze Love on the 5150 show!!! It was epic to see them go back and forth with the voices!!!😂😂😂😂

[@georgeholt325]

That would have been a great Versuz.

[@repshowhost]

😆 @ Charlie Murphy impressions. Both of y'all!!! Charlie Murphy brought so much to the Chapelle Show, man oh man.

[@jeronwhite3113]

Mobile, Alabama here born and raised, man I was cracking up when Godfrey did the southern accent, good job 👏

[@jacquelinegutierrez9900]

Godfrey is a living legend💥 that's very Talented and AUTHENTIC to Comedy🔥Salute 🔥🔥🔥🐜🐜🐜

[@Brody_Icey]

Godfrey is slept on crazy

[@Thefreequincy]

21:10 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Steve impression

[@agape354]

Keep them coming Bill Bellamy. This interview was hilarious. 😂 Godfrey is so talented, I wish him every success.

[@SibaDiva]

The Paul Mooney took me TF out 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@NJProduction_s]

Godfrey is the number 1 comic out right now. I’ve seen him live twice. I also seen Dave and Chris together. Godfrey is number 1 right now.

[@TheTwonne1]

Man THIS is toooo funny. And Godfrey impressions are POINT ON !!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kiyonaleesmith2606]

Okayyy!!! My favs! That crown royal joke!! 🤣 😂

[@wilsone58]

Love this just as much as the TK Kirkland interview… this was fire 🔥

[@royalchild100]

This interview was absolutely hilarious and done by two of the best story tellers & comedians in the business, Love it!

[@arlenejones3884]

Godfrey is absolutely awesome!!! Can't believe I haven't seen him before and I can't understand why he would be underrated keep doing what you doing brother 😂

[@neicyd1898]

Not the Dukes Of Hazzard!! 🤣🤣🤣 This interview is so funny and good!!

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤🖤

[@Martinimomamarie]

I absolutely adore my Chitown brother Godfrey!!!! His talent is unmatched, and Bill Bellamy is 100% one of the comedians that made me a lover of the comedy world for my generation. I truly enjoyed this episode🥂🏆♥️

[@breakbeatmedia]

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[@tyrreggianaldharris5561]

Chicago west side right here much love and respect

[@kareemharrell4194]

​@@tyrreggianaldharris5561 ik

[@roycewynn6769]

Y’all have good chemistry you should produce a show for Godfrey

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@Zave985]

“You’re not royal, you’re crown royal” 😂

[@rashonagethers7111]

This was the best interview ever!!!! I love this dude, and he is most definitely underrated!!!

[@Unplugged7007]

Incredible Interview!! Two Legends - The Chemistry and the Love was contagious!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@jerryjasmin2543]

Bill's impressions are on point

[@breakbeatmedia]

Always are

[@sherrianberry]

THIS WAS BY FAR, ONE OF THE BEST INTERVIEWS I HAVE EVER SEEN! PACKED WITH SO MUCH CONTENT AND HISTORY! ❤

[@MoneifirstRecords]

Godfrey is most definitely one of the best

[@tiannamillin9056]

Huge fan of both these men & comedy in general!! This episode definitely kept me skinnin & grinnin lol!! Continued success & happiness to you both!! 👏🏾👏🏾🤗🤗💪🏾💪🏾😂😂

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@carpediem9015]

Love Bill & Godfrey reminiscing. The funny mixed w/philosophical is my sauce. Keep winnin. ❤️‍🔥

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@gailrogers5750]

Yo Godfrey has ALWAYS been 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kimbelvin78]

Great Episode...Such a fan of Godfrey & Ali Siddiq!!! They both came to Addison & Arlington Improv and ripped it All the way Up💥💥💥💥

[@breakbeatmedia]

Favorite part of the episode?

[@rm4213]

Godfrey is the best 😂😂😂😂

[@DSmith4ChristKC]

Good to see you two rocking together! Godfrey is dope!

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@uschilevermann5712]

i'm still reading the book godfrey reccoed on another podcast about the history of comedy. he has soooooo much knowledge!

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@marcusgiles6806]

Enjoyed it. Godfrey’s that dude. Keep it up bro!

[@quincy2700]

Incredibly funny episode, B!! Great to see two living legends in their natural form. We appreciate you both, Kings!!

[@killgronia5815]

This show is soooooo underrated. Two of my favorite comedians. Dope episode.

[@MoeDonny]

Godfrey is MY GUY, SUPER TALENTED & UNDERRATED 💯💯💯

[@coleturner5665]

This was such a authentically dope convo, love the impressions & stories😂. Lots of lessons too 🫡

[@brandonsarratt2275]

Dukes of Hazzard took me out😂

[@missayawk]

If they have a Comedy School Godfrey would be the perfect person to teach it.The total comedic package.

[@amykiernan1595]

2 best comedians around I'm a fan of Godfrey for years and watch his podcast. Bill Bellamy one of my favorite comedians saw his ladies night special at the Tampa Improv him and his boys killed it ❤❤❤

[@Ninaxross85]

Very much enjoyed this episode and love the way these guy's were laughing so much 😂😂😂😂 it was contagious 💯💯💯

[@alberttate8198]

Bill said “I sent it Due-rectly to him” 😂

[@kadefa2]

Godfrey is underrated! Smart and funny

[@reginejones2402]

That was amazing. Loved this

[@pagsr8527]

Bill Bellamy low key masterful with the voices too! It’s just part of his repertoire…like Godfrey.

[@rizz2302]

Top 5 for me in Comedy is... #1 Patrice O'Neal... #2 Godfrey... #3 Bill Burr #4 Tony Roberts... #5 Dave Chappelle 💯

[@alexshanelle]

Two legends!!! ❤ great interview and impersonations

[@DWESENTERPRISE]

I'm in the dentist office waiting room watching this and I started fuckin dyin laughing when he started talking like Charlie Murphy 😂😂😂😂 #RIPBrotherDarkness

[@kimberlykeels8883]

This was hilarious! Godfrey is amazing! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@docwun]

Godfrey would be a great guest on the Ms Pat Show

[@Brittal009]

“You’re not royal, you’re Crown Royal 😭😭😭”

[@davidpedwardsiii5581]

Fire 🔥 episode Bill! Much love Godfrey 😂

[@nattyshreddz7933]

50:34 Godfreeeeyy "you're not royal, you're crown royal" 🤦🏾😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@teajay8154]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@suthurnfaze1]

Definitely one of my favorite episodes, Seen Godfrey live like 3 times, always Hilarious 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@tyleramourx0]

Loved this episode so much! I was cracking up watching and i grew up on Godfrey always loved him 🥹🫶🏾🔥

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤🖤

[@FlatWHDF]

We need an audio book with Godfrey playing every character!

[@juliuslester1832]

36:50 😂😂...I don't think even Godfrey knows he could be a skilled Ventriloquist...holy shit, even his impressions on general stereo types be killing it...if you heard is Irish Jesus, its insane...😅

[@jamalameen8493]

Awesome interview Bill, loving the podcast

[@chefmattstockard185]

Great interview, always loved Godfrey but respect him more now. Great one Bill!

[@jeffreylewis2941]

Godfrey is nice i love listening to him Thank bill for this interview with Godfrey i really appreciate and enjoyed this. Peace love and Life ❤️ ASE'

[@PurveyorOfCuriosities]

"You're not royal...you're Crown Royal..." 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Godfrey is genius. Rest in peace, Paul.

[@jaimesmith2266]

Godfrey funny asf when he was impersonating his father😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@Duh_profit]

Yo thank you guys for talking about the subconscious love of your mind very eye opening. And encouraging for me to continue to work hard at my craft to reach that level

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤🖤

[@patriciacrawford144]

Hi Bill ❤❤ you and Godfrey! Can't wait to see Godfrey in June in Chicago Improv Schaumburg. 😂 😂 😂

[@akshatkapoor7819]

36:50 when he does the deep south accent. I saw a short and watched the whole podcast to see that and didn't regret it.

[@YaBoiOcho]

I already listened but I HAD to come back and watch it fully cause this was a GREAT ass episode! Tooo funny!

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@KillahManjaro]

Great stuff, keep them coming.

[@nellatl]

Godfrey the goat. He even did aries spears voice. They were talking. Godfrey did his impression and i didn't even realize it was Godfrey until i someone mentioned it in the comments. Aries spears is a top notch impersonator but you know your good when you can impersonate the impersonator.

[@WilkenTisdale]

The Crown Royal joke was crazy! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@juanbivens3980]

I think the reason why he is underated is because of his knowledge of black history.

[@beverleyreid7572]

Bill Bellamy you are on fire. You’re a good talk show host. Godfrey is such a smart and intelligent man.

[@jessicaanne3710]

Yeeeeessss!!!! Two of the GOATS!!!! Yes!!!!! Godfrey is so mf brilliant!!! I can watch these 2 all day every day!! 🖤🤎🖤

[@PurdyNapps]

Another great show!!!😂😂😂😂

[@Hrthgor]

You 2 legends, had me dying bro😂😂😂😂.

[@breakbeatmedia]

Thanks for tuning in

[@Stephanie-007]

I could watch these two connecting like this all day long❣️

[@SageOfAquarius8]

So mad that I just hit the notification button on this channel!!!

[@b.o.1951]

5:46 yo I use to love the damn Dukes of Hazzard 🤦🏽‍♂️ 😂😂😂😂😂.

[@lindamack3017]

Wow! I'm from Newark New Jersey you guys got me laughing...I use to go to the Peppermint Lounge. Love your show Bill!!

[@JVcity4]

Godfrey, crown royal!!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂 Genius.

[@rochiggidy]

Great interview and love amongst brothas ❤

[@ForPetesake552]

Fire show!!! Keep up the great work.

[@breakbeatmedia]

Appreciate the love!

[@herlockholme7321]

EPIC interview!!!! 🔥🔥

[@jahjahbless547]

I really enjoy watching this. Two giants

[@danahoward759]

When Godfrey imitated Steve Harvey at the Versus with Earth Wind & Fire...LOL I could not breathe I laughed so hard!!!!