Deon Cole Talks The Golden Era, Hip-Hop Culture Embedded In Comedy, Transition From Comedy To Writer

Deon Cole Talks The Golden Era, Hip-Hop Culture Embedded In Comedy, Transition From Comedy To Writer
This is by far one of my favorite conversations to date on Top Billin’… today I got to share stories with one of my best friends in the game…super comedian, writer, and actor…Deon Cole! I remember coming up and watching him on his “slow-cooked” grind; from performing on stages in Chi-town, joining the writer’s room for several late night talk shows, to sound stages and shows of his own! You’ve seen him in “You People,” “Black-ish,” “Grown-ish,” “Harder They Fall,” “Barbershop,” and much more! Deon’s talent is consistent and unwavering no matter what room he’s in…. and that’s why he’s TOP BILLIN’ ! Tap in.
Executive Producers for Breakbeat: Dave Mays & Brett Jeffries
Executive Producers: Bill Bellamy & Barry Katz
Production: TRDMRKD Productions
Recorded: DASH Radio, Hollywood, CA
IG: @BreakbeatMedia @BillBellamy

[@lockyock7]

Deon is amazing. That special was so damn hilarious and he's a strong strong brother to kill his special like that with so much going on underneath.

[@leslies2983]

💯💯💯 sho u right 😊

[@lakersin556]

​@@leslies2983 I haven't heard that in years 😆 "sho ya right!" Reminds me of my uncles talking back in the day.

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@all1lla197]

Wait... what special??

[@77RedBone]

Love Deon! Charlene's Boy was one of the best stand up specials I've seen in a while.

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@dantejones5289]

Bill and Deon, I want to say thank you for sharing this and being real. Because my mom passed away and I still have my moments from time to time. I really appreciate you all. God bless you!!!🙏

[@NayahJustina22]

Both these men are fine asf! 😏 my two favorite comedians together. I’m having a moment 🥰

[@chocolategirl443]

Sis, can I join you in your moment?😂🔥🧯

[@valariehrrs1]

Dido

[@cheriegalens1368]

GIRLLLL THAT'S WHAT I'M SAYING, BOTH OF MY COMEDY CRUSH SINCE THE 90'S. MY LITTLE FAST ICE EVEN HAD A BOYFRIEND I GOT WITH SIMPLY BECAUSE HE LOOK LIKE SEXY BELLAMY 🙃

[@joandrahollis2511]

Greetings from Morocco 🇲🇦 O LORD...WHAT A TREAT!!

[@markjones5757]

Bill,we know this is you.

[@lizandrapeguero1687]

I ❤ Deon comedy he is so hilarious and unique with his stand up special keeps me laughing until I cry 😂🔥🔥

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤🖤

[@shamekastephens8584]

Bill, thanks for interviewing Deon Cole because I've never heard his story. He's got some wise words. ...the reminiscing was great, love you guys

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@cwin721]

I remember seeing that episode of Deon on Conan's show. You could tell Conan was impressed. I'm so happy for Deon. He represents Chicago well.

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@kekejohnson687]

He wrote for Conan's show

[@popzredskins890]

Wow, Dion. So Sorry for Your Loss. Praying For You. You are by far My Favorite Comedian Ever!!!!!

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@briangrant8644]

Deon I saw your Special. It was solid and honorable for your mom. Straight up! Solid dude. Bill great interview between 2 friends.

[@abbybivins1829]

I Love Love Deon, his mom did an amazing job raising him. Much love to him❤

[@deniselove2590]

This brothers are true comics at their finest....the younger generation listen up!😁

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@naturalbeauty637]

Deon's special def resonated with me. I can relate to that type of loss plus I also an only child. Doing that special took strength because even after more than a decade after losing my mom I still get choked up.

[@LindaEvansQueenofRadio]

My favorite Bill moment was all of his lines in the movie," Love Jones"....simply PRICELESS.

[@tyleramourx0]

Thank you for having Deon. I really enjoyed the conversation between you two and thank you for the gems that were dropped 🫶🏾🔥

[@breakbeatmedia]

What was your favorite part of the episode?

[@tyleramourx0]

@@breakbeatmedia I really enjoyed when Deon said he was cool with his career evolving like a slow cooking pot roast because many of us think we’re supposed to make it almost immediately. Appreciated his honesty

[@regrich8795]

Omg I'm from the Chi and almost 50 and i remember most of those comedians from the Chi Deon named and those comedy clubs 🔥🔥. Those were the days i miss old Chicago it was way better..

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤🔥

[@Venomous_471]

I love Deon The funniest skit I seen him do with Conan o'Brien was when they had Soul Food in the hood. I still play that one just for laughs. Thank you Deon and everytime you share your story about your Mother I cry because its heartfelt. I love your comedy style because you don't over do it and it stays the same calm energy.

[@greenboy5444]

Deon Cole = Crock Pot of Comedy 💥💥💥 Slow Cook'em 💪🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿

[@denierahsumerall]

Yesss!!! Thank you Deon Cole& Bill Bellamy for sharing those words regarding making your lost ones live on through a password or business name, etc… I’ve been doing this with my first born I lost a few years ago and I thought I was holding on to her but you made me realize I’m keeping her spirit alive!!! Thank you!!! ❤❤❤

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@forrestharrison8239]

Deon Cole is one of the coolest dude's in show business ✊🏽😎

[@TheLovely990]

Deon Cole another one of my favorite comedians.❤❤

[@RanceRob]

“Why would you go see somebody that piss you off!” Best comment about comedic cancel culture.

[@Dakidoinit]

Great interview!! Man when Deon explained the reason why he named his special, I got hit with a ball full of emotion. Like Bill said so many gems in this convo! "Take you with you!!"

[@karenmyrie6215]

TRUST...Charleen's Boy hit DIFFERENT. As someone who had recently lost their Mom, and is her only child, that special showed how exceptionally talented Deon is. I OVERstand about having to push thru. My Mom died at the end of Jan 2020, then pandemic showed up 6 wks later. As a frontline worker, I didn’t have the luxury of time to wallow in bereavement. Thank u Bill for this particular guest interview.

[@renbur8223]

Love Love Love this interview. My No. 1 of Top Billin' interviews. I love Deon Cole's personality, comedy, acting and every-single-thing about him. He is a Top 10 comedian. This interview was hilarious. Thank you Bill Bellamy for always spreading joy and making us laugh.

[@breakbeatmedia]

What part of the interview did you like the most?

[@akaspon1]

I really appreciate brothers like Deon and Bill. These are good people who are open with being vulnerable and showing emotion which is the examples more people need to see. Wishing them gentlemen blessings for sharing and being what looks like great role models/examples.

[@DelondaHoward-ez3el]

Deon had real words of wisdom ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DWeb0414]

Deon Cole Telling Jokes With the Index Card's 💯. #TopBillin

[@LaughwithMB]

Two great’s in their own right! #LaughwithMB

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@noelleponton6158]

More thanks, admiration, respect, affection for laughts and the thoughts an the memories, than words can say. Thank you all for sharing your gift with us.

[@LadyLaDay]

Love these 2 brothers giving each other their flowers

[@biddybop8515]

Charleen’s boy - phenomenal special 🧡

[@DelondaHoward-ez3el]

I love ❤❤❤ the phrase SLOW COOKING

[@thecouchchange4445]

Deon Cole is very genuine person. Funny, talented and unique. Watching Average Joe right now and hoping to see him at a comedy club soon. Bill Billamy legend! Great podcast.

[@missnewyork4116]

The Peppermint Lounge “Thursday Nights!!!” I traveled from the BX to be in the place and among other related Golden Era business. Dang, I can’t believe it’s been over 30 yrs… #AriesSeasonnext 🎉🎊🙏🏾❤️

[@lizdickerson7038]

Great interview, I love each of their comedic styles and appreciate their chemistry together.

[@8JacksLegendary]

Deon Cole is too funny. Love to see the continued success. Bill Burr gotta be everyone's favorite hype man and story teller.

[@sharesecombs3931]

You never get passed it, you just slowly learn to adjust. One day at a time is all any of us can do🙏🙏💕💕

[@lakersin556]

Amen to that Sista Combs.

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤🖤

[@Laneylove418]

Yes we definitely need them!!! Hats off to the comics that keep us laughing even through their own personal struggles.

[@AH-vo4ww]

Bill B is legendary and Deon C. starting to blow up big, dude real hilarious!!!

[@InevitableAscension]

"I think we need a moment of clarity"🤣🤣🤣

[@SLRDIVA]

I love the both of you guys! Great interview and black excellence at its best!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 #Kings

[@rochiggidy]

Deon Cole is an interesting brother. Loved seeing him and Bill chop it up and pull some of the layers back. I agree that his special was needed to help him and the audience grasp with the loss of loved ones. My Mom has been gone 40 years and I always learn about ways to cope and express myself. Much love to both of these brothers. ❤

[@breakbeatmedia]

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[@ministerservertavares4714]

Nuff Respect to Deon Cole, he's definitely one of the FUNNIEST comedians in the game and he's a DOPE actor too, keep SHININ', Word!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@pauladavis1220]

I really respect Deon's craft as a comedian, actor, and authentic individual... Much Love to Deon🥰🥰😍

[@moemorgan6690]

51:31 Deon’s special really brought “specials” back to a more respectable level. We’ve all seen some specials that left you feeling like, ok that was Hot 🥵 Garbage!!! Deon’s pen 🖊️ game is on another level comedically speaking. When he said in his special that taking a thick chick to the hood is hella stressful, I fell out!!! DC is the truth, much respect ✊🏾

[@breakbeatmedia]

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[@toibabee6837]

Excellent interview! I am old enough to remember all the references from back in the day, day. Both of your are funny as hell from day one! Deon is a genius. He is such a thinker and intelligent with his comedy if you not present when he drop something it will go right pass you. He will have you thinking and paying more attention to the world around. Gems without questions were definitely dropped and Bellamy asked great questions. Sincere condolences to Deon. I saw that special and how he ended it was sobering for every single person whether in the audience or watching at home. A beautiful human moment. Thank you Bill for having him as a guest! Blessings✊✌💫

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤🖤

[@nubian6815]

I remember seeing Bill Bellamy at the Peppermint Lounge!! Always loved looking at his lips!!

[@beautifulblackmagazine9153]

This episode was 🔥. Intelligence and the awareness of the favor of God on your lives is so evident here ❤ Thank you both for taking the time to do this interview ❤ Beautiful Black Magazine is here for it ❤

[@arethawalker1724]

Bill & Deon cracks me up😂😂😂

[@eddiecoleman1504]

Y’all need to do a movie together!

[@breakbeatmedia]

We'd watch forsure!

[@mjones1337]

My 2 favorites in the comedy game!! ❤ Great talk!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@Bdoe19]

I knew it was something different about that special. Going to watch it again to really appreciate it

[@FunandBudget]

Yoooo...I am going home to watch Charleen's Boy again!!! This interview was everything 💜

[@Bellorivera]

I’m glad I found my boy again I remember Bill Bellamy ground from DEF comedy jam. I’m glad you bring everybody back on the spot light god bless and keep up the good work

[@TIFFCOCORAYE]

Deon Cole Chi Town Luv❤️

[@kcmoore777]

When I tell you this was one of thee most powerful n profound interviews. Keep up the good work both of you guys. I really loved Deon's very simple yet profound statement abt " take that person u see in the mirror with you" and Bill's profound statement abt how he realized he was manifesting out of thin air. Man n Deon just droppin gems! Salute to u two bruthas! ✊🏾

[@ggh1057]

I've always been a Deon fan, chi town 4life

[@lashonesmith3862]

I love a good ole Deon interview

[@wreikodawson]

(Deon) That would be a dope show or concept. Everybody watch the same “event” and then come up with a gig/set in “real time” about what they just witnessed. And whoever was the most creative wins 😊

[@CDLQ]

That was a great interview between two pioneers of the craft!❤❤

[@daphnelloyd377]

I still have my 'All Jokes Aside' glasses (2 drink minimum). 😊

[@derrickparkmond6164]

Bill, your kat Williams is hilarious!!! This is my favorite EP. I watched it a couple of times lol. Loved the jewels.

[@lantrabfreshh]

Damn I didn’t expect this episode to have so many gems! Amazing interview guys 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@breakbeatmedia]

What was your top 3 gems from this episode?

[@lantrabfreshh]

@@breakbeatmedia 1. Cook at your own pace, it’s okay to simmer. 2. If you don’t accept you for you, nobody else will. 3. Talk last in a room full of people and repeat what we said so you don’t have to reveal anything about yourself.

[@williamspiller5757]

LOVE our Chi Town comics!

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@lakersin556]

Top Billin' 👍 👍

[@vegasmoke]

MAN "THE CLICK" was the joint! After club Lawreys for food.

[@bharris1796]

This one touched my soul. Thank you Bill and Deon for this.

[@wrenchworth]

Amazing interview. Props to you both!!!

[@kitschypea3884]

I had the pleasure of seeing Deon perform live in Baltimore last year. Great set.

[@CHARLESNDC]

BILL!! What a great first show to see. I didn't know you had a podcast. Great interview with Deon Cole. He dropped some gems. I took notes: 1) TAKE YOU, WITH YOU; 2) EVEN IN THE DARKEST OF TIMES FIND A WAY TO "HONOR" THE PERSON YOU LOSS.

[@TheSunshineplace10]

Two of my favorite people ❤

[@Elyciea]

Luv Deon and Bill

[@all1lla197]

'Take You with you.' My cap. 🔥 either way tho.

[@TrulyCharles143]

Great show AGAIN!!!

[@lataciajackson7100]

YOU'RE BOTH HILARIOUS 👏👏💪💪❤❤💯💯

[@zaydankyle1]

I love Deon ❤

[@ElroyMccoy]

Teddy Carpenter was a beast in comedy

[@VaporTrailMix]

26:26 This is me from the mirror typing this shit 😆😆😆

[@Tim_Black]

My brothers!

[@tavirbolden5975]

Oh shit my guy back outside Bill u so underrated

[@DelondaHoward-ez3el]

Absolutely love y'all ❤❤❤❤❤

[@syreetac4143]

DEON FINE ASS SELF! RESPECTFULLY

[@Cam-lg2vy]

Great conversation

[@hoshayahyahawadah1676]

The peppermint lounge was in Orange, NJ, on Central Ave.

[@almightykiyork2573]

Much respect my brothers 💯

[@judahisrael8196]

Love these dudes 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Birdwoman58]

Thank you!!!

[@face9985]

👀 Deon a fool at the beginning that's all I'm gone say lmao

[@raydavis8266]

This dude Deon is a wild boy! Much props bro. Keep the funny coming! You got a fan from va

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@drgodbold21]

FIRE !!!

[@dshev119]

❤ Both of these dudes! 🙏🏾

[@breakbeatmedia]

🖤

[@movisions1128]

HEY KING!!!

[@Bdoe19]

RESPECT!!!

[@williamgrierson4133]

Great interview great content. Thank you.

[@borrowinbars9162]

Great episodes two Legends 💯💡✊🏾😂

[@breakbeatmedia]

Appreciate the love!

[@jamming8148]

The part about his mom 🥺 🤗

[@breakbeatmedia]

🤧

[@KPBahn]

I thought I was about to watch a stand up special 🤣😂🤣😂

[@breakbeatmedia]

😂

[@renbur8223]

I really enjoyed this interview. So funny!

[@breakbeatmedia]

Favorite part?

[@renbur8223]

@@breakbeatmedia no specifics, just made my heart smile between the two.

[@wu-bangya4486]

🤣🤣🤣 @ Bill's Katt impression

[@damienshort1149]

Look at dude over there trying to be Dee 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂