Why Roy Wood Jr. Always Says Yes

Hasan sits down with his friend and old Daily Show co-correspondent Roy Wood Jr. to talk about his latest Hulu special "Lonely Flowers," his early days as a prank caller, and why he says yes to everything. Roy's new book “The Man of Many Fathers" is now available for presale: https://roywoodjrbook.com/

Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan Minhaj
Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth Venkataramanujam
Executive Producer/Director: Tyler Babin
Executive Producer/Showrunner: Scott Vrooman
Cinematographer: Austin Morales
Producer: Kayla Feng
Associate Producer: Annie Fick
Editor: Zach Silberberg
Audio Engineer: Gunnar Nagle
Camera Operator: Riede Dervay
Talent Coordinator: Tanya Somanader
Executive Assistant: Samuel Piland

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Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know is a long-form interview podcast hosted by two-time Peabody Award-winning comedian and noted IBS sufferer Hasan Minhaj. The show features in-depth conversations with politicians and public figures, as well as occasional interviews with celebrities. Rather than sticking to standard talking points, Minhaj aims to ask deeper, more probing questions that reveal personal perspectives and challenge conventional narratives. The tone is direct and curious, focused on uncovering what guests really think beyond rehearsed answers.

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0:00- Roy Wood Life Advice
3:56- Bubble Art and Love
7:30- Ramen Noodle Friends vs. Sushi Friends
12:43- Prioritizing Connection and Saying No
17:20- Trump’s 2016 Election
21:40- Immigrant Expectations of America
25:47- Trust but verify
30:54- Roy Wood’s Iconic Prank Call
38:31- CNN’s HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU
41:51- Importance of Comedy in the World
44:20- The Man of Many Fathers