In a media landscape where headlines hit harder than punchlines, Roy Wood Jr. has mastered the art of walking the tightrope between hilarity and hard truth. From his Emmy-nominated work as a producer to his sharp satire on The Daily Show and his latest CNN endeavor Have I Got News For You, Wood has long balanced levity with commentary. With his latest Hulu special Lonely Flowers, he turns that lens inward, tackling disconnection in modern life—one self-checkout, one social media spiral, and one soul-searching laugh at a time.
Sitting down with Award Buzz’s Sari Cohen, Roy dives into everything from taping the emotionally charged Lonely Flowers to the wildest moment at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Along the way, he reflects on the roots of his comedy, how social media reshaped stand-up, and yes—even plays a little trivia.
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Thoughtful, funny, and refreshingly grounded, this interview is a testament to a comic who isn’t just trying to make us laugh—he’s trying to make us connect.
