Rolonda Watts—better known simply as Rolonda—is a true media powerhouse. From Emmy-winning work in TV, radio, film, theater, and digital media to stand-up comedy, motivational speaking, and her acclaimed novel Destiny Lingers (endorsed by Dr. Maya Angelou), Rolonda has done it all.

She made history with her own internationally syndicated talk show in the 90s and today she’s still lighting up the screen and airwaves. You can catch her as the voice of Sherri, judging the Funny Over 50 Comedy Contest, starring in BounceTV’s Mind Your Business, recurring on Netflix’s Survival of the Thickest, and soon, lending her voice to Adult Swim’s upcoming animated series Invincible Fight Girl.

This episode of Gurl Talk Podcast dives into Rolonda’s incredible journey, her legacy in media, and why her name and voice continue to resonate with audiences everywhere.

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Join us as the hilarious Mel Mitchell shares her journey from Stand-up comedian to Social Media sensation to being a rising star on TV. Mel's bold and clever comedy style has helped her to make a path of her own. She discusses going viral with her 450K+ TikTok followers and her idol Issa Rae. Her newest project as an ensemble cast member for KevOnStages newest series "The Hospital" premieres September 10th on the BET Network. Mel is a rising star and her future looks bright. This episode is full of nonstop laughs, sit back, relax and enjoy.

2:51 Early childhood comedy hijinks

4:29 Path to doing stand up comedy via FAMU & Twitter

7:00 Early videos going viral on Social Media

8:46 Writing comedy & dealing w/ grief

11:08 First time on stage win some lose some

14:00 Childhood crushes Lil Romeo & Allen Payne

18:32 ATL comedy scene

19:31 Meeting her idol Issa Rae

22:40 Meeting & working w/ KevOnStage

29:15 Acting on shows Churchy & The Hospital on BET

32:22 TikTok & Harry Potter video going viral 8M views

35:35 Success as both stand-up and digital creator

37:17 Mt. Rushmore black women in comedy

39:17 Challenges face as a black women in comedy

40:20 Stealing jokes taboo

42:51 Dream comedy project

45:23 Jokes On You Podcast

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.

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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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In this episode of Comedy Divas Gurl Talk, we sit down with the raw, real, and ridiculously funny Melanie Comarcho—one of the baddest stand-up comics to ever touch a mic! From her legendary performances on Def Comedy Jam and touring with Katt Williams to her latest stand-up specials and thoughts on being a Black woman in comedy, Melanie keeps it all the way real. 💯

🎙️ Tap in as she dishes on:

Breaking into comedy with Chris Tucker

Life on the road with heavyweights like Katt Williams & Martin Lawrence

What’s missing in today’s comedy game

Advice for up-and-coming women in stand-up

👉🏽 Don’t miss this episode if you love comedy with truth and teeth. Melanie's got stories, bars, and big laughs—period.

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