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Gold Minds with Kevin Hart

Welcome world! Kevin Hart is back with a new look, a new name, and a new season of Gold Minds! After giving flowers to the world’s greatest comedians in Season 1, Kevin’s going even bigger for Season 2 and sitting down with the best minds in entertainment, art, business, and culture. Join Kevin each week as he and his guests share stories and discuss what it takes to navigate their careers to become the gold standard of their industries.

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DJ Khaled
Gold Minds goes LIVE this week, and Kevin Hart sits down with Miami legend DJ Khaled. The two discuss building a solid personal brand, his commitment to family, faith, and positivity, and the power of social media.Like Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up.
48:42 6/8/23
Best Of Gold Minds
Kevin Hart sits down with comedians Amy Schumer, Russell Peters and Steve Harvey to talk balancing a career and parenthood, receiving criticism from other comics and turning stand-up into a business.
45:54 6/1/23
Benny Blanco
Kevin Hart sits down with Benny Blanco to talk his career as a producer, his fear of flying, his love for cooking, and dealing with anxiety. Like Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up.  
45:58 5/25/23
Charlamagne tha God
Kevin Hart sits down with Charlamagne Tha God to talk about his career, the evolution of The Breakfast Club, and his journey with therapy. Like Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up.  
44:29 5/18/23
Terry Crews
Kevin Hart sits down with Terry Crews to talk about growing up in Flint, Michigan, giving up art to pursue a career in the NFL and doing the work to repair a generational wound that almost split his family apart. Like Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. 
44:58 5/11/23
Method Man
This week, Kevin sits down with hip-hop royalty! M-E-T-H-O-D Man joins the show to talk about his legacy, his role on the hit show Power, and the future of hip hop.Like Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. 
43:55 5/4/23
Neil Burger
Kevin Hart chats with director, writer and producer Neil Burger about brining his character in The Upside to life, creating untraditional paths in the film industry and what it's like working with some of the greatest actors of our generation. Like Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up.
44:46 4/27/23
Daymond John
Kevin Hart trades business advice with Shark Tank investor and FUBU founder Daymond Johns. Daymond is the author of the New York Times Best selling children's book Little Daymond Learns to Earn. The business mogul shares his tips for a successful career in business, the importance of curating a positive friend group, and the person in his life who first- inspired his entrepreneurial spirit.Like Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. 
45:49 4/20/23
Stephen A Smith
Kevin is joined by the loquacious and illustrious Stephen A. Smith for a conversation about his career in sports journalism, beef with Kyrie Irving, and why he decided to try his hand at late-night television. Like Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. 
45:23 4/13/23
Jason Bateman
This week, Kevin sits down with actor and podcaster Jason Bateman. They discuss Jason’s new podcasting career, his shift into directing, and the surprising way that Jason inspired Kevin to create one of his favorite projects.Like Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. 
42:22 4/6/23
Lena Waithe
This week, Kevin Harts sits down with actor, writer and producer Lena Waithe. They discuss creating equitable opportunities for diverse creators, how they decide who to work with in the industry and bringing the city of Chicago to life on the screen.Like Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up.
41:55 3/30/23
Anderson Cooper
This week Kevin is joined by journalist and anchor Anderson Cooper. They discuss Anderson’s approach to parenting, the path to journalism that Anderson thinks you shouldn’t follow, and Kevin’s infamous live New Year’s Eve callout of CNN.Like Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up.
45:36 3/23/23
Ryan Coogler
This week Kevin is joined by filmmaker and producer Ryan Coogler. They discuss Ryan’s journey to creating his debut film FruitVale Station, his partnership and friendship with star Michael B. Jordan, his first meeting with Slyvester Stallone on the road to the creation of the Creed franchise, and so much more.Like Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up.
44:54 3/16/23
Bill Burr
Kevin sits down with Actor and Comedian Bill Burr to discuss Bill’s recent Saturday Night Live monologue, their Covid-19 quarantine experiences and the last time they each cried. Like Comedy Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. Learn more / check it out for 3 months at siriusxm.com/comedygoldminds.
61:20 3/9/23
Mike Birbiglia
Kevin talks with comedian and writer Mike Birbiglia on this episode. They discuss topics such as coming up on New Faces at JFL at the same time, bombing at his first headliner gigs, taking advice from the older generation, and how he used his sleepwalking to his comedic advantage.Like Comedy Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. Learn more / check it out for 3 months at siriusxm.com/comedygoldmind
46:35 3/2/23
Ms. Pat
This week Kevin is joined by comedian, author, and rising superstar Ms. Pat. They discuss everything from her new show, The Ms. Pat Show, to her 20 year journey to where she is in the comedy world now, and how she uses her family and their shared experiences to inform her stand-up routine.Like Comedy Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. Learn more / check it out for 3 months at siriusxm.com/comedygoldminds
41:35 2/23/23
JB Smoove
Kevin is joined by comedian and actor JB Smoove on this week’s episode of Comedy Gold Minds. Topics range from working together on The Real Husbands of Hollywood, to how JB got his iconic role starring alongside Larry David on Curb Your Enthusiasm, and how his comedy style found him working with shows like Saturday Night Live and Conan.Like Comedy Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. Learn more / check it out for 3 months at siriusxm.com/comedygoldminds.
58:26 2/16/23
Wanda Sykes
This week Kevin Hart is joined by comedian, actress, and writer Wanda Sykes. They discuss how she started writing for Chris Rock, why she thinks there’s no such thing as cancel culture, knowing her audience and what they enjoy, and why she’s excited for the future of comedy.Like Comedy Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. Learn more / check it out for 3 months at siriusxm.com/comedygoldminds.
46:30 2/9/23
Ben Stiller
On this exciting new episode of Comedy Gold Minds, Kevin is joined by actor, director, and comedic powerhouse Ben Stiller. The two discuss all things comedy, including growing up with comedic parents Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, creating The Ben Stiller Show, what it’s like to act and direct a film at the same time, and why he thinks his movie Tropic Thunder would never get made today.Like Comedy Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. Learn more / check it out for 3 months at siriusxm.com/comedygoldminds.
54:53 2/2/23
Conan O'Brien
This week Kevin is joined by comedian and television host Conan O’Brien on Comedy Gold Minds. O’Brien discusses everything including his start at SNL as a writer, how Lorne Michaels helped him get his big break in late night TV, his podcast ‘Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend’, and what he’d like to do next in the entertainment world. Like Comedy Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. Learn more / check it out for 3 months at siriusxm.com/comedygoldminds.
60:37 1/26/23
David Spade
Actor, comedian, and SNL alum David Spade joins Kevin Hart on this week’s episode of Comedy Gold Minds. The two talk about Spade’s start in comedy in Scottsdale, Arizona, working on Saturday Night Live at the same time as Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Chris Farley, and other comedic powerhouses, and why he still likes to pop up at comedy clubs to work on new material.Like Comedy Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. Learn more / check it out for 3 months at siriusxm.com/comedygoldminds.
52:20 1/19/23
Niecy Nash
 Kevin Hart is joined this time by comedian and actress Niecy Nash. The pair have an in-depth conversation about Nash’s start in comedy, breaking into the world of TV and Film, the advice she received from Bernie Mac while working on his show, and how her brother’s murder affected her at a young age.Like Comedy Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. Learn more / check it out for 3 months at siriusxm.com/comedygoldminds.
40:11 1/12/23
Awkwafina
Kevin is joined by comedian and actress Awkwafina on this episode. They discuss her rise from YouTube star to blockbuster actress, working with companies like Marvel and Comedy Central, the time she starred with Kevin in Jumanji, and why there’s no handbook on how to deal with fame and success.Like Comedy Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. Learn more / check it out for 3 months at siriusxm.com/comedygoldminds
45:19 1/5/23
Eddie Griffin
Kevin is joined by comedian and actor Eddie Griffin this week on Comedy Gold Minds. From being homeless in Los Angeles to being taken in by the legendary owner of The Comedy Store, Mitzi Shore, Kevin and Eddie discuss it all and more. They also talk comedy beginnings, the UPN Network, and trying sushi for the first time with Eddie Murphy.Like Comedy Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. Learn more / check it out for 3 months at siriusxm.com/comedygoldminds.
49:14 12/29/22
Ray Romano
On this episode Kevin sits down with comedian, actor, and sitcom legend Ray Romano. The two discuss how Ray got his big break from David Letterman, the success of his TV show ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’, why he prefers stand-up and performing over directing, and what he thinks his next step in comedy will be.Like Comedy Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. Learn more / check it out for 3 months at siriusxm.com/comedygoldminds.
48:27 12/22/22
Martin Lawrence
EPISODE NOTESThis episode Kevin talks with comedian, actor, and legend Martin Lawrence. They discuss how the show Martin and characters like Dragon Fly Jones and Sheneneh Jenkins came about, how Def Jam allowed him to showcase his unique comedy style, his career in movies and TV, and where his comedic genius comes from.Like Comedy Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. Learn more / check it out for 3 months at siriusxm.com/comedygoldminds
48:39 12/15/22
Niecy Nash
 Kevin Hart is joined this time by comedian and actress Niecy Nash. The pair have an in-depth conversation about Nash’s start in comedy, breaking into the world of TV and Film, the advice she received from Bernie Mac while working on his show, and how her brother’s murder affected her at a young age.Like Comedy Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. Learn more / check it out for 3 months at siriusxm.com/comedygoldminds.
40:11 12/8/22
Kenan Thompson
Kevin is joined by Saturday Night Live’s Kenan Thompson.  Kenan and Kevin talk about Kenan’s many years at Saturday Night Live, seeing Dave Chappelle perform at Madison Square Garden, how he made it out of Nickelodeon, and the highlights of his 30 year career. Like Comedy Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. Learn more / check it out for 3 months at siriusxm.com/comedygoldminds.
43:30 9/1/22
Tim Dillon
Kevin is back with a BRAND NEW episode of Comedy Gold Minds, featuring the hilarious stand-up comedian Tim Dillon. Tim tells Kevin about his life, how his parents wanted him to pursue acting instead of comedy, his 12-year sobriety journey, and why he thinks more people should pursue what makes them happy in life.Like Comedy Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. Learn more / check it out for 3 months at siriusxm.com/comedygoldminds.
47:01 8/25/22
Jo Koy
Kevin sits down with comedian and star of the newly released film Easter Sunday, Jo Koy. The two discuss coming up on Chelsea Lately together, proving to his mother that comedy was a real career, and how he gained his confidence as a Filipino comic in America today.Like Comedy Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up. Learn more / check it out for 3 months at siriusxm.com/comedygoldminds.
52:11 8/11/22