The Mike Murphy Show Ft John Grimes

This week on The Mike Murphy Show.... Mike Murphy and John Grimes sit down with comedian Zainab Johnson for a conversation that's funny, honest, and incredibly real. Zainab reflects on what it was like growing up in Harlem as one of 13 children, why New Yorkers carry so much pride for their city, and how those experiences helped shape the person and comedian she is today. The conversation also...

This week on The Mike Murphy Show, it’s just Mike and John causing problems with no guest needed. The guys get into some of the most random, ridiculous, and surprisingly heated debates that somehow turn into a full conversation. Would you rather take a million dollars tax free right now or get paid $10 every time you make a layup for the rest of your life? Sounds simple until Mike and John start b...

Mike Murphy celebrates his birthday with two hilarious guests from Detroit, Clayton Thomas and comedian T Barb. The conversation goes everywhere from the struggles of being broke comics trying to make it, growing up with family, and why birthdays mean more than just another year older. The guys also dive into the chaos of dating, first date expectations, the art of using coupons, and plenty of une...

This week on The Mike Murphy Show, Mike Murphy and John Grimes sit down with comedian CP for a candid conversation about his journey from Detroit to becoming one of comedy’s most recognizable faces. CP opens up about the grind behind his success, the opportunities that changed his career, and the lessons he learned while building his name in entertainment. The conversation dives into his early day...

On this episode of The Mike Murphy Show featuring John Grimes, we sit down with comedian Spank Horton from Kevin Hart’s Plastic Cup Boyz and co-host of The Underground Lounge Podcast alongside former NBA star Lou Williams. Spank opens up about his journey through comedy, from his early days grinding on stage to writing for the Roast of Kevin Hart. He shares hilarious and honest stories about bombi...

This episode of The Mike Murphy Show featuring John Grimes dives into a raw and unfiltered conversation with comedian Quincy Jones, whose life story blurs the line between inspiration and controversy. Quincy opens up about his stage 4 cancer diagnosis back in 2014, how it reshaped his path, and the unexpected opportunities that followed—including his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and land...

This episode of The Mike Murphy Show featuring John Grimes went completely off the rails in the best way possible. What started as a conversation about dating, sex, marriage, kids, and modern relationships quickly turned into pure chaos once our guest Leilani showed up drunk and on edibles. Between the wild opinions, unfiltered confessions, and nonstop laughter, keeping the conversation on track b...

On this episode of The Mike Murphy Show featuring John Grimes, we sit down with comedian Marcus Smith for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious and real. Marcus opens up about growing up in Arkansas, giving insight into the family dynamics that shaped him—especially his relationships with his mom and dad. The conversation takes a turn as he breaks down the wild weekend with Ryan Davis that u...

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On this episode of The Mike Murphy Show featuring John Grimes, Mike and John sit down with comedian, producer, and director Royale Watkins for a candid conversation about the Def Comedy Jam moment people still bring up — the infamous prop gun joke that had the room frozen and the industry watching. Royale breaks down what really happened that night, how it shaped his career, and how he transitione...

On this episode of The Mike Murphy Show ft. John Grimes, comedian Chelcye Perry pulls up for one of the most unpredictable and honest conversations yet. From opening up about her choice to live a celibate lifestyle to getting real about the complicated realities of navigating the comedy scene, nothing is off limits. Chelcye shares personal stories, hard lessons, and wild behind-the-scenes moments,...

On this episode of The Mike Murphy Show featuring John Grimes, We interviews comedian and actor Naim Lynn and the conversation goes everywhere comedy isn’t supposed to go anymore. From controversial jokes that spark outrage to the unspoken politics behind comedy clubs, theaters, and arenas, the guys break down what really moves the needle in today’s stand-up game. They dive into whether featuring...

On Episode 59 of The Mike Murphy Show ft. John Grimes, the guys sit down with Columbus, Ohio comedian Mo Hill for a raw, behind-the-scenes conversation about the grind that most audiences never see. Mo breaks down what life is really like as a featuring comic on the road — from being broke in every city to paying out-of-pocket just to keep chasing the next opportunity. The conversation goes beyond...

This week on the podcast, we sit down with comedian and author Allan Cunningham. Born and raised in Detroit, Allan Cunningham turned getting picked on, feeling out of place, and navigating life without a father into a comedy career built on sharp storytelling and brutally honest humor. Known for his dry delivery and deeply personal material, Allan has performed across the U.S. and internationally...

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The first Mike Murphy Show of 2026 kicks off with chaos, comedy, and zero filters as Mike Murphy and John Grimes are joined by comedians Kali Scott and Camille Waters. What starts as a simple conversation quickly spirals into debates you didn’t know you needed—like whether two guys and one girl qualifies as a “train” or a threesome, and who the ladies would actually choose between Mike and John. T...

In this episode of  The Mike Murphy Show , Mike and John Grimes dive straight into the chaos with a no-filter breakdown of the 19th Amendment and its impact on modern conversations, followed by a heated debate about how often men miss obvious signals from women who are clearly interested. The two also tackle the harder question: at what point does bad parenting actually begin, whether it’s on the...

In part two of Mike Murphy’s unfiltered sit-down with Lance Woods, the conversation goes even deeper as the two break down the wild world of paying for OnlyFans, the unexpected moment Mike found himself getting pressed by a pimp, and the real blueprint behind becoming a true social media superstar. They open up about what success in comedy actually looks like, how networking can turn strangers int...

On this episode of The Mike Murphy Show ft. John Grimes, Sacramento comedian Lance Woods pulls up and immediately drops a jaw-dropping story about the wildest thing he ever did for sex — involving a very, very large woman and a situation nobody saw coming. From there, Lance takes us back to his roots, breaking down how his first time on stage came from roasting his pastor in church, and how that m...

In this episode of The Mike Murphy Show, Mike sits down with John Grimes to break down Netflix’s newest documentary, Being Eddie, a deep dive into the life and legacy of Eddie Murphy. They explore how Eddie reshaped comedy, elevated an entire generation of performers, and built a persona so big it permanently shifted the entertainment landscape. From his unmatched influence on today’s comedians to...

In this episode of The Mike Murphy Show featuring John Grimes, comedian and TV producer Brian Mickens from Flint, Michigan, steps into the studio for an unfiltered and hilarious deep dive into sports, culture, and entertainment. Brian shares his thoughts on who he believes is the greatest boxer of all time, why Black athletes continue to dominate across nearly every major sport, and why representa...

In this milestone 50th episode of The Mike Murphy Show featuring John Grimes, the duo kicks things off with a story that’s equal parts comedy and chaos—Mike’s obsession with his classic Timberlands turns into an unexpected run-in with an overzealous security guard at an upscale West Hollywood grocery store, where racial profiling almost led to a tackle gone wrong. From there, Mike and John dive de...

In this episode of The Mike Murphy Show featuring John Grimes, Mike and John dive headfirst into the viral Ayesha and Steph Curry debate — is Ayesha emasculating Steph, or is the internet just reaching again? They also ask the real question: if you could spend a day with one of them, who are you choosing? (Spoiler: both hosts sided with Steph.) The conversation then takes a deeper turn as they rev...

On this episode of The Mike Murphy Show featuring John Grimes, we’re joined by two powerhouse women shaking up the entertainment world — rapper, model, and musician Morena La Chingona, and actress and model Kosmic Hue. The conversation dives deep into what gives them the ick when it comes to men, their roots growing up in San Diego and Chicago, and how culture and environment shaped their paths in...

On this episode of The Mike Murphy Show with John Grimes, comedian Kay Dot joins the conversation for an unfiltered sit-down. She opens up about being a stud in comedy, her perspective on the LGBTQ community, and the way men still shoot their shot despite her masculine presentation. Kay Dot also shares what it means to know she’s booked for her talent—not her looks—and talks about passing the lege...