PAUSE with Sam Jay
PAUSE with Sam Jay is a new, half-hour, late night talk series created by Emmy-nominated writer and stand-up comedian Sam Jay (Saturday Night Live, Sam Jay: 3 In The Morning) and Prentice Penny (HBO's Insecure) that takes a new approach to late-night conversations and plunges into the cultural issues that divide us from a fresh lens.
Each week, Sam hosts a party at her apartment, where she and her guests explore current topics. Conversations are further expanded upon throughout the episode with additional interviews, sketches, and animation. In an era of discord, Sam sets out to listen, learn, and ask questions to those with different perspectives.
Co-creators Sam Jay and Prentice Penny discuss their creative intentions and the many pieces that went into making the series.
Sam Jay shares what to expect from her new series, and what she hopes viewers will take away.
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PAUSE with Sam Jay Highlights
Sam and her guests discuss the unclear definition of the word and question who gets a final say on the matter.
Black Republicans explain to Sam what being a conservative means from their perspectives.
Sam proposes a list of rules for Blackness, subject and available to change.
Sam talks to the Lucas Brothers and gun advocate Derrick Grace II about Black safety in America.
Sam describes how her fears of not being accepted after coming out manifested in some crazy looks.
NFL legend Ricky Williams tells Sam how he found his identity and fulfillment off the field.
Defendants go in front of Sam to learn if they’re guilty of scamming, or just doing what they gotta do.
Sam speaks with a mother of nine about how having children can be a gamble.
Sam and her guests consider the levels of truth and commercial ism in conspiracy theories.
The Craft Behind PAUSE
Executive Producer/Head Writer Langston Kerman discusses his role on PAUSE with Sam Jay and his approach to storytelling.
The directing duo known as JamsXBash share a bit about their career journey and their experience directing this season.
Costume Designer Tysha Ampadu discusses her background and the inspiration fueling her craft.
K’ia Stone discusses her career journey so far and her work as a talent booker on PAUSE with Sam Jay.
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