Comedian and LGBQT Activist Sampson McCormick

The Christopher Terrance Jones Show

My guest this week is Comedian Sampson McCormick. He is a popular award-winning stand-up comedian, writer, activist, and filmmaker. At the age of 15, McCormick found solace in his comedy. Too young to get into venues, bouncers would make him pay them to sneak in the back door (“when I started having good sets, they started letting me in the front and sneaking me drinks—don’t tell nobody”). Even before attending college, McCormick was already performing comedy, connecting with audiences through his amusing take on our maddening world, but also engaging people through his insightful narratives. McCormick’s comedy has tackled many serious issues, including his difficult childhood and abusive stepfather, homelessness, homophobia in churches, fighting off bullies, politics, race issues, and domestic violence. McCormick has used his humor to overcome these challenges, and to speak out about the perils of growing up Black and gay in America. “Our community is so important to me, I love us, all that we have contributed to society and our strength,” said McCormick. “I really wish we realized that, and could come together the way that previous generations did—that’s missing. We should be proud of who we are because of that, and how far we’ve come, and because we have better sex than everybody else, and because being Black and gay are both two of the most beautiful identities on the planet.” Hope you enjoy this conversation. Make sure you subscribe to my Apple Podcast also comment & rate the show on Apple Podcast. You can also go to IHeartRadioPodcast, Googlepodcast, Spotify, Breaker, Castbox, Google Play Music, Overcast. Follow me on Instagram @MrChrisTJonesShow & Twitter @MrChrisTJones. Make sure you subscribe to my YouTube channel as well under Christopher Terrance Jones. Please share with your friends you don't want to keep the show to yourself. If you have questions or you would like to tell me how much you enjoy the show email me at [e-mail] Thanks for following me on this journey.