Across the Board — Season 1, Episode 6: Mike Epps Gets in the Ring with Joy Bryant

Episode synopsis

Mike Epps and Joy Bryant meet up at Fortune Gym in Los Angeles to talk about getting on a bus to New York City with $1,500 in his pockets to pursue a career in comedy, getting his first break on Def Comedy Jam, and his upcoming role as Richard Pryor. He discusses the role of race in comedy and getting in trouble with the law as a young man.

About Across the Board

Joy Bryant invites celebrity guests to share in her passion for board sports like surfing, skate boarding and snowboarding.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1P-Rod with Joy Bryant Taking Risks
• E2Steve-O -- Everything's Cooler When You're On Fire
• E3Parenthood Stars Erika Christensen & Joy Bryant
• E4DJ Samantha Ronson & Joy Bryant Hanging in Venice
• E5Steve Byrne and Joy Bryant's Ping Pong Show Down
• E7Regina Hall & Joy Bryant in the Pottery Studio
• E8Aisha Tyler and Joy Bryant Climbing in Hollywood
• E9Sal Masekela & Joy Bryant: Surfing, X Games, & More
• E10Dax Shepard & Joy Bryant: Speed Demons