March 26, 2025 • 107 mins
Punkie Johnson was on SNL for 4 years until she realized she had to walk away. She talks about how she got the show, what it was like being in the cast, and why she left. She digs deep into what it’s like to be a queer comedian even though she doesn’t love that word queer. A fascinating funny convo.
Toure Show Episode 472
Host & Writer: Touré
Executive Producers: Ryan Woodhall and Ashley J. Hobbs
Associate Producer: Adell Coleman
Booker: Rae Holliday
Engineer: Desta Wondirad
Photographers: Podstream Studios
The House: DCP Entertainment
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