# W. KAMAU BELL Took His Mom Parasailing

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Published: 2026-07-14T07:30:00+00:00
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This week on the pod, Seth and Josh welcome W. Kamau Bell! Kamau talks about a childhood spent constantly on the move, living in places including California, Indianapolis, Boston, Chicago, Mobile, Philadelphia, and the Bay Area, and how those experiences shaped his perspective on the world. He shares stories about choosing to live with his dad in Alabama, spending summers with his Southern grandmother watching game shows and soap operas, flying alone as a child, and taking family beach vacations. Kamau also reflects on traveling with his own family, including bringing his kids to destinations inspired by their favorite books and taking his mom on a cruise where she surprised everyone by trying parasailing. Plus, he discusses his new podcast and Substack, Who’s With Me?, which spotlights meaningful conversations and ways people can make a difference. Watch this episode on the Family Trips YouTube or Spotify, or listen wherever you get your podcasts! Get your tickets for Family Trips Live!8/12 - Philadelphia: https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/family-trips-with-the-meyers-brothers-il7k6b8/13 - Boston: https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/family-trips-with-the-meyers-brothers-iipsfk 00:00 Introduction with Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers08:24 Guest Intro W. Kamau Bell10:17 Supergirl Hate Watching16:36 Dropping Out & Finding Comedy19:18 Mobile. AL Summers 34:48 Bruce Lee Chinatown Trip36:47 Rocky Statue Dilemma37:13 Indianapolis Grandma Memories40:01 Solo Flights as a Kid43:58 Cruise With Mom Parasailing46:29 Redneck Riviera Beach Trips01:06:51 Speed Round and Farewell Support our sponsors: The BreadwinnerFrom Sony Pictures Home Entertainment The Breadwinner. Straight from theaters, the must-see comedy of the summer is now available to watch at home on digital — to enjoy aga…

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