Podcast #30
Brian Copeland talks about his HIT one man show, “Not a Genuine Black Man”, his book deal with Hyperian Books, and his H.B.O. deal. He dishes the dirt on President Bush, Kanye West, Michael Jackson and Dave Chappelle. If you don’t listen to this podcast, I’m wondering if you need to see the doctor.
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Show Links
1. Brian Copeland’s website
2. A Black man “loots”
3. Another Black man “loots”
4. Couple of White People “find”
5. Explanation of the MADNESS


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[…] Michael Rice keeps up the pace with yet another fascinating interview with Brian Copeland. Copeland’s theatrical one-man show, Not a Genuine Black Man, is now the longest running solo show in San Francisco history. Which is interesting, given that Copeland was initially told that black people aren’t interested in theatre. Copeland talks about race, San Leandro being named one of the most racist suburbs in America, and on being considered a sellout, among many other things. […]
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