Byron Bowers: podcast appearances and interviews

Byron Bowers is an American comedian, writer, and actor who has appeared on various television shows and comedy festivals. His television credits include appearances on The Eric Andre Show on Adult Swim, Adam DeVine's House Party on Comedy Central, the reboot of BET's Comic View, The Pete Holmes Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, MTV's Guy Code, and the History Channel comedy The Crossroads of History. Bowers portrayed Meldrick in the first season of Lena Waithe's Showtime series The Chi and played a supporting role in the film Honey Boy, which received the Special Jury Prize at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. His stand-up performances include a notable appearance at the Hollywood Bowl in 2016 as part of the Brainfeeder festival alongside artists like Flying Lotus and Thundercat. He has also performed at prominent festivals such as SXSW, Austin City Limits, and SF Sketchfest, and has appeared on Comedy Central’s The Meltdown, HBO Canada's Funny as Hell in Montreal, and Viceland's Flop House. Bowers grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and moved to Los Angeles in 2008 to pursue a career in comedy. His work encompasses both stand-up and acting in film and television, showcasing his broad range within the entertainment industry.