On Par with Maury Povich

One of the Original Kings of Comedy sits down with Maury, and nothing is off limits.

D.L. Hughley came out of South Central L.A. almost 40 years ago, joined the Bloods as a teenager, got on stage for the first time because a barbershop owner dared him, and never missed a night again. In a 1-on-1 with Maury Povich he talks about his new memoir 'Charlie's Boy', the stepfather who raised him and never said much, the funeral where he learned Charlie never actually worked a day at the airport, and the conversation he wishes he could have had.

Maury also brings up his old friend Don Lemon, now D.L.'s tour partner. D.L. says he couldn't stand Don at CNN, didn't start liking him until he got fired, and still insists Don "swears he didn't go to jail" after his arrest. Should Don Lemon run for president? D.L. has an answer. Plus Josh Johnson, Don Rickles, George Carlin, the night Eddie Murphy walked in behind him, In Living Color, and a round of On Par or Off the Rails that covers George Lopez's short game, AI joke thieves and Johnnie Walker with Diet Coke.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction & Charlie's Boy

06:40 - Growing Up in South Central LA

08:15 - Discovering Comedy at the Barbershop

09:40 - Life and Danger on the Comedy Road

12:00 - Moving Up & Creating The Hughleys

14:55 - The Feud with Chris Rock

18:10 - The Original Kings of Comedy

23:05 - Touring & Friendship with Don Lemon

33:30 - Legends, Influences & Early TV Warm-Ups

38:20 - Playing "On Par or Off the Rails" & Golf Chat

Read 'Charlie's Boy': https://www.amazon.com/clp/B0GF8SNK4N?lv=shuf&channelId=500

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In this Best Of Pop Culture compilation of On Par with Maury Povich, Maury brings together Pop Culture icons who blazed their own trail like reality TV stars Garcelle Beauvais and Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino, comedians Stavros Halkias and Dan Soder, hosts like Jess Hilarious and Kareem Rahma, and more!

Chapters

00:00 - Stavros Halkias

05:50 - Garcelle Beauvais

08:31 - Mike The Situation Sorrentino

15:05 - Montel Williams

23:49 - Dan Soder

29:47 - Jess Hilarious

37:28 - Kareem Rahma

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You asked for Stavros Halkias. Maury listened.

Stavvy rides a Citi Bike to the studio for a 1-on-1 with Maury Povich and holds nothing back: growing up in Baltimore's Greektown, playing nose tackle for Poly, faking his college graduation (and lying to his mom about it for years), and why he quit stand-up for two years out of immigrant-family guilt.

He talks about his friendship with Shane Gillis, explains how Tires really got made, and tells the origin story of Cum Town, from a dive bar in Baltimore to the fans who clipped it into a cult hit, plus why he was the first to leave. Stavros also talks about his new Netflix special Uncle Stav, acting with Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone in Bugonia, the Raw Dog SiriusXM controversy, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, quitting weed, a year and a half on a GLP-1, and the 300-pound naked scale moment from Stav Gets Ripped.

Then Maury puts him to the test: Stavros gives advice on real Maury Show episode titles, finds out there's a weed strain named after Connie Chung, and answers the big question. Has he ever worried about ending up on a "You are NOT the father" episode?

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Cold open

0:30 Maury introduces Stavros Halkias (and butchers his name)

1:25 Baltimore, Greektown & the Poly vs. City game

3:44 How Stavros faked his college graduation

5:28 Tires, Shane Gillis & "the sacrificial lamb for cancel culture"

10:50 Quitting stand-up for two years

13:10 Uncle Stav, filmed in Baltimore

13:52 Crabs, Fells Point & East Baltimore

15:40 How Cum Town started: Nick Mullen, Adam Friedland & a dive bar

18:39 Why Stavros left Cum Town first

20:13 Stavros the Maury superfan (and his brother's bachelor party)

21:49 Dan Soder, Bobby Kelly & coming up in New York

22:58 The Raw Dog SiriusXM controversy

26:56 Venice Film Festival, Bugonia, Jesse Plemons & Emma Stone

30:24 Talking about his weight on stage

31:23 Stavros gives advice on real Maury Show titles

33:55 "If a four-year-old walks through the door..."

34:52 What Nick Mullen is up to now

35:31 Lamar Jackson, the Ravens & Maury covering the Baltimore Colts

38:38 Quitting weed & the Connie Chung strain

39:56 On Par or Off the Rails: tracksuits, GLP-1 & 2 a.m. hot wings

41:45 The 300-pound naked scale moment

43:11 Velour tracksuits & fat man fashion

45:05 Life on the road & what's next

46:22 Stavros signs a golf ball

Stavros Halkias: Uncle Stav is streaming now on Netflix. Watch Stavros on Tires (Netflix) and in Tony (A24), and listen to Stavvy's World wherever you get podcasts.

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A 30-year bond, a battle fought with grace, and a full-circle moment of pure resilience.

Thirty years ago, a fresh-out-of-college, Jill Martin, got her first job at The Maury Show. Today, the beloved TODAY Show contributor, author, and entrepreneur sits down with Maury for a deeply personal, inspiring reunion that proves life always comes back around.

In this special Breast Cancer Awareness episode of On Par with Maury Povich, Jill opens up about stepping boldly into her next chapter of greatness. As a breast cancer survivor, fighter, and passionate advocate, Jill shares the raw, honest truth about what it takes to navigate life's hardest battles and how determination and persistence brought her to a newfound place of purpose and strength. And of course, in true Maury fashion, there are plenty of heartfelt laughs, warm memories, and classic storytelling along the way.

Whether you're facing your own uphill climb or looking for the courage to write your next chapter, Jill's journey is a reminder that greatness isn't about avoiding the storm; it's about finding the power to rise after it.

Jill Martin: Chief Cozy Officer at https://jillmartin.com/

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Kareem Rahma is the mastermind behind two of the internet's most viral series, @SubwayTakes and Keep The Meter Running.

In this Season 3 debut episode of On Par, Kareem Rahma joins Maury to talk about the reality of building a massive digital presence entirely on his own terms. He opens up about the guts it took to walk away from major network television deals and the lessons he's learned along the way. Between inviting Maury out to smoke hookah in Queens and peeling back the curtain on his iconic guerrilla-style filming in New York City subways and cabs all over the world, Kareem gets real about his viral rise and what it will finally take for him to feel completely successful. Maury's "take" is that this is one interview you don't want to miss!

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Season 3 of On Par with Maury Povich launches Monday, October 19!

For 30 years, Maury Povich dealt with the wildest situations on daytime television. But today, he faces his greatest challenge yet: Gen Z internet slang.

Watch as On Par Associate Producer Sarah puts Maury through a modern culture boot camp. From "salty" and "cheugy" to "sending me" Maury tries to decipher what the internet is actually saying, and his reactions are absolutely priceless. Does the daytime legend have rizz, or is his slang totally chopped?

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They might drive each other crazy after 40 years of marriage, but the spark is definitely still there... especially on a Sunday! 😉 Shop our official 'Sexiest on Sundays' collection below!

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America's favorite TV couple is back. Maury Povich and Connie Chung share decades of marriage, unforgettable television history, and how they keep it 'Sexiest On Sundays' in this Bonus 'Best Of Maury and Connie' compilation.

From dating rockstars to climbing the news and television ladder, Maury and Connie balance non-stop laughs with honest bickering and heartwarming memories.

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When the doors close and access gets cut off, where do you turn for the real story?

In this special Bonus Audio Drop, we're spotlighting the voices breaking past the traditional press room barriers and redefining modern media. From hard-hitting political analysis to unfiltered commentary on what's really happening behind the scenes, independent journalism is stepping up like never before.

Join Maury as we dive into standout moments and sharp insights from some of the most influential independent voices in the game today, including Don Lemon, Joy Reid, David Pakman, Aaron Parnas, and more.

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In this bonus audio drop, Maury sits down with Zachery Dereniowski, widely known across social media as MDMotivator.

Zach opens up about his vulnerable journey, from dropping out of medical school in Australia after hitting rock bottom during the pandemic, to how a single act of compassion from two strangers in Sydney completely changed his life.

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In this 'Best Of' Compilation, Maury sits down with legendary, Emmy & Peabody Award-winning journalist, and his wife of 40 years, Connie Chung!

This is your favorite TV couple like you've never seen them before. From building careers in network news to navigating marriage, quirky household pet peeves, and hilarious behind-the-scenes encounters with icons like Hunter S. Thompson, Warren Beatty, and Muhammad Ali, Maury and Connie share the highlights from their marriage and illustrious careers.

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