Men Who Listen

Marina Franklin, Ayanna Dookie, and men-of-the-month Alvin Irby and Seaton Smith discuss helping the babies to read, the disparity in health care for black women and sexual harassment in comedy. Featured Guests: Ayanna Dookie- 'Gotham Comedy Live', 'Laughs', 'The Girl in the Show', and 'LaffTracks'. Writer on '50 Central', co-host of King Hippo Comedy. Alvin Irby- Author of 'Gross Greg', founder of Barbershop Books, winner of the 2017 Innovations in Reading Prize and 2017 Arkansan of the Year. Seaton Smith- 'Mulaney', 'Inside Amy Schumer', 'Girls', 'Difficult People', 'Late Night with Seth Meyers', 'Nightly Show', and 'Conan.' He has been recognized by Vulture, Chortle, and Time Out New York, and he released his first comedy album, “Bologna Meat” in 2015. Always hosted by Marina Franklin: "Trainwreck", "Louie Season V","The Jim Gaffigan Show", "Conan O'Brien", and HBO's "Crashing"