Ramy, Robin, Billy: Art, Identity, and Boundaries

In a special Emmy-themed roundtable, Franklin and Kate welcome three powerhouse creators—Billy Porter (Pose), Robin Thede (A Black Lady Sketch Show), and Ramy Youssef (Ramy)—for an unfiltered, deeply personal conversation recorded just ahead of the 72nd Annual Emmy Awards. This episode breaks the usual format to let the magic of the moment unfold. The trio dives into what it means to bring their full selves to the screen, the evolving responsibility of the artist, and the lessons they’d share with their younger selves. (As Billy memorably puts it: “A b*tch has to have boundaries!”)

It’s raw, real, and refreshingly honest—touching on identity, representation, and the complexity behind creating truly authentic work. As Kate says, “We just got out of the way and let it flow.” And flow it does.

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This conversation took place in 2020. To learn more about The Black List, visit www.blcklst.com.

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+Pose: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/pose 

+A Black Lady Sketch Show: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/a_black_lady_sketch_show 

+Ramy: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/ramy