Outta Pocket with RG3

Episode: Jay Pharoah’s UNFILTERED Impressions: 50 Cent, Shannon Sharpe, Katt Williams and More
Date: December 22, 2025
Host: Robert Griffin III (RG3) with co-host Grete Griffin
Guest: Jay Pharoah

Episode Overview

This episode is a hilarious and fast-paced ride featuring comedian and impressionist Jay Pharoah. Known for his razor-sharp celebrity impressions and SNL fame, Jay Pharoah lets loose with rapid-fire characters, candid stories about his career, and unfiltered takes on sports, culture, and the NFL—all while joking with RG3 and Grete in their signature lively, irreverent style. The episode moves seamlessly from Jay’s origin story as an impressionist to his thoughts on sports, wrapped in an energetic banter and standout comedic performances.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Jay Pharoah’s Impression Origins and Comedy Journey

• Early Influences
  • Jay began doing impressions at 6 years old, inspired by Robin Williams’ Genie and Iago (Gilbert Gottfried) in Aladdin, trying to make his playground girlfriend laugh.
  • Notably, his repertoire now includes over 200 impressions, partly because “I have so many I have done and I have forgotten that I have done them.” (12:23)
• Meeting Barack Obama
  • Jay recounts nervously doing his Obama impression in front of Obama at a private Justin Timberlake/Jessica Biel party—Obama approved, telling Jay:

    “Keep going. You’re good. You’re doing pretty good.” (03:59)

  • He later partied with the Obamas at their last White House bash.
• SNL Exit and ‘White Famous’
  • Jay explains SNL contracts are year-to-year. When he landed Jamie Foxx’s show White Famous, SNL declined to pick up his option, helping him move forward:

    “I always felt like I didn’t want to get too comfortable at the place… you got to elevate and try to go somewhere.” (08:13)

  • White Famous was canceled; Jay jokes, “I didn’t go to the Diddy parties, Robert.” (08:58)

2. Celebrity Impressions Lightning Round

Jay delivers spot-on, uncensored impressions with energetic physicality and pitch-perfect tone:

Bernie Mac (14:46)

• Jay considers this his “jersey in the rafters,” channeling Bernie’s irreverent, tough-love energy:

  “Let me tell you something… it don’t even make no sense at all… If your kid mess up, I’ma show up… Have me what they call an ass-whooping service.” (14:48)

On Comedy’s Sensitivity—Bernie Mac (16:13)

“Comedy today, you can easily offend somebody… I’m confused, I don’t know what the hell to call you… I got enough problem trying to be one damn person. Why the hell I’ma try to be somebody else?” (16:13)

• Spirit Airlines joke:

  “Spirit Airlines is the safest airline in America... No, you ain’t gonna turn me to a spirit!” (17:00)

Shannon Sharpe (17:50)

“Have to say this, I’m a big fan, boy… Keep God first, and you ain’t got no problem. That’s what I said. Amen. Skill.” (18:46)

Stephen A. Smith (19:32)

• On LeBron hypothetically swinging on him:

  “Stephen A. Smith knows taekwondo… I sit there, I analyze, and I look for weak points and pressure points. Next thing you know, you on your back like a Ninja Turtle.” (19:45)

Will Smith (21:01)

• Imagines the Chris Rock Oscars slap in reverse:

  “If the roles were actually reversed… I would’ve whooped my ass… I would have taken those Madagascar sloth fingers… gone straight for the pressure point.” (21:01)

Jay Z (22:42)

“People say things like, you know, he could possibly be the goat at this... It’s the attention to the nuances… I can do that on bird levels… corporate levels, street levels…” (22:43)

Dave Chappelle (23:58)

• On Druski’s “whiteface” skit:

  “As a black man who did this years ago, effing brilliant… One more thing, Robert Griffin… I like to have intercourse with Vinny.” (24:04, 24:28)

Katt Williams (Selected responses throughout)

• Provides observational meta-commentary, classic Katt Williams style, e.g.:

  “At the end of the day, whatever decision you decide, you gonna have to live with that decision for the rest of your life. And I can honestly say I'm sitting here happy in this house.” (09:48)

50 Cent, Diddy, and Katt Williams on Diddy's Drama (42:36)

• Jay explores 50 Cent and Diddy’s feud, using Katt Williams’ voice, blending rumors and biting satire:

  “When you talking about taking my son’s mother and having her at the freak offs… of course there’s gonna be some problems. There’s gonna be some furniture moving if I see you in the street… Now all this news has come out… we see he is kind of female.” (42:36–44:00)

3. Inside Impressionist Life

• Jay shares stories of celebrities encountering his act. “There comes a time when maybe someone doesn’t like it… Who’s a celebrity you won’t do?” (25:33)
• Shows off his freestyling skills, weaving his own persona into hip-hop–style bars.

4. Sports Hot Takes & Comedy

• NFL Rule Changes
  • As “Commissioner Jay Pharoah,” he’d ban the “dumbass fat patty helmet things… NFL Blitz? Why does your head look like an air balloon?” (28:40)
• Rams Fandom
  • Open love for the LA Rams since 1999, emotional about their wins and losses:

    “When we won in 2022, I was crying, man… I stuck in my relationship, and look what happened.” (34:55)

• On Madden
  • Stopped playing Madden in 2002 after his dad abused onside kicks:

    “It’s been 23 years and I still haven’t played it.” (30:15)

• Praise for Puka Nacua
  • “He looks better every game… takes three defenders to bring him down, must be related to Aquaman.” (31:18)
• Jokes about the Washington Commanders’ new mascot:

  “The Commanders, bro. Really? Their mascot is Major Tutty… I’d rather see Power running around there…” (37:17)

5. Legacy and Nepotism in Sports

• Heavy scrutiny for star athletes’ children (like Shaduer Sanders, Bronny James), comparing it to what he’d go through if he was Eddie Murphy’s son:

  “The comparisons of the legacies before will always tarnish the child if the child doesn’t reach up… heavy is the head that holds the crown, unfortunately.” (40:16–41:57)

6. Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On discovering his talent:

  “I was at daycare, a cesspool of disgust. Those kids are nasty, man. Turds on the floor… For real, you walk in the bathroom, you’ll see a log on the floor.” (11:17)

• On his Rams loyalty:

  “You gotta be a loyal fan to move with somebody from one state, go back to another state that have been to the other state already because that has shown you were cheater, you know?” (34:52)

• On TikTok:

  “If you’re a 50-year-old man on TikTok… you look weird and you look very soft and also you look like you really need some therapy.” (47:00)

• On shades unlocking his act:

  “If you like this episode and you like my performance up here, hashtag J Pharaoh with the shades is different… It’s a different character. I think I’m always going to wear these now because I feel comfortable.” (48:42)

• As Mike Tyson (show outro):

  “I’m the great, listen, I’m ferocious… I’m one of the greatest ever. There’s nobody that’s coming close to me… If you want an updated version, nobody’s better than me. I’m doing my thing. I’m telling you, it’s impossible.” (49:14)

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 03:59 | J. Pharoah (as Obama) | “Keep going. You’re good. You’re doing pretty good.” | | 08:13 | J. Pharoah | “I didn’t want to get too comfortable… you got to elevate and you got to try to go somewhere.” | | 14:48 | J. Pharoah (as Bernie Mac) | “Have me what they call an ass-whooping service. If your kid mess up, I’ma show up.” | | 16:13 | J. Pharoah (as Bernie Mac) | “Comedy today, you can easily offend somebody… I got enough problem trying to be one damn person.” | | 19:45 | J. Pharoah (as Stephen A. Smith) | “I sit there, I analyze, and I look for weak points and pressure points… on your back like a Ninja Turtle.” | | 21:01 | J. Pharoah (as Will Smith) | “If the roles were reversed… I would’ve whooped my ass.” | | 42:36 | J. Pharoah (as Katt Williams/50 Cent) | “When you talking about taking my son’s mother and having her at the freak offs… There’s gonna be some problems.” | | 47:00 | J. Pharoah (as Williams) | “If you’re a 50-year-old man on TikTok… you look weird and you look very soft… you need some therapy.” |

Notable Segments & Timestamps

• Jay on SNL and ‘White Famous’ Exit: 06:05–09:10
• Obsession with Celebrity Lookalikes: 01:16–02:47
• Impression Lightning Round: 14:30–26:00
• NFL Helmet Rant: 28:40–29:53
• On Playing as the Rams & Madden Story: 29:53–30:32
• 50 Cent vs. Diddy (as Katt Williams): 42:31–46:28

Tone and Style

The episode flows with constant high-energy comedic riffing, switching from sports to pop culture, and always returning to Jay’s infectious laughter, masterful voices, and irreverent, unfiltered commentary. The chemistry between RG3, Grete, and Jay is loose, playful, and sometimes wild—true to the podcast’s “outta pocket” name.

Final Thoughts

This episode is a must-listen for Jay Pharoah fans, sports fans who love comedy, and anyone curious how a master impressionist blends pop culture, sports, and satirical insight. Jay’s voice work, energetic storytelling, and the hosts’ unfiltered banter make it an unforgettable, laugh-out-loud ride.