Kevin Hart

Mentioned 13 times across 7 podcasts this week

This Week's Pulse

Kevin Hart headlined The Roast of Kevin Hart on May 10, 2026, at the Kia Forum, eventually securing the number one spot on Netflix with 13.5 million views. Andrew Schulz praised the performance on Flagrant, noting, "Kevin might be one of the best ever at taking jokes."

Beyond the stage, AlexxMedia highlighted the meta-commentary Kevin Hart employed regarding his own acting career and his public reconciliation with Katt Williams. On Flagrant, he noted, "You believed me when I said that I squashed my beef with Kat. That was some..." Kara Swisher of Pivot took a different angle, focusing on the broader cultural friction, remarking that Chelsea Handler "handed it back to the MAGA sort of adjacent comedian bros."

The industry is now watching to see if Kevin Hart pivots away from comedy. Kirk Herbstreit suggested on The Pat McAfee Show that the comedian might "launch a new brand, does a Decision 2.0, and says, 'Hey, I'm gonna go off, spend time with my family.'." Meanwhile, Conan O'Brien reaffirmed Kevin Hart's unique stature, telling listeners on Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend, "I think Kevin Hart can do it brilliantly."

Where it's discussed

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Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh

Andrew Schulzpositivefrom “Reflections on the Netflix Roast of Kevin Hart

The subject of the roast who is noted for his ability to handle jokes about himself.

Like, Kevin might be one of the best ever at taking jokes.

AlexxMediapositivefrom “Netflix Roast of Tom Brady Analysis

He was the subject of the roast and orchestrated a bit about his acting skills and his reconciliation with Katt Williams.

... on whether like the beef is actually squashed. What you think? I thought... I think if it is, it's really cool, and I think like Kev extending the olive branch is really cool. Mm-hmm. Kev also did a really funny thing because like everybody made fun of him

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The Breakfast Club

Jess Hilariousneutralfrom “Front Page News(Part Two)

The honoree of the roast who defended the comedians and the nature of the event.

In wrapping this up, uh, Kevin Hart spoke out yesterday, uh, a- amidst all the backlash, and just honestly being thankful. Let's take a listen.

Jess Hilariousneutralfrom “The Latest W/ Loren(Part One)

The subject of a recent roast that the hosts are preparing to discuss.

Good morning, y'all. Yes, um, so we got the latest coming up. So we've been talking about the Kevin Hart roast, but now we gotta talk about some of the jokes that people are pushing back on, because Sheryl Underwood has come out and said some things, and so ha

Jess Hilariousneutralfrom “Show Starts/Front Page News(Part One)

The subject of a major roast event in Los Angeles.

LA was cool. The roast ain't for everybody, but LA was cool. I got to meet a lot of big stars, some of your, your favorite comedians, athletes. Um, I hosted the red carpet for Kevin Hart's roast. Man.

Jess Hilariousneutralfrom “The Latest W/ Loren(Part Three)

Mentioned as the person associated with the roast and as a friend of Tony Hinchcliffe.

Absolutely not. That's Kevin Hart's friend.

Jess Hilariousneutralfrom “Positive Note

The target of racially charged jokes during a roast.

When he said, uh, "Kevin is so little they would lynch him from a bonsai tree. He would get lynched from a bonsai tree."

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The Pat McAfee Show

Kirk Herbstreitneutralfrom “LeBron James' Future and the State of College Football

Mentioned in the context of his recent roast and his interest in golf.

Chasing the bug. I... We just saw the Kevin Hart roast. Kevin Hart said a couple weeks ago, "Hey, I thought about giving up standup and giving up this to chase this new golf love thing." So, um, I wouldn't be shocked if he just launches a new brand, does a Dec

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Kevin Ryanneutralfrom “Podcast Guest Logistics and Experiences

Kevin Ryan recounts accidentally blocking Kevin Hart from entering a venue.

I was blocking Kevin Hart from getting into the store the other night by accident.

Bert Kreischerneutralfrom “Health, Hollywood, and Comedy Circles

Mentioned as one of the high-profile comedians attending the Netflix brunch.

It was... It w- Kevin Hart. It was the craziest thing. And, uh, and, uh, Kevin and, and, and Foley are, are working on an invite for next year.

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The Tim Dillon Show

Tim Dillonneutralfrom “LA Politics and Global Affairs

Mentioned regarding a roast event that sparked online debate.

That's my level of investment. I will just look out the window, and I will see horrors beyond your imagination, and I will go, "Well, it certainly would be nice if someone did something about this," and then I drive. That is my level of investment. There is no

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Pivot

Kara Swisherneutralfrom “Conspiracy Theories and Cultural Commentary

Host of the roast where Chelsea Handler performed.

Anyway, uh, but I have to give, uh, talking about clarity, Chelsea Handler at the Kevin Hart roast, uh, was fuck- fucking sup- So was Tom Brady, by the way. But let me say, Chelsea Handler handed it back to the MAGA sort of adjacent comedian bros.

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Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

Conan O'Brienpositivefrom “Billie Eilish on Fame, Scale, and Artistic Boundaries

Cited as an example of a comedian who can successfully perform in large arenas.

I think Kevin Hart can do it brilliantly, and Eddie Murphy. There's just different people that can go into an arena and they're fantastic. And then I always think, for a lot of us, there's just the right size.