Richard Spencer

Type: Person

As of November 2026, Richard Spencer has been mentioned in 4 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show. Chris Spencer identifies his wife Vanessa as a producer who helped bring 'Black Comedy in America' together.

Richard Lewis Spencer was an American funk and soul singer, musician, and teacher. He played tenor saxophone in Otis Redding's band, behind Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions with the Winstons. He was awarded the Grammy Award for his composition "Color Him Father". Spencer wrote "Color Him Father" and sang the mega-hit with the Winstons on Metromedia Records.

Richard Spencer at a glance
Mentioned in	4 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heard	Nov 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show
Role	Producer
Affiliation	SMAC Productions / Black Comedy in America (producer, as referenced)
Field	Political Activism, Far-right Politics

What do podcasts say about Richard Spencer?

3 quotes from Ezra Klein, recorded on Stay Tranquilo and The Ezra Klein Show.

We are here with Chris Spencer, Ryan Davis.
Stay Tranquilo · Feb 2026 · Episode
You have Richard Spencer.
Ezra Klein · The Ezra Klein Show · Nov 2025 · Episode
Percy Spencer... have a chocolate bar... and melted it.
Stuff You Should Know · Feb 2026 · Episode

How do different shows talk about Richard Spencer?

3 shows discussed Richard Spencer in these episodes.

The Ezra Klein Show — 2 episodes; stays neutral
You have Richard Spencer.
Who Is Nick Fuentes? | The Ezra Klein Show
Stay Tranquilo — 1 episode
We are here with Chris Spencer, Ryan Davis.
Comedians Chris Spencer & Ryan Davis on Comedy, Culture Wars & Why Funny Never Retires
Stuff You Should Know — 1 episode
Percy Spencer... have a chocolate bar... and melted it.
How Lasers Work | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW

Which podcasts has Richard Spencer appeared on?

Ezra Klein brought up Richard Spencer; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Stay Tranquilo.

Comedians Chris Spencer & Ryan Davis on Comedy, Culture Wars & Why Funny Never Retires on Stay Tranquilo (Feb 2026)
Who Is Nick Fuentes? | The Ezra Klein Show on The Ezra Klein Show (Nov 2025) — Ezra Klein
How Lasers Work | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Feb 2026)
Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes and the Right’s ‘Groyper’ Problem | The Ezra Klein Show on The Ezra Klein Show (Nov 2025)

Which podcasts mention Richard Spencer most?

The Ezra Klein Show (2 episodes), Stuff You Should Know (1 episode) and Stay Tranquilo (1 episode) mention Richard Spencer most.

The Ezra Klein Show — 2 episodes · More people from The Ezra Klein Show
Stuff You Should Know — 1 episode · More people from Stuff You Should Know
Stay Tranquilo — 1 episode · More people from Stay Tranquilo

What is Richard Spencer mentioned alongside?

Richard Spencer is most often mentioned alongside Black Comedy in America, Ryan Davis and Magic Johnson.

Works at: Black Comedy in America

Influenced by: Ryan Davis, Magic Johnson, Lamar Jackson

Affiliated with: Black Comedy in America, Jason, Don't Be a Menace

Mentioned together: Impostor Syndrome, Ryan Davis, Cedric the Entertainer, Hulu, Lena Waithe, Ryan Coogler, Colorism, Magic Johnson, Roku, racial profiling