Tyler Perry

Type: Person

As of November 2026, Tyler Perry has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Feb 2024 on Matthew Berman. Tyler Perry is referenced in the Fresh Air episode featuring Tessa Thompson, where she shares her experience of sending an audition tape for 'For Colored Girls' after learning about a change in casting. This anecdote highlights Perry's role in the film industry and the proactive steps actors take to pursue opportunities.

Tyler Perry is an American filmmaker and actor. His films vary in style from orthodox filmmaking techniques to filmed productions of live stage plays, many of which have been subsequently adapted into feature films. Perry is the creator and performer of Mabel "Madea" Simmons, a tough elderly woman, and also portrays her brother Joe Simmons and her nephew Brian Simmons. Madea's first appearance was in I Can Do Bad All by Myself (1999) staged in Chicago.

Tyler Perry at a glance
Mentioned in	3 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heard	Feb 2024 on Matthew Berman
Role	Filmmaker, actor, playwright, and producer
Affiliation	Tyler Perry Studios
Field	entertainment

What do podcasts say about Tyler Perry?

2 quotes, recorded on Fresh Air and Matthew Berman.

I sent a tape to Tyler Perry for Colored Girls.
Fresh Air · Feb 2026 · Hear it
Mentioned in entities list but not substantively discussed in provided transcript segment.
Matthew Berman · Feb 2024 · Hear it

How do different shows talk about Tyler Perry?

3 shows discussed Tyler Perry in these episodes.

Fresh Air — 1 episode
I sent a tape to Tyler Perry for Colored Girls.
Tessa Thompson wrestles with cynicism but chooses optimism
Matthew Berman — 1 episode
Mentioned in entities list but not substantively discussed in provided transcript segment.
Google’s Genie Turns Images Into Video Games | “Unlimited Interactive Worlds”
The Money Mondays Podcast — 1 episode

Who talks about Tyler Perry on podcasts?

Tyler Perry came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Fresh Air.

Tessa Thompson wrestles with cynicism but chooses optimism on Fresh Air (Feb 2026)
You Deserve to Be Rich with Earn Your Leisure’s Rashad Bilal 🏝️ E153 on The Money Mondays Podcast (Jan 2026)
Google’s Genie Turns Images Into Video Games | “Unlimited Interactive Worlds” on Matthew Berman (Feb 2024)

Which podcasts mention Tyler Perry most?

Matthew Berman (1 episode), The Money Mondays Podcast (1 episode) and Fresh Air (1 episode) mention Tyler Perry most.

Matthew Berman — 1 episode · More people from Matthew Berman
The Money Mondays Podcast — 1 episode · More people from The Money Mondays Podcast
Fresh Air — 1 episode · More people from Fresh Air

What is Tyler Perry mentioned alongside?

Tyler Perry is most often mentioned alongside Google LLC, OpenAI and Stanford University.

Mentioned together: Google LLC, OpenAI, Stanford University, Sora, Simulation Theory, AAA video game production company, Artificial Intelligence, Genie, Dr. Jim Fan, Nvidia