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Man when he started tearing up i stopped laughing and realized this is a real story and god damn it was moving

“I still prayed before every meal, back when prayers were short.” This is a poem. Goddamn.

Mexicans may got on boots, but this guy got on my feels.

If he wrote a book I’d buy it

That was some real powerful shit. Great story

"Dude starts talking in wingdings," is the best analogy.

Nobody's instincts are politically correct. I love that line.

The best dynamic duo of raw emotion and comedic flow. When he smiled i laughed and when he teared up, i did too. Mesmerizing.

He had so many good jokes in it. Maybe my favourite one is: "Have you never put aluminium foil on your teeth for fake grills? No? Okay..."

This was so well done. So real and beautifully articulated. He had the entire audience on the edge of their seat. This was a show.

Some people will never understand the pain and humor of having a parent on drugs...

I couldn't laugh. This is a touching story. When you look up to someone and they disappoint you as a child. It's life changing.

What an incredibly powerful story, and that ending...😢😂

What an ace storyteller! I love how he personified the light, “Get in there!” but even the light didn’t want to go in. Or how the Honda was about to cry 😂

His crowd control is amazing 🙏🏽💯💯

Yo I am 35 and I have a 4 year old son. I love him with all my heart and I give him the world. Last couple years i have had a drug problem but never stole his stuff or took out his mouth. I have been free from that for 7 months now and watching this and how you still hurt from that I see how that shit is impactful. I never want my lil man to feel like that. It's crazy cause my dad just died weeks ago and I didnt really have a relationship with him due to crack so I feel it I. That way too. Even In my worst moments I would make myself due right by him cause he is all i got. This made me cry but i respect it, i needed that reminder this morning, ALL Love

ive never seen such beauty in stand up comedy as this! sad but powerful story from a beautiful man! you are such a good story teller, wow thank you

I want to adopt this man and play some ball with him.

sadly relatable. when he talked about the look in his dad's eyes I had to hold back tears. drugs can turn people into monsters and this routine, albeit hilarious, brought back some bad memories.

This should be a ted talk with like a billion views

Damn, the ending was funny, but man this was a dark story. Really worth a listen though.

Gotta be one of the saddest stories on TINH history.

Smiles and cries.

damn left his heart on that stage

funny but sad... I member the times my dad would take the money I got from grandma the few times I saw him.. sad sad sad ... watch I'm gonna be a great black father!

dude you can make an oscar winning movie outta this

I DIDNT SIGN UP FOR THESE FEELINGS 😢😢😢😢

Wow, the power this man has to make you laugh and cry at the same time. The tragedy in his comedy is profound......well done, sir.

How powerful. This should be shown to expectant fathers. That this man survived, and made us laugh...victory.

I love that he's wearing that jacket. As fucked up as his story is, it's truly an American one.

This series is genius! Comedians being funny and getting real vulnerable at the same time. This is amazing, Roy Wood Jr. Thank you for this story, Byron Bowers.

Man I cried, this was a powerful story. He could be a motivational speaker.

Deep...I'm really struggling to balance these emotions, how am i laughing with a heavy heart filled with shame, appreciation, disappointment, anger, empathy and then pride? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ That was movie man.

That’s how you shut the club down.

Arguably one of the best deliveries by any comedian.

Lol dudes start talkin in WINGDINGS

I remember him telling this story to one podcaster and it was a very sad story. He's a really cool dude. His material is really good

PERFECT ending. He tells a comedic story like Ottis Redding sings. You can feel it.

Wish this guy nothing but the best, and a son of his own to heal those wounds.💔

stories like this shine a light on the importance of family relationships and how EVERYONE needs a mother and a father. Thank you for telling this story, it opened my eyes to a lot!

Watching this makes me glad I know my dad and have almost allways gotten along really well.

he almost cry, holy story

This was not knee-slapping funny but it was awesome. I'm glad most ppl who watched this feel the same.

This is really heartfelt. I felt for him and he did a really good job showing it from the other side

the ending was gold

Wow, comedians tell some of the most powerful stories -- this has turned out to be an amazing series.

I think this just became my favorite episode.

This dude better write some poetry damn. This is an epic tragic comedy.

That was pretty fucking dark, not especially funny but worth a listen.

Dam that story hit home brother.. Pops can be fucked sometimes but gives us an opportunity to see what not to become.. Glad u made somethin of urself with what u had .. Godbless dude

Damn .. you ever feel sad and still laugh .. i feel you man .. thankyou for the story and laughter . God bless you and your loves one

I thought I was listening to a Ted talk until that final punch line.

Best. Story. Ever.

This was far more inspiring than funny. Wow. Did not expect that from this show. Not even henry rollins was this good.

One of the best performances I've ever seen

This was true he was crying a little.😓😓😶😶😭😭😭

I live a street over from Rocksprings. I can confirm: it is the projects.

I feel like Roy Wood has a big part in getting more people of color on the show, and Im thankful for the change because of stories like this and B-Phlat's. This is so deep.

DAMN!! I felt the pain in his voice and story, cause my dad was also on crack.

Damn! I started laughing and ended up almost crying. Bittersweet testimony...

I love this story, I’ve never heard so much silence in one of these skits.

heartbreaking comedy. this is the story of millions of boys like him

This man is a powerful storyteller. This story moved me.

That was some real shit right there. As a father of 2 boys, I aint gonna lie. It made me look at myself and think about some of my own actions and decisions. Past and present....... God bless to all the solid ones! You know who you are....

Such a beautiful, dark and sensitive story with a hilarious punchline. Sad that the crowd is always so eager to laugh at every word. This is more about stories than comedy and usually these crowds don't get it.

Reminds me of my dad, he wasn't a crackhead, he was just a drunk but definitely some similar behaviour though...

What can you say, but wow. Brought tears to my eyes, and a smile to my face. Standing ovation, your story reached out an undoubtedly touch more hearts then we can count. Continuous success to you!

That was dope. Powerful, yet well told and definitely worth the listen

Amazing story. Broke my heart while I laughed

Heartbreaking and powerful. Damn near cried when I realized he wasn't trying to be funny... respect to this man.

I'm from Athens, GA, born and raised and still live here. Hearing a story from the city really grounded it for me--made me think of my good and bad times there. I've driven down Rocksprings plenty of times, just passing through, but I was glad to listen to Byron's tale. I've watched stand-up comedians on here every night for years, and I think Byron is, without a doubt, at the very pinnacle of the art. Thanks for sharing!

i never really found the stories here funny, more revealing, especially when to how fucked up your life has to be to become a comic. but this story right here, man...

This was beautiful. He translates pain into comedy so well

I feel his emptiness, I too get emotional about father n son bonding.

Captivating, very real and most importantly FUNNY!!

Man, this really made me appreciate how good I've go it. If you ever read this dude, thank you, you've had a huge positive Impact on my life

He's so good, I laughed and cried at the same time!

Just, wow... And I’m left wondering how he got home that day when his father left him. If he walked or took the bus. Thank goodness he held on to that $10, so he had a little mad money to get out of there.

You can feel his pain. I’m sorry you went though this. Thank you for sharing your story

That was such a novel approach to stand up, leads you through the woods and brings you back home. Masterfully done.

When you’re able to resonate with that story and you see and feel his pain, sweetie you are great with delivering a good story

This was more of a lesson being taught to us than it was comedy, thanks for this

This is unlike any set I have ever seen, as an artist this has become a set I study from time to time. Brilliant methodology, timing brilliant everything man. Byron you smashed it mate.

This guy is a hell of a story teller.

Absolutely incredible!! What a story teller. Damn.

This was my favorite one! It was everything! It was beautifully written and delivered. It was open and honest. He seems to have developed so well that I'd almost say that he is a better man for it! As another comedian said. Well done! Great job! I am sharing this with many people

One of the saddest stories I have ever heard. Delivery just funny enough.

This is a great story. I want this guy back on Comedy Central again.

Mind-blowing, riveting... heartfelt...the best TINH yet!

“I came though” 😂 great way to end it

Had me in tears. Lovely storyteller.

This is sad but I can't relate... I hate my dad. I'd rather avoid him and his anger then spend time with him. Since I think of being punished and getting beat when I see his face it's really impossible to not be pissed off around him.

one of the best ones yet

Been there bro...and as you know still there emotionally. Thank you for sharing this. Dad, I love you and I wish you the best.

Great blend of comedic relief and heart felt story. You knew when to lighten the mood on such a heavy subject.

Wow, this is the most touching story I ever heard 😥

Powerful set

I cried and laughed...... real life can be both funny and sad at the same time. Really appreciate you opening up like that bro, and I hope you have a son to bond with.

Wow!!! What a touching way to transmit feelings.