Kevin Hart appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on June 4, 2026, to discuss his family's reaction to his latest projects. Meanwhile, the comedy podcast ecosystem is busy dissecting his legacy, with some hosts drawing hard lines on their personal relationships with the megastar. On 2 Bears, 1 Cave, co-host Bert Kreischer flatly rejected the idea of attending his hypothetical memorial service, shutting down the prospect with a blunt, "No."
It is not all funeral snubs, however. Hart's massive comedy roasts remain a cultural touchstone for other comedians looking to map out the industry's writing talent. On another episode, Bert Kreischer used those past writers to help identify comedian Zach Amico, instructing his team to, "Pull up the white writers of the Kevin Hart roast."
Over on Kill Tony, the mood was much lighter as guest Tim Butterly used the superstar's name for a quick, green-screen-fueled gag. After putting on a green screen mask, he joked, "It's Kevin Hart. Holy fuck." to the delight of the crowd.
As Hart continues his high-profile media rounds, the podcast world's split reaction—ranging from dismissive funeral boycotts to lighthearted green-screen parodies—shows that his massive footprint in comedy remains impossible to ignore.