JON CRYER & LISA JOYNER Went to Malaysia for a Family Reunion

This week on the pod, Seth and Josh welcome Jon Cryer and Lisa Joyner! They chat about the very different paths that brought them to their careers including Lisa's podcast, Plus One, and Jon’s Broadway run in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Lisa opens up about being adopted, searching for her birth family, discovering her Malaysian heritage, and connecting with relatives she never knew she had. Jon reflects on growing up on the Upper East Side, his Broadway family background, and the unique experience of being raised around the theater. They also share stories from their extensive travels, including a life-changing trip to India for a potable water project, meeting the King of Jodhpur, and navigating some unexpected adventures along the way. Watch this episode on the Family Trips YouTube or Spotify, or listen wherever you get your podcasts! Watch more Family Trips episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlqYOfxU_jQem4_NRJPM8_wLBrEEQ17B6 00:00 Introduction with Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers02:00 Edinburgh Fringe Memories05:32 Tech Support for Mom and Dad11:04 Meet John Cryer and Lisa Joyner15:10 Broadway Life in NYC21:47 Lisa Adoption and Finding Family39:14 Bonus Sister Moves In40:26 Sibling Fights and Trauma42:37 Vacations Growing Up45:52 India Charity Trip Chaos52:34 Bollywood and Water Station01:01:00 Malaysia Roots and Speed Round01:11:23 Grand Canyon Debate01:12:38 Farewell and Wrap Up Support our sponsors: Cologuard If you're 45 or older and at average risk, talk to your healthcare provider about screening for colon cancer and ask if Cologuard Plus could be right for you. You can also request a Cologuard prescription online today at https://Cologuard.com Ethos Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/trips IQ Bar Text TRIPS to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Whisker Get ten percent off a Whisker Litter-Robot at https://whisker.com/TRIPS Mint Mobile To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/trips Upfront payment of: $45 for 3-months, $90 for 6-months, or $180 for 12-months, plan required, $15 per month equivalent. Taxes & fees extra. Initial plan term only. Greater than 50GB may slow when network is busy. Includes up to 20GB hotspot. Capable device required. Availability, speed & coverage varies. See MintMobile.com. Song Title - Strawberry StrawberryParody of - Cherry Cherry by Neil Diamond Josh Meyers performs “Strawberry Strawberry,” a parody of Neil Diamond’s “Cherry Cherry,” weaving Jon Cryer and Lisa Joyner’s family stories into a playful musical trip down memory lane—from military-family moves and Trailways upgrades to a luxurious trip to India, an unexpected water-station celebrity, and Lisa discovering a sibling named Strawberry. Family Trips is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Theme song written and performed by Jeff Tweedy. About the Show: Lifelong brothers Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers ask guests to relive childhood memories, unforgettable family trips, and other disasters! New Episodes of Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers are available every Tuesday. Executive Producers: Rob Holysz, Jeph Porter, Natalie Holysz Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Coordinating Producer: Derek Johnson Video Editor: Josh Windisch Mix & Master: Josh Windisch Episode Artwork: Analise Jorgensen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices