Adam Carolla Show

Dave Portnoy RAILS against entitled, lazy Gen-Z Workforce + Comedian Dusty Slay

Comedian Dusty Slay comes on the show to talk with Adam about his podcast with his wife WE’RE HAVING A GOOD TIME, his blue-collar background, homelessness in big cities, and getting away with stuff at low wage jobs.  Jason “Mayhem” Miller then recaps the top stories of the day including Cowboys riding their emotional support horses through Walmart, Dave Portnoy unloading on lazy Gen-z workers,  and a California lawmaker that thinks letting students live in their cars might help the hou...

Dolph Lundgren on Beating Cancer, Sahil Bloom Talks 5 Types of Wealth & Gen-Z’s Minecraft Movie Madness

Dolph Lundgren returns to share the deeply personal story of his battle with cancer, including a misdiagnosis that nearly cost him his life. He opens up about growing up with an abusive father, his journey to healing through martial arts and therapy, and how nearly dying gave him a new perspective on life. The conversation spans his iconic Hollywood career, offbeat early days at Studio 54 with Grace Jones and Andy Warhol, and his upcoming documentary chronicling it all. Later, Sahil Bloom sits d...

Ben Hoffman + Wheeler Walker Jr. (Carolla Classics)

#1 ACS #1019 (feat. Ben Hoffman, Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop) (2013) #2 ACS #1874 (feat. Wheeler Walker Jr., Robert Mazur, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) (2016) Hosted by Superfan Giovanni Request clips: Classics@adamcarolla.com Subscribe and Watch Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamCarollaCorner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Pamela Adlon + Lisa Loeb (Carolla Classics)

#1 ACS #1023 (feat. Pamela Adlon, David Wild, Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop) (2013) #2 ACS #1026 (feat. Lisa Loeb, Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop) (2013) Hosted by Superfan Giovanni Request clips: Classics@adamcarolla.com Subscribe and Watch Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamCarollaCorner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

If You Can Read It, I Didn’t Write It - A Classic Adam & Dr. Drew Throwback Episode #817 (2018)

Adam and Drew open the show discussing their mutual affinity for the use of buck slips before getting into a discussion about the progression in air travel distances and how as a result we now have smaller planes going much further distances than they once did. This leads to a conversation about the recent tragedy on a Southwest flight where an engine blew and killed a passenger. They then turn to the phones and speak to a caller who has questions about the idea of fasting and whether it’s safe ...

Dave Portnoy + Teresa, Alison, Gina and Bryan (Carolla Classics)

#1 ACS #388 (feat. Chris Parnell, Larry Miller, Teresa Strasser and Bryan Bishop) (2010) #2 ACS #1412 (feat. Alexis Ohanian, Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop) (2014) #3 ACS #1811 (feat. Doug Laux, David Portnoy, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) (2016) Hosted by Superfan Giovanni Request clips: Classics@adamcarolla.com Subscribe and Watch Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamCarollaCorner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Josh Duhamel Gets Flipped Off for Driving a Cybertruck & Dire Wolves Are Back From The Dead

Actor Josh Duhamel joins Adam to talk about his unlikely path from aspiring dentist to leading man in Hollywood, his blue-collar upbringing, and how it shaped his work ethic. They chat about his upcoming Netflix series Ransom Canyon , life at his off-the-grid Minnesota cabin, and the unexpected backlash he's received just for driving a Cybertruck—highlighting how bizarre and tribal the cultural climate has become. In the news; Dire wolves are (sort of) back—Colossal Biosciences unveiled gene-edi...

From Government Overreach to Dating Marines: Kennedy & Teri Polo Tell All

Kennedy—MTV VJ-turned-Fox News host—joins Adam for a spirited conversation about Freedom Fest , libertarian ideals, and the bizarre cultural shift toward embracing government overreach. They swap stories about their early radio days, libertarian values, and how common-sense views have suddenly become controversial. Kennedy also reflects on the loss of personal responsibility in modern America and shares her take on where the country is headed if that trend continues. Later, actress Teri Polo joi...

Joe Mantegna Talks Firearms and Tequila & Colorado Might Take Your Kids for ‘Misgendering’

Actor Joe Mantegna joins Adam for an engaging conversation about his long-running career in film and television, his early start in theater, and his passion project: co-owning a boutique tequila brand called Señor Rio. They also chat about growing up in Chicago, his surprising path into acting, his views on firearms and Second Amendment rights, and how he’s kept a steady career while staying grounded in his values. In the news: Two biological males compete in the UK Women’s Pool Championship, wh...

Nick Thune’s Bobblehead Hustle, Adam B. Coleman on Family Decline & The Latest Trans Sport Controversy

Nick Thune joins Adam to talk about his new comedy special “Born Young”, riffing on everything from Benson Bubblers to bi-folding doors and the state of modern comedy. He also shares a story about scoring a Shohei Ohtani bobblehead, sparking a fun debate on flipping collectibles and work ethic in America. Later, Adam B. Coleman discusses his book “The Children We Left Behind” and how fatherlessness and family breakdown are fueling dysfunction in society. He and Adam call out political cowardice,...

Anthony Jeselnik + Tony Hale (Carolla Classics)

#1 ACS #1123 (feat. Tony Hale, Jo Koy, Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop) (2013) #2 ACS #1117 (feat. Anthony Jeselnik, Dave Dameshek, Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop) (2013) Hosted by Superfan Giovanni Request clips: Classics@adamcarolla.com Subscribe and Watch Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamCarollaCorner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dwight Yoakam + Alison and Bryan (Carolla Classics)

#1 ACS #1156 (feat. Dwight Yoakam, David Wild, Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop) (2013) #2 ACS #1145 (feat. Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop) (2013) Hosted by Superfan Giovanni Request clips: Classics@adamcarolla.com Subscribe and Watch Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamCarollaCorner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Joe Rogan + Paul Reiser (Carolla Classics)

#1 ACS #1177 (feat. Paul Reiser, Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop) (2013) #2  ACS #1165 (feat. Joe Rogan, Aubrey Marcus, Matt Atchity, Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop) (2013) Hosted by Superfan Giovanni Request clips: Classics@adamcarolla.com Subscribe and Watch Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamCarollaCorner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Joe Dombrowski talks butt-hygiene, Steve Hilton Takes on California & John Oliver is Getting Sued

Comedian and former schoolteacher Joe Dombrowski joins Adam for a lively conversation filled with personal stories, education insights, and a crash course in gay hygiene essentials. Joe shares how he transitioned from wrangling kindergartners to performing on major stages like Seattle's Moore Theatre, revealing how his “teacher comedian” persona first took off online. They reflect on the wild state of public schools, and the uniquely relatable humor that emerged from it. Joe gives Adam a brutall...

Leonarda Jonie on Cancel Culture, Anna Vocino on Clean Eating & the Fat Shaming Flight Fiasco

Comedian Leonarda Jonie joins Adam for a raw and hilarious discussion about censorship, cancel culture, and how comedy has become a battleground for free speech. Leonarda opens up about getting canceled by fellow comedians and having venues pull out of her sold-out shows—only to find new, independent spaces and build an even more loyal fanbase. She shares how her views evolved through personal experience, including her recovery from a food addiction and the politicization of her 12-step support ...

Sam Tripoli Talks Conspiracies, A Police Chief Poops On The Office Floor & Chappell Roan is Mad That She’s Not Hot

Comedian Sam Tripoli returns to the show to discuss media manipulation, deep-state narratives, and personal misadventures. Sam breaks down how the Tesla protests are proof of media programming, as they mostly consist of older progressives who are still glued to CNN and MSNBC, blindly following narratives pushed by corporate media​. They also discuss defensive driving, with Adam ranting about how slow, overly cautious drivers cause more traffic than speeders and how race car training has made him...

Sam Tripoli Talks Conspiracies, A Police Chief Poops On The Office Floor & Chappell Roan is Mad That She’s Not Hot

Comedian Sam Tripoli returns to the show to discuss media manipulation, deep-state narratives, and personal misadventures. Sam breaks down how the Tesla protests are proof of media programming, as they mostly consist of older progressives who are still glued to CNN and MSNBC, blindly following narratives pushed by corporate media​. They also discuss defensive driving, with Adam ranting about how slow, overly cautious drivers cause more traffic than speeders and how race car training has made him...

Leonarda Jonie on Cancel Culture, Anna Vocino on Clean Eating & the Fat Shaming Flight Fiasco

Comedian Leonarda Jonie joins Adam for a raw and hilarious discussion about censorship, cancel culture, and how comedy has become a battleground for free speech. Leonarda opens up about getting canceled by fellow comedians and having venues pull out of her sold-out shows—only to find new, independent spaces and build an even more loyal fanbase. She shares how her views evolved through personal experience, including her recovery from a food addiction and the politicization of her 12-step support ...

Michael Rosenbaum on Smallville, Gino Vannelli on Yacht Rock & E.T.’s Million-Dollar Sotheby’s Auction

Actor and podcaster Michael Rosenbaum joins Adam for a hilarious and candid conversation about his time on Smallville, his journey to landing the role of Lex Luthor, and the brutal realities of Hollywood casting. He shares how 700 actors auditioned for the role before he stepped in and nailed it—despite no one believing he had a shot. Michael also talks about shaving his head for the first time, the bizarre quirks of the WB network, and his experiences working on projects like Guardians of the G...

Larry Miller + Ivan Reitman (Carolla Classics)

#1 ACS #405 (feat. David Alan Grier, Larry Miller, Teresa Strasser and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 09-14-2010 – Release Date 09-14-2010 #2  ACS #1414 (feat. Ivan Reitman, Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 09-18-2014 – Release Date 09-19-2014 #3 ACS #1816 (feat. Ali Wong, Vinnie Tortorich, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 05-05-2016 – Release Date 05-06-2016 #4 ACS #2412 (feat. Christie Bishop, Mike August, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 09-23-2018 – Release Date 09-24-2018 H...

Larry Miller + Ivan Reitman (Carolla Classics)

#1 ACS #405 (feat. David Alan Grier, Larry Miller, Teresa Strasser and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 09-14-2010 – Release Date 09-14-2010 #2 ACS #1414 (feat. Ivan Reitman, Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 09-18-2014 – Release Date 09-19-2014 #3 ACS #1816 (feat. Ali Wong, Vinnie Tortorich, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 05-05-2016 – Release Date 05-06-2016 #4 ACS #2412 (feat. Christie Bishop, Mike August, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 09-23-2018 – Release Date 09-24-2018 Hosted by Su...

Illeana Douglas + Dana Gould (Carolla Classics)

#1 ACS #291 (feat. Sam Wolfson) Recorded 03-31-2010 – Release Date 04-01-2010 #2 ACS #1754 (feat. Jay Mohr, David Wild, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 02-09-2016 – Release Date 02-10-2016 #3 ACS #402 (feat. Illeana Douglas, Teresa Strasser and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 09-08-2010 – Release Date 09-09-2010 #4 ACS #405 (feat. David Alan Grier, Larry Miller, Teresa Strasser and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 09-14-2010 – Release Date 09-14-2010 #5 ACS #1522 (feat. Dana Gould, Gina Grad an...

Joel McHale + Gina and Bryan (Carolla Classics)

Illeana Douglas + Dana Gould (Carolla Classics)

#1 ACS #291 (feat. Sam Wolfson) Recorded 03-31-2010 – Release Date 04-01-2010 #2 ACS #1754 (feat. Jay Mohr, David Wild, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 02-09-2016 – Release Date 02-10-2016 #3 ACS #402 (feat. Illeana Douglas, Teresa Strasser and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 09-08-2010 – Release Date 09-09-2010 #4 ACS #405 (feat. David Alan Grier, Larry Miller, Teresa Strasser and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 09-14-2010 – Release Date 09-14-2010 #5 ACS #1522 (feat. Dana Gould, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop)...

Joel McHale + Gina and Bryan (Carolla Classics)

#1 ACS #2261 (feat. Joel McHale, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 02-14-2018 – Release Date 02-15-2018 #2 ACS #2259 (feat. Teresa Strasser, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 04-25-2019 – Release Date 04-26-2019 #3 ACS #1752 (feat. Andrew, Natalia, Sonny, Gina Grad & Bryan Bishop) Recorded 02-07-2016 – Release Date 02-08-2016 #4 ACS #2144 (feat. Ian Gurvitz, Vinnie Tortorich, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 08-25-2017 – Release Date 08-24-2017 #5 ACS #118 (feat. Chris Kattan) Recorded...

Paul Walter Hauser on The Luckiest Man in America, Outsourcing Hollywood, Sobriety, and the Time a Joke Went Too Far

Actor Paul Walter Hauser joins The Adam Carolla Show to discuss his latest film, The Luckiest Man in America, which tells the true story of a man in 1984 who cracked the game show Press Your Luck. Paul shares behind-the-scenes details on working with Clint Eastwood in Richard Jewell, working on the new Naked Gun film with Liam Neeson, his love for wrestling, and Hollywood’s tax-driven exodus to international locations. He and Adam riff on everything from George Clooney’s perceived intelligence t...

Paul Walter Hauser on The Luckiest Man in America, Outsourcing Hollywood, Sobriety, and the Time a Joke Went Too Far

Actor Paul Walter Hauser joins The Adam Carolla Show to discuss his latest film, The Luckiest Man in America, which tells the true story of a man in 1984 who cracked the game show Press Your Luck. Paul shares behind-the-scenes details on working with Clint Eastwood in Richard Jewell, working on the new Naked Gun film with Liam Neeson, his love for wrestling, and Hollywood’s tax-driven exodus to international locations. He and Adam riff on everything from George Clooney’s perceived intelligence t...

Megyn Kelly on Truth & Spin, Mark Joseph on Reagan’s Legacy, and Mangione Requests a Laptop in Prison

Journalist and host of The Megyn Kelly Show, Megyn Kelly, joins Adam for a lively discussion on political hypocrisy, media narratives, and cultural shifts. They take aim at politicians like AOC and Kamala Harris for crafting false origin stories to appear more relatable, dissect the victimhood mentality dominating modern discourse, and call out Hollywood’s selective activism when financial incentives are at play. The conversation covers everything from police cars displaying identity-based flags...

Tesla Exposes Vandals, The White House Seeks a Sponsor, and Kyle Dunnigan returns to the show

Adam returns to the Palisades and gets an inside look at the Army Corps of Engineers' massive cleanup efforts, revealing the staggering scale of dump trucks, balers, and pulverizers at work. He also rants about trade jobs as a missed opportunity for young Black men and the failures of the system to provide real career paths. Comedian Kyle Dunnigan returns to the show with his hilarious impressions and sharp takes on celebrity absurdity, riffing with Adam on Elon Musk, media hypocrisy, and the do...

Cocaine Pit Bulls, L.A.’s Parking Grift & Faith vs. Skepticism – Chrissie Mayr & Ross Douthat Join the Show

Comedian Chrissie Mayr joins Adam and Mayhem to share stories about pregnancy, comedy, and her experiences navigating the ever-changing media landscape. She and Adam riff on Covid-era misinformation, the medical industry's history of stretching the truth, and bizarre internet trends, including the strange rise of “hot” Down syndrome influencers. New York Times columnist and author Ross Douthat joins Adam to revisit their recent debate and continue their discussion on elite failures, media narrat...