#307 Adam Carolla - Comedic Pragmatism
Episode description
Comedian Adam Carolla joins Zuby to discuss his upbringing, his start in comedy, and shares his thoughts on the political and cultural landscape in the US today. Adam Carolla is an American radio personality, comedian, actor, podcaster, and NY Times Best Selling Author.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(08:21) Adam’s self determination
(15:20) The power of pragmatism vs victimhood
(20:54) Adam’s introduction to comedy
(24:39) Achieving comedy success
(44:27) History of ‘The Man Show’
(45:54) The changing media landscape
(47:53) 2024: entertainment meritocracy
(51:07) Political correctness in comedy
(54:59) The future of the US
(56:50) California’s allure
(1:00:21) The future of State politics
(1:02:42) The crisis of masculinity
(1:08:05) Safety as an ideology
(1:14:25) Outro
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