Mohr Stories 520: Jay Leno

Comedian and actor Donnell Rawlings joins Jay this week - they discuss his start on Def Comedy Jam, why he doesn't go to therapy, working on The Wire, going to a Diddy party with Dave Chappelle, and much more. See Donnell Live: donnellrawlings.com Watch Donnell's Podcast: The Donnell Rawlings Show on YouTube.⁠⁠⁠ Follow Donnell: @donnellrawlings Subscribe: On ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ or your preferred podcast platform. Follow Jay: On all socials⁠⁠ @JayMohr37 ⁠⁠ Visit: ⁠⁠⁠JayMohr.com⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming show dates. Music: "Rise" by Lady Owl

This week, Jay is joined by actor William Fichtner. They talk about working together in the 1999 cult classic - Go, flying with the Thunderbirds & Blue Angels, his epic run of disaster movies, and much more. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to ⁠⁠http://betterhelp.com/mohrstories⁠⁠ to get 10% off your first month. Watch Bill in his new movie, The Sound -- out this Friday, June 27th! Subscribe: On ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ or your preferred podcast platform. Follow Jay: On all socials⁠ @JayMohr37 ⁠ Visit: ⁠⁠JayMohr.com⁠⁠ for upcoming show dates. Music: "Rise" by Lady Owl

This week it's two Jays for the price of one, as comedian and legendary talk-show host Jay Leno joins the show. They discuss Leno's early days in comedy, his time opening for Miles Davis, how his now infamous fall down a hill happened, and much more. Follow Leno: On Instagram @jaylenosgarage Watch Jay Leno's Garage: On YouTube Subscribe: On ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ or your preferred podcast platform. Follow Jay: On all socials⁠⁠⁠ @JayMohr37 ⁠⁠⁠ Visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠JayMohr.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming show dates. Music: "Rise" by Lady Owl

Perhaps the handsomest "Handsome Tuesday" yet, as Jay welcomes actor, TV host, and dear old friend, Jerry O'Connell to the show. They discuss their early days hanging out in New York, how Jerry almost got stuck with the bill for a Diddy Party, working together on Jerry Maguire and much more. Follow Jerry: On Instagram ⁠⁠@mrjerryoc Watch Jerry: On Paramount+'s Star Trek: Lower Decks Subscribe: On ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ or your preferred podcast platform. Follow Jay: On all socials⁠⁠ @JayMohr37 ⁠⁠ Visit: ⁠⁠⁠JayMohr.com⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming show dates. Music: "Rise" by Lady Owl

This week Jay is joined by the host of "The Smartest Man in the World" podcast, author of "The Smartest Book in the World", and longtime cast member of "Whose Line is it Anyway?"...comedian Greg Proops. They discuss Satchel Paige, the Ramones vs. The Clash, working on the Jaime Foxx show, and much more. Listen to Greg: ⁠⁠The Smartest Man in the World Follow Greg: On Instagram ⁠@proopdog See Greg: Touring with "Whose Live" at ⁠whoselive.com Subscribe: On ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ or your preferred podcast platform. Follow Jay: On all socials⁠ @JayMohr37 ⁠ Visit: ⁠⁠JayMohr.com⁠⁠ for upcoming show dates. Music: "Rise" by Lady Owl

This week, Jay is joined by film & television director, Gil Junger. They discuss Gil's near-death experience on a trip to Vegas, working together on FOX's Action, casting Heath Ledger in his first major role, and much more. Actors: USE PROMO CODE JAY50 to join Gil's Workshop and work directly with him.... take advantage of this generous offer… it will change your career. From his 48 years in the business, directing hit TV shows and the seminal 10 Things I Hate About You, Gil knows exactly what makes a director lean forward in their chair and say ‘that’s the one, cast her.' Follow Gil: ⁠⁠@breakthrucompany⁠⁠ Check out Gil's audition workshops: ⁠⁠https://thebreakthruco.com/⁠⁠ Follow Jay: On all socials⁠⁠ @JayMohr37 ⁠⁠ Visit: ⁠⁠⁠JayMohr.com⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming show dates. Subscribe: On ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ or your preferred podcast platform. Music: "Rise" by Lady Owl

This Tuesday isn't just Handsome, it's also tall - as Jay is joined by larger than life comedian, Pete Holmes. They talk about flat earthers, ghost cats, people pleasing, spirituality and much more! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to ⁠http://betterhelp.com/mohrstories⁠ to get 10% off your first month. Listen to Pete: ⁠You Made It Weird Follow Pete: On all socials @peteholmes See Pete: Tour dates at peteholmes.com Subscribe: On ⁠YouTube⁠ or your preferred podcast platform. Follow Jay: On all socials @JayMohr37 Visit: ⁠JayMohr.com⁠ for upcoming show dates. Music: "Rise" by Lady Owl

This week Jay is joined by the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award Winner and the Greatest Hype Man of All-Time...Flavor Flav! They discuss the start of Public Enemy, how Flav started wearing his famous clock necklace, how he ended up on VH1's "The Surreal Life", the best battle rappers ever and much more. Yeah boyyy! Follow Flav on Instagram: @flavorflavofficial See Public Enemy: On tour with Guns N' Roses Subscribe: On ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ or your preferred podcast platform. Follow Jay: On all socials @JayMohr37 Visit: ⁠⁠⁠JayMohr.com⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming show dates. Music: "Rise" by Lady Owl

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, screenwriter, and director David Mamet joins Jay to talk about his new movie Henry Johnson, working with Shia LaBeouf, what's true and false about the urban legends surrounding the Glengarry Glen Ross movie, his love of The Honeymooners, and much more. Watch David's new film ⁠Henry Johnson at: henryjohnsonmovie.com Follow David on Instagram: ⁠@davidmamet Read David's book: True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor Subscribe: On ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ or your preferred podcast platform. Follow Jay: On all socials @JayMohr37 Visit: ⁠⁠JayMohr.com⁠⁠ for upcoming show dates. Music: "Rise" by Lady Owl

Actor, writer and fellow SNL-alum, Will Forte, joins Jay this week to talk about his new Netflix series The Four Seasons. They also discuss what Will remembers from his time writing on Action, how Val Kilmer ended up as his roommate, his favorite SNL musical guest during his time on the show, and much more. Watch Will: The Four Seasons on Netflix. Follow Will on Instagram: @orviv Follow Will on Twitter: @orvilleiv Subscribe: On ⁠YouTube⁠ or your preferred podcast platform. Follow Jay: On all socials @JayMohr37 Visit: ⁠JayMohr.com⁠ for upcoming show dates. Music: "Rise" by Lady Owl