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First, Adam welcomes comedian Chad Daniels back to the show to talk about his new Netflix special Empty Nester, as they get into the passive and active trauma their parents passed onto them, how Chad has a dedicated promise to always tell the truth, how peanut butter and its counterparts have become a metaphor for life, and the new complex world of female vibrators. Then, Leah Knauer joins the show as the three discuss being able to know a person by the stickers on the back of their car and Adam’s pitch for a gimp mascot for the NFL. Leah reads the news, which includes former LA mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announcing his candidacy for California governor, a humpback whale breaching on & capsizing a fishing boat off the New Hampshire coast, the booming business of AI Boyfriends, and zoo gorillas needing a limit on their screen time. Finally, Adam and Chad Daniels finish out the show by proposing to Leah their approach to applying reasonable gum laws to this country, limiting high capacity gum packs, applying licenses for gum purchases, and making sure you keep your gum protected behind a gum safe. For more with Chad Daniels: ● WATCH: His new special, Empty Nester, on Netflix July 16th ● INSTAGRAM: @thatchaddaniels ● WEBSITE: chaddaniels.com Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● http://SimpliSafe.com/Adam ● http://ForThePeople.com/Adam or Dial #LAW (#529)

Introducing 1. IDEA (Part 1) from How To Write A Book.Follow the show: How To Write A Book In this first episode of How to Write a Book, Elizabeth Day’s new podclass series, hosts Sara Collins, Sharmaine Lovegrove and Nelle Andrew discuss coming up with ideas. Just where do ideas for books come from? How do you know if they’re any good, or even if they’re right for you to pursue? Our expert podclass provides answers to all of this - and even a lesson in how to know when your idea might be ready to send to an agent. And we could not have a more experienced bunch to guide you on this journey. Sara Collins is the bestselling novelist and screenwriter currently serving as a judge for the 2024 Booker Prize. Her debut novel, The Confessions of Frannie Langton, won the Costa book awards in 2019 and she later wrote the TV screenplay. Nelle Andrew is a literary agent and former Agent of the Year at the British Book Awards, and Sharmaine Lovegrove is the co-founder and managing director of Dialogue Books, an inclusive imprint at a major publishing house. Each of them is an expert in one stage of the publishing journey…. and all are literary nerds (in the best possible way). Together, Sara, Sharmaine and Nelle are your on-hand writing community giving you the push you need to get started on that novel, memoir, or piece of non fiction you've always dreamed of writing. We hope you enjoy our part 1 & part 2 on IDEA. If you don’t want to wait for next week’s episode, you can subscribe now and binge them all at once by tapping ‘subscribe’. You’ll get to listen to all episodes ad-free and get exclusive subscriber access to How To Fail and Failing With Friends. Books discussed in these episodes include: •  The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins •  The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett •  Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden •  Sacred Hunger by Barry Unsworth •  The Color Purple by Alice Walker •  Scissors, Paper, Stone by Elizabeth Day •  Paradise City by Elizabeth Day •  Magpie by Elizabeth Day We also talk about Christopher Booker, Kit de Waal, The Seven Basic Plots and Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park. Executive produced by Elizabeth Day for Daylight Productions and Carly Maile for Sony Music Entertainment. Produced by Imogen Serwotka. Please do get in touch with us, your writing community, with thoughts, feedback and more at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

The show opens with Jason “Mayhem” Miller sitting in to do the news and they discuss Adam getting a “free hug” on his recent trip to Eugene, Oregon, Joe Praino making a power move ordering breakfast, and fights at the Sherman Oaks Galleria. Then, comedian Adam Ray jumps into the show and talks about his recent turn as Joe Biden on the ‘Kill Tony’ show, how both Adams attended the Paula Abdul/New Kids On the Block concert, smoking and drinking with Jelly Roll at the Comedy Store, and the faulty real-world mechanics of the car in the new Twisters movie. Then, Adam continues discussing the news with Jason “Mayhem” Miller with Adam Ray in tow, as they discuss Elon Musk’s claim his child was figuratively killed by the “woke mind virus,” how a woman shot a baby in the leg over $100 in narcotics debt, and then deviate into other topics, such as how Jared Fogle should get a new advertising gig with Quizno’s subs. Finally, Adam welcomes producer and writer Robert Kiviat to the show to talk about his latest documentary The Mandela Effect Phenomenon, as they get into general conspiracy theories, the elusive science of quantum mechanics behind crossing dimensions, and the possibility of simulation theory all in relation to the oddity that is the Mandela Effect. For more with Adam Ray: ● INSTAGRAM: @adamraycomedy ● WEBSITE: adamraycomedy.com For more with Robert Kiviat: ● Watch the Mandela Effect Phenomenon on VOD everywhere Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● http://simplisafe.com/Adam ● This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp http://BetterHelp.com/Carolla ● Get term life insurance through Ethos today to help protect your family’s finances. Get up to $2 million in coverage in just 10 minutes at https://ethoslife.com/ADAM. Thanks to Ethos for sponsoring us! ● http://OReillyAuto.com/Adam

Adam opens the show with Mike Dawson sitting in to read the news and they start by revisiting a bad Gavin Newsom tweet and an even worse Kamala Harris interview with Lester Holt. Then they read some of Hollywood’s reactions to Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race. Next, fitness trainer & podcaster Vinnie Tortorich returns to the show to talk all things health & fitness including the best type of protein powders & olive oils, how even mountain towns aren’t healthy anymore and the concerning trend of electric bicycles. Then, Adam welcomes comedian Ben Gleib back to the show as they get into the de- evolution of society, the hardships of gang member recruitment and snorting rhino horn. Finally, Adam, Ben & Dawson talk about Leslie Jones making guests sign a form to prevent pool peeing, Ellen DeGeneres quitting fame, and the identity of the Philly Dollar Store Ejaculator. For more with Vinnie Tortorich: ● PODCAST: Fitness Confidential ● INSTAGRAM: @vinnietortorich For more with Ben Gleib: ● INSTAGRAM: @bengleib ● WEBSITE: https://www.bengleib.com/ Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● http://rosettastone.com/Adam ● http://tommyjohn.com/Adam ● http://OReillyAuto.com/Adam

First, Adam is joined by Senior Director of Outreach for PragerU, Sabrina Kosmas. They open by talking about using Waze and an autistic boy who was slapped for touching a driver’s hood ornament. Then they discuss some news including stories about the benefits of cold showers and the flawed concept of universal basic income. Next, Adam welcomes comedian Rachel Feinstein to the show to discuss her new Netflix special, her mother’s tendency to overshare, and the 1970s films about racial injustice that Adam’s mom forced him to watch. Lastly, Adam welcomes actor & author Brett Gelman (Stranger Things), they talk about John Cusack going insane, dating on Raya, and Brett’s new book “The Terrifying Realm of the Possible: Nearly True Stories.” For more with Rachel Feinstein: ● INSTAGRAM: @rachel feinstein_ ● WEBSITE: rachel-feinstein.com For more with Brett Gelman: ● Buy his new book: The Terrifying Realm of the Possible: Nearly True Stories ● INSTAGRAM: @brettgelman ● TWITTER: @brettgelman ● TIKTOK: @brettgelman Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● http://OReillyAuto.com/Adam

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First, Adam is joined by Dawson to discuss the daily news as they dissect the absurdity of the “sloped roof” argument from the Head of the Secret Service, the new California law that protects children from having their gender identity exposed to their parents, Elon Musk pulling SpaceX out of California over said law, and Adam sympathizes with the botched National Anthem by country star Ingrid Andress. Next, Adam welcomes stand-up comedian & author Ian Karmel as they discuss the advantage of size in playing football at an early age, parental rules for dietary restrictions growing up, how hippies bend themselves into a different form of fascism, the nausea of overdone body positivity, and Ian’s experience working with James Corden. Finally, Adam welcomes back actor & producer David Arquette to discuss his latest film ‘The Good Half’, they open by talking about David’s wrestling career, him bringing Bozo the Clown back to life, the end of nudist camps and the various talents of Shel Silverstein For more with Ian Karmel: ● Buy his book: “T-Shirt Swim Club: Stories from Being Fat in a World of Thin People” ● INSTAGRAM: @iankarmel ● WEBSITE: https://iankarmel.com For more with David Arquette: ● INSTAGRAM: @davidarquette ● WEBSITE: https://thegoodhalfmovie.com Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● http://homes.com

First, Adam welcomes improviser & comedian Leah Knauer to the show as they discuss Leah’s teenage crush on Dr. Drew, the versatility of female impressionists versus their male counterparts, how Adam is the “epitome of a Gemini”, and Leah’s self-proclamation of being a witch. Next, Adam and Leah continue their conversation going over the news, including a massive drug tunnel found in Tijuana, Salt-N-Pepa’s Sandra Denton getting kicked off a Southwest flight, and getting into the lurid details of Kim Kardashian’s salmon sperm facial. Lastly, Adam is joined by actor Patrick Fabian (Better Call Saul) as they get into Patrick’s time on the SAG board with Elliott Gould, the downfall of Joe Paterno at Penn State, the debilitating rejection of the audition process, their similar paths to taking improv classes, and whether men can actually get by with only one bowl, one spoon, and one cup. For more with Patrick Fabian: ● Watch - ‘The Way We Speak’ available on VOD platforms July 23rd ● INSTAGRAM: @MrPatrickFabian ● TWITTER: @PatrickFabian ● WEBSITE: http://patrickfabian.com For more with Leah Knauer: ● INSTAGRAM: @LeahKnauer ● TIKTOK: @LeahKnauer ● WEBSITE: http://leahknauer.com Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● http://simplisafe.com/Adam ● http://OReillyAuto.com/Adam

The show opens up with Adam discussing the security (or lack thereof) at the Trump rally and Trump’s newly-selected running mate J.D. Vance. Then Joe Praino reads the news including stories about Travis Kelce’s astronomical bill for Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl suite, Jeff Bezos’ 30-karat engagement ring for Lauren Sánchez, and how a Detroit woman is suing MGM Grand over being denied a blackjack win. Next, Adam welcomes actor & producer Mike O’Malley back to the show, as they discuss sitting with crossed legs as a man, training a murder of crows as a defense tactic, the societal outcome from the invention of the bullet, and the creation of a nut kick league. Finally, Adam and guest Mike O’Malley continue their conversation addressing poorly designed CNN questions by Wolf Blitzer, pitching the ball kick league again, alien invasion, bad nicknames in high school, and cutting the break lines on sex offenders. For more with Mike O’Malley: ● INSTAGRAM: @therealmikeomalley ● TWITTER: @themikeomalley ● WEBSITE: mikeomalley.com ● Snowpiercer, the fourth and final season on AMC. Catch up on the first three seasons on AMC+ Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● http://simplisafe.com/Adam ● http://meater.com/ ● http://qualialife.com/Adam ● Get the Viator App Today! ● http://oreillyauto.com/adam

The show opens with Adam and Joe Praino doing a special recording of the news to discuss a wild weekend of breaking stories, including a failed assassination attempt on former President Trump and the deaths of Dr. Ruth, Richard Simmons & Shannen Doherty. Then Adam welcomes veteran voice actor Jim Cummings to the show, the voice of Winnie the Pooh, Darkwing Duck, and the Tasmanian Devil, as they talk about Jim’s secrets to embodying the voice of a character, the value of supportive parents, early attempts at impressions, and the difficulties of jobs that weren’t in voice recording For more with Jim Cummings: ● INSTAGRAM: @jimjcummings ● WEBSITE: https://jimcummingsworld.com/ Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● http://Homes.com ● http://OReillyAuto.com/Adam