Clay Aiken: I Wasn’t Intersectional Enough For 2022 & Surviving Abusive Stepfather

Clay Aiken rose to fame in 2003 as the runner-up on the second season of American Idol, becoming one of the show’s best-selling contestants with hit singles like “This Is the Night” and a successful debut album, Measure of a Man. He went on to release multiple albums, perform on Broadway, compete on Celebrity Apprentice, and pursue political aspirations. Check out his new album ‘Rewind’ out now. IN THE NEWS: Federal authorities reportedly raid Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home after sources cite “compelling evidence” of possible criminal activity. A father and beloved teacher dies after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags, with riders sharing disturbing details about what happened. Newly released video shows a tiger mauling victim calmly approaching the animal moments before the fatal attack. Plus, Metallica frontman James Hetfield calls out artists who turn their concerts into political rallies.GET IT ON!FOR MORE WITH CLAY AIKEN:ALBUM: RewindOut NowFOR MORE WITH RUDY PAVICH:WEBSITE: RudyPavichComedy.comINSTAGRAM: @Rudy_Pavich PUNCH UP LIVE: https://punchup.live/rudypavichLIVE SHOWS: October 30 - Atlanta, GAOctober 31 - Atlanta, GA (2 Shows)November 1 - Atlanta, GANovember 7 - Bellflower, CA (2 Shows)November 13 - Napa, CAThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineoreillyauto.com/ADAMhuel.com/adam code: AdamSimpliSafe.com/ADAMpluto.tvjackarcher.com/adamforthepeople.com/ADAMtenthousand.cc Code: PODCAST15See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Priestley is a Canadian-American actor and director best known for playing Brandon Walsh on the hit Fox teen drama Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000), which made him a major television star in the 1990s. He later starred in series including Call Me Fitz and Private Eyes, directed numerous television episodes, and continued working in film and television while establishing himself as a director and producer. Check out his new show Private Eyes West Coast out now on the CW. IN THE NEWS: Schitt’s Creek star Dan Levy criticizes Shane Gillis’ SNL monologue as misogynistic. A new report says Doug Emhoff does not want Kamala Harris to run for president in 2028. Plus, a college professor is accused of repeatedly urinating on students’ belongings after allegedly being identified as the campus’s mystery serial sprinkler.GET IT ON!FOR MORE WITH JASON PRIESTLEY:TV SHOW: Private Eyes West CoastOut Now On The CWFOR MORE WITH ELISHA KRAUSS:WEBSITE:  elishakrauss.comYOUTUBE: Elisha Krauss INSTAGRAM: @elishakrauss  TWITTER: @elishakraussLIVE SHOWS: October 30 - Atlanta, GAOctober 31 - Atlanta, GA (2 Shows)November 1 - Atlanta, GANovember 7 - Bellflower, CA (2 Shows)November 13 - Napa, CAThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlinehomeserve.com/adamoreillyauto.com/ADAMquince.comSimpliSafe.com/ADAMpluto.tvSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve Calamusa is a lawyer for 30 years who started Supercar Claims to help fellow car enthusiasts recover money when their car had been damaged, and it wasn’t their fault. For more information, go to supercarclaims.com  IN THE NEWS: New video shows a 6-year-old cursing at officers after shooting his first-grade teacher at a Virginia school. President Trump toys with renaming the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans the “Trump Ocean,” while lawyers for Christa Pike say she is suffering from cognitive challenges and profound psychological trauma following a botched execution. Nithya Raman faces scrutiny over conflicting statements about the LAPD chief she once vowed to fire, a Mamdani adviser’s secret Cuba diary reportedly reveals an anti-U.S. plot and luxury trip, Trump warns the U.S. may strike the Houthis after an American is killed at a Saudi airport and the group threatens further attacks, and San Francisco’s mayor says the city “lost its way” by embracing ultra-left ideology.GET IT ON!FOR MORE WITH STEVE CALAMUSSA:WEBSITE: supercarclaims.comINSTAGRAM: @supercarclaimsFOR MORE WITH MIKE DAWSON:INSTAGRAM: @dawsangelesLIVE SHOWS: October 30 - Atlanta, GAOctober 31 - Atlanta, GA (2 Shows)November 1 - Atlanta, GANovember 7 - Bellflower, CA (2 Shows)November 13 - Napa, CAThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlinebollandbranch.com/acshometitlelock.com promo code: ADAMmod.com Promo code: ADAMoreillyauto.com/ADAMpluto.tvSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#1 ACS #796 (feat. Sonny Carolla, Natalia Carolla, Dr. Drew, Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop)Recorded 04-06-2012 – Release Date 04-09-2012#2 ACS #798 (feat. David Wild, Oriol Servia, Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop)Recorded 04-09-2012 – Release Date 04-10-2012#3 ACS #2038 (feat. Eric Stonestreet, Lynette Carolla, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop)Recorded 03-24-2017 - Release Date 03-27-2017#4 ACS #997 (feat. David Alan Grier, Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop)Recorded 01-21-2013 – Release Date 01-28-2013 #5  ACS #1670 (feat. Joel McHale, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop)Recorded 09-29-2015 – Release Date 09-30-2015#6 ACS #1938 (feat. Brian Huskey, Jo Koy, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop)Recorded 10-31-2016 – Release Date 11-01-2016#7 ACS #803 (feat. David Wild, Greg Fitzsimmons and Bryan Bishop)Recorded 04-17-2012 – Release Date 04-18-2012Hosted by Superfan GiovanniRequest clips: [email protected] and Watch Clips on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@AdamCarollaCornerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#1 ACS #2725 (feat. Jay Mohr, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop)Recorded 01-10-2020 – Release Date 01-13-2020#2 ACS #970 (feat. Kevin Nealon, Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop)Recorded 12-04-2012 – Release Date 12-05-2012#3 ACS #69 (feat. Dino Stamatopoulos)Recorded 05-27-2009 - Release Date 05-28-2009#4 ACS #922 (feat. Lisa Lampanelli, Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop)Recorded 09-26-2012 – Release Date 09-27-2012 #5  ACS #331 (feat. Sarah Silverman)Recorded 05-18-2010 Release Date 05-24-2010#6 ACS #30 (feat. Christopher Titus)Recorded 03-30-2009 – Release Date 04-06-2009Hosted by Superfan GiovanniRequest clips: [email protected] and Watch Clips on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@AdamCarollaCornerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#1 ACS #2933 (feat. Dr. Drew, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop)Recorded 11-03-2020 – Release Date 11-04-2020#2 ACS #2956 (feat. Eric Drath, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop)Recorded 12-08-2020 - Release Date 12-09-2020#3 ACS #2990 (feat. Ernie Hudson, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop)Recorded 02/01/2021 – Release Date 02/02/2021#4 ACS #1060 (feat. Trevor Moore, Al Madrigal, Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop)Recorded 04-18-2013 – Release Date 04-19-2013#5 ACS #3065 (feat. Adam Ray, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop)Recorded 03/11/2021 – Release Date 03/11/2021Hosted by Superfan GiovanniRequest clips: [email protected] and Watch Clips on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@AdamCarollaCornerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff Garlin is a comedian, actor, writer, and director best known for playing Jeff Greene on Curb Your Enthusiasm and patriarch Murray Goldberg on The Goldbergs. A longtime Chicago improviser who came up through Second City, Garlin has also released multiple stand-up specials and appeared in films including I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With, Daddy Day Care, and Wall-E. Check out his photography book Best Seat In The House: Moments No One Asked Me To Capture…But I Did, out now. IN THE NEWS: President Trump suggests Iran could target Los Angeles and San Diego, an American Airlines passenger is accused of masturbating mid-flight and joking that he’d “join the Mile High Club himself,” and a California mayor is accused of running a booze-soaked City Hall, showing up drunk, harassing staff, and hurling slurs.GET IT ON!FOR MORE WITH JEFF GARLIN:BOOK: “Best Seat In The House: Moments No One Asked Me To Capture…But I Did” - OUT NOWFOR MORE WITH ANDREW HOBSON:INSTAGRAM & YOUTUBE: @andrewfhobsonLIVE SHOWS: October 8 - Point Pleasant Beach, NJOctober 9 - Pottstown, PA (2 Shows)October 10 - Pottstown, PA (2 Shows)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:chime.com/adamUnlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code ADAM at irestore.com/ADAM ! #irestorepod hims.com/adamhomechef.com/ADAMmuddy.com/adamoreillyauto.com/ADAMtecovas.com/ADAMpluto.tvSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Cessario is the founder and CEO of Liquid Death, the beverage company he built by combining canned water with an aggressive, irreverent marketing style inspired by punk, metal, and comedy. Under his leadership, Liquid Death grew from a niche water brand into a major beverage company known for its distinctive branding, viral advertising, celebrity collaborations, and anti-plastic mission. Check out his products in stores everywhere or go to the website, www.liquiddeath.com IN THE NEWS: President Trump responds to Barack Obama’s claim that governments would be better off if women were put in charge for two years. A Laguna Beach “Karen” interrupts a California couple’s romantic engagement, while more Gen Z college freshmen are reportedly dropping out early and moving back home with their parents. Plus, Los Angeles’ mansion tax is blamed for a decline in construction activity and the potential loss of thousands of jobs.GET IT ON!FOR MORE WITH MIKE CESSARIO:COMPANY: Liquid DeathWEBSITE: https://liquiddeath.com/FOR MORE WITH RUDY PAVICH:WEBSITE: RudyPavichComedy.comINSTAGRAM: @Rudy_Pavich PUNCH UP LIVE: https://punchup.live/rudypavichLIVE SHOWS: October 8 - Point Pleasant Beach, NJOctober 9 - Pottstown, PA (2 Shows)October 10 - Pottstown, PA (2 Shows)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineFor a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at Mengotomars.com. oreillyauto.com/ADAMoatsovernight.comSimpliSafe.com/ADAMTenThousand.cc code PODCAST15pluto.tvSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Dawson is a longtime producer, audio engineer, and announcer for The Adam Carolla Show, where he has worked with Carolla since the mid-2000s and is best known for introducing and closing the show. He has also built a career in voice-over, audio production, live-event engineering, and music, including his own company DawsAngeles. For shows and updates, follow him on Instagram @dawsangeles. IN THE NEWS: New details emerge about Xavier Becerra’s Mexican family background, Obama is set to campaign for Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit during the final stretch before the midterms, and a viral video shows an Arizona State cheerleader being taken to the ground by police while trying to intervene in an arrest. Plus, Mark Ruffalo goes on an anti-Trump rant at a recent “Hands Off Our Vote” rally in New York City.GET IT ON!FOR MORE WITH MIKE DAWSON:INSTAGRAM: @dawsangelesLIVE SHOWS: October 8 - Point Pleasant Beach, NJOctober 9 - Pottstown, PA (2 Shows)October 10 - Pottstown, PA (2 Shows)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlinebetterhelp.com/carollaforthepeople.com/adamoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wayne Federman is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer known for his dry, understated stand-up and numerous television and film appearances, including Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Larry Sanders Show, Crashing, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. He has also worked extensively as a comedy writer and producer, including writing for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and producing the HBO special The 40 Year Old Boy. Check out the new documentary he co-produced “Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald” out on Netflix on October 16th. IN THE NEWS: President Trump says he believes Iran may be behind the Air Dubai hijacking, A’ja Wilson addresses a WNBA fight and a heated press conference involving her mother, and Sunny Hostin says she understands why the “Cornell 7” were not charged, citing New York state laws surrounding consensual intoxication and consent.GET IT ON!FOR MORE WITH WAYNE FEDERMAN:DOCUMENTARY: Norm: The Tale Of Norm MacdonaldOut On Netflix October 16th, 2026FOR MORE WITH RUDY PAVICH:WEBSITE: RudyPavichComedy.comINSTAGRAM: @ Rudy_Pavich PUNCH UP LIVE: https://punchup.live/rudypavichLIVE SHOWS: October 8 - Point Pleasant Beach, NJOctober 9 - Pottstown, PA (2 Shows)October 10 - Pottstown, PA (2 Shows)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineethos.com/adamoreillyauto.com/ADAMrosettastone.com/adampluto.tvSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.