Local Hour: Pecan Rolls

Kumail Nanjiani is returning to his roots. After reaching heights most actors can only dream of (like being a Marvel superhero!), he’s come back to the world of stand-up, where he made his start. Kumail opens up about his journey through self-acceptance: from being bullied as a kid, to dealing with typecasting, to achieving ground-breaking success and not knowing how to process it. He and Dan also get into masculinity culture, learning to manage their anger, and how therapy helped them understand their anxieties. Watch Kumail’s Golden Globe nominated new standup special, “Night Thoughts”, out December 19th on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Neither here nor there..." Amin shares more about his Vegas experience, including missing out on a perfect experience at The Sphere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"If there's one thing people know about me, they know I don't ever wanna be a cuckold." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is here to talk Knicks basketball, the ACC, the Lane Kiffin Protection Act, and... what's that? A diversionary war in Venezuela? Also, we're dreaming of a world where Zas gets cucked and Amin levitates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Boxing has never smelled this good." Alycia Baumgardner is down here in Miami to defend her super featherweight title and stops by the studio to share her story and answer Dan's most classic boxing questions. Also, the NBA Cup had a huge night, and TUA TAGOVAILOA HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN BENCHED BY THE MIAMI DOLPHINS. THE CREW REACTS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I went into the game there saying, 'I don't need to see what's going on.'" What does Nick Wright need his knee ligaments for anyway? And why is he so hyped up right now? And why does he feel worse for the Packers? And is YOUR wife a total stud? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Matric-, Matric-, Matric-, Matriculate the ball down the field." Dan is still wounded over his inaccuracies about the Heisman Trophy presentation at the Downtown Athletic Club, and he's FURIOUS over members of the crew thinking they're too cool for the company's new holiday song... but not as furious as Coach Mike Ryan is that we have barely touched the University of Miami's upcoming CFP game. Also, JuJu and Trysta are here in-studio to talk NBA Cup, which Amin claims is destined to be as popular as Christmas. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Amin, JuJu, Mike, and Trysta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Pat me on the six." Happy Birthday, tooooooooo Dan. I don't care. Good luck. JuJu has his Top 5 Costumes Dan Has Worn on the Show That He Can Remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"THAT'S MY BABY!" Brandon, B-Marsh, BM... is here as a huge fan of the show to ask, "Hey, wait, who's that?" He tells us about his best quarterback, reveals that he once played a game high on painkillers, and serves as the traffic director for the show's staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"No. Hell no." Tony respects his opponent and delivers his Top 5, Greg has a new Back in My Day*, Jake Paul backs away from trash talk, and Dan's dismissiveness forces Mike and Jeremy to defend the Broncos. *LOL NO HE DOESN'T. HE WON'T EVER DO THAT S*** AGAIN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Have my six?" Dianna is here ahead of her Christmas Day game on Netflix to talk Joe Burrow and Dan's disdain for the Bengals facility, looking manly while keeping yourself warm, and why the Patriots have been realistic about their chances. Also, Greg Cote tells us about a college football player who put the ass in class, and Dan wonders if kids can tell time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices