Mohr Stories 563: Ron Funches

NBA legend turned general manager Vlade Divac joins the show to talk about his journey from a small town in Serbia to basketball stardom, life in the Lakers spotlight, and what it’s really like making decisions as a GM (including his honest take on passing on Luka Dončić). The guys dive into the evolution of the modern NBA, the importance of team culture over stats, and why legends like Shaquille O’Neal would still dominate today. Plus, Vlade shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories like pranking teammates, to navigating politics back home, Hollywood cameos, and life after basketball. This episode is sponsored by BlueChew and we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code MOHR. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information. This episode is also sponsored by ASPCA Pet Insurance. Explore your coverage options at ASPCApetinsurance.com/MOHR and you could get a $25 Amazon gift card! 🌐 Follow Vlade ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @officialvladedivac Support His Foundation: https://www.divac.com/ ✅ Subscribe to Jay Mohr for Fresh Content: https://www.youtube.com/@JayMohr37?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Follow Jay Mohr on all socials⁠⁠⁠⁠ @JayMohr37 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @jaymohr37 Facebook: @jmohr37 TikTok: @jaymohr37 Substack: @jaymohr37 Jay Mohr Tour Dates: https://JayMohr.com Music: "Rise" by Lady Owl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oscar-winning actor & musician Keith Carradine joins Jay to discuss growing up in a legendary Hollywood family and carving out his own path as a character actor. Keith reflects on career-defining roles, working with icons, and the philosophy that’s guided his decades in the business. The episode bounces between old-school showbiz stories, Deadwood memories, the unlikely journey of his Oscar-winning song “I’m Easy”, a house bunny named Clooney, and much more. This episode is brought to you by Fitbod. Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/MOHR. This episode is also sponsored by BlueChew and we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code MOHR. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information. ✅ Subscribe to Jay Mohr for Fresh Content: https://www.youtube.com/@JayMohr37?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Follow Jay Mohr on all socials⁠⁠⁠⁠ @JayMohr37 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @jaymohr37 Facebook: @jmohr37 TikTok: @jaymohr37 Substack: @jaymohr37 Jay Mohr Tour Dates: https://JayMohr.com Music: "Rise" by Lady Owl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Ron Funches joins Jay Mohr for a hilarious conversation that bounces from jiu-jitsu and NBA nostalgia to dating habits, addiction, and the realities of fame. Ron also opens up about his weight loss journey, his time on The Traitors, the one GIF he couldn’t live without, and much more. This episode is sponsored by BlueChew and we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code MOHR. Visit https://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information. 🌐 Follow Ron Funches on all socials⁠⁠⁠⁠ @RonFunches⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @ronfunches YouTube: @ronfunches TikTok: @ron_funches Tour Dates: https://ronfunches.com/shows/ ✅ Subscribe to Jay Mohr for Fresh Content: https://www.youtube.com/@JayMohr37?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Follow Jay Mohr on all socials⁠⁠⁠⁠ @JayMohr37 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @jaymohr37 Facebook: @jmohr37 TikTok: @jaymohr37 Substack: @jaymohr37 Jay Mohr Tour Dates: https://JayMohr.com Music: "Rise" by Lady Owl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Mohr Stories, the great Greg Fitzsimmons returns to the show. Jay and Greg swap stories from the road, dive into the chaos of early stand-up careers, and revisit the glory (and brutality) of the comedy club circuit - from NACA gigs to late-night hotel misadventures. They also chat about the greatness of Boston comics like Anthony Clark and Don Gavin, which comics they would not want to “follow”, and why Jay doesn’t want to do the road anymore. This episode is sponsored by BlueChew and we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code MOHR. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information. This episode is also sponsored by ZipRecruiter, the #1 Rated Hiring Site, based on G2. Go to ZipRecruiter.com/MOHR right now, and you can try it FOR FREE. 🌐 Follow Greg Fitzsimmons Instagram: @gregfitzsimmons YouTube: @GregFitzsimmonsComedy Facebook: @FitzdogRadio Tour Dates: https://gregfitzsimmons.com/standup-dates ✅ Subscribe to Jay Mohr for Fresh Content: https://www.youtube.com/@JayMohr37?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Follow Jay Mohr on all socials⁠⁠⁠⁠ @JayMohr37 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @jaymohr37 Facebook: @jmohr37 TikTok: @jaymohr37 Substack: @jaymohr37 Jay Mohr Tour Dates: https://JayMohr.com Music: "Rise" by Lady Owl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jay sits down with Love on the Spectrum breakout star Connor Tomlinson for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation about life, love, and navigating newfound fame. Joined by his mom Lise, Connor reflects on his journey from high school memories to becoming a fan-favorite on the hit show, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, dating experiences, and what it’s really like having life’s biggest moments captured on camera. From sword collecting and English obsessions to first kisses in the rain, this episode delivers the kind of perspective that made audiences fall in love with Connor. This episode is sponsored by BlueChew and we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code MOHR. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information. 🌐 Follow Connor Instagram: @connortomlinson5 TikTok: @connortomlinson5 YouTube: @carrideswithconnor ✅ Subscribe to Jay Mohr for Fresh Content: https://www.youtube.com/@JayMohr37?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Follow Jay Mohr on all socials⁠⁠⁠⁠ @JayMohr37 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @jaymohr37 Facebook: @jmohr37 TikTok: @jaymohr37 Substack: @jaymohr37 Jay Mohr Tour Dates: https://JayMohr.com Music: "Rise" by Lady Owl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Mohr welcomes fellow Saturday Night Live alum Kevin Nealon for a rollicking conversation packed with classic stand-up philosophy and SNL stories, including unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments with Farley, Spade, and other cast members. They discuss Kevin’s new special Loose In the Crotch and swap thoughts on aging, fitness, sobriety, and the ever-changing comedy landscape. We thank BlueChew for sponsoring the show. Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code MOHR. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information. 🌐 Follow Kevin Nealon on all socials⁠⁠⁠⁠ @KevinNealon Instagram: @kevinnealon Facebook: @kevinnealon Threads: @kevinnealon Tour Dates: kevinnealon.com Hiking with Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/@KevinNealoncomedy ✅ Subscribe to Jay Mohr for Fresh Content: https://www.youtube.com/@JayMohr37?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Follow Jay Mohr on all socials⁠⁠⁠⁠ @JayMohr37 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @jaymohr37 Facebook: @jmohr37 TikTok: @jaymohr37 Substack: @jaymohr37 Jay Mohr Tour Dates: https://JayMohr.com Music: "Rise" by Lady Owl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Mohr Stories, Jay Mohr sits down with one of his oldest friends in Los Angeles, Storage Wars fan-favorite Kenny Crossley. The two swap stories from decades around the Laugh Factory, Kenny’s unlikely path from aerospace property manager to reality-TV personality, and the wild characters that shaped their comedy-club years. Along the way they riff on everything from ghost stories and late-night diner runs to Storage Wars chaos and Kenny’s unforgettable Uber driving adventures. We thank BlueChew for sponsoring the show. Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code MOHR. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information. This episode is also sponsored by Sundays For Dogs. Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to sundaysfordogs.com/MOHR50 and get 50% off your first order. Or use code MOHR50 at checkout. ✅ Subscribe to Jay Mohr for Fresh Content: https://www.youtube.com/@JayMohr37?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Follow Kenny Instagram: @kenny_crossley Website: therealkennydoit.com 🌐 Follow Jay Mohr on all socials⁠⁠⁠⁠ @JayMohr37 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @jaymohr37 Facebook: @jmohr37 TikTok: @jaymohr37 Substack: @jaymohr37 Jay Mohr Tour Dates: https://JayMohr.com Music: "Rise""by Lady Owl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jay welcomes comedy legend George Wallace. They discuss George’s nonstop global travel, airports from hell, funerals as celebrations, the absurdity of support dogs everywhere, and why stand-up is still the greatest job on earth. Along the way George drops classic Wallace wisdom on aging, religion, the Olympics, George Carlin, and living a life fueled by curiosity, gratitude, and punchlines. This episode is sponsored by Sundays For Dogs. Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/MOHR50 and get 50% offyour first order. Or use code MOHR50 at checkout. 🌐 Follow George Instagram: @therealgeorgewallace Twitter: @MrGeorgeWallace YouTube: @GeorgeWallaceTV Facebook: @Comedian-George-Wallace ✅ Subscribe to Jay Mohr for Fresh Content: https://www.youtube.com/@JayMohr37?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Follow Jay Mohr on all socials⁠⁠⁠⁠ @JayMohr37 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @jaymohr37 Facebook: @jmohr37 TikTok: @jaymohr37 Substack: @jaymohr37 Jay Mohr Tour Dates: https://JayMohr.com Music: "Rise" by Lady Owl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jay sits down with legendary actor Joe Mantegna for a warm, funny, and deeply personal conversation that spans his Chicago roots, Broadway beginnings, and a lifetime in show business. Joe shares incredible stories about mentors, marriage, autism advocacy, and keeping perspective when fame comes calling. This episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter, the #1 Rated Hiring Site, based on G2. Go to https://ZipRecruiter.com/MOHR right now, and you can try it FOR FREE. 🌐 Follow Joe Mantegna Instagram: @joemantegna Senor Rio Tequila: https://www.senorrio.com/ Criminal Minds: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/criminal_minds/ Gun Stories on the Outdoor Channel: https://www.outdoorchannel.com/show/gunstories/1552 ✅ Subscribe to Jay Mohr for Fresh Content: https://www.youtube.com/@JayMohr37?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Follow Jay Mohr on all socials⁠⁠⁠⁠ @JayMohr37 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @jaymohr37 Facebook: @jmohr37 TikTok: @jaymohr37 Substack: @jaymohr37 Jay Mohr Tour Dates: https://JayMohr.com Music: "Rise" by Lady Owl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To close out Black History Month, Jay sits down with academic & author Michael Eric Dyson for a wide-ranging, deeply personal conversation on race, power, faith, and American identity. Dyson breaks down the real meaning of white privilege, reflects on parts of his book "Tears We Cannot Stop", and shares moving stories about his father, faith, and the cost of dignity in a racist culture. The episode weaves history, hip-hop, politics, religion, and humor into a raw, compassionate dialogue about truth, love, and what it actually means to see each other’s humanity. 🌐 Follow Michael ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @michaelericdyson Facebook: @michaelericdyson Books: michaelericdyson.com/books ✅ Subscribe to Jay Mohr for Fresh Content: https://www.youtube.com/@JayMohr37?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Follow Jay Mohr on all socials⁠⁠⁠⁠ @JayMohr37 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @jaymohr37 Facebook: @jmohr37 TikTok: @jaymohr37 Substack: @jaymohr37 Jay Mohr Tour Dates: https://JayMohr.com Music: "Rise" by Lady Owl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices