Adam Carolla Show

William Shatner returns to the studio and talks to Adam and Jodi Miller about everything from finding love at an old age to the rise of sex in old age homes. Bill gets into his experiences trying VR, visiting a hallowed burial ground in Australia, and working with Jim Brown on ‘T.J. Hooker’. He then tells stories about bombing on stage when he performed standup comedy as Captain Kirk and working with Paul Newman on ‘The Outrage’. Next, Adam explains to Chris the problem with Uber seats in the “full recline” and shares some examples of insane excuses he’s heard from people. Finally, Chris reports the news. Adam hears about China fining a comedian for a joke seen as mocking the military, China using AI to raise the dead, Beyoncé and Jay-Z buying the most expensive mansion in California, a Dollar Store employee running down a shoplifter, and Adidas going back to selling Yeezy sneakers. PLUGS: Watch William Shatner’s unscripted series ‘Stars on Mars’ premiering June 5th on FOX Watch Shatner’s series ‘The UnXp

Adam welcomes Chris back from paternity leave and hears the story of his son’s birth. They debate the logic of the cord cutting ritual before talking about the hospital security measures to prevent baby stealing and how naming a baby is harder today than it used to be. Comedian and musician Morgan Jay joins them and hears the problem with Adam’s shower which leads to a debate if Adam’s maid hates him. Morgan explains what it’s like to play music while performing comedy and breaks out his guitar to show them how it’s done. Next, Chris reports the news including: Andy Warhol getting in a copyright dispute over a portrait of Prince, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle saying they were in a car chase with the paparazzi, and a student suing her school for removing a feather from her cap at her graduation. Finally, psychologist and AI expert Dr. Gary Marcus talks to Adam about the dangers of “counterfeit people”, the need for new policies on artificial intelligence, and what the future of AI may lead us to. PLUGS: Wa

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Comedian Crystal Denha joins Adam as they get into unearthed footage of Howard Stern being problematic and the strippers unionizing at Adam’s old hangout in North Hollywood before they see some footage of Ben Affleck and J.Lo looking miserable. Comedian Jamar Neighbors joins the show as he starts to paint Adam. They discuss Jamar’s amateur boxing, his brother becoming a mortician, having sex on shrooms, and how his new special became a finalist at Cannes Film Festival despite them not having a standup category. Next Crystal fills in for Chris to report the news including: Elon Musk calling working from home ‘morally wrong’, Megan Fox revealing she’s had struggles with her body image, a possible chocolate milk ban in school cafeterias, and a family brawl breaking out at Disney World. PLUGS: Watch Jamar Neighbors’ special ‘Rotten Luther King Jr’ on YouTube Visit Jamar’s website, JamarNeighbors.com And follow Jamar on Instagram, @Jamar _Neighbors Get your Pay Per View tickets to "Adam Carolla & Friends"

Comedians Tom Arnold and Jodi Miller join Adam today as Tom tells the story of how his sister became the “meth queen of the midwest”. The three compare their vastly different relationships with their parents before debating the pros and cons of masturbating while standing up. Next, they hear about a new study showing that employers are becoming more open to hiring older employees which leads to a conversation about the work ethic of different generations. Finally, Jodi Miller reports the news including: a news anchor and former priest getting fired after a hot mic incident and a fabricated video of Jerry Springer reading his will going viral. PLUGS: See Tom Arnold live: North Hollywood, CA - Comedy Chateau - Friday Irvine, CA - Irvine Improv - May 28th Hollywood, CA - Panel Show at The Bourbon Room - June 6th North Hollywood, CA - Comedy Chateau - June 17th Check out Tom Arnold in ‘FUBAR’ premiering May 25th on Netflix And follow Tom on Twitter, @TomArnold Check your local TV listings to watch Jodi Miller

Comedians Sam Morril and Kimbles Hume join Adam as he remembers the time he tried to teach a model to drive stick shift. Dawson debuts a new installment of the ‘White Information Network’ and Sam remembers the complicated process of how he was adopted. Next, they compare the beer commercials of today to those made in the 2000’s and learn about the Coors Party Ball. Next, Kimbles Hume reports the news including: Martha Stewart becoming the oldest ever Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model, Dave Chappelle speaking out about the San Francisco homeless crisis, claims of a toxic work environment on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show', revelations that the murdered Cash App founder attended underground sex parties with the sister of his killer, and more. PLUGS: Watch Sam Morril’s special ‘Same Time Tomorrow’ streaming on Netflix See Sam Morril live: HAMPTON BEACH, NH - HAMPTON BEACH CASINO - JUNE 1st PORTLAND, ME - STATE THEATER - JUNE 2nd MASHANTUCKET, CT - FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO - JUNE 3rd And for more dates, visit

Adam talks to the legendary performer, Donny Osmond. Donny gets into his goal to release 68 albums and surpass Elvis, his time working on ‘Mulan’ and ‘Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’, and how he won ‘Dancing with the Stars’. They get into a deeper discussion about dealing with anxiety and the obstacles you face when trying to rebrand yourself. Next, Kimbles Hume reports the news including: a woman stabbing her husband after getting confused over sex pictures of herself, a porn star lecturing at UC Santa Barbara, a YouTuber crashing a plane, and more. PLUGS: For Donny Osmond’s tour dates, go to Donny.com Catch Kimbles on any of the shows below and follow her on Instagram for more dates @kimbleshume May 16th - The Comedy Store, La Jolla May 18th - House of Comedy, Phoenix June 4th - Belly Up, Solana Beach, with Adam Carolla and Brad Williams! THANKS FOR SUPPORTING TODAY’S SPONSORS: OReillyAuto.com The Jordan Harbinger Show Angi.com Apartments.com

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Comedians Lisa Curry and Greg Fitzsimmons join Adam as he tells the story of solving a metal rod mystery and gets into his list of things he wants to do before he dies. They hear a comment from Evangeline Lilly on gender perceptions before getting into lighting things on fire as children, tennis ball cannons, and what would happen if they entered Phil in a dog show. Next, with Chris out on paternity leave, Lisa Curry fills in to report the news. They hear about Lionel Richie defending himself amidst plastic surgery rumors , cannabis use getting linked to schizophrenia, and Elon Musk urging Don Lemon to launch a new show on Twitter. Finally, Dr. Peter Attia talks to Adam about his new book, ‘Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity’ where he outlines how you can lengthen your lifespan by improving your healthspan. Adam tells him a story about his hero Ayrton Senna and they talk about the benefits of being in nature. PLUGS: See Greg Fitzsimmons live: Huntington Beach, CA - The Rec Room - Tomorrow Columbia,

Comedians Lisa Curry and Orny Adams join Adam as they discuss impossible to open packaging, airlines prioritizing peanut over dog allergies, and public shaving. They brainstorm a way to rank all the penises in the US and the effect that would have on the country before hearing from a caller who wants to share an Urban Dictionary entry he thinks they will enjoy. Finally, with Chris out on paternity leave, Lisa Curry fills in to report the news. They hear about Robert De Niro becoming a father again at age 79, the reveal of Ray Liotta’s cause of death, a woman getting reunited with her parents after being kidnapped 51 years ago, a proposal going viral for the wrong reasons, and the US proposing new rules for airline cancellations. PLUGS: See Orny Adams live: Bellflower, CA - The Stand Up Comedy Club - Saturday Hermosa Beach, CA - The Comedy and Magic Club - May 18th And for more live dates, visit OrnyAdams.com See Orny in ‘Teen Wolf: The Movie’ streaming now on Paramount + Listen to ‘What's Wrong With Orn

Comedian’s Kyle Dunnigan and Kimbles Hume join Adam as they get into Trump’s deposition and debate sharing drinks with people. Adam gets to the bottom of a busboy starting a hotel fire in the ‘80s and takes a call from someone who wants to know Adam’s opinions on sampling music. Next, they learn about an email showing a former CIA director asking to help him make a talking point for Biden’s debate against Trump. Finally, with Chris out on paternity leave, Kimbles Hume fills in to report the news. She gets into some highlights from King Charles III's coronation ceremony including a penis shape mowed into a nearby lawn, Katy Perry struggling to find her seat, and Lionel Richie’s performance. They hear about a town in Washington outlawing drugs, Chris Pratt getting more outspoken about his faith, a hotel manager sucking on his guest’s toes, and Mark Zuckerberg winning a jiu-jitsu tournament. PLUGS: See Kimbles Hume live: La Jolla, CA - The Comedy Store - May 16th Phoenix, AZ - House of Comedy - May 18th Solan

Comedian Kimbles Hume joins Adam as they discuss cancel culture and why some people or companies are too big to take down. Mark Geragos calls in after getting inspired from Adam’s rant to take on the Menendez Brothers case and gives some insight into a new piece of evidence which could be a potential game changer. Next, Chris reports the news. San Francisco Pride distancing themselves from Dee Snider, Randi Weingarten testifying before congress about school closures, the surgeon general saying loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, and Jay Leno handing out donuts during the Writer’s strike. Finally, Adam talks to actor and writer Andrew McCarthy about his new book, ‘Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and Five Hundred Miles Across Spain’. Andrew tells Adam about getting kicked out of NYU, working with John Hughes, and how he and the other actors used to hate being referred to as the ‘Brat Pack’. PLUGS: Check out Andrew McCarthy’s new book ‘Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and Five Hundred Miles Acr

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Comedian Michael Yo joins Adam and the two get into the hypocrisy of grotesque commercials, Michael’s teenage obsession with Michael Jackson, the problem with GI Joes, and crows picking up landmines in Ukraine. They debate how much height they would give up for more inches downstairs and Adam teaches Michael about the Black Information Network. Next, Chris reports the news. He gives some updates on Jamie Foxx’s health and the Bob Lee murder case before getting into Nordstrom closing in San Francisco and the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Finally comedian Joe Matarese who talks about how, as an Italian American, he has a real hatred of “guidos”. Joe talk gets into his new special where he built recreations of both his childhood and his son’s bedrooms on the stage before they discuss Michael Jackson’s ‘MJ: The Musical’. PLUGS: See Michael Yo live: Salt Lake City - Wiseguys - May 12th and 13th Las Vegas, NV - Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club - May 25th to 28th Seattle, WA - The Triple Door - June 3rd

Comedian Maz Jobrani joins Adam as they get into some panda bear hypotheticals, peanut butter, the Chiquita Banana song, and ABBA. They take a call from someone with thoughts on getting rid of backup beepers before Maz shows an example of how his voice was ‘sampled’ in a rap song. Next, Chris reports the news including celebrities wearing pink and cat outfits at the Met Gala to protest the theme and the beginning of the first writer’s strike in 15 years. Finally, Adam talks to the founder and CEO of ONE Championship, Chatri Sityodtong, to talk about the upcoming MMA fight between Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes. They get into Muay Thai, Mir vs. Lesnar, shadow boxing, and the importance of showing respect for your opponent. PLUGS: Watch Maz Jobrani’s new special, ‘The Birds & The Bees’ on Youtube See Maz Jobrani live: Raleigh, NC - Raleigh Improv - May 18th to 20th Denver, CO - Comedy Works Downtown - June 1st to 3rd Honolulu, HI - Blue Note Hawaii - July 28th & 29th And for more dates visit:

Adam recaps his experience at Stagecoach including seeing Elle King perform, hanging with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, and seeing people abandoning Bryan Adams’ set which reminds him of how he was snubbed by an Uber driver. Adam then talks about the world premiere of ‘Meme Gods’ before getting into the mass exodus of people leaving California. Next, Chris reports the news. Hearing about plans for a bullet train from Las Vegas to Los Angeles leads Adam to note how everything is racist to Pete Buttigieg. They break down some clips from The White House Correspondents' Dinner and look into Ed Sheeran singing and playing guitar in court to prove he didn’t commit plagiarism. Finally actor Jon Heder and writer Dominic Russo join to talk about their new animated series ‘Space Junk’ about garbage men in space. They get into how ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ ended up being so successful, pollution in space, Skylab, and Jon’s LDS mission in Japan. PLUGS: Watch Jon Heder and Dominic Russo’s new series ‘Space Junk’ premiering May 19

Comedian Adam Ray returns to the show as they discuss bird strikes, China’s panda policy, and a school banning music classes for being white supremacist. Chris reports the news including the death of Jerry Springer and Giannis Antetokounmpo going viral after a speech on failure. Finally, Reporter and comedian Kat Timpf joins Adam to discuss her new book ‘You Can't Joke About That: Why Everything Is Funny, Nothing Is Sacred, and We're All in This Together’ where she reveals some of her most embarrassing secrets. She gets into doing stand up while working at The Washington Post, insulting and idiotic world views, and steak tacos. PLUGS: Check out Kat Timpf’s new book ‘You Can't Joke About That: Why Everything Is Funny, Nothing Is Sacred, and We're All in This Together’ wherever you find books See Kat Timpf live: Chicago, IL - Park West - April 30th Washington, DC - Miracle Theatre - May 6th For more more dates, visit TheRealKatTimpf.com And follow her on Twitter, @KatTimpf Check out Adam Ray’s new special,

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Comedian Ryan Sickler tells Adam about a dedicated street where the homeless defecate. Next, Chris reports the news. They hear about a transgender runner competing in the London Marathon, Kia and Hyundai being sued because of soaring thefts made popular on TikTok, and a new policy from a New Jersey little league which would punish angry parents by having them serve as umpires. Finally, Adam talks one-on-one with anchor Chris Cuomo about the terminations of Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon, being let go by CNN, and the allegations against his brother Andrew Cuomo. They discuss the problems with both political parties and inaccuracies in the media. PLUGS: Check out Chris Cuomo’s podcast, ‘The Chris Cuomo Project’ wherever you find podcasts And follow Chris on Twitter, @ChrisCuomo Watch Ryan Sickler’s special ‘Lefty's Son’ on YouTube See Ryan Sickler live: Fort Wayne, IN - Summit City Comedy Club - May 26 & 27 Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Comedy Club - June 23 & 24 Appleton, WI - Skyline Comedy Club - July 7 &

Comedian Elon Gold joins Adam as they discuss expensive vanity plates, Biden running again, the benefits of having mono as a kid, and global warming. They get into the political voices of Tucker Carlson and Dennis Prager as Elon shows off some of his many impressions. Chris reports the news on: the RNC using AI in an attack ad against Biden, Nate Diaz getting charged with second-degree battery, Richard Lewis revealing he has Parkinson's disease, Harry Belafonte passing away, and Mattel introducing the first Barbie with Down syndrome. PLUGS: Watch Elon Gold’s special, ‘Sets In The City: Elon Gold’s Favorite People’ on YouTube For Elon’s live dates visit ElonGold.com And follow Elon on Instagram: @ElonGold THANKS FOR SUPPORTING TODAY’S SPONSORS: SimpliSafe.com/ADAM AthleticGreens.com/ACS LectricEBikes.com OReillyAuto.com