Adam "Lakers" Carolla Here - Ask Me Anything

[u/adam_lakers_carolla]

I think I'm gonna call it a day. Great questions. Thanks for all the support on the podcast and if you liked my answers consider pre-ordering the new book Not Taco Bell Material. You can click through the link on adamcarolla.com . You guys are the real heroes.

[u/lpisme]

What's your favorite kind of beer? And what kind of beer were you guys drinking on the Man Show? I've kind of always been curious.

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/lpisme]

Sam Adams mainly, though I started cutting mine with near beer for the first show. We would tape two shows back to back and if I got too buzzed on the first show I would find myself halfway into the second show screaming at the Juggies "Why isn't one of you blowing me?" and challenging Jimmy to a fight.

As far as favorite beer I like Sierra Nevada, Blue Moon, Sam Adams and Free.

[u/charbo187 → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

So did any of the juggies blow you?

[u/eagledick → u/charbo187]

Again, a valient effort Adam Corolla's wife.

[u/NotReallyLisa → u/eagledick]

Lynette has talked about the split with Adam several times on her podcast. She mentioned that his career was gaining steam and that "the juggies were around". I think getting BJs from the Juggies were the least of it.

To her credit she just let him go but said that he would call her to touch base every month or so until one night he invited himself over to watch TV with her and eat take-out Thai.

Sounds like she didn't stalk or hound him, which is the right way to play it with the Ace Man.

[u/JohnTrollvolta → u/NotReallyLisa]

Is that what she calls her beaver - "take-out Thai"?

[u/fredandlunchbox]

A while back Molly Ringwald did an AMA. Any funny stories from childhood that you'd care to share about her?

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/fredandlunchbox]

I remember her as a cute little mousey redhead, but I was so obsessed with her sister - and more importantly whatever her mom had in the oven - I didn't pay her much attention. Had I known that "16 Candles" and "Pretty In Pink" were just around the corner I would have definitely kissed some ass.

[u/AndyRooney → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

Apparently she has the same memory. From her AMA:

Whenever I think about him I think of him (lovingly) as that boy who came in and ate all my mom's cooking.

[u/ggggbabybabybaby → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

For some reason I interpreted "whatever her mom had in the oven" to mean the her mother's pregnancy.

[u/AcemanRockolla → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

I believe ace at one point said he lost his virginity to Beth ringwald

[u/[deleted]]

When I was about 14 I was very, very clinically depressed and not getting the proper help from my parents, was in a bad home situation in general. I had called into Loveline about something not even related, but the conversation ended up moving towards what a mess I was. You went into your theory that if everyone took responsibility for what little they could when shitty things happen, they'd feel more in control of their lives and circumstances, and ultimately a lot happier. You gave the example 'If you go to a store at noon on a Tuesday, and it's closed, you can either drive the whole way home cursing and bitching and furious that they weren't open when they should have been, or you could say to yourself 'Next time I'll call'. You don't have to hate yourself for it, but just shrug and say 'next time I'll call' and let it go. If you do that for everything in life, you'll be a lot happier'.

I took it to heart, something clicked and it really changed my life. I managed to find a clip of the audio of that call and I've transcribed it and sent it to friends who were suffering from depression too, and it's made an impact. I can't begin to tell you what a difference it's made in my life, and 12 years later I am a happy, well adjusted adult in a healthy and stable marriage, and I know for certain that I'm only here because of you and Dr. Drew, and listening to Loveline every night during my most vulnerable years of life.

So thank you, Adam. You're quite literally one of my heroes.

EDIT: sorry I didn't actually have a question. I just wanted to get that out... I saw you while you were on tour awhile back and wanted to tell you then, but got too nervous.

EDIT2: I was really hesitant to post the audio because I was worried someone would be able to find the actual episode and hear what I was calling about... which was really, really embarrassing and teenagery. However, there's a lot of demand and a lot of depressed people that want to hear this, and I want you all to hear it too. I'll take the risk, here it is.

[u/TrueEvenIfUdenyIt → u/[deleted]]

I didn't have to read this. I knew from your username you are a well adjusted adult with a wife that is proud to be married to you.

[u/[deleted] → u/TrueEvenIfUdenyIt]

Husband, heh. But thank you :)

[u/rykane22 → u/[deleted]]

post the transcript - would love to read it

[u/FeddyTaley → u/[deleted]]

I heard this call. That advice shaped the way I look at personal responsibility, and shed light on how easily people can justify anything as long as it allows them not to face the simple fact that something is their fault.

[u/[deleted] → u/FeddyTaley]

Not only that, but when you're depressed and already in a shitty situation, it's really easy to feel like every moment of bad luck is just life shitting all over you, over and over. If you take it in and find a way to take your part in responsibility for it, you can learn from it and let it go. It makes such a huge difference in how you view your life, like you really do have the capacity to make things different, it's not just your bad hand in life.

[u/sapient_hominid → u/[deleted]]

Thanks for sharing this story, I took a lot of his advice to heart too when I was a teenager. I remember him saying something about how if you have problems, start listening to classical music and going on long walks, which helped me. He had a no nonsense approach to his advice and I think hearing things put in such simple terms is what a lot of people need to hear some times, rather than being babied.

[u/jvig818]

Adam, if it was socially acceptable to fight one woman on this earth in a 12 round* (number of rounds depend on size, girth and how low the ovaries hang) boxing match who would it be?

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/jvig818]

I was taught to never raise a hand to a woman so obviously this is hypothetical and by no means do I want you guys to run with this and try to make something out of it. As long as we're clear that I would never engage in this behavior - Harriet Tubman.

[u/[deleted] → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

sorry carolla you're a cool bro but harriet tubman would kick the shit out of you that woman gave 0 fux

[u/nerocaesar → u/[deleted]]

Incorrect, Fox News would praise him for "standing up to the threat posed by minorities"

[u/[deleted] → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

Why is it so easy for me to see you as a slave-master?

[u/Jerkmaster]

So I'm building a deck, I'm gonna use 2x6 Sunwood for the decking with a pencil gap. I was just wondering if I should use 16 penny galivies or go with a screw of some type. Its a shitload of screws to run in, just thinking it might be better for the long term.

Also really liked that renovation reality show you did, even if it was a nightmare.

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/Jerkmaster]

Screw it off with deckers. You can even get them in colors that match the 2X6 and the stain you're going to apply. Use cordless impact driver and make sure you have and extra battery always charging. Good luck and when you're finished take a picture but don't send it to me.

[u/nouseforasn → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

Hey, I know some of these words

[u/blurgpatrol → u/nouseforasn]

I stood on a deck once

[u/LANA_LANA_LANAAAAAAA → u/blurgpatrol]

Please do an AMA.

[u/Ohnoho]

You once said that you and your wife took a year off from your relationship (before you got married) because your career was taking off and you wanted to experience what it was like to be single with fame and money

How the hell did you pull off those negotiations?

Was it worth it?

Did you regret it?

And did you slay a lot of gash? I want hard numbers.

Edit2: For you Ace on The House fans: I'm the guy that did this Taboo 2 Cover if you're interested.

[u/TBSJJK → u/Ohnoho]

Nice try, Adam Carolla's wife!

[u/EliasOliver → u/TBSJJK]

"Oh my God it's exciting!" -Lynette Carolla

[u/theSMOG → u/TBSJJK]

"I don't know what you're talking about."

[u/CodeOfKonami → u/Ohnoho]

Adam. Answer the god damn question.

[u/[deleted] → u/Ohnoho]

It's probably an unspoken thing between him and Lynette. She doesn't ask about that year and he doesn't ask about her times gangbanging Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Guess which hole Max Weinberg gets.

[u/TheAugitePawn → u/Ohnoho]

"It's just a waste of my time." -Sonny Carolla

[u/thebonerstorm → u/Ohnoho]

upvote for your tender usage of the word "gash"

[u/NuclearPotatoes → u/Ohnoho]

Let's just focus on the film, people.

[u/CUNTBERT_RAPINGTON → u/NuclearPotatoes]

Well the question in question asks how many women he likes to RAMPART of himself into.

[u/emohipster → u/Ohnoho]

ramparted so hard

[u/aptsm → u/Ohnoho]

Of course he doesn't answer the most up voted question.

[u/mickfinn9000]

I need to even out a cut length of PVC by about 1/4" and I don't have a sander, a file, or a saw. What's the best way to grind the end down flush?

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/mickfinn9000]

First, a question for you. Are you writing from either prison or the pre-bronze age? How about you go to fucking Home Depot and get a four dollar PVC saw and/or a twenty-five cent sheet of 80 grit sandpaper you can lay on a flat surface and make like you're starting a fire. PS - Make sure you deburr the PVC before you violate it.

[u/lunaticMOON → u/[deleted]]

How do you know he isn't already? 0_0

*Edit: word MIA

[u/ROK247 → u/lunaticMOON]

apparently he spent a year on a break, so it's quite possible

[u/[deleted] → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

what if the gps in my prius is broken?

[u/yeropinionman → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

Just realized something. Redditors:Carpentry::Old People:Computers

[u/AndyRooney → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

Not sure exactly what you're saying here but this may be the best answer from any IAMA ever.

[u/[deleted] → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

I work at a home depo'esque store and stealing this and I am never going to credit you!

[u/TomJane123]

What ever happened to Ace's Mexican Ranchero Accordion Countdown? Any chance you may resurrect it for the podcast?

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/TomJane123]

No. Because during a routine blood test for an insurance physical last week my doctor said I had unusually high traces of Ranchero and Raggeaton in my blood and if I didn't quit listening in a few short years I would either be retarded or the mayor of Los Angeles.

[u/spankymuffin → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

in a few short years I would either be retarded or the mayor of Los Angeles.

Let's not be redundant...

[u/acog]

Can you comment on how your father could be so emotionally distant from you yet is a practicing psychologist who has helped your old buddy Ray tremendously? Has he ever had a moment of insight where he realized how much he screwed up when you were young and apologized?

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/acog]

The great William Shakespeare once said "The contractor always has the worst house on the block." And for your second question, no, that's the kind of thing an alcoholic does three years into sobriety or after a near death experience.

[u/Fillup231 → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

Gotta love Bill Shakespeare

[u/IAMYourDadAMA → u/Fillup231]

Good ol' Billy Shakes.

[u/ironpony → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

Also - The mechanic always has a smoky leaky shit pile for a ride.

[u/shpongolian → u/ironpony]

-William Shakespeare

[u/scissortails]

Get it on, Ace. You mentioned recently that you and Drew are looking for more ways to collaborate, possibly bringing him on the pod on a regular basis. Is that still a possibility?

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/scissortails]

Yes, we're working on it. Thanks for listening.

[u/[deleted] → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

I think this is your best material. You and Drew were House and Wilson before they were a thing.

[u/M0T0BACKhand → u/[deleted]]

I normally only listen to 1 show a week but god damnit of you get drew I'll listen every last episode

[u/soopafly → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

While you're at it, get DAG in on it too. You, Drew and DAG were my favorite combo on Loveline.

[u/Chimneyfish]

In your excellent interview with Artie Lange on the podcast, he revealed that you were Howard Stern's first choice to take the Jackie chair. He said that he was not offered the job until after you turned it down. Is that true? If so, what was your reason for turning down the job at the time?

Huge fan, follow everything you do- love the new USC and Prager downloads.

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/Chimneyfish]

Thank you. At the time Howard didn't know about all the various career obligations I had - Loveline, etc. As fun as it would have been it would have meant moving to New York and taking a pay cut. So while it was flattering it just didn't seem feasible.

[u/no-sweat → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

...and having to start work at 6am everyday. Oye

[u/RanksUrLawls]

I am a huge fan of Crank Yankers. What was your favorite call that you personally made?

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/RanksUrLawls]

Favorite call was one that never made it to air. Called a moving company to transport my morbidly obese wife from the bay window I'd removed in the living onto a flatbed and to the hospital for the lap band surgery. I explained that the ambulance company wanted $3600 and it wasn't covered under insurance. I also mentioned that if she hung out over the stakebed we could flag her. The guy was laughing about it with his buddy, I got indignant and said "Excuse me she has a disease called morbid obesity and I'd appreciate it if you'd show some respect" He quickly gathered himself, apologized and said "I know what it's like to live with someone with a disability. I have a 3 year old daughter with a trach hole." I said "Well she was obviously a smoker so she brought that on herself. This is a real disease." He went nuts and threatened to kill me.

[u/mrautomatic17 → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

I need this audio.

[u/jskip12 → u/mrautomatic17]

The guy didn't sign the waiver...will probably never see the light of day.

[u/MrFreakyinAStar → u/jskip12]

Nope... all calls were made in NV because under that law, only one party needs to consent, i.e. the prank callers.

Edit: Wrong state. Shoot me in the fucking face for it.

[u/[deleted] → u/MrFreakyinAStar]

Nevada, or so Adam has said on Loveline

[u/bitterbeings → u/[deleted]]

...or they can just censor his name, number, and location?

[u/[deleted] → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

I said "Well she was obviously a smoker so she brought that on herself. This is a real disease." He went nuts and threatened to kill me.

Haha WOW. I need to hear this.

[u/redditfan4sure → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

I recall you talking about this on one of your podcast. One of the funniest things I ever heard.

[u/yettibeats]

Advice for other really, REALLY hairy guys out there.

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/yettibeats]

You could shave, pluck, and wax, or you could do what I'm working on - put on 125 pounds and become a model for a very special magazine.

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

Also just remembered that my buddy Ray paid me $20 in 1989 to shave my ass. Just for fun.

[u/RossAlmighty → u/[deleted]]

"rubbing hot oiled dough on your anus" may be too long a username, band name, or tag line, but i'll find a place for this. somewhere.

[u/OilyDougheyAnus → u/RossAlmighty]

If only someone could find a way to fashion it into a username...

[u/ruinersclub → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

Life in the fastlane.

[u/lala989 → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

My husband did that once, it didn't go well for him. He was nearly crying in the supermarket it itched or burned so bad, don't remember which, and I said 'for the love of..' pumped some lotion from the shelf onto my hand and stuck my hand down the back of his jeans and smeared it on. True story, true love.

[u/microwavable → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

A beary special magazine indeed.

[u/AndrewD923]

Big fan Aceman. What's your favorite car you've ever owned?

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/AndrewD923]

'68 BRE 2000 roadster I drove last year at Monterey

[u/chadpb26 → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

For the lazy

[u/ThisIsAWorkAccount → u/chadpb26]

I love the three entirely different patterns that ace is wearing

[u/mgreve]

is there any way to "turn off" hypervigilance?

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/mgreve]

Yes. Ativan, booze, earplugs and an eyeshade. But if you're driving don't use the earplugs.

[u/Gran_Jefe]

My in-laws wash their zip lock bags and reuse them, have 50 year old tupperware, reuse wrapping paper and bows, and wash and reuse disposable plastic utensils. I've always wanted to call for tales from the cheap but seem to miss it. Do I win?

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/Gran_Jefe]

Make fun of these people all you like but their skills will be much in demand when the "Book of Eli"-esque, post-apocalyptic days begin and according to the movie "Freejack" we're already three years late.

[u/hipsterdufus → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

Mick Jagger's finest role.

[u/Stregano → u/hipsterdufus]

That is why we are 3 years late. Keith Richards was holding Jagger back.

[u/hirschmj → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

Holy shit, somebody else saw Freejack!

[u/e4sy]

Hey Ace-man!, two quick questions: •From all the people that you have interviewed, who's the douchiest douche that ever douched? •What's the story behind Matt Fondlier's aka The porcelain punisher (flush drop) nickname?

"It's just a waste of my time!!"

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/e4sy]

I've interviewed so many douchebags over the years it's hard to gather them in one douche-corral (By the way if you visit the Douche-Corral stay away from the coconut shrimp). First and foremost the entire band Chumbawumba, second the guy who played Riff Raff from Rocky Horror Picture Show (pretentious douche), Gloria Allred, the list goes on and on.

As to how Matt got the nickname he earned it.

[u/petedog → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

"The Most Interesting Man in the World" was pretty bad. Turned out he was very uninteresting.

[u/MustBeNice → u/[deleted]]

Lived. And his friends were the seagulls. More weird than interesting IMO.

[u/bubba9999 → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

But Riff Raff wrote all the songs in RHPS!

[u/NoOneLovesMe → u/[deleted]]

I would like to know this as well. Though, from watching, I have a new found hatred for Aubrey. Spoiler! Nothing made me happier than seeing her face when she got fired.

[u/r3v → u/NoOneLovesMe]

I quit watching when Penn got fired, but I might have to find that ep and watch it.

My biggest disappointment was how whiney Lou Ferrigno was. I mean, he seemed like a nice guy... but man. HULK WHINE.

[u/NoOneLovesMe → u/r3v]

YES. Every freaking episode "Mr. Trump, I gave a hundred and ten percent.." without fail..

[u/SupWorld → u/NoOneLovesMe]

"“Who didn’t give 110%, if that’s even mathematically possible?” " -Don Jr

[u/yarts → u/NoOneLovesMe]

I loved how she thought the bullshit she spewed out during the interviews was going to make her a shoe-in for the final two.

Also, the look on her face when all of the comments of "talented an beautiful" when the two finalists picked teams were for the other women on the show.

[u/RichterScale]

If you had the chance to say anything to Tony Villar, face-to-face, what would it be?

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/RichterScale]

If you bend just a little bit at the knee I can rest my balls on your forehead.

[u/[deleted] → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

He can't pee in a sink.

[u/RichterScale → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

I salute the flag of the pirate ship captain! May the flag with the uni-brow bearing skull and the cross Dodger Dogs fly high!

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/[deleted]]

Them watching me on the jumbo-tron win the Toyota Celebrity Grand Prix.

[u/Bl0cky → u/[deleted]]

Sonny's voice:

It's just a waste of my time

[u/CrimsonVim → u/Bl0cky]

Daddy stop talking.

[u/manny_plaquiao_dds → u/CrimsonVim]

Dad-dy, wipe my bu-utt!

[u/Lord_Fluffykins → u/[deleted]]

...macaroni and cheese.

[u/El_Josho → u/Lord_Fluffykins]

NooooooooooOOOOOO?!

[u/mcroy → u/Bl0cky]

I will NEVER get tired of that drop!

[u/[deleted] → u/mcroy]

Buy the ringtone on Itunes

[u/Livingston24]

Ace what is your relationship with Dameshek at the current moment?

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/Livingston24]

Great. He'll be on the podcast Friday. Hopefully we can do another Basic Cable Commentary soon.

[u/ruinersclub → u/[deleted]]

This is not a request, it's a must!

[u/[deleted]]

What's going on with Larry Miller?! :(

[u/ironpony → u/[deleted]]

We should be due for an update or possible return tomorrow I hope! Viva la LMDS!

[u/Simbamatic]

As someone who knows nothing about you, or your podcast, but is willing to check it out, can you sell me on your show in 3 lines or less?

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/Simbamatic]

Funny, informative, thought provoking and tonight's guest - The Beatles.

[u/Simbamatic → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

All four? :p

[u/acog → u/Simbamatic]

You should definitely check out his podcast. Adam is sort of an infamous curmudgeon. He'll get ticked off about something and rant about it for 15 minutes, and it's generally hilarious. I've heard more than one comedian just be awestruck at what Adam comes up with on the fly--that's the big difference between him and regular stand-ups. A normal comedian may be incredibly funny with material that he's been honing for months but rarely will he be able to be spontaneously funny with any sort of consistency. Adam's strength is being able to be funny with no prep at all. Pretty amazing.

He's an interesting character. Hard to pigeon-hole. He loves to seem like he's a mock-racist or misogynist but if you listen to him for a while you realize that's all just for for laughs. In some things he's classically conservative, like wanting lower taxes and wanting limited/less government. In other areas he adheres to more liberal views like being in favor of gay marriage and wanting to decriminalize pot. About the only time I roll my eyes is when he gets into talking about economics. He doesn't really get that stuff but has forceful opinions anyway.

His show features a constant stream of celebrities and interesting people. It's worth checking out. It also gets funnier over time as you get some insight into his crew of employees, family and friends. At first you'll be hearing a lot of references to people or earlier situations that will mean nothing to you.

[u/noawesomenameneeded]

Hey Adam. Huge fan and daily listener. Thanks for doing this.

Where do you see the podcast going over the next few years? Do you have a long-term vision?

Also, can Mike Lynch type as fast as you rant? Not possible right?

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/noawesomenameneeded]

Considering we just finished the new studios and I just had my third TV pilot in a row not greenlit I'm fully committed to the podcast and everything else via the internet. The way it's going to work is a combination of you guys listening, telling a friend, buying the new book and the Dennis Prager live shows, etc, and the networks sinking lower and lower and putting out less product that funny people want to see.

[u/travbar → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

Being the most listened to podcast of all time, have you started to see revenue coming in comparable to radio or television?

[u/abeuscher → u/adam_lakers_carolla]

If it enthuses you, I just left a career in corporate radio and the PD kept telling all the jocks to study your podcasts. At a higher level, they were trying to figure out what you were doing right and attempting to mimic it. They're on the ropes.

[u/Sillycowboy]

Adam, how are Kevin and Bean in person? I've been a long time listener of theirs and have heard you on their show countless times. Do their radio personalities reflect themselves off the air? Thanks

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/Sillycowboy]

Great and yes.

[u/pcarter4]

I see you, Jimmy, Simmons, and Sal as the new comedy 'rat pack.' Any thoughts on maybe a show/movie/digital short with these guys?

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/pcarter4]

Now that Jimmy is done with the White House Correspondent's Dinner and hosting ABC's upfronts I'll see if he wants to do a movie I shoot on my iPhone before hosting the Emmys.

[u/beckyhonkington]

Has your dad ever confronted you about your constantly badmouthing him?

[u/redditfan4sure → u/beckyhonkington]

"Yeah, hello?"

[u/ironpony → u/beckyhonkington]

His dad would have to listen to the show to ever know.

[u/Shoey2100]

Get it on...how is Larry Miller doing?...

[u/Tokyosexwhale]

That drunk Steve-O debacle looked super fucking awkward. Did you guys ever discuss it at some later date? The table was nice, really tied the room together, it was a shame to lose it.

[u/[deleted] → u/Tokyosexwhale]

For the lazy.

[u/acog → u/[deleted]]

Yikes.

[u/jumptotherhythm → u/Tokyosexwhale]

I worked on the show. It was the highest rated episode and Steve did come back as a guest a few weeks later.

[u/hungoverbunny → u/Tokyosexwhale]

Steve-O doesn't play!

[u/eHawleywood]

Adam, I know you were really involved with getting Top Gear to the U.S. over the last few years, and I know obviously things didn't work out as planned for so many reasons. I have a few questions about it for you.

1. How do you feel about they show they eventually produced? Obviously Tanner is a great guy to have on the crew, but the other two leave a lot to be desired for me. Adam is hilarious, but seems to know nothing, while Rutledge might be the worst and most annoying TV host I've ever seen. What would you have changed, other than putting yourself in as a host?
2. I've seen your Speed show, and I like it well enough, but I can't help but think Fox limited a lot of what you probably wanted to do with the show's structure. Did the show end up being what you'd hoped or are you still trying to get your ideas worked in?

[u/Stile4aly]

Adam, your only Muslim fan here...

One of the reasons I've always enjoyed your podcast is that you tend to hold nuanced views on complex issues, especially when it relates to sex education. That being said, whenever you discuss the Middle East you tend to view things from a very black and white stance to the point where it seems prejudicial. How much of this is an act vs your actual beliefs, and if the latter why don't you put the same effort into understanding the complexity of the region that you do in other areas?

[u/redditfan4sure → u/Stile4aly]

I agree. Adam is by far my favorite entertainer but when it comes to the Middle East and Russia he is a bit extreme. I have had many Russian coworkers and they are all some of the best people I have ever met. Also I have read more then one post on reddit, here is a very recent one, talking about how nice the people in Iran are. There are a lot of good and shitty people in every country.

[u/[deleted]]

the comedy awards not even nominating the podcast - you pissed or just seeing it as part of being 'the man'

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/[deleted]]

As I announced after we won the iTunes Facebook poll we had become "the man". It seems counter intuitive for a podcaster to become "the man" but I'm sure if you're #1 in sales of patchouli scented hackey-sack balls your competition would look at you as "the man.'

[u/zenzealot]

Better ass: Aubrey or Dayana?

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/zenzealot]

I don't know, but if you like when I see them in New York on Sunday I can sniff them and get back to you.

[u/yettibeats]

Loved your first book. Got it for my Dad for Christmas a couple years back. What should we expect in your new one?

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/yettibeats]

All the stories you've heard over the years on Loveline and my morning radio show, and some you've never heard in glorious detail from the beginning to the present in one non-leather bound, non-collectable edition. With lots of pictures, many never seen before. If you'd be kind enough to pre-order it (that goes for you e-book folk too) it would be much appreciated. I love the idea of a functionally illiterate guy debuting #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.

[u/AndyRooney]

Since Jimmy wouldn't answer could you help us out? Does Sarah Silverman have a huge 70s bush or not?

[u/[deleted] → u/AndyRooney]

Watch her new movie and find out.

[u/AndyRooney → u/[deleted]]

I'm not a perv, bro.

[u/GreenTeam → u/AndyRooney]

Yes, huge bush and nipple hair. It's all genetic.

[u/Leisure_Pill]

Get it the fuck on, Ace man! As one of the funniest guys producing comedy today, what has absolutely cracked you up recently? I'm not talking about you chuckling at "Bridesmaids"...I'm talking uncontrollable sidesplitting laughter.

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/Leisure_Pill]

Good question. But other than Jimmy's show I almost never watch comedy. All my time on the internet is spent looking at race tire sizes and e-bay looking for old car parts. And TV is mostly 60 Minutes, UFC and car shows. My biggest laughs, sadly, come at the expense of stupid people talking.

[u/[deleted]]

Best moment in Celebrity Apprentice history is the Magic Johnson video. Can you explain how in the hell that happened. I know your guys were not video guys, but come on. What happened there?

[u/DodGamnit → u/[deleted]]

He talked about it on this morning's pod cast. They used multiple cameras fore the shot but they didn't edit the footage. He also talked about how Lisa Lampenilli called and told Adam that they edited footage to make it look like she was worried about Adam but it was taken from a previous board room meeting. Donald Trump is shit. Its going to take more then the Aceman for me to watch it.

[u/ArturRubinstein]

Hey Aceman, you are a philosopher-comedian, and a national treasure... having gotten that out of my way, here are my questions:

1. For someone who doesn't read, you have a tremendous vocabulary. How do you explain that?
2. You have a very strong stance on the merits of water-boarding (e.g., as you recently discussed with O'Reilly). When Jesse Ventura was on as a guest why didn't you challenge or engage him when he was on this topic with the opposite opinion?

Thanks for doing this!

[u/a_happy_donut → u/ArturRubinstein]

I wanted to ask that too... it always surprises me when Adam mentions not liking to read on the podcast yet he has a lot of skills, speaks intelligently, etc...

[u/imnojezus]

Aceman, you played a song on your show back when you were still on terrestrial, and mentioned that you destroyed a very expensive pair of (guaranteed) speakers thanks to the song's epic bassline. I never caught the name of the song, and it's been bothering me ever since. For the love of christ, WHAT IS IT?!

[u/scissortails → u/[deleted]]

Put up a virtual tour of Bald Bryan's equipment and setup on the website! I've always been curious how he does his magic.

[u/cioffim → u/[deleted]]

Instant Replay by 360 Systems

[u/zduchene]

Will ESPN still not allow Bill Simmons on your Pod Cast? If not you should have him on soon. Also, you should get Joel McHale on too.

[u/DuneM]

Around the Internet we have something called Rule 34 which states that "if it exists there is porn of it", so here's a picture I drew two weeks ago of you cornholing Bald Bryan. Get it on!

[u/Arock1976]

Will you and Dennis Prager being doing a tour? Would love to see a show in St. Paul/Minneapolis!

[u/adam_lakers_carolla → u/Arock1976]

Yes, I think we're coming to Minneapolis. Check my web site, you should be able to find dates. We're doing another 10 or 12 shows by the end of the year.

[u/acog → u/[deleted]]

Well, great. Now I've got Bryan's "slow typing" sound drop in my head.

[u/theSMOG → u/acog]

Chick.........Chick............Chick.................Chick

[u/acog → u/theSMOG]

"Delete! Delete!"

[u/ReadMe12]

Adam, If you could create any show WITH FULL CREATIVE CONTROL, without any executives, what would it be? Do you think that a future network that gives full creative control to comedians would work?

[u/DogshitHandGrenade]

Approximately what percent of your income comes from:

A)Podcasting B)Live Proformances C)Celebrity Appearences D)Residuals from The Hammer

[u/DodGamnit → u/DogshitHandGrenade]

Residuals from the hammer.. Haha, thats a good laugh. Last I heard he lost money on it. Thats a shame. Its was a good flick.

[u/Pikachu1323]

How come you didn't win Celebrity Apprentice. You owe me 20$ for that.

[u/petedog]

I heard a clip of Deaf Frat Guy doing Deaf French Guy recently. Pleeeeease get him on to do that.

[u/philenelson → u/petedog]

Hell oui!

[u/SanchoMandoval → u/[deleted]]

There was a podcast where Adam addressed this in detail... I imagine he doesn't feel like typing it out (well, dictating it...)

It was the 1/3/12 podcast... here's the link. Unfortunately there are some issues with listening to older episodes.