Andrew Gruel joins the show to talk work ethic, food, and why modern culture feels softer than it used to. They break down how late-night shows operate, the $15-a-day food myth, why American dishes were built on function, and what giving away meals really teaches about work. The conversation spans medieval labor, the Miracle on Ice, tough coaches, tribal thinking in pop culture, and ends with a simple truth: you either climb the rope or you don’t. Follow Andrew Gruel on X (@chefgruel), Instagram (@andrewgruel), and at chefgruel.com.

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Adam and Elisha break down the difference between F-you money and F-me money. They discuss Adam’s trip to New York City and his work ethic. Finally, they dive into the Grammys and Adam breaks down the ‘10 cent heads’ that all of these celebrities have when it comes to discussing politics.

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Adam recounts his greatest motivational speech ever, delivered to Marisa Jaret Winokur, before Anthony Scaramucci reflects on his Catholic school upbringing. Plus, Kyle Dunnigan stops by and delivers his spot-on Rodney Dangerfield and RFK Jr. impressions. Recorded live at Rodney’s Comedy Club. Follow Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) and Kyle Dunnigan (@kyle_dunnigan1) on social media for more.

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Charlotte McKinney joins Adam Carolla to talk about starting stand-up comedy, taking comedy seriously, and the pressure of winning over tough crowds. She opens up about years of struggling with self-confidence, industry expectations, and why she’s been cheated on in every relationship. The two also discuss Charlotte’s upcoming movie with David Spade and Theo Von. Tune in and follow her @CharlotteMckinney on instagram for more!

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Sam Tripoli joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation that dives into a recent court case being dismissed over misgendering, reacts to viral clips of someone trolling protestors while posing as a trans Native person, and breaks down why he’s often labeled a “fascist” despite being firmly opposed to big government. We get into free speech, culture wars, and Adam’s famous “What’s in the Trunk” analogy. Check out samtripoli.com, listen to his podcast Tin Foil Hat, follow his debate league World War Debate, and follow Sam on Instagram @samtripoli.

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