Acclaimed director Michael Mann and investigative journalist Elaine Shannon join the show today to talk about Hunting Leroux. Michael and Adam talk about his early films and are then joined by Elaine to discuss her new book and the new world of underground crime.
Adam turns to the listener on today's episode of Take a Knee as he opens up the phone lines to the listeners and answers questions on a variety of topics from how to get into stand up comedy, dealing with divorce and not negotiating with yourself.
Daniel Buzzaboo Two Sheets Kellison joins the show today to talk about he and Adam's long career together. Daniel gets into his childhood in Vermont and how an acid trip landed him at The Tonight Show with David Letterman, They then talk about the early days at the Man Show and how Daniel could have done better as Adam's producer.
Steven Barber joins the show to talk about his new documentary, The World’s Most Dangerous Paper Route. He and Adam talk about his past documentaries and his trips to the Pacific theater. They then talk about the hustle required to make it in entertainment.
Adam opens the show praising Dennis Prager for his wisdom and integrity. The guys have an in depth conversation about the fundamentals of human nature, and recognizing evil in all forms. They also discus how to achieve being able to do whatever you want, and Prager's time in the Soviet Union. In the last part of the show, Adam and Dennis chat about respecting people equally regardless of race, and the words that changed Dennis' life forever.
CEO of Allison Maslan International and Pinnacle Global, Allison Maslan joins the show to talk about her new book, Scale or Fail. Adam and Allison discuss the importance of scaling a business and not falling into a trap of complacency early on with a startup. They then talk about the entrepreneurial spirit and how we can teach it in school. Finally they discuss Allison's favorite hobby, trapeze and how it relates to business.
Arthur Smith joins the show to talk about his long career in production. Adam and Arthur talk about the origins of his production company A Smith and Co. and how he got his start in Canada. They then talk about The Rock and why you can't teach "motor." Adam then pitches Arthur on his reality show, Renaissance Man.
CEO and Co-Founder of Jetsuite and JetsuiteX Alex Wilcox, joins the show, to talk to Adam about the business of air travel. Adam and Alex talk about the beginnings of Jetsuite and where they are headed to next, plus they talk about what can be done to transform public air travel for the masses.
Stone Brewing's Greg Koch joins the show to talk about the new partnership with Metallica's Lars Ulrich. He and Adam talk about the dominance of the Big Beer industry and when people first got their first taste of actual beer. Adam and Greg then talk about the beginning of Stone Island and the loan that Greg paid his father back plus more AND they talk a little Peter Gabriel.
Beth Comstock joins the show today to talk about her long and storied career with one of the biggest companies in the world, General Electric. Beth talks in her new book Imagine It Forward about the need to embrace change in business and in life. Adam and Beth then talk about creativity in children and how teaching imagination early will do the country a lot of good.