Adam, Bryan and Gina talk about their love of Grand Funk Railroad at the top of Part 2. They then get a look at the charming midwestern Jell-O dessert that Mike August has been enjoying, and break down an op-ed on transgender spa customers. Later, Don Brewer is on the line to discuss how incredible the music of Grand Funk Railroad sounds even to this day. Adam asks him about the glory days of his rock n roll journey, and the guys go on to listen to more great music from the band. As the show wraps up, Gina reads news stories about Eric Clapton, Australia’s COVID lockdowns, and more on the horrible condo collapse in Florida. Please support today’s sponsors: SimpliSafe.com/ADAM Lifelock.com enter ADAM ScottsCheapFlights.com/ADAM Check out the Knockin' Doorz Down Podcast Geico.com PlutoTV

Adam opens today’s show talking about getting pulled over while driving on Pacific Coast Highway on his way to the studio. The guys then take listener calls about student driver stickers, tool tunes, dudes Adam can’t hang with, and schizoid personality disorder. Next up, Mike August calls in to talk about his relationships with David Sedaris, Stephen Colbert, and Steve Carell. August also talks about his time working with James ‘Babydoll’ Dixon, and having to apologize to Mike Ovitz after offending him at a holiday party. Before the break, Midwestern Mom chimes in with advice for August while he’s on his family vacation. Please support today’s sponsors: SimpliSafe.com/ADAM Lifelock.com enter ADAM ScottsCheapFlights.com/ADAM Check out the Knockin' Doorz Down Podcast Geico.com PlutoTV

Adam is pleased to welcome his old friend Erik Kramer in studio. The guys look at a Pop Warner photo from 1973, and reminisce about their old teammates and coaches. Erik talks about winning multiple championships in youth football, his years playing Canadian football, and ultimately playing 13 years in the NFL. Later they discuss the tragedy of his son OD’ing, as well as Erik’s attempt to take his own life. As the show wraps up, Erik explains how his life has turned around since then, and Adam marvels at how their paths have crossed in life yet again. Please support today’s sponsors: TommyJohn.com/ADAM Keeps.com/ADAM XchairADAM.com enter XWHEELS JBweld.com - World's Strongest Bond Lifelock.com enter ADAM Geico.com PlutoTV

Today’s pod opens with a conversation about the time Adam dislocated in shoulder. He also shares a thought working on a project to distract your mind from stress, and the guys go to chat about M. Night Shyamalan, Tyler Perry, and Jeff Bezos. Later they watch a vintage Pontiac presentation video, and Gina suggests a Netflix series on pop music. Before the break, Gina reads news stories about The Free Britney Act, Jeff Bezos’ $100 million donation, MLB’s first ever all-female broadcast crew, and Dolly Parton’s Playboy Bunny video. Please support today’s sponsors: TommyJohn.com/ADAM Keeps.com/ADAM XchairADAM.com enter XWHEELS JBweld.com - World's Strongest Bond Lifelock.com enter ADAM Geico.com PlutoTV

Author Brad Thor returns to the podcast at the top of Part 2. Adam asks him about surviving the time he spent in Afghanistan shadowing a special forces unit, as well as the experience of optioning his books into movies. Later, Bryan asks Brad about his time at USC, and Brad talks about his path to becoming a published novelist. In the last part of the show, Gina reads news stories about COVID’s link to unreliable air travel, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space flight, Jerry O’Connell joining ‘The Talk’, Megan Thee Stallion on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, thoughts on using the vaccine to microchip the population, and the first active NHL player to come out as gay. Please support today’s sponsors: Stamps.com enter ADAM For Ultimate Ears go to: UE.com/FITS enter ADAM ScottsCheapFlights.com/ADAM Geico.com Lifelock.com enter ADAM

At the top of the show, the guys joke about Dawson running late for today’s pod. Gina then gives a recap of her Bachelorette Party, which leads to a larger conversation about crazy friends and strippers. Adam also talks about hanging out with Mike August’s parents while performing in Raleigh, and they go on to discuss a fantastic Italian restaurant in Venice, and an auction for Captain Stubing’s Love Boat jacket. Later, Chris talks about getting yelled at on the flight home, and the guys share some more stories from the road. Before the break, the guys take some listener calls. Please support today’s sponsors: Stamps.com enter ADAM For Ultimate Ears go to: UE.com/FITS enter ADAM ScottsCheapFlights.com/ADAM Geico.com Lifelock.com enter ADAM

Adam talks about attempting to get his haircut at a black barbershop, going to a local BBQ joint, and the lack of homelessness in Raleigh. Kyle Dunnigan, Bald Bryan, and Mike Dawson join the show next and Adam has a quick discussion with Sylvester Stallone and President Joe Biden. Then, the gang plays a round of Blah Blah Blog. Before they wrap, Adam invites a radiologist to pull some audience submitted ping pong balls in another round of Adam Carolla Is Unprepared. Thanks for supporting today’s sponsors: JBweld.com – World’s Strongest Bond Lifelock.com enter ADAM Geico.com PlutoTV

Adam talks about his “comfort plus” flight into Raleigh that included very little leg room, multiple dogs, and no entry into the first class lounge despite him owning an American Express black card. Then, Adam brings on Bald Bryan and Mike Dawson who’s filling in for Gina Grad on the news. Chris Laxamana also joins the show and provides a couple trending topics for the group. After that, Adam and Bryan play a shark week-themed round of The Rotten Tomatoes Game. Dawson reports on today’s news including: Cinderella’s guitarist Jeff LaBar passing away, LA county requiring indoor masking again, and the new Kraft Macaroni and Cheese flavored ice cream. Before they wrap, Adam invites a home inspector to pull ping pong balls in another round of Adam Carolla is Unprepared. Thanks for supporting today’s sponsors: Klaviyo.com/ADAM Lifelock.com enter ADAM Geico.com PlutoTV

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Brian Whitman returns in studio at the top of Part 2. Adam talks with him about his impressions of Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar, and they go on to discuss Brian’s weight loss, as well as his experience testing positive for COVID last summer. Later the guys launch into a hilarious improv scene with ‘Ass Crack and Back Sack in the Morning’. In the last part of the show, Gina reads a breaking news stories about LA County reimplementing its indoor mask policy, and Adam and Brian improvise another scene between radio personalities David Viscott and Rick Dees. Please support today’s sponsors: Stamps.com enter ADAM For Ultimate Ears go to: UE.com/FITS enter ADAM ScottsCheapFlights.com/ADAM Geico.com Lifelock.com enter ADAM

At the top of the show, Adam complains about the growing homeless population in Venice Beach, CA. He then shares his thoughts about the Beach Boys and the passage of time. Up next, Kat Von D is on the line, and Adam compliments her on transitioning into the music game. They also talk about setting a world record by laying down 400 tattoos in 24 hours, how much Gina loves Kat’s line of makeup, and the most painful places to get a tattoo. Later she talks about the traumatic experience of attending Provo Canyon School. Before the break, the guys take calls for a round of Mr. Brightside. Please support today’s sponsors: Stamps.com enter ADAM For Ultimate Ears go to: UE.com/FITS enter ADAM ScottsCheapFlights.com/ADAM Geico.com Lifelock.com enter ADAM

Adam is happy to welcome Frank Mir is in studio at the top of Part 2. The guys start by talking about Frank’s start in the early days of UFC, his daughter becoming a dominant fighter, and some of his more memorable takedowns. They also chat about other legendary matchups over the years, and how stem cell therapy has changed Frank’s life. Later they discuss risk assessment, and thoughts and predictions for the undefeated Jon Jones. In the last part of the show, Gina reads news stories about the rise in drug overdoses during the pandemic, the latest with Jussie Smollett, more rules for the Tokyo Olympics, and a goldfish crisis in a Minnesota lake. Please support today’s sponsors: Podium.com/ADAM OreillyAuto.com Keeps.com/ADAM Lifelock.com enter ADAM Geico.com

Adam opens today’s show talking about misplacing his credit card, and the misinformation he received in an attempt to find it. He then complains about the power going out earlier this morning, and reads a letter from Danny Two Sheets about some behind-the-scenes craziness from the Man Show days. Later, Adam plays another wild commercial he saw recently that also involves podcasting, and the guys talk about a rapper who was shot 64 times as he was released from prison. Before the break, Vinnie Tortorich returns in studio to discuss Alice Cooper, threesomes, and why you should switch to an NSNG diet. Please support today’s sponsors: Podium.com/ADAM OreillyAuto.com Keeps.com/ADAM Lifelock.com enter ADAM Geico.com