Adam welcomes Bassem Youssef back to the podcast at the top of Part 2. The guys talk about how Adam’s kids have gotten lazier since the quarantine first began, and Bassem discusses how a city like Dubai has handled the pandemic so differently than in the US. Adam also asks Bassem about his plant-based diet, and they go on discuss lactose intolerance, Bassem’s new children’s book, and touring the country during the pandemic. Later they chat about police playing Beatles music to avoid having their videos uploaded to YouTube, and Gina goes on to read news stories about the death of Rush Limbaugh, Bam Margera getting booted from Jackass 4, and Kendall Jenner starting her own tequila line. As the show wraps up, the guys discuss new apartments being made out of repurposed shipping containers, the power crisis in Texas, and a caller who reported a fake murder so authorities would shovel the streets. Please support today’s sponsors: LiquidIV.com enter ADAM Lifelock.com enter ADAM SimpliSafe.com/ADAM Geico.com

At the top of the show, the guys talk more about the ridiculousness of the Bionic Woman opening credits. Adam then plays a clip of geese attacking kids, and he goes on a rant about another botched donut order at the warehouse. The guys also dissect an article by writer Megan Fox about how cancel culture has infiltrated The Bachelor, and then Megan is brought on to comment on why you should never apologize to the ‘woke police’. Before the break, Adam asks Megan about living in New York with a more conservative leaning mindset. Please support today’s sponsors: LiquidIV.com enter ADAM Lifelock.com enter ADAM SimpliSafe.com/ADAM Geico.com

Adam welcomes Doug Ellin to the podcast at the top of Part 2. The guys talk about the legacy of the HBO series ‘Entourage’, and his new podcast about the show, co-hosted with Kevin Dillon. They also joke about unibrows, and chat more about keeping busy during the pandemic, the latest with Artie Lange, and Doug’s rise to success. Later Adam compares the opening credits of the Six Million Dollar Man with the Bionic Woman, and Doug teases the new projects he’s been working on. Gina then reads news stories about Governor Cuomo’s latest mistake, the NBA’s warning to LeBron James for flopping, and the Mavericks’ dropping the National Anthem from games. As the show wraps up, Adam rants about people going quiet whenever race is brought up, and Gina reads one last story about Casey Kasem. Please support today’s sponsors: Lifelock.com enter ADAM LiquidIV.com enter ADAM Geico.com SimpliSafe.com/ADAM PlutoTV

Adam opens today’s show reflecting on his unlikely path to the podcasting biz. The guys then take some fan phone calls to celebrate to big accomplishment of releasing 3000 podcasts, and they go on to chat about James ‘Babydoll’ Dixon, vaping on airplanes, and shutting down Super Bowl parties. Next up, the guys listen to another Rich Banks song commemorating the last 1000 episodes, and reminisce about some of the great moments they’ve forgotten over the years. Please support today’s sponsors: Lifelock.com enter ADAM LiquidIV.com enter ADAM Geico.com SimpliSafe.com/ADAM PlutoTV

Adam Waheed is on the show at the top of Part 2. Adam asks him about his Egyptian heritage, playing football in college, and becoming a social influencer. The guys also talk about making content daily, how he monetizes his business, and thoughts on performing standup comedy. Later, Gina reads news stories about an upcoming sequel to Face/Off, the deaths of Larry Flynt and Larry King, and Ashley Judd’s harrowing experience. As the show wraps up, the guys discuss the latest with Rachel Dolezal, the realities of Only Fans, and a follow up on the terrible Oatly Super Bowl commercial. Please support today’s sponsors: Lifelock.com enter ADAM Amazon.com/ADAMRX Geico.com

At the top of the show, the guys listen to a brand new song by Rich Banks about approaching the 3000th episode of The Adam Carolla Show. Adam then talks with Bryan and Gina about Dave Ramsey’s controversial statements about stimulus checks, and they go on to talk about the importance of diversifying what you do. Adam also rants about teachers’ unions using a color code to avoid going back to work, which leads to a larger conversation about panicking over COVID instead of properly planning. Ross Novie then joins the show to continue to theme, and to talk about his efforts to reopen schools in Los Angeles. Please support today’s sponsors: Lifelock.com enter ADAM Amazon.com/ADAMRX Geico.com

The gang open part two with a spirited Valentine’s Day edition of The Rotten Tomatoes Game which prompts Adam to recall a Nissan commercial featuring Barbie & Ken. Gina then takes over for the news and covers stories from Chris Harrison stepping away from ‘The Bachelor’ to James Brown collaborator Danny Ray’s passing and gives some passionate thoughts on a tweet she received critiquing some of her language. Thanks for supporting today’s sponsors: CrossRope.com/Adam Geico.com Mercari.com

Adam and Gina are joined by Adam Ray and open the show discussing Adam’s methodology of rooting for fighters in UFC fights. They also discuss the vast difference in physiques between female UFC fighters and the ring girls that accompany their fights. Adam also recounts his experience taking Sonny out to breakfast and dining outdoors alongside diners wearing double masks until their food arrives. They also review Jill Biden’s placement of hearts painted with positive messages on the White House lawn in honor of Valentine’s Day. Thanks for supporting today’s sponsors: CrossRope.com/Adam Geico.com Mercari.com

Adam sits down with his friend, Maria Menounos as they take a stroll down her early days growing up with immigrant parents, the struggles they faced for a better life and her first encounter with the spotlight. She shares her connection with religion and the power of belief and thoughts, plus Adam shares his own theory of the way one lives their lives. They also talk about saying 'yes' to opportunities that present themselves even if you don't see them and Maria tells us how that has gotten her to where she is today. "Better Together with Maria Menounos" is available on Youtube, Facebook, and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Jamie Kennedy is on the show at the top of Part 2. Adam asks him about performing comedy in the COVID quarantine era, and Jamie talks about growing up around Philadelphia, and his path to Hollywood. They also chat about Jamie’s old hidden camera show, performing Shakespeare in ‘Romeo + Juliet’, and the difference between Baz Luhrmann and Bas Rutten. Later, Gina reads news stories about the death of Larry Flynt, more on Bruce Springsteen’s DWI arrest, Chiefs coach Britt Reid’s car accident, and a 90-year-old hero who spent $10k in ads to complain about slow internet speed. As the show wraps up, Adam and Jamie talk about living in North Hollywood, and racist Hustler cartoons. Please support today’s sponsors: Lifelock.com enter ADAM SimplISafe.com/ADAM Geico.com

Adam begins today’s show posing questions about the lyrics in the Shaft theme song. The guys then share Roomba stories, and Producer Chris enters the studio to talk about his wedding still being on hold thanks to COVID. Bald Bryan also talks about taking the family up to the snow this weekend. The guys then respond to Trending Topics about Taylor Swift, drunk Tom Brady, defending Britney Spears, and entries for a new segment called the ‘Cornfield Countdown’. Before the break, Adam rants about cancel culture and China. Please support today’s sponsors: Lifelock.com enter ADAM SimplISafe.com/ADAM Geico.com

David Koechner joins the podcast, and the guys talk about Birthday Cocktail Parties, and their mutual friend Dana Gould. The group then takes listener suggestions to play a round of Made Up Movie, despite some technical difficulties. Later, Gina reads news stories about ‘Gorilla Glue Girl’, the lawyer who couldn’t get rid of a cat filter, and Bruce Springsteen’s recent DWI. As the show wraps up, the guys talk about the realities of self-driving cars, and people who were rescued after being stranded on an island. Please support today’s sponsors: SimpliSafe.com/ADAM Stamps.com enter ADAM Lifelock.com enter ADAM TruNiagen.com enter ADAM Geico.com

As the show opens up, Adam addresses the phrase ‘worry wart’, and tells Bryan and Gina about teaching Sonny to box. Adam then takes listener calls about the Super Bowl being stolen, and discusses the fact that ‘Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story’ continues to make ‘Best Of’ lists, despite being closed out of all the film festivals. They also chat with a caller about retiring after working at a paper mill, and Adam complains about the state of the freeway behind the studio. Before the break, the guys talk with callers about kids playing video games, people who create their own odd identities, and how free education works in other countries. Please support today’s sponsors: SimpliSafe.com/ADAM Stamps.com enter ADAM Lifelock.com enter ADAM TruNiagen.com enter ADAM Geico.com

Nick Thune joins the show at the top of Part 2. The guys talk about his new film, working with David Koechner, and geeking out over Blues Traveler. They also chat about performing comedy in a COVID quarantine world, wanting to get back on the road, and local headliner shows happening in LA. Later, Gina reads news stories about the cause of the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash, more claims against Marilyn Manson, and reactions to the new Britney Spears documentary. The show concludes with a conversation about whether or not it’s a good thing to be rich and famous in 2021. Please support today’s sponsors: SimpliSafe.com/ADAM Lifelock.com enter ADAM BluBlox.com/ACS for 20% off your blue light glasses Geico.com