Joe Mantegna joins Adam for this episode of Take A Knee. Adam starts off the show talking to Joe about his charitable endeavors in fighting autism, as well as his personal ties with helping his daughter battle the disorder. Then Joe talks about his early life growing up in a lower-middle class family in Chicago. Joe talks about gravitating towards the arts after seeing West Side Story for the first time. Adam and Joe get into a discussion on having talent vs a long resume or connections when going out for a job in the entertainment industry. Then the two talk about the importance of having a side talent you can use to pay the bills while also working on your main career and passion. Before they wrap, the two talk about doing whatever you want to do and not making any excuses as to why you can't. 

Kelley James joins for a podcast about gambling while golfing, how Adam saved his life, and the joys of live music. Plus, Bald Bryan reviews 'Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman' for this week's Baldywood, and of course Kelley does some freestyle rapping. AdamCarolla.com

Kira Soltanovich and Brad Williams join Adam, Gina, and Bald Bryan for a live podcast from The Irvine Improv. Adam opens the show with a quick rant on how dogs should be kept inside when company's around. Then Adam answers some questions in a round of 'Q and Ace.' before playing a round of 'Blah Blah Blog.' Also, Gina gives today's news stories about The Patriots' role in deflategate, Starbucks getting sued, a woman who had sex with a dog, and a recent 'Price is Right' contestant. AdamCarolla.com

JL Cauvin joins for a podcast about Gina getting flashed, people who mouth off to the cops, and the Duck Dynasty musical. Plus, the gang plays a round of Greater Than or Less Than.

Michael Jai White joins for a podcast about directing an action movie in Thailand, his experiences teaching delinquent children, and how to find strength when your father is not around. Plus, Jo Koy rants with Adam about street vendors, and talks about going to Vegas to see the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight.

Christian Picciolini chats with Adam about his experiences as a skinhead. Kristen Carney also fills in for Gina Grad, Dr. Drew swings by to discuss psychopathology, and the guys talk about the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight.

Larry Miller joins Adam for this episode of Take A Knee. Adam and Larry open the show discussing people who force themselves into careers they don't even want to be in. This leads to a conversation about finding your passion, building your career based on that as opposed to making a career and then trying to focus on your passion later. Then Adam and Larry talk about what it takes to be a successful comedy writer, and the amount of work and dedication it requires.  After that, Larry talks about his journey from growing up in Long Island to eventually making his way out to LA to become a writer, actor & comedian. Before they wrap, Larry and Adam talk about how vital it is to put in the time and work if you really want to be successful in whatever you do. 

Sir Ken Robinson joins for a podcast about the problems with our school system, Sonny's academic struggles, and the one country that seems to be doing it right. Plus, Adam takes a call from Taleeb Starkes to chat about the riots in Baltimore and why conservative values are not sticking with the black community.

Greg Fitzsimmons sits down for a podcast about bar fighting, getting hit in the face by a fastball, and being detained by airport security. Plus, Matt Atchity returns to host an Avengers-themed round of the Rotten Tomatoes Game.

Gilbert Gottfried and David Wild are in studio for a podcast about the Baltimore riots, Chinese funeral strippers, and Adam's culinary achievements (or lack thereof). He also takes a call from a fan living in Nepal who experienced last weekend's major earthquake first hand.

Larry Wachs chats with Adam about his 35 years in radio, people arrested for twerking in front of a memorial, and a professor who told off his classroom in an email. Plus, Doug Hughes phones in to discuss landing a gyrocopter onto the lawn of the Capitol Building, and Dr. Bruce returns for this week's Healthwatch.

Chris D'Elia joins the show to discuss Bruce Jenner, the White House Correspondent's Dinner, and National Masturbation Month. Bald Bryan also talks about celebrating his 6-year anniversary of being diagnosed with a brain tumor and his doctor, Dr. Jeremy Rudnick, calls in to give his side of the story. Also, Bryan shares his experience throwing the ceremonial first pitch at the Padres game a few hours before the show.

Nate Adams, producer of Road Hard and Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman, joins Adam for this episode of Take a Knee. Adam starts the show talking about Nate growing up in Montana and being on the wrestling team. Nate talks about the tragedy of losing two of his brothers at a young age, and how the fallout from those events led him into becoming a troubled youth.  Then he gets into his college days, and how afraid people were of him in theater class, which eventually led him to take a more inward look at himself and turn his life around. After that, Nate found out he was much better at writing than he was at acting, which eventually led to his decision to move out to LA to pursue a career in the entertainment business. After explaining some of his initial jobs and projects, Nate gets into what it takes to build a project from scratch. Before they wrap, Nate and Adam talk about their Paul Newman documentary.

David Coverdale calls in to discuss his influences and rise to fame. Later, Franklin Leonard chats with Adam about the famous screenwriting 'Black List', and the gang reacts to stories about an awkward interview with Robert Downey Jr., and accidental Tinder hookups between siblings.

Slim Jim Phantom chats with Adam about his new album, a potential Stray Cats reunion tour, and why you should live in South Dakota instead of Mars. Plus, Matt Atchity returns for a Harrison Ford-themed round of the Rotten Tomatoes game.