At the top of the pod, Adam talks with Bryan and Gina about the types of tradesmen who always blame the past person’s work. Adam also breaks down some recent NFL game film. From there, the guys debate whether or not you ‘call in sick’ or ‘call out sick’, and Chris joins the studio with some Trending Topics. As the half wraps up, the guys comment on Steve Harvey hosting Miss Universe, and J.K. Rowling’s response to an article about policing in Scotland. Please support today’s sponsors: XchairADAM.com Klaviyo.com/ADAM SoloStove.com enter ADAM TRICOCatsAndDogs.com Lifelock.com enter ADAM Geico.com RockAuto.com

Spirits expert Dan Dunn returns to the show to share some holiday cocktail recipes for eggnog and Irish coffee. Gina then reports on today’s news stories including: Time Magazine’s athlete of the year, Pantone’s 2022 color of the year, most mispronounced words of the year, the boss who fired 900 employees over zoom is taking time off work, an update on the Fonzie jacket and motorcycle auction, a new Oreo flavored wine. Thanks for supporting today’s sponsors: TommyJohn.com/ADAM Con-Cret.com/PODCAST Fiverr.com enter ADAM Try.Scribd.com/ADAM Lifelock.com enter ADAM Geico.com

Adam revisits an article about light poles in San Francisco falling over because of urine damage. Adam then talks about the Jet Center in Van Nuys, CA and Dawson reads some tweets from celebrities and politicians who reacted too hastily to Jussie Smollett’s claims. Adam responds to a voicemail talking about when apartments were considered cool and the gang plays a cold weather-themed round of ‘The Rotten Tomatoes Game’. They also relisten to their initial reactions to the Jussie Smollett story back in January 2019. Thanks for supporting today’s sponsors: TommyJohn.com/ADAM Con-Cret.com/PODCAST Fiverr.com enter ADAM Try.Scribd.com/ADAM Lifelock.com enter ADAM Geico.com

Today, New York Times Bestselling Author, Brian Kilmeade, returns for a motivational talk with Adam. He tells us about his entry into the workforce and shares some of his earliest jobs, including working for Jerry's Seinfeld's father. They discuss work ethic versus luck, explore the world of carpentry, and dissect good parenting. Plus, they diagnose a modern Abraham Lincoln. Brian Kilmeade's new book, "The President and the Freedom Fighter: Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Their Battle to Save America's Soul" is available now on Amazon and all major bookstores.

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Comedian Mo Mandel is in studio next, and the guys chat about the politics of booking comics, and how comedy has fared during the pandemic. They also talk about his path to performing standup, the movie he was in with Jackie Mason, and odd guys who pick up a lot of women. Later, Mo talks about being married to a urologist, and Gina reads breaking news about the Jussie Smollett guilty verdict. In the last part of the show, the gang reacts to more news stories about Josh Duggar’s guilty verdict, Scott Peterson’s re-sentencing, and New Zealand’s attempts to outlaw smoking. Please support today’s sponsors! BeanBox.com/ADAM enter ADAM Keeps.com/ADAM Lifelock.com enter ADAM Geico.com TRICOCatsAndDogs.com

Adam begins today’s show talking with Bryan and Gina about Football Sundays, Kate McKinnon’s Verizon commercials, and Chicago’s new homicide record. Later they discuss an article from the NY Post about a transgender swimmer shattering women’s records. Before the break, LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva joins the podcast to address progressive policies backfiring, speaking up when things aren’t working, pushing against vaccine mandates, and the cities that are doing it right. Please support today’s sponsors: BeanBox.com/ADAM enter ADAM Keeps.com/ADAM Lifelock.com enter ADAM Geico.com TRICOCatsAndDogs.com

Gary Sinise is on the line at the top of Part 2, and Adam talks with him about the enjoyment of watching Gary’s band perform multiple times. Gary also talks about his charity work, including taking kids to Disneyland every year. From there, the gang asks Gary to discuss his experiences working on Forrest Gump and Apollo 13. Before heading out, Gary explains how his interests shifted after 9/11, and his lifelong mission to help veterans. In the last part of the show, Gina reads news stories about the nation’s rise in homicides, the ‘Live in Front of a Studio Audience’ tapings, Tom Brady’s latest accolades, $1 million Super Bowl Suites at SoFi, Henry Winkler’s memorabilia auction, and a kid who solves Rubik’s Cubes on a unicycle. Please support today’s sponsors! Edmunds.com UE.com/FITS enter ADAM SimpliSafe.com/ADAM Lifelock.com enter ADAM TRICOCatsAndDogs.com Geico.com

Today’s show opens with a brief conversation about Gary Sinise’s incredible filmography. Adam then talks about changing his mind about fake Christmas trees, and the guys share some more mean grandma stories. The guys also take some listener calls about tour buses, RG3’s upcoming tell-all, family trips to Disneyland, and what it takes to pull balls at the next Unprepared performance. Before the break, Adam takes a call from Mr. Skin to discuss his yearly countdown of the year’s best nude scenes. Please support today’s sponsors: Edmunds.com UE.com/FITS enter ADAM SimpliSafe.com/ADAM Lifelock.com enter ADAM TRICOCatsAndDogs.com Geico.com

Adam chats 1-on-1 with Kathy Ireland in Part 2 of today’s show. The conversation begins with her days establishing a newspaper route as a young girl, and what she learned early on in her modeling career. Adam also asks her about her work in the home industry, and she talks about some of the uncomfortable situations she was in while navigating the fashion industry. Later they discuss learning lessons from mean people, how Kathy has stayed so positive and thoughtful, and her friendship with Elizabeth Taylor. As the show wraps up, Adam and Kathy talk about how curiosity leads to success. Please support today’s sponsors! SimpliSafe.com/ADAM Klaviyo.com/HOLIDAYS Lifelock.com enter ADAM TommyJohn.com/ADAM TRICOCatsAndDogs.com Geico.com

At the top of pod, Adam chats with Bryan and Gina about today’s guest, Kathy Ireland, being a very successful business mogul. He also talks about what he learned from Vinnie Tortorich’s new documentary, and Gina brings up a ‘Help Wanted’ sign that’s going viral. From there, the group listens to more submissions for ‘Blandinos’, including some from Dawson and Vinnie Tortorich. Vinnie then speaks more on the topics of methane in India, and the growing fake food industry. Before the break, Gina reads news stories about the Haitian hostage crisis, updates to the US army fitness test, the fight against Alzheimer’s, a ‘Christmas Vacation’ display causing local controversy, and more info on horse racing deaths. Please support today’s sponsors: SimpliSafe.com/ADAM Klaviyo.com/HOLIDAYS Lifelock.com enter ADAM TommyJohn.com/ADAM TRICOCatsAndDogs.com Geico.com

Actor Keith David is on the line at the top of Part 2, and Adam asks him about his incredible career, and his work in iconic films early on like The Thing and Platoon. Bryan also asks Keith about his role in ‘They Live’, and Keith goes on to speak about the intensity of acting on Broadway. Before heading out, Keith recalls what Times Square was like in his high school days, as well as his experiences filming Cloud Atlas. In the last part of the show, Gina reads news stories about our relationship with China, ignored signs in the leadup the latest school shooting, an upcoming expose on the Washington Football Team, and Lindsay Lohan’s mom going to jail for a DWI. Please support today’s sponsors! XchairADAM.com Try.Scribd.com/ADAM TommyJohn.com/ADAM Lifelock.com enter ADAM Geico.com TRICOCatsAndDogs.com

Adam opens today’s show talking with Bryan and Gina about his quest to find some low carb beer. He also shares a racist joke from The Love Boat, and the guys go through some submissions for ‘Blandinos’. Chris then joins the studio with some Trending Topics, including catfish dating, police making a restaurant staff uncomfortable, a congressman’s inappropriate Christmas card, and the best gifts to buy for men. Please support today’s sponsors: XchairADAM.com Try.Scribd.com/ADAM TommyJohn.com/ADAM Lifelock.com enter ADAM Geico.com TRICOCatsAndDogs.com

The gang plays a leftovers-themed round of The Rotten Tomatoes Game. Adam also talks about a local horse show. Gina reports on today’s news including: The death of Bob Dole, CNN firing Chris Cuomo, and the Michigan school shooter’s parents getting arrested for involuntary manslaughter. Thanks for supporting today’s sponsors: TommyJohn.com/ADAM Con-Cret.com/PODCAST IndoChino.com enter ADAM JoinFightCamp.com/ADAM Lifelock.com enter ADAM Geico.com