Comedian Sam Tripoli returns to the show to discuss media manipulation, deep-state narratives, and personal misadventures. Sam breaks down how the Tesla protests are proof of media programming, as they mostly consist of older progressives who are still glued to CNN and MSNBC, blindly following narratives pushed by corporate media​. They also discuss defensive driving, with Adam ranting about how slow, overly cautious drivers cause more traffic than speeders and how race car training has made him completely comfortable weaving through lanes at high speeds​. Adam reveals that his middle name is “Lakers”, leading to a discussion on parents' questionable naming decisions​. The crew also touches on pop star Chappell Roan and her recent “Call Her Daddy” podcast appearance.

In the news, a New Jersey police chief is facing shocking allegations, accused of stabbing a subordinate with a hypodermic needle, pooping on the floor, and spiking the office coffee with Adderall and Viagra​. Meanwhile, California’s high-speed rail project faces a $7 billion funding crisis, with lawmakers scrambling to secure the money before the summer of 2026​. And in a viral video, a repo man in Tennessee gets his head run over by a desperate driver trying to escape a tow​.

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Actor and podcaster Michael Rosenbaum joins Adam for a hilarious and candid conversation about his time on Smallville, his journey to landing the role of Lex Luthor, and the brutal realities of Hollywood casting. He shares how 700 actors auditioned for the role before he stepped in and nailed it—despite no one believing he had a shot. Michael also talks about shaving his head for the first time, the bizarre quirks of the WB network, and his experiences working on projects like Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Plus, they dive into celebrity eccentricities, Hollywood nonsense, and the absurdity of dealing with return policies—including a baffling incident involving two right-footed shoes​

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Music legend Gino Vannelli joins the show to discuss his career in the music industry, from getting his first record deal with Herb Alpert at A&M Records to performing on Soul Train and working with Stevie Wonder. He shares insights into the evolution of his sound, the differences between the music industry then and now, and how streaming has changed the way artists connect with audiences. Gino and Adam also talk about the importance of live performance, musicianship, and the challenges of adapting to a rapidly changing industry​

In the news, Democratic governors are suddenly prioritizing initiatives to help boys and men, after years of dismissing the issue​. Meanwhile, Sotheby’s is auctioning the original E.T. model from Spielberg’s 1982 classic, with an opening bid of $500,000​. Finally, a Pennsylvania city employee has been charged for allegedly staging a hate crime by placing a noose on her own desk, fueling a conversation about media-fueled outrage and hoaxes​.

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PODCAST: Inside Of You with Michael Rosenbaum

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APRIL 12 - LUFKIN, TX @ Angelina Center for the Arts

JUNE 4 - ARLINGTON, TX @ Arlington Music Hall

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