Comedian and former schoolteacher Joe Dombrowski joins Adam for a lively conversation filled with personal stories, education insights, and a crash course in gay hygiene essentials. Joe shares how he transitioned from wrangling kindergartners to performing on major stages like Seattle's Moore Theatre, revealing how his “teacher comedian” persona first took off online. They reflect on the wild state of public schools, and the uniquely relatable humor that emerged from it. Joe gives Adam a brutally honest—and hilarious—look into the world of poppers, butt-cleaning protocols, and the realities of keeping things fresh in gay culture. They also bond over blue-collar upbringings, absurd parental advice, and the strange ways public education and comedy intersect.

Later in the show, political commentator and author Steve Hilton joins Adam to dissect California’s relentless political dysfunction and cultural unraveling. They discuss themes from Hilton’s new book CALIFAILURE, exploring how progressive policies and bureaucratic bloat have contributed to the state’s decline. The conversation spans everything from housing crises and public safety to media narratives and economic flight. Adam and Steve share a candid, solutions-focused conversation about restoring accountability in government and why California—once a model of prosperity—is now in desperate need of reform.

In the news; John Oliver, who’s being sued by a health insurance executive claiming that a Medicaid monologue on HBO’s Last Week Tonight destroyed his reputation. Adam reflects on the passing of actor Val Kilmer at age 65, and praises his iconic performance of Jim Morrison in the 1991 film The Doors. And finally, Kanye West’s gutted Malibu mansion, once a minimalist masterpiece turned concrete shell, is finally changing hands in an all-cash deal.

For more with Joe Dombrowski :

“My Straight Friends” Monthly show at the Comedy Store’s Belly Room

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APRIL 4 + 5 HARTFORD CT - Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club

MAY 16-18 TORONTO, ON - The Royal

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WEBSITE: https://TheJoeDombrowski.com/

INSTAGRAM: @joe_dombrowski

TWITTER: @joe_dombrowski_

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“CALIFAILURE: Reversing the Ruin of America's Worst-Run State” - AVAILABLE NOW

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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​.

For more with Sam Tripoli:

4/3 Redondo Beach, CA

4/10-4/12 Tacoma, WA – The Tacoma Comedy Club

PODCASTS: ‘Conspiracy Social Club AKA Deep Waters’, ‘Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli’, ‘Punch Drunk Sports’, ‘Broken Simulation’, ‘Cash Daddies’, ‘Zero’, ‘The Union of the Unwanted’

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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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NEW ALBUM: The Life I Got (To My Most Beloved) dropping February 7

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

JUNE 4 - ARLINGTON, TX @ Arlington Music Hall

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Recorded 09-08-2010 – Release Date 09-09-2010

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Actor Paul Walter Hauser joins The Adam Carolla Show to discuss his latest film, The Luckiest Man in America, which tells the true story of a man in 1984 who cracked the game show Press Your Luck. Paul shares behind-the-scenes details on working with Clint Eastwood in Richard Jewell, working on the new Naked Gun film with Liam Neeson, his love for wrestling, and Hollywood’s tax-driven exodus to international locations. He and Adam riff on everything from George Clooney’s perceived intelligence to America’s obsession with aesthetics over substance. Paul also opens up about his personal journey, including sobriety, therapy, and learning to balance fun with wisdom, and how his casual joke about Vin Diesel spiraled into a viral controversy, forcing him to issue an apology he never expected to make.

In the news with Jason Mayhem Miller; Squatters take over a storage lot full of luxury RVs. A chilling warning from a tech columnist urging 23andMe users to delete their DNA data before the company gets sold, raising concerns about genetic privacy in the wrong hands. A Georgia healthcare worker lands felony charges for twerking on a disabled man. Finally, the growing industry of foreskin restoration, with men reportedly willing to pay upwards of $20,000 to undo a circumcision.

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“The Luckiest Man in America” in theaters April 4th

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