Adam Carolla Show Dana Gould + Vinnie Tortorich (Carolla Classics)
Dec 21, 2025
Dana Gould, a talented stand-up comedian and writer known for his work on 'Stan Against Evil', shares insights on the grind of comedy and sitcom writing. Vinnie Tortorich, a fitness expert and author, discusses his 'No Sugar, No Grain' philosophy along with entertaining cruise stories. They explore the comedy world’s evolution and tackle political material gracefully. Meanwhile, Sebastian Bach from Skid Row reveals wild touring stories and insights about band rivalries, leaving listeners with a mix of laughter and nostalgia.
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Stand-Up As A Lifelong Trade
- Dana Gould describes stand-up as his lifelong trade and fallback, likening it to a carpenter's steady work.
- He still writes material imagining sitcom premises but says he'll die doing stand-up.
Absurd Imagining Fuels Bits
- Adam Carolla recounts imagining dogs wearing clothes and people naked, using it to riff on social instincts.
- The bit illustrates his comic method of flipping everyday observations into absurd scenarios.
Write Bits With TV Potential
- When you write stand-up, aim for situations that can become TV premises if that's your goal.
- Keep doing the trade (stand-up) even while chasing other opportunities because it's steady work.