Adam Carolla Show Maria Menounos + Dr. Drew (Carolla Classics)
Sep 28, 2025
Television personality Maria Menounos shares insights on her new show, Untold, and her role as a Special Olympics ambassador. She humorously discusses relationship expectations with her partner, Kevin. Dr. Drew Pinsky dives into current health topics and shares updates on his various media projects. The duo also engage in a lively debate about modern work ethics, combined with some amusing anecdotes about travel and parenting. Their dynamic conversation blends humor with meaningful messages, making for an entertaining listen.
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From Phone-Ins To Paid Bits
- Adam Carolla describes inventing his radio character Mr. Burcham and calling into Kevin and Bean in 1994 to break into radio.
- He recounts building the character around woodshop knowledge and turning free call-ins into paid recurring bits.
Take Small Early Gigs
- Don't haggle over tiny early opportunities; accept exposure when you're starting out.
- Adam argues small early pay can be parlayed into bigger opportunities, so focus on the long game.
Build Characters From Real Knowledge
- Basing characters on what you already know makes improvisation sustainable and authentic.
- Listeners can tell when a character genuinely understands the subject versus parroting stereotypes.
