We Might Be Drunk Ep 269: Adam Ray
Feb 2, 2026
Adam Ray, comedian and actor known for viral characters and a theater tour, drops in to trade road-war stories. He recounts chaotic aftershows, icy NYC cancellations, theater vs. club crowd-work, celebrity run-ins, and nightmare touring mishaps. Expect wild bar tales, heckler survival tricks, and the strange math of late-night decision making.
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Bar Hang That Spiraled Wildly
- Sam and Mark describe a chaotic night drinking after the Comedy Cellar that snowballed into meeting bar people and wild conversations.
- The story illustrates how late-night bar hangs can turn into memorable, unplanned adventures that influence mood and material.
Wrong Room Turned Presidential Upgrade
- Sam recounts accidentally being given the wrong hotel key and walking into a couple's room before getting upgraded to the presidential suite.
- The story shows how stressful travel mix-ups can flip into absurd perks when managers overcompensate.
Clubs Are Testing Grounds For Material
- Mark explains why clubs are ideal for developing new stand-up material because crowds can embrace fresh bits.
- He sees clubs as the best place to work on and test material before larger theater shows.