Adam Carolla Show Darren Carter on Clean Comedy, Street Fights & Adam Carolla’s Wild “Would You Rather”
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Aug 25, 2025 
Darren Carter, known as 'The Party Starter' and host of the 'Pocket Party' podcast, joins for a lively discussion. He shares the challenges of clean comedy in Los Angeles and the rise of street fights, blending humor with serious societal observations. Adam puts him on the spot with outrageous 'would you rather' scenarios. They critique bizarre car commercials and California's quirky bait car laws. The conversation takes a reflective turn with thoughts on crime, ethics, and the absurdities of modern advertising, all while keeping the laughs flowing.
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Dry Bar Clean Set Experience
- Darren Carter describes doing a Dry Bar clean special after performing edgier material in Hollywood venues.
- He felt the Utah audience reacted differently and used that to refine his act.
Spontaneous Violence Is Particularly Dangerous
- Adam Carolla argues spontaneous street violence is scarier than planned thefts because it lacks motive and predictability.
- He highlights that people who randomly join fights have no upside and increase overall danger.
Cincinnati Brawl Moral Dilemma
- Adam Carolla and Darren Carter discuss the Cincinnati brawl and choose which perpetrators they'd rather have as a child.
- They debate between a random kick-by-stander and a chain-snatcher who preyed on an unconscious victim.