Adam Carolla Show Barry Rothbart on Growing Up With a Mob Dad & Bon Jovi Lies + MSNBC Roasted after Name Change
Aug 20, 2025
Barry Rothbart, a comedian and storyteller, shares his wild upbringing with a father who claimed to manage Bon Jovi while secretly being involved with the mob. He reflects on discovering his dad's true identity and the complexities of their relationship. Joined by Jason Mayhem Miller, they dive into trending topics like MSNBC's controversial rebranding and Hillary Clinton's surprising comments about Trump. The conversation flows from childhood memories to the allure of extreme wealth, all served with humor and candid anecdotes.
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Son Raised On A Mob Lie
- Barry Rothbart grew up believing his dad was Bon Jovi's manager until his arrest revealed mob involvement.
- He later discovered his father embezzled, blackmailed executives, and left deathbed tapes that exposed more lies.
Investigative Podcast Unearths Family Secrets
- Barry recounts discovering his father's darker crimes, including sexual assaults and embezzlement at Ricoh.
- He investigated through deathbed cassettes and interviews that revealed cheating, possible other children, and blackmail of CEOs.
Corporate Blackmail And Embezzlement
- Barry says his father blackmailed Ricoh executives using knowledge of price fixing to avoid consequences.
- The embezzlement and sexual assaults at work were covered up through leverage and threats.