Adam Carolla Show Sal Vulcano on Impractical Jokers’ CRAZIEST Punishments
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Oct 23, 2025 
In this conversation, Sal Vulcano, stand-up comedian and star of Impractical Jokers, shares funny insights into the show's wild punishments and his journey in comedy. He details the no-say-no rule that fuels their hidden-camera antics and reminisces about unforgettable bits like the 'Dumb Fucks' challenge. Sal also tackles modern issues like the decline of kids' roughhousing and promotes his upcoming Everything's Fine Tour and HBO Max special, Terrified. Expect laughter, nostalgia, and a touch of absurdity!
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Road Rage Encounter On LA Freeway
- Sal and Adam riff about LA driving culture and aggressive drivers during rush hour traffic.
- Adam describes a Ram truck driver who tailgated and intentionally cut him off despite Adam yielding first.
From High-School Troupe To TV Sale
- Sal recounts how Impractical Jokers formed from high-school friends doing sketch and improv who won an NBC online contest.
- Winning the contest led to a $100,000 prize, agents, and a TV pilot that helped sell their show concept.
TV Pranks Replace Roughhousing For Kids
- TV exposure can satiate younger audiences' urge to prank, reducing roughhousing among today's teens.
- Adam suggests kids watch pranks instead of inventing their own physical rough-play rituals.
