Biden's Cancer Diagnosis + Comedian / Filmmaker Jay Chandrasekhar

May 20, 2025

Jay Chandrasekhar, the comedic genius behind 'Super Troopers' and member of Broken Lizard, gives insight into his journey through comedy as an Indian kid facing stereotypes. He shares a hilariously awkward story about wearing his wife's underpants and emphasizes the importance of communal laughter in film. The conversation dives into Hollywood's representation issues and the realities of low-budget filmmaking. Jay also teases his new app, VouchVault, designed to upend traditional movie-rating systems. Plus, a funny take on Biden's cancer diagnosis and skepticism towards political narratives.

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ADVICE

Take Niacin With Food

To avoid severe flushing from niacin, take it with food rather than on an empty stomach.
Eating while taking supplements helps reduce unpleasant side effects like skin redness.

INSIGHT

Biden's Cancer and Treatment Effects

Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis was likely known for years and treated to avoid public disclosure.
Visible side effects like walking issues could stem from the treatment, explaining erratic appearances.

INSIGHT

Media Bias Undermines Trust

Media outlets are biased, often defending political figures they endorse, leading to distrust.
Public skepticism towards official statements increases when past misinformation exists.

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Adam kicks off the show by reminiscing about his co-starring role in Wreck-It Ralph and the surprising reaction it still gets from fans. He then unveils yet another classic Al Pacino scene, this time with Jay Mohr putting his own spin on the character—proving once again that Pacino impressions never get old. From there, Adam riffs on coaster weight, the gnarly side effects of Niacin, Biden’s cancer diagnosis, the sheer brilliance of pit crews, and the fine line between first and last place—not just in racing, but in life.

Next, Jay Chandrasekhar joins the show and dives into:

The universal boyhood obsession with foot speed (because being the fastest kid on the playground is basically royalty).
His journey through comedy as an Indian kid in grade school, dealing with stereotypes and British influence over India.
The decision to cast himself in movies and TV shows instead of waiting for Hollywood (considering the only Indian "stars" he saw were Fisher Stevens and Peter Sellers in brownface).
The hilariously awkward story of wearing his wife’s underpants (sometimes you just gotta improvise).
Why comedy films should be communal experiences—because laughing alone just isn’t the same.

Jay and Adam also break down the realities of directing low-budget movies vs. TV shows, and Jay introduces his new app, VouchVault, which he swears will revolutionize review sites and help him finally get revenge on Rotten Tomatoes. They wrap up their chat by agreeing that seeing Phish live is overrated, and Jay shares his comedic influences: John Landis, Eddie Murphy, and Richard Pryor. Naturally, both Jay and Adam declare Spinal Tap the greatest comedy of all time.

Jason "Mayhem" Miller joins the show and kicks off the news with a must-see clip of Adam singing "Big Bottoms" with John Popper. From there, the trio dives into the top stories of the day, including:

Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis.
NYC's most notorious repeat offender—a guy who’s been caught 134 times for stealing and still hasn’t stopped.
And finally, the mind-blowing possibility of science turning lead into gold.

Get it on!

FOR MORE WITH JAY CHANDRASEKHAR:

INSTAGRAM: @jaychandrasekhar

TWITTER: @jaychandrasekha

APP: https://www.vouchvault.com/

FOR MORE WITH JASON “MAYHEM” MILLER:

INSTAGRAM: @mayhemmiller

TWITTER: @mayhemmiller

WEBSITE: magnvs.io/pages/summit?via=mayhem

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