Mohr Stories PREMIUM Mohr Stories 545: Pauly Shore
Dec 8, 2025
Comedian Pauly Shore, famous for his quirky MTV persona and 90s films, shares candid stories about his life and career. He opens up about dating alcoholics and his battles with addiction, including a stint in rehab in 2021. Pauly reminisces about his family's legacy in comedy and his love for the industry, discussing his dream to create a Richard Simmons movie. The conversation flows from Hollywood's filming locales to tour life and healing family relationships, blending humor with heartfelt moments.
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Shooting Outside LA Is Often Cheaper
- Jay and Pauly point out it's often cheaper to film outside LA despite local infrastructure and talent.
- They highlight production economics push projects to Atlanta, Vancouver, or New Jersey over Los Angeles.
Long Road Through Substance Cycles
- Pauly Shore describes decades of substance cycles from booze to NyQuil, Vicodin, and Adderall before getting sober in 2021.
- He had an intervention on March 11, 2021 and entered rehab, then continued recovery with meetings and support.
Passion Project: The Richard Simmons Film
- Pauly Shore recounts his long-held desire to make a Richard Simmons movie and how meaningful Simmons was to fans.
- He describes Simmons' fan devotion and the mystery around Simmons' later reclusiveness and departure.