Adam Carolla Show

All Things Ladylike with Erica Rhodes

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Sep 29, 2025
Stand-up comedian and actor Erica Rhodes, known from shows like Modern Family and Veep, shares her tour dates and controversial comedy material. She dives into perceptions of emotional regulation among women and the implications of a WNBA coach’s outburst. Erica recounts a coffee spill at the airport, sparking discussions on class dynamics, while reflecting on the evolution of 'ladylike' behavior through generations. Humorous anecdotes about her childhood and a provocative JonBenét Ramsey joke add to her engaging persona.
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INSIGHT

Behavioral Regulation And Rough Play

  • Adam argues women today show more public dysregulation because they historically lacked rough-and-tumble socialization.
  • He claims men learned self-regulation through physical play, producing different public behavior norms.
ANECDOTE

Hostile Airport Barista Story

  • Erica recounts a recent airport Starbucks where her coffee cup leaked and the barista acted hostile.
  • Adam expands with his own stories about confrontations at airports and retail, linking staff anger to personal histories.
INSIGHT

Resentment From Political Narratives

  • Adam connects frontline worker resentment to political narratives that frame some groups as 'oppressors.'
  • He suggests that social messaging fuels front-line hostility toward perceived privileged customers.
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