Adam Carolla Show Kevin Nealon + Super Dave Osborne (Carolla Classics)
Oct 17, 2025
Kevin Nealon, a veteran comedian known for his roles on Saturday Night Live, guest-hosts the show, bringing humor and insight. He engages with listeners on comedy careers and shares anecdotes from his film work with Adam Sandler. Joining him is Bob Einstein, aka Super Dave Osborne, who spices up the conversation with critiques of award shows and tales from his illustrious career. They discuss the evolution of TV culture and trade hilarious jokes, making for a delightful episode packed with laughs and behind-the-scenes stories.
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Building The Podcast From Scratch
- Adam recounts the podcast's first year, starting in his den and growing to live shows and a two-disc box set offer.
- He says the project cost him about $100,000 and relied on friends working for free to build momentum.
Trade Free Labor For Future Opportunity
- Work for free early to capture delayed payoff and opportunity rather than expecting guaranteed immediate pay.
- Adam frames unpaid early work as a smart business move that creates probable future returns.
Podcasting Needs New Infrastructure
- Podcasting lacks established infrastructure compared with radio, so teams wear many hats and learn by doing.
- Adam sees that structure and monetization models must be invented rather than inherited.