Adam Carolla Show Lou Diamond Phillips on the Stunt That Almost Killed Him + Mike Vecchione on High School Brawls
Aug 28, 2025
Lou Diamond Phillips, renowned for roles in 'La Bamba' and 'Young Guns,' shares a harrowing tale of almost dying while filming a stunt. He also reflects on his diverse career, the significance of his unique name, and his culinary passions. Joining him are comedian Mike Vecchione, known for his dry humor, and MMA personality Jason 'Mayhem' Miller. They delve into the evolution of high school sports, the realities of job satisfaction in entertainment, and the absurdities of modern relationships, bringing laughter to serious subjects with their hilarious anecdotes.
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The Real Origin Of His Name
- Lou Diamond Phillips was named after Gunnery Sergeant Llewellyn Diamond and took his stepfather's surname Phillips after his mother remarried.
- He confirmed the full name origin is authentic and rooted in family military history.
Fans' False But Emotional Memories
- Both Adam Carolla and Lou Diamond Phillips shared stories about fans confidently recalling vivid encounters that never happened.
- Lou called it the Mandela effect and noted how memories can become embedded and emotional despite being false.
Low Sandwich Score, High Home Cooking
- Lou's mother was a fantastic home cook yet gave low 'sandwich scores' for school lunches like bologna on Wonder Bread.
- He credits her with teaching him to cook despite basic packed lunches.
