Adam Carolla Show Richard Lewis + Lisa Lampanelli (Carolla Classics)
Sep 27, 2025
Richard Lewis, a veteran stand-up comedian known for his neurotic humor and appearances on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' shares his journey from personal tragedy to comedy. He reflects on the evolution of stand-up and the challenges of corporate gigs. Lisa Lampanelli, the bold insult comic, opens up about her 107-pound weight loss and the gastric sleeve surgery that helped transform her lifestyle. They discuss career growth, vulnerability on stage, and the unique pressures of the industry, all while delivering plenty of laughs and insights.
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Awards Don't Always Move The Needle
- Adam Carolla feels lifetime achievement awards can register as empty when they lack competition or personal resonance.
- Recognition that doesn't tie to earned competition often fails to move intrinsic self-worth.
Trophy Meant Little Compared To Childhood Prizes
- Adam describes receiving the 'Comedian's Comedian' trophy with little emotional response and reflects on childhood sports trophies meaning more.
- He traces the numbness to upbringing and lack of a comedy idol, not humility.
Fly Problem And The Missing Simple Fix
- Adam describes repeated production lunches plagued by flies and the team's delayed purchase of inexpensive food screens.
- He highlights how small, obvious solutions often arrive only after repeated avoidable failures.
