

Dustin Ybarra and Adam Carolla Write the Greatest Movie of All Time
Oct 1, 2025
Dustin Ybarra, a stand-up comedian and host of the podcast Good Things Are Happening, joins to dive into some hilariously unexpected topics. He shares his passion for metal detecting and beach culture, sparking lively storytelling. The duo brainstorm a wild movie concept involving skywriting, drone attacks, and a finale in a bouncy castle. They creatively flesh out the premise of 'Skyrider,' tossing around ideas for characters and plot twists, all while keeping the laughs coming!
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Halftime Should Match The Pageantry
- Adam Carolla argues halftime shows often contradict patriotic elements like flyovers by making overt political statements.
- He suggests sticking to universally appealing, nonprovocative music to match the national spectacle.
Public Feuds Reveal Competing Legacies
- Alicia Krauss summarizes the Emma Watson–J.K. Rowling exchange and Watson's effort to hold contradictory feelings together.
- The hosts note Rowling publicly responded with a sharp rebuttal defending her life experience and views.
Social Pressure Drove Rapid Acceptance
- Adam frames the cultural push to accept gender self-identification as an extraordinary, orchestrated social campaign.
- He highlights how fear and social pressure made many people publicly endorse ideas they privately questioned.