The Adam and Dr. Drew Show Classic #580: Big Bad Drew, pt. 2
Nov 13, 2025
The hosts dive into a recent animation by Michael Naren, shedding light on his journey from Loveline to Family Guy. They explore MTV's plan to revive Loveline and debate the potential of a new host. The duo shares amusing anecdotes about voice sessions and the segmented production of Family Guy. They play a fan-made song inspired by Big Bad Drew, while also advising callers on contractor issues and property damage. Touching on serious topics, they discuss mental illness and the importance of family support in combating homelessness.
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From Fan Animations To Family Guy
- Michael Naren drew “Big Bad Drew” and parlayed his LoveLine animations into work on Family Guy after Adam introduced him to Seth MacFarlane.
- Adam describes visiting the Family Guy studio and Naren’s role in the animation process as a behind-the-scenes contributor.
Late-Night Pickup Sessions
- Adam recounts doing pickup voice lines for Family Guy and showing up late-night to record small snippets for Seth McFarlane.
- He explains how production needs changed after assembly, requiring extra pickups and more extensive sessions after Ted became successful.
Reviving Shows Requires Core Fit
- MTV planned a TV revival of Loveline with Amber Rose, and Drew and Adam foresee format and host-fit challenges.
- They argue reviving a show requires understanding its core host-driven dynamics, not just retro branding.