Adam Carolla Show Josh Wolf Reveals His Comedy Kryptonite
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Sep 15, 2025 
Stand-up comedian Josh Wolf, known for his special The Campfire Special and co-host of Hey Maaaan with his son, shares his comedic insights alongside former MMA fighter Jason Mayhem Miller. They dive into the dynamics of comedy, comparing writing to improvisation, and explore the art of parody commercials, including the hilarious 'Man Ponds.' The conversation also touches on societal reactions to political polarization, the importance of understanding in discourse, and personal anecdotes about cultural identity, all delivered with their signature humor.
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Sketch Writing Is Uniquely Demanding
- Josh Wolf and Adam Carolla argue sketch writing is harder than stand-up because it must deliver a beginning, middle, and end quickly.
- A great sketch needs a simple premise and escalation that lives in a believable reality.
Funeral Fishing Sketch Example
- Adam recounts a successful Acme Theater sketch about a funeral-fishing hybrid that he memorized through a six-month run.
- The sketch worked because every line reinforced the absurd but grounded premise.
Build Sketches Around One Premise
- Base every sketch element on one strong premise and make each beat serve that premise.
- Escalate details until the joke can no longer be stretched and then end with a clear button.