Adam Carolla Show

Dave Dameshek (Carolla Classics)

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Jan 18, 2026
Dave Dameshek, a sports commentator and comedian, shares entertaining insights about his in-laws' mishaps, including a broken collectible. He hilariously debates the absurdity of specialized athletic shoes and the culture of barefoot living. The duo analyzes the potential boxing match between Pacquiao and Mayweather, weighing each fighter's strengths. They also discuss the impact of censorship in sports media, the quirks of late-night TV, and even propose a humorous use for Gatorade baths at coaching flops. A lively blend of sports and comedy awaits!
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INSIGHT

How Yoga Changed Public Footwear

  • Modern shoe specialization and yoga normalized wearing flip-flops and slippers in public.
  • That cultural shift made casual, sockless footwear acceptable beyond the gym.
INSIGHT

The Shoe Specialization Bubble

  • The market created hyper-specialized shoes for nearly every activity, often unnecessarily.
  • Adam Carolla mocks this as a marketing-driven billion-dollar industry of needless variants.
ADVICE

Money And Matchups Drive Decisions

  • Expect retirees to return for massive payday offers rather than rely on public statements of retirement.
  • Bet on slick, elusive fighters (Mayweather) against aggressive punchers (Pacquiao) due to ring generalship.
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