Greg Fitzsimmons: Adam’s Rock Bottom & The Last Time Greg Saw Norm Macdonald
Summary
Adam Carolla discusses his recent Alaska tour, a practical joke involving Steve Martin, and a tour of the former Batman TV house with director Jason Reitman. He also shares a story about his family’s modest inheritance and recounts hitting rock bottom during the 1994 Northridge earthquake, where he contracted valley fever and faced financial ruin before meeting Jimmy Kimmel.
Topics discussed
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Alaska salmon story and Steve Martin confusion
Jimmy Kimmel practical jokes and Cadillac story
Roasts, aging, and working with Ivan Reitman
Touring the Montecito house and family dynamics
Inheritance, step-parents, and family finances
Tony Bennett CD, family traits, and estate stories
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Earthquake stories and 1994 LA quake experiences
Rock bottom moment: illness, car breakdown, and poverty
First suit, MTV awards, and moving to LA
Artie Schaffer, horsepower, and Norm Macdonald
Best Buddies, Joe Rogan, and getting high on stage
Pot, IQ, and controversial stand-up jokes
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Fitz Dog's return and opinions on identity politics
Critique of AOC, media, and representation
ICE, surveillance state, and political fearmongering
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Voting, Bill Gates, AI risks, and show outro
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