Kevin Bacon + Monica Mehta (Carolla Classics)
Summary
Adam Carolla discusses the early days of the pandemic, noting how LA traffic and restaurant crowds changed between Friday and Saturday. He shares a clip of his coronavirus-themed stand-up set and jokes about the absurdity of toilet paper hoarding. The show features a call from a listener in Seattle who compares her jigsaw puzzle hobby to Kevin Bacon’s recent interview. The episode concludes with news updates on celebrities testing positive for COVID-19, including Tom Hanks and Idris Elba.
Topics discussed
Intro and Adam Carolla Substack promotion
Matt's sushi reservation and restaurant recommendation
Coronavirus panic and toilet paper hoarding jokes
Discussion on hoarding stereotypes and 'Blue Monday'
Blue songs playlist and listener call from Seattle
Listener call: Unemployment and weight loss
Trumpet story and mashup song idea
News: Meth incident and celebrity health concerns
Coronavirus roundup and hand sanitizer hoarding
Transition to Kevin Bacon interview
Kevin Bacon: Early life and diverse upbringing
Kevin Bacon: Struggles and early acting career
Kevin Bacon: Career longevity and film sequencing
Kevin Bacon: Health, gratitude, and mindfulness
Kevin Bacon: Parents and closing remarks
Sponsor reads: O'Reilly Auto Parts and Pluto TV
Office lunch debate: Vegetarian options and pizza
Fire suit mint infusion and doctor sniffing story
David Wild: Song, 'Most Interesting Man', and EX
Monica Metis: Entrepreneurial instinct and risk
Movie criticism and Pluto TV sponsor outro
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