Mom's Car: Guy Stevenson
Summary
Dax Shepard and Aaron Sorkin discuss their shared history as comedians, including their time in The Sunday Company and the creation of their famous "physics class" sketch. They reflect on Sorkin’s background as a Marine, his early sobriety, and his recent open-heart surgeries, while also reminiscing about their days working as bouncers in Los Angeles.
Topics discussed
Introduction and sponsor reads
Favorite 80s New Wave bands
Anecdotes about lifeguards and track days
Growing up in the suburbs vs. NYC
School struggles and physical growth spurts
Groundlings training and physical comedy
Protecting an autistic brother in school
Dyslexia diagnosis and learning strategies
Teleprompters and school behavioral issues
The Kronk Gym lie and boxing stories
Boxing match details and sponsor break
Interviewing a fighter and joining the Marines
Marine Corps experience and structure
Fighting a bus and getting sober
Rehab experiences and gambling addiction
Moving to LA and starting comedy classes
Working as a bouncer at Jumbo's Clown Room
Bouncer hierarchy and car wash fight story
The 'Killing Machines' sketch and Uber Eats ad
Grocery shopping habits and snack preferences
The Physics Class sketch and Groundlings success
MADtv rejection and therapy
Teaching at Groundlings and reconnecting with peers
Heart valve surgery and defibrillator
Weight loss journey and motorcycle accident
Clavicle fracture complications and infection
Son's fighting skills and naming kids
Riding a motorcycle to Austin and closing ads
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