The Adam Carolla Show: Dana Gould + Will Sasso (Carolla Classics)
Date: February 13, 2026
Podcast Network: PodcastOne / Carolla Digital
Featured Guests: Dana Gould, Will Sasso, Sklar Brothers (Randy & Jason Sklar), Allison Rosen, Brian Bishop, others
Overview
This Carolla Classics episode curates some of the best moments from the Adam Carolla Show archives, spotlighting comic Dana Gould, comedic actor Will Sasso, and the irrepressible Sklar Brothers. Across multiple vintage segments (spanning 2010–2019), Adam and his rotating cast riff on pop culture, awkward childhood and parenting moments, show business, and life’s daily absurdities. The tone is sharp, rapid-fire, and often irreverent, packed with improvisational games and classic rants that fans of the show love.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Comedy, Parenting & Twin Dynamics
[01:00–13:00]
- The Sklar Brothers, both fathers and comics, joke about the challenges and quirks of parenting, particularly with twins.
- Jason talks about letting his daughter fall to foster independence, leading to a funny encounter where bystanders think he's being negligent.
- Quote: "We don’t want to teach her how to help herself up as they're driving away." — Jason Sklar [01:09]
- Twins and psychic connections:
- The Sklars share that, contrary to myths, they've never experienced any "twin telepathy."
- Quote: “Not at all. Not in the least.” — Jason Sklar [06:19], on having a psychic twin connection.
- Banter about desirability as twins: "How many times has a woman wanted to do you both at the same time?" “[Zero.] I can’t even think of a time a woman has wanted to do me." — Sklar Brothers [12:38]
Inside Showbiz: Standup, Touring, Specials
[02:38–04:42; 63:00–77:55]
- The Sklar Brothers promote their standup special, 'What Are We Talking About?' and comedy gigs, joking about breaking into new markets (cold weather, Canada), with comedic riffs about how Canadian comedy earnings "all go to Dave Foley’s ex-wife."
- Quote: “All of the money everybody makes in Canada goes to Dave Foley’s ex-wife.” — Jason Sklar [03:52]
- Will Sasso talks becoming Curly in 'The Three Stooges,' the Farrelly brothers' eccentric directorial partnership, and his method to perfecting a beloved comic character.
- Will Sasso's reflection: "I started watching [the Stooges] with a different eye… Just kind of doing little sound bites to keep me in." [64:34]
- Tragic real-life Stooges stories—how bad deals and syndication meant lost millions, and personal struggles with illness and poverty.
- Sasso on Canadian comedy: Government grants and not worrying about ratings means "the show was on for five years... we're communists up there." [75:05]
Riffing on Wealth: Games & Social Commentary
Rich Man, Poor Man
[43:00–62:00]
- Adam’s legendary improv game—spotting habits or possessions unique to the very rich and the very poor but not the middle class. Examples include:
- Drinking from metal cups
- Playing “exotic” instruments (harp for the rich, washboard for the poor)
- Wildlife in the yard
- Quote: “If you had one job, you make more money than if you have three jobs. But if you have 11 jobs, you make more money than if you have one job!” — Adam Carolla [47:50]
Air Travel Rants
[51:00–62:00]
- Flight Attendant Sean Kathleen describes airplane bathroom horrors; Adam riffs on the psychology of lavatory use.
- Hilarious procedural rant: “Do your shitting on terra firma. No one wants the ace man's recirculated ass.” — Adam Carolla [54:00]
- Sklar and Carolla comedic “solutions” to inflight pet peeves (germaphobic flushers, the serving cart as anti-terror barrier, bathroom etiquette divides between “hillbillies” and the elite).
Improv Game: Blah Blah Blog
[14:24–36:33]
- Dana Gould hosts “Blah Blah Blog,” where panelists guess which celebrity (often Mark Ruffalo, Jamie Lee Curtis, Oprah, etc.) wrote an overwrought blog post on topics like environmentalism or AI.
- Example:
- “Would you do this to your own mother? Would you starve her, ravage her…pollute her, poison her?... We call her our Mother Earth for a reason.”
- Panel guesses, snark, running joke about Mark Ruffalo’s blog omnipresence.
- Example:
- Classic bit on celebrity out-of-touchness:
- “The real rich can do things that’ll cost them money or hurt their career…’cause they're so rich they don’t care…a couple thousand bucks. I can fuck with you. Takes millions to fuck with myself.'” — Adam Carolla [137:27]
- Sklar: “Whenever ‘technically’ gets used in describing a sexual encounter, you’re in the fucking world.” [09:09]
Advice, Relationships & Life Lists
Pickup Lines & Teenage Angst
[109:07–122:57]
- 15-year-old Brody calls in for advice on talking to girls and gets coached, including a hilarious role-play.
- “Have a dream about her or tell her you had a dream about her. If she’s interested, she’ll want to know. If not, you’ll know!” — Adam Carolla [114:48]
- Parenting troubled teens:
- “Kids need boundaries. I basically grew up unsupervised… Not good. Didn't do me any favors." — Randy Sklar [129:07]
- Adam: “The fact that you’re asking the question means she’s going to be okay. Because for millions of kids, there’s no stepdad Jay willing to talk about getting her counseling…” [126:47]
Life Goals and Absurdity
[96:56–101:47]
- Dana Gould reads Adam's “Things To Do Before I Die” list—over-the-top, movie-inspired bucket list including “jump into water with knife between my teeth,” “be killed by the person I asked to kill me if I turned into a zombie,” “demand unmarked bills,” and more.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “She’s juicy. No, she’s a nice girl…I found out the sex of my kids as early as you did—because you ordered them, right?” — Sklar Twins banter [01:59–02:13]
- “Four-month-old. That’s like a brisket that cries.” — Randy Sklar [01:52]
- “It was a brisket. She’s a Jew. It’s a brisket.” — Jason Sklar [01:55]
- “Among many others.” — Adam Carolla’s nonplussed summation after a tangle of running jokes about Canadian alimony law [04:31]
- “You live in my setlist…Hitler, AIDS, 9/11, abortion, Wolfman’s wardrobe.” — Randy Sklar on Dana Gould’s standup [09:45]
- “I use this phrase: ‘That’s neater than a gay man’s office.’” — Jason Sklar [05:02]
- “All of the money you make in Canada goes to Dave Foley’s ex wife. It’s the coal you shovel into the fire that is Dave Foley’s comedy.” — [03:48]
- “Actresses. No, I think it’s very therapeutic to brush their hair. We solve most things in our house with alcohol.” — Jason Sklar on raising daughters [07:08]
- “Technically, it wasn’t a date, so how could it be rape?” — Carolla rants on Woody Allen [09:21]
- “No one wants the ace man's recirculated ass.” — Carolla’s airplane bathroom policy [54:00]
Additional Highlights
The Three Stooges & Showbiz Tails
[63:00–77:55]
- Will Sasso details his experience as “Curly” and the resilience of the original Stooges in light of Hollywood’s disregard. Adam and crew riff on Hollywood tragedies and one-hit-wonder songs inspired by the Stooges (“The Curly Shuffle”).
News & Riffs On Teenage Pregnancy Ads
[144:50–150:37]
- Allison Rosen presents NYC’s anti-teen pregnancy PSA campaign. Adam rants on the cycle of social ills springing from unwanted children:
- “The hub of every problem...is unwanted children. Too many children, broken families...you can judge how a land is doing by how intact the parents are.” [147:14–148:33]
Late Night Comedy Politics
[131:34–137:50]
- Leno vs. Fallon, Kimmel’s rise, ratings, and network shakeups get a cynical Carolla breakdown.
- “You can’t get toothpaste back into a tube.” — Randy Sklar on NBC’s late-night troubles [139:13]
Timestamps for Important Segments
- 01:00 — Sklar Brothers on parenting and twins
- 06:00 — Psychic twin experiences mythbusting
- 14:24 — Start of Blah Blah Blog game with Dana Gould
- 43:00 — “Rich Man, Poor Man” improv game
- 51:00 — Flight attendant Sean Kathleen’s airplane bathroom revelations
- 63:00 — Will Sasso joins to discuss Three Stooges, Canadian comedy, acting
- 96:56 — Dana Gould reads “Things To Do Before I Die” list
- 109:07 — Brody, age 15, asks for advice about talking to girls
- 131:34 — News: Fallon, Leno, and the late-night TV landscape
- 144:50 — Adam’s rant on social woes and NYC’s anti-teen pregnancy campaign
Tone & Language
The episode is relaxed, brash, often blue, and relentlessly improvisational. Friendly ball-busting permeates all segments, with calls for candid parenting, classic riffs on masculinity, and inside comedy references. The original quick wit and irreverence of Adam Carolla and his regular crew shine throughout.
Final Impressions & Legacy
This Carolla Classics curation is a masterclass in comic chemistry, free-flowing improvisation, and subversive takes on American pop culture and the job of being alive (and raising the next generation). For new listeners, it offers a comprehensive window into why The Adam Carolla Show remains a podcasting institution—relatable, unfiltered, and always a step ahead of the mainstream.
“Kids need boundaries. They’re looking for it because it proves that you care about them. I grew up unsupervised. Not good. Didn’t do me any favors.” — Randy Sklar [129:07]