Dave Dameshek + Lemmy Kilmister (Carolla Classics)

The Adam Carolla Show – Carolla Classics: Dave Dameshek + Lemmy Kilmister

Release Date: December 5, 2025
Featured Classic Episodes: Adam Carolla Show #479 (2011, with Lemmy Kilmister), #482 (2011, with Dave Dameshek & Dennis Miller)

Main Theme & Purpose

This Carolla Classics episode revisits two standout shows from 2011, showcasing quintessential “Adam Carolla Show” comedic riffing and unfiltered banter. The first segment welcomes Lemmy Kilmister, legendary Motörhead frontman, for a no-holds-barred talk on rock life, vices, and relationships. The second segment features sports/podcasting personality Dave Dameshek, a pre-recorded interview with comedian Dennis Miller, and signature Carolla ruminations on culture, sports, and comedy itself.

Expect:

Hilarious “attack crows” and “made-up movie” bits
Lemmy at his uncensored best
Candid group conversations about monogamy, fatherhood, celebrity culture, and why Bob De Niro’s award speeches disappoint
Deep dives into football, TV, and the psychology of comedy

PART 1: Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister In Studio (Ep 479, 2011)

[00:51–13:47] Show Opens: Sports Talk & New Studio News

Adam, Brian (“Bald Brian”), and Allison Rosen reflect on the recent Patriots loss and football’s heartbreaks.
Adam discusses excitement about the podcast’s growth and new studio space.
Brian introduces a recurring Adam riff: “Attack Crows as Law Enforcement” – suggesting crows would outperform police dogs due to intelligence and intimidation.
- Quote – “Crows are mean, they’re smart, and it’s death from above…a group of them is called a murder!” — Brian Bishop [06:32]

[13:47–27:34] Pop Culture: Golden Globes & De Niro’s ‘Empty’ Speech

Allison brings in news about the Golden Globes; Adam deconstructs Robert De Niro’s “Cecil B. DeMille Award” speech.
Strong criticism that De Niro relied on ghostwritten jokes, showing little personal insight.
- Quote – “That was eighteen jokes that somebody else wrote strung together and sort of semi-clumsily pushed through on a teleprompter…and then ‘Thank you!’ – and he sat down.” — Adam Carolla [26:24]
Heated lament over celebrities and politicians using teleprompters rather than speaking authentically.

[27:34–53:04] Lemmy Joins – Lemmy the Legend

Lemmy Kilmister arrives, immediately establishing his trademark style.
Age & origins: Lemmy reveals he’s 65, spent his early years in North Wales, worked as a house painter and washing machine factory worker before music.
- Quote – “Bad habits came easy to my generation. Smoking, drinking—was actually encouraged!” — Lemmy [55:06]
Discusses the non-glamorous reality of his youth and blue-collar jobs.
Lemmy shrugs off living hard: still looks great, enjoys plenty of vices, and simply “finds” women everywhere.
- Pressed about his reputation for sleeping with 1,000+ women: “It’s not that many—a thousand. I’ve never been married…so, you work it out.” — Lemmy [66:38]
Allison asks about monogamy:
- Quote – “Oh no, God, no. What for? Marriage is a modern concept. If you want to be with someone, you’ll stay with them anyway.” — Lemmy [69:54]

[53:04–70:00+] Sex, Relationships, and Male Psychology

Lively, frank talk on men, women, and the gender divide on sex and cheating:
- Lemmy: Men and women “don’t think the same” about infidelity.
- Adam and Brian argue that social expectations for men are unrealistically high in the modern family context.
- Quote: “Men act, women plot. Hell hath no fury… and they never forget it.”—Lemmy [74:06]
Lemmy gives wry life wisdom (with plenty of laughs from the co-hosts)—e.g., his thoughts on female jealousy, big-breasted women, and how modern expectations do not fit the evolutionary nature of men.

[63:35–65:59] Motorhead’s “Bye Bye” World Premiere

New Motörhead album “The World is Yours” teased; Lemmy delivers a classic deadpan when asked about the song’s meaning.

Notable Moments & Quotes (Part 1)

Lemmy’s career longevity:
- “No, nobody’s more surprised than me [about 36 yrs of Motörhead]…I started Motörhead at 30.” [53:33]
On his look:
- “I didn’t adopt it—I gave birth to it!” [53:51]
On bad habits:
- “Back in the day, smoking and drinking was actually encouraged. On TV they said—when I’m working on my car I like a Marlboro.” [55:13]
On monogamy:
- “If you want to be with somebody, you’ll stay with them. You don’t need a contract.” [69:54]
On societal expectations of men:
- “We haven’t changed from an evolutionary standpoint. Look at Lemmy: we haven’t changed at all.” — Adam Carolla [73:55]

PART 2: Comedy, Sports, and the Essence of Funny (Ep 482, 2011)

[80:28–98:55+] Dave Dameshek & Dennis Miller: On Comedy, Podcasts, & Culture

Dave Dameshek joins Adam for a sharply funny and self-aware segment.
A pre-taped Dennis Miller interview digs into writing, comedy discipline, and SNL behind-the-scenes.
- Quote – “My job description at SNL was to do daily events, and I gravitated towards this…If we’re ever going to have a discussion between groups, we have to let them know we’re hip to their bullshit.” — Dennis Miller [123:02]

[98:55–116:01] The Shape of Stand-Up & “Funny People”

Intelligent dissection of why most people think they “get” humor (they don’t).
Adam: “No one ever admits they have a bad sense of humor. They’ll admit they’re dumb or ugly, but not unfunny.” [85:13]
Comedy as a club: everyone thinks they’re in, but only a few are truly funny.

[116:01–142:28] Sports, SNL, and Dennis Miller’s Career

Adam and Dennis riff on the business, SNL auditions, their writing processes.
- Miller: “I get paid to not be caught out and come up with some metaphors here and there. That’s my monkey trick.” [127:16]
Lovingly reminisce about classics like Phil Hartman, John Candy, and more.
Dennis on comedy and politics:
- “If I’m the politician in this country, this country’s really fucked up. That’s just the truth. I’m a comedian.” [124:42]

[142:28–166:29] News, Audience Q&A, and Further Musings

Fan-favorite bits: “Made Up Movie,” including a conspiracy thriller about a murder fantasy website (“death.com”).
Football, commercials, and how TV ads depict dumb men.
Deep, raucous, male banter about being self-aware, self-delusional (“the Kardashian Effect”), and picking actors for their own hypothetical biopic.

Notable Quotes (Part 2)

Dennis Miller on SNL auditions:
- “You have eight minutes. Go ahead…You lock it down, the whole purpose is to see if you flinch.” [126:25]
Adam on telling the truth (re: “I’m gay” and celebrity admissions):
- “All we want is the truth and then we move on…Once they go ‘I’m gay,’ it’s like getting your Pete Rose All Star answer. You’re like, okay, fine—moving on.” [147:37]
Adam on self-delusion in pop culture:
- “Khloé Kardashian doesn’t seem to be aware she is a beast, and I resent her for not being self-aware because I torture myself.” — channeling Dave Dameshek [164:42]
The “attack crows” thread (lighter memorable moment):
- “Crows would be better than canine units—they’re mean, smart, black, and angry…let them fall on someone’s head!” [06:54]

Important Timestamps & Segments

Tone & Style

The tone is quintessential Carolla: candid, quick-witted, self-deprecating, and often blue. Lemmy matches Adam blow-for-blow on brutal honesty and off-color humor. Dameshek and Miller add sharper edges of social commentary and nerdy comedic insight. The episode zigzags between anecdotes, pop philosophy, and pure bits—even as it manages insightful takes on relationships, masculinity, celebrity, and comedy itself.

Concluding Thoughts

This Carolla Classics episode is a hall-of-fame showcase of what’s made the show endure: outrageous ideas (“attack crows”), brutally real talk on sex and culture, offbeat interviews with icons like Lemmy, and intelligent comedic analysis with guests like Dameshek and Miller. Irreverent, long-winded, and often brilliant, it’s a must-listen for fans of old-school podcasting done right.

Key Listening Recommendation:
If you’re looking for the heart of the episode, focus on:

[27:34–70:00+] — Lemmy in studio (sex/drugs/rock stories, monogamy debate)
[80:28–116:01] — Dave Dameshek with Dennis Miller (comedy, culture, football)

Notable Quote to Sum Up:
“I don’t know what the stigma is about screwing—hardly the worst thing to do is to give a person an orgasm, is it?” — Lemmy Kilmister [69:38]

The Adam Carolla Show – Carolla Classics: Dave Dameshek + Lemmy Kilmister

Release Date: December 5, 2025
Featured Classic Episodes: Adam Carolla Show #479 (2011, with Lemmy Kilmister), #482 (2011, with Dave Dameshek & Dennis Miller)

Main Theme & Purpose

Expect:

Hilarious “attack crows” and “made-up movie” bits
Lemmy at his uncensored best
Candid group conversations about monogamy, fatherhood, celebrity culture, and why Bob De Niro’s award speeches disappoint
Deep dives into football, TV, and the psychology of comedy

PART 1: Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister In Studio (Ep 479, 2011)

[00:51–13:47] Show Opens: Sports Talk & New Studio News

Adam, Brian (“Bald Brian”), and Allison Rosen reflect on the recent Patriots loss and football’s heartbreaks.
Adam discusses excitement about the podcast’s growth and new studio space.
Brian introduces a recurring Adam riff: “Attack Crows as Law Enforcement” – suggesting crows would outperform police dogs due to intelligence and intimidation.
- Quote – “Crows are mean, they’re smart, and it’s death from above…a group of them is called a murder!” — Brian Bishop [06:32]

[13:47–27:34] Pop Culture: Golden Globes & De Niro’s ‘Empty’ Speech

Allison brings in news about the Golden Globes; Adam deconstructs Robert De Niro’s “Cecil B. DeMille Award” speech.
Strong criticism that De Niro relied on ghostwritten jokes, showing little personal insight.
- Quote – “That was eighteen jokes that somebody else wrote strung together and sort of semi-clumsily pushed through on a teleprompter…and then ‘Thank you!’ – and he sat down.” — Adam Carolla [26:24]
Heated lament over celebrities and politicians using teleprompters rather than speaking authentically.

[27:34–53:04] Lemmy Joins – Lemmy the Legend

Lemmy Kilmister arrives, immediately establishing his trademark style.
Age & origins: Lemmy reveals he’s 65, spent his early years in North Wales, worked as a house painter and washing machine factory worker before music.
- Quote – “Bad habits came easy to my generation. Smoking, drinking—was actually encouraged!” — Lemmy [55:06]
Discusses the non-glamorous reality of his youth and blue-collar jobs.
Lemmy shrugs off living hard: still looks great, enjoys plenty of vices, and simply “finds” women everywhere.
- Pressed about his reputation for sleeping with 1,000+ women: “It’s not that many—a thousand. I’ve never been married…so, you work it out.” — Lemmy [66:38]
Allison asks about monogamy:
- Quote – “Oh no, God, no. What for? Marriage is a modern concept. If you want to be with someone, you’ll stay with them anyway.” — Lemmy [69:54]

[53:04–70:00+] Sex, Relationships, and Male Psychology

Lively, frank talk on men, women, and the gender divide on sex and cheating:
- Lemmy: Men and women “don’t think the same” about infidelity.
- Adam and Brian argue that social expectations for men are unrealistically high in the modern family context.
- Quote: “Men act, women plot. Hell hath no fury… and they never forget it.”—Lemmy [74:06]
Lemmy gives wry life wisdom (with plenty of laughs from the co-hosts)—e.g., his thoughts on female jealousy, big-breasted women, and how modern expectations do not fit the evolutionary nature of men.

[63:35–65:59] Motorhead’s “Bye Bye” World Premiere

New Motörhead album “The World is Yours” teased; Lemmy delivers a classic deadpan when asked about the song’s meaning.

Notable Moments & Quotes (Part 1)

Lemmy’s career longevity:
- “No, nobody’s more surprised than me [about 36 yrs of Motörhead]…I started Motörhead at 30.” [53:33]
On his look:
- “I didn’t adopt it—I gave birth to it!” [53:51]
On bad habits:
- “Back in the day, smoking and drinking was actually encouraged. On TV they said—when I’m working on my car I like a Marlboro.” [55:13]
On monogamy:
- “If you want to be with somebody, you’ll stay with them. You don’t need a contract.” [69:54]
On societal expectations of men:
- “We haven’t changed from an evolutionary standpoint. Look at Lemmy: we haven’t changed at all.” — Adam Carolla [73:55]

PART 2: Comedy, Sports, and the Essence of Funny (Ep 482, 2011)

[80:28–98:55+] Dave Dameshek & Dennis Miller: On Comedy, Podcasts, & Culture

Dave Dameshek joins Adam for a sharply funny and self-aware segment.
A pre-taped Dennis Miller interview digs into writing, comedy discipline, and SNL behind-the-scenes.
- Quote – “My job description at SNL was to do daily events, and I gravitated towards this…If we’re ever going to have a discussion between groups, we have to let them know we’re hip to their bullshit.” — Dennis Miller [123:02]

[98:55–116:01] The Shape of Stand-Up & “Funny People”

Intelligent dissection of why most people think they “get” humor (they don’t).
Adam: “No one ever admits they have a bad sense of humor. They’ll admit they’re dumb or ugly, but not unfunny.” [85:13]
Comedy as a club: everyone thinks they’re in, but only a few are truly funny.

[116:01–142:28] Sports, SNL, and Dennis Miller’s Career

Adam and Dennis riff on the business, SNL auditions, their writing processes.
- Miller: “I get paid to not be caught out and come up with some metaphors here and there. That’s my monkey trick.” [127:16]
Lovingly reminisce about classics like Phil Hartman, John Candy, and more.
Dennis on comedy and politics:
- “If I’m the politician in this country, this country’s really fucked up. That’s just the truth. I’m a comedian.” [124:42]

[142:28–166:29] News, Audience Q&A, and Further Musings

Fan-favorite bits: “Made Up Movie,” including a conspiracy thriller about a murder fantasy website (“death.com”).
Football, commercials, and how TV ads depict dumb men.
Deep, raucous, male banter about being self-aware, self-delusional (“the Kardashian Effect”), and picking actors for their own hypothetical biopic.

Notable Quotes (Part 2)

Dennis Miller on SNL auditions:
- “You have eight minutes. Go ahead…You lock it down, the whole purpose is to see if you flinch.” [126:25]
Adam on telling the truth (re: “I’m gay” and celebrity admissions):
- “All we want is the truth and then we move on…Once they go ‘I’m gay,’ it’s like getting your Pete Rose All Star answer. You’re like, okay, fine—moving on.” [147:37]
Adam on self-delusion in pop culture:
- “Khloé Kardashian doesn’t seem to be aware she is a beast, and I resent her for not being self-aware because I torture myself.” — channeling Dave Dameshek [164:42]
The “attack crows” thread (lighter memorable moment):
- “Crows would be better than canine units—they’re mean, smart, black, and angry…let them fall on someone’s head!” [06:54]

Important Timestamps & Segments

Tone & Style

Concluding Thoughts

Key Listening Recommendation:
If you’re looking for the heart of the episode, focus on:

[27:34–70:00+] — Lemmy in studio (sex/drugs/rock stories, monogamy debate)
[80:28–116:01] — Dave Dameshek with Dennis Miller (comedy, culture, football)

Notable Quote to Sum Up:
“I don’t know what the stigma is about screwing—hardly the worst thing to do is to give a person an orgasm, is it?” — Lemmy Kilmister [69:38]

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Summary

The Adam Carolla Show – Carolla Classics: Dave Dameshek + Lemmy Kilmister

Main Theme & Purpose

PART 1: Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister In Studio (Ep 479, 2011)

[00:51–13:47] Show Opens: Sports Talk & New Studio News

[13:47–27:34] Pop Culture: Golden Globes & De Niro’s ‘Empty’ Speech

[27:34–53:04] Lemmy Joins – Lemmy the Legend

[53:04–70:00+] Sex, Relationships, and Male Psychology

[63:35–65:59] Motorhead’s “Bye Bye” World Premiere

Notable Moments & Quotes (Part 1)

PART 2: Comedy, Sports, and the Essence of Funny (Ep 482, 2011)

[80:28–98:55+] Dave Dameshek & Dennis Miller: On Comedy, Podcasts, & Culture

[98:55–116:01] The Shape of Stand-Up & “Funny People”

[116:01–142:28] Sports, SNL, and Dennis Miller’s Career

[142:28–166:29] News, Audience Q&A, and Further Musings

Notable Quotes (Part 2)

Important Timestamps & Segments

Tone & Style

Concluding Thoughts

Summary

The Adam Carolla Show – Carolla Classics: Dave Dameshek + Lemmy Kilmister

Main Theme & Purpose

PART 1: Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister In Studio (Ep 479, 2011)

[00:51–13:47] Show Opens: Sports Talk & New Studio News

[13:47–27:34] Pop Culture: Golden Globes & De Niro’s ‘Empty’ Speech

[27:34–53:04] Lemmy Joins – Lemmy the Legend

[53:04–70:00+] Sex, Relationships, and Male Psychology

[63:35–65:59] Motorhead’s “Bye Bye” World Premiere

Notable Moments & Quotes (Part 1)

PART 2: Comedy, Sports, and the Essence of Funny (Ep 482, 2011)

[80:28–98:55+] Dave Dameshek & Dennis Miller: On Comedy, Podcasts, & Culture

[98:55–116:01] The Shape of Stand-Up & “Funny People”

[116:01–142:28] Sports, SNL, and Dennis Miller’s Career

[142:28–166:29] News, Audience Q&A, and Further Musings

Notable Quotes (Part 2)

Important Timestamps & Segments

Tone & Style

Concluding Thoughts