Adam Carolla Show – Paul Scheer + Alison and Bryan (Carolla Classics)

Original Air Date: January 2, 2026 (featuring classic clips from 2013)
Host: Adam Carolla, with Alison Rosen, Bryan "Bald Bryan" Bishop
Guest: Paul Scheer

Episode Overview

This Carolla "Classics" episode, curated by superfan Giovanni, revisits two memorable Adam Carolla Show moments from 2013. The first segment is a candid, hilarious "gang episode" with Adam, Alison Rosen, and Bryan Bishop, focusing on Adam’s tales from Jimmy Kimmel’s star-studded wedding in Ojai. The second segment features actor and comedian Paul Scheer, with the crew riffing on bad movies, public scandals, and the absurdities of pop culture. Listeners are treated to Carolla’s signature rants, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and plenty of sharp, unscripted banter.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Jimmy Kimmel’s Wedding: Hollywood Glitz and Carolla’s Anxiety

[01:03-32:31]

• Wedding Recap in Ojai: Adam describes attending Jimmy Kimmel’s luxurious and exclusive wedding at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa. The entire resort was reserved for guests, including an impressive celebrity roster (e.g., Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Ellen DeGeneres, J.J. Abrams, Billy Crudup, and more).

• Celebrity Mingling: Adam humorously recounts run-ins with the Kimmel family and other notable attendees, highlighting the relaxed, communal atmosphere ("People are sort of wandering by… you sit in this bucolic place watching people go by on golf carts or bicycles and go, 'Hey, stop in, have a beer.'" [04:46]).

• Homemade Details: Jimmy and Molly personalized the experience with homemade granola and bath salts for every cabana, signifying Jimmy’s thoughtful nature ([05:56] "Jimmy is the most thoughtful person on the planet. No matter how busy he is, he's always got time for the little minutiae in life.").

• The 'Club Sandwich' Debacle: Adam and Bryan riff on the resort’s "country club sandwich," which they considered a blasphemous, froufrou version of the traditional club sandwich. This leads to a classic Carolla language rant on the importance of culinary accuracy:

  “When I order huevos rancheros, I don't want a fucking breakfast burrito because I've ordered huevos rancheros.” — [07:57] Adam Carolla

• Public Speaking Nerves: Adam reveals his apprehension over making a speech at the star-studded wedding, detailing his overthinking (especially while high), comparisons to Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in the crowd, and ultimately how he landed a heartfelt speech about Kimmel’s ability to bring people together:

  “Everyone here is only here because Jimmy brought us all in together... We're all under a tent, ironically—he brought us under the tent and brought us all together, and now we're all here to enjoy him.” — [26:08-27:00] Adam Carolla

• Afterparty Shenanigans: Stories include drunk karaoke ("The Kid is Hot Tonight" by Loverboy), late-night food trucks, and comic misadventures like eating a communal salad solo ([23:53] "That's for everybody, you asshole.").

2. Society’s Obsession with Rules and Nostalgia for the Past

[45:05-47:06]

• The 'No' Signs Rant: Adam laments California’s increasingly prohibitive beach policies, referencing onerous ‘no fun allowed’ signage:

  “No fires, no smoking, vehicles permitted, no alcohol, no glass containers, no dogs, no nudity, no kite flying.” — [57:03]

• Culture Commentary: The conversation explores how present-day society piles rule upon rule, compared to the past’s more relaxed attitude, prompting Adam’s appeal:

  “Can we get our beach back?” — [47:02]

3. Pop Culture & Movie Debates: 'Pacific Rim,' 'Wolverine,' and Movie Logic

Pacific Rim Review & Movie Technology Rants

[50:43-56:52]

• Pacific Rim (2013): Bryan reviews Guillermo del Toro's sci-fi blockbuster.

  • They mock the genre’s trope of "build giant robots to fight monsters" rather than using conventional military tactics:

    "Would it be 'I'll shoot him with this gun?' Or would it be, 'I'm going to build a giant mechanical bear to do battle with this bear'?" – [55:54] Adam Carolla

  • Adam and Bryan critique the film’s logic and question the necessity of advancing technology so rapidly in movie timelines.

• Movie Nostalgia & Structure: Adam reflects on how the best action movies (e.g., Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jaws, Terminator 2) balance plot, character, and spectacle, unlike many recent blockbusters.

Baldywood Review: 'Wolverine' (with Paul Scheer)

[136:52-141:06]

• Wolverine (2013): Bryan and the team critique the film's convoluted plot but praise Hugh Jackman’s physique:

  “Hugh Jackman spends a lot more time without a shirt than he does with a shirt. The woman sitting next to me was having conniption fits when he would flex.” — [137:36] Adam Carolla

  • They discuss the likely use of steroids in Hollywood transformations.

• Bad Movie Logic: Both segments dig into Hollywood's penchant for titles-before-scripts, the absurdities of "identity theft" plots, and Bryan’s favorite “worst scene” (Phoebe Cates’ infamous Christmas story from Gremlins):

  “That scene is so horrifically bad people block it out, like a horrible car accident from their youth.” — [147:00] Bryan Bishop

• Paul Scheer on Bad Movies: Scheer highlights "Old Dogs" as a prime example of script confusion and creative misfires.

4. Celebrity Scandals & Media Absurdity

Anthony Weiner Scandal & Media Outrage

[152:37-167:24]

• Weiner Sexting Saga: The panel debates whether sexting is disqualifying for public office, with Paul Scheer noting:

  “What's the big deal about sexting and being a mayor?...If you said he slept with a woman, it would be like, ‘Oh, that's bad,’ but sexting is, like, ew, it's gross.” — [154:52] Paul Scheer

• Public Figures, Apologies, & Impulse Control: Adam compares old-school political scandals to modern ones, emphasizing that today, “you have to know you're not going to get away with it.” [156:07]
• PSA Skits: The crew playfully scripts fake public service announcements featuring Weiner and Marion Barry, lampooning political spin.

News Media Blunders & Racial Issues

• Asiana Crash News Fail: The group laughs at a TV station’s gaffe reporting fake, pun-based “Asian” pilot names, then discusses how the boundaries of humor and offense have shifted in the social media age ([77:39–80:49]).
• Racism & the Zimmerman Verdict: The panel reflects on post-verdict public debate, media coverage, and the discomfort around "dialoguing" about race ([63:13–86:51]).

5. Shifting Youth Culture & Industry Demographics

[71:41-75:26]

• Youth Obsession: Adam rails against media and advertising industries’ fixation with 18–34 year-olds, arguing that those with money (“the old people") are being ignored. He likens plastic surgery and anti-aging to society’s push against “becoming that.”

  “Everything is geared...toward kids. All the different crazy flavors of everything. But it's vodka. But oh, it's cotton candy vodka. What the fuck is that?” — [72:21] Adam Carolla

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "Language has meaning." – [07:57] Allison Rosen (on correct sandwich names)
• "If you call an escort service...and they send over a skinny redhead with an A cup, you're not gonna go, 'fantastic, right?'" – [08:58] Bryan Bishop (absurd analogy in club sandwich debate)
• “We do not need to go to the post office. You don’t want to go to the post office. Screw that post office.” – [132:12] Adam Carolla (classic Carolla ad-read energy)
• "Can we get our beach back?” – [47:02] Adam Carolla (yearning for simpler times)
• “Everyone’s a hero. You’re all so good. No answers, no solutions...it’s always, ‘We’re going to have to start a dialogue about it.’” — [85:45] Adam Carolla (on race dialogue platitudes)
• “I want the grape stomp reaction as the next guy has sex with. That’s what you want.” — [160:49] Brian Bishop (riffing on viral memes and sexual dynamics)

Noteworthy Timestamps & Segments

• [01:03–32:31] — Carolla recounts all the star-filled Kimmel wedding tales and his speech anxiety
• [47:02–50:06] — Rant on rules, beaches, and nostalgia: "Get our beach back"
• [50:43–56:52] — Baldywood reviews "Pacific Rim" and deconstructs blockbuster logic
• [63:13–86:51] — Panel covers George Zimmerman verdict, media response, and racial dialogue
• [136:52–141:06] — Baldywood: Wolverine, Hugh Jackman’s body, and movie logic with Paul Scheer
• [147:00–151:54] — Best/worst movie scenes: "Gremlins" Christmas speech breakdown
• [152:37–167:06] — Debate on political scandals, public apologies, and spousal dynamics
• [171:28–173:48] — Adam and Paul swap stories about celebrity behavior and urban legends

Tone & Original Spirit

The episode radiates the panel’s trademark irreverence, whip-smart banter, and a blend of nostalgia with sharp cultural critique. The chemistry between Adam, Alison, Bryan, and Paul Scheer delivers plenty of pop culture riffs, personal vulnerability, and observational comedic set-pieces—classic Carolla gold for new and old listeners alike.