Call Her Daddy: Adam Devine – BDE & Pitch Perfect
Release Date: March 27, 2026
Host: Alex Cooper
Guest: Adam Devine
Episode Overview
In this candid and comedic throwback episode, Alex Cooper sits down with actor and comedian Adam Devine to talk all things identity mix-ups, Hollywood hustle, "Workaholics," BDE (big dick energy), and the cultural legacy of "Pitch Perfect." Devine opens up about his Nebraska roots, the chaos (and brilliance) of early creative life, awkward celebrity encounters, dating mishaps, and his unlikely Hollywood journey. As always, the banter is sharp, and nothing is off-limits—expect laugh-out-loud moments and a few surprisingly sweet stories.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Adam Levine vs. Adam Devine: Identity Crisis
Timestamps: 03:04, 05:49, 07:15
- Alex jokingly opens by addressing the Maroon 5 infidelity scandal, leading Adam to clarify:
"It's Adam Devine, not Adam Levine. Thank God." – Adam Devine [03:25]
- Adam shares a real story of meeting Adam Levine, describing fan and media confusion and how it led to hundreds of angry DMs after the scandal due to the similar names.
"News organizations...their headline was, Adam Devine cheats on pregnant wife...So I was getting legitimately hundreds of DMs." – Adam Devine [07:01]
- He recalls posting a comedic Instagram clarifying he was not the adulterous Adam.
2. Nebraska Roots and Accents
Timestamps: 11:49–16:24
- Adam describes growing up in Nebraska and defying its "no stereotype" reputation, joking about his "meat and potatoes" vibe and unique accent.
"We're a sturdy people...Salt of the earth, I think they say." – Adam Devine [13:04]
- Alex and Adam riff on regional accents, with Philly's pronunciation of "water" (“wooder”) getting a roast.
"Do you know what we call water? Water with a D. I'm going home to drink some wooder." – Alex Cooper [15:48]
3. The Art of Not Caring
Timestamps: 16:24–17:40
- Adam offers practical advice for the anxious and shy:
"It just doesn't matter...99.5% of the time, what that person thinks of you...no one thinks about anyone else. We're only thinking about ourselves all the time." – Adam Devine [16:56]
- Alex reflects on overthinking and how women, in particular, are prone to replaying interactions.
4. Workaholics: Making Comedy with Friends
Timestamps: 19:14–27:02
- Adam recounts meeting his "Workaholics" co-stars, Blake and Kyle, in community college improv classes:
"It was like day one of improv class...afterwards, it was weird because it was like I was sort of, like, hitting on my friend." – Adam Devine [19:49]
- Discussion of improv class lunacy, "diamonds in the rough" (like Eric Andre and Jillian Bell), and how the show's friendship bled into the writing process.
- Reveals pushing boundaries with edgy jokes, especially on gender and sexuality, and how these episodes were received—up to a GLAAD Award nomination for one storyline.
"We did another episode...we go to our neighbor's house, and they're having a pride party...we think it's pride fighting...We were up for a GLAAD Award!" – Adam Devine [24:43]
- Talks about the comedic challenge of taking the trio’s real personalities and cranking them up for the show.
"It's sort of based on our actual personalities...taken to 12." – Adam Devine [27:02]
5. From "Workaholics" to "Pitch Perfect":
Timestamps: 27:49–32:08
- Adam describes inadvertently auditioning for "Pitch Perfect," believing it was a baseball movie, not an a cappella film.
"At first I didn't know and I thought it was a baseball movie...I see all these hot ass dudes singing...turns out it's not a baseball movie at all." – Adam Devine [28:03]
- He famously sang the "Full House" theme song in his audition after not preparing a number, which the casting team loved.
"Whatever happened to predictability? The milkman, the paper boy, the evening TV...That was the first song that popped in my head." – Adam Devine [29:56]
- Adam reveals he's not passionate about singing or a cappella but is simply "good at it."
"I'm not passionate about singing or acapella. I. No, I'm not, like, I still don't consider myself a singer. I'm just, like, good at it. Like, I can just do it." – Adam Devine [30:55]
6. Rapid-Fire Hot Takes: Life, Sex & Pop Culture
Timestamps: 35:32–40:36
- Alex lists modern dilemmas for Adam’s comedic commentary:
- Disliking a friend's partner:
"Don't do it. You might lose your friend forever...if they reconcile, you’re never invited over to the house." – Adam Devine [35:47]
- BDE (Big Dick Energy):
"I have MDE: medium dick energy. That's what I'm really pushing." – Adam Devine [36:22]
- Roadhead:
"Not done enough in my life...as I've gotten older, it's less appealing. Spice it up every once in a while." – Adam Devine [36:53]
- Pete Davidson:
"He must have a huge cock...It was kind of the whole topic of conversation on set." – Adam Devine [37:24]
- Talking to Uber drivers:
"It's a slippery slope...I've had a Uber driver who realized who I was and drove me to their house." – Adam Devine [37:59]
- Maroon 5:
"Is that theirs? Yeah, I think...the guy's really talented at many things." – Adam Devine [39:52]
- Sex on the first date:
"It must! You have to do it, right. It’s like opening the door for someone...you have to check it out." – Adam Devine [40:04]
- Disliking a friend's partner:
7. Dating and Marriage: The Chloe Bridges Story
Timestamps: 44:34–48:34
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Adam met his now-wife, actress Chloe Bridges, by chance on a flight; he had no idea she was his co-star in an upcoming film. She initiated conversation; Adam tried not to engage since he had a girlfriend at the time.
"The only way I can meet a beautiful woman like my wife would be she has to sit next to me for four hours." – Adam Devine [45:44]
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The two bonded over a drive with daiquiris in New Orleans, and soon after, Adam broke up with his previous girlfriend and eventually started dating Chloe.
"I knew when you got that drink in the car, it was over for me." – Adam Devine [48:27]
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Quirky cohabitation: Adam’s stash of novelty Fleshlights (including alien and monster versions) almost tanked the relationship.
"Do you have, like, a thing for aliens?...She pulled out like 15 alien [Fleshlights]...I can see how this looks weird." – Adam Devine [49:27]
8. On-Screen "Wife" Rebel Wilson and Ad-Libbing
Timestamps: 50:31–52:56
- Adam’s pitch-perfect improv: much of the onscreen chemistry and the love subplot between his "Pitch Perfect" character and Rebel’s was made up on the spot.
"All of my lines were...No, but I rewrote the whole thing. No, we improv quite a bit and actually, like, our love connection...we improv that." – Adam Devine [51:00]
- Adam can’t quite deliver an Australian accent but does his best to impersonate Rebel Wilson, mixing in a little Beatles flair for comic effect.
"Hello, it's me, Rebel Wilson. I'm the lead singer of the Beatles." – Adam Devine [52:24]
9. What’s Next for Adam
Timestamps: 53:11–53:58
- Season two of "Bumper in Berlin" (Pitch Perfect spinoff), guest appearances by Jamila Jamil and Sarah Hyland.
- "This Is Important" podcast with the "Workaholics" crew is still going strong.
- Addresses the cancelled "Workaholics" movie.
"I was going to do a Workaholics movie but then Paramount Plus pulled the plug. And legally, I can't talk shit, right?" – Adam Devine [53:52]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On accidental celebrity confusion:
"Literally never. You're like, okay, never. Not even one time." – Adam Devine hilariously recounting Adam Levine’s disinterest in being confused for him [06:45]
- On friendship and comedy:
"It was like I was sort of hitting on my friend...I came up to him a little nervous: 'Hey, what's up? If you'd be down for it, it'd be cool if perhaps me and you could get together and write some comedy bits together.'" – Adam Devine [19:49]
- On confidence:
"Nothing matters...no one thinks about anyone else. We're only thinking about ourselves all the time." – Adam Devine [16:56]
- On BDE:
"I have MDE—medium dick energy. A big dick...that seems too much to handle." – Adam Devine [36:22]
- On modern trends:
"You couldn't be doing that shirtless with a group of friends and posting it somewhere and not getting major backlash...but for sure they're going to look back at that in like four years and be like, 'Oh, Jesus Christ.'" – Adam Devine on TikTok dance trends [43:39]
- On bringing home Fleshlights:
"Do you have a thing for aliens?...I'm like, I can see how this looks weird." – Adam Devine [49:27]
- On karaoke:
"What I do for work is perform. When I'm not working, I don’t want to then go work." – Adam Devine [32:23]
Important Segment Timestamps
- 03:04: Opening confusion about Maroon 5/Adam Levine
- 11:49: Nebraska roots, regional stereotypes & accents
- 16:24: Advice on not caring what others think
- 19:14: Story of forming "Workaholics"
- 27:49: Landing "Pitch Perfect" with an a capella audition fail
- 35:36: Rapid-fire takes on modern dating, BDE, pop culture
- 44:34: Meeting wife Chloe, Fleshlights scandal
- 50:37: Rebel Wilson, improv & "Pitch Perfect" set stories
- 53:11: Upcoming projects and the "Workaholics" movie that wasn’t
Tone & Language
The episode is playful, irreverent, and fast-paced, brimming with self-deprecating humor and blunt truth bombs. Adam's spontaneous energy matches Alex's biting wit, making for an accessible and entertaining deep-dive into both the real person and persona of Adam Devine.
Summary
This episode is a quintessential "Call Her Daddy" blend of humor, heart, and pop culture insight—featuring Adam Devine at his funniest and most honest. Whether you’re a fan of "Workaholics," "Pitch Perfect," or simply love a good, unfiltered conversation about sex, fame, and the weirdness of modern life, this interview delivers.