Teen Beat — More Time With: Adam Pally

Podcast: Teen Beat
Host: Danielle Fishel
Guest: Adam Pally
Release Date: February 20, 2026
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Episode Overview

In this special "More Time With" bonus episode, Danielle Fishel sits down for a lively, candid conversation with actor-comedian Adam Pally. The two swap embarrassing stories from their youth and careers, reflect on awkward celebrity encounters, and discuss the complexities of forming genuine friendships in Hollywood. True to the spirit of "Teen Beat," they reveal their most memorable cringe moments and why everyone should embrace them.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Embarrassing Childhood Stories

• Listener David’s Story ([03:38]):
  • Danielle shares a listener-submitted embarrassing moment: David accidentally drops chewed pizza out of his mouth while sitting with his crush in high school.
  • Adam jokes that David must “live a charmed life” if that’s his most embarrassing memory.
    • Quote: “Food fell out of your mouth? That happens to me every meal.” — Adam Pally [04:52]
• Adam’s School Mishap ([05:09]):
  • Adam recounts wearing his dad’s boxers as shorts to school — resulting in everyone laughing because his penis was visible.
    • Quote: “You could see my penis through the hole. That’s embarrassing.” — Adam Pally [05:12]
• Credit Card Fiasco ([06:24]):
  • Adam recalls his credit card being declined during a public work event (not even something glamorous like “Sneaker Shopping” — just ice cream on local radio in Chicago).
  • Adam riffs on how much more embarrassing moments he has than David.
    • Quote: “I have had a credit card get declined on a shopping show.” — Adam Pally [06:24]

2. Danielle’s Playboy Mansion Story

• Pampered, not glamorous ([07:34]):
  • Danielle recalls reluctantly attending the Playboy Mansion’s Midsummer Night’s Dream party at age 18.
  • She discovered after the fact she had a strawberry stuck in her teeth all night — immortalized in a framed photo.
    • Quote: “You’ve got something in your teeth...huge chunk of strawberry.” — Danielle Fishel [08:36]
• Shared Experiences:
  • Adam attended similar parties, and the two speculate if they were ever at the same event.

3. Hollywood Party Antics & Celebrity Encounters

• Adam vs. Captain America ([09:40]):
  • Adam details starting a near-fight with Chris Evans at a Playboy Mansion party, only defused by Damon Wayans Jr.
    • Quote: “If Damon Wayne’s Jr. was not there, Chris Evans would have killed me.” — Adam Pally [09:50]
  • The two discussed it years later while sharing a Broadway dressing room. Adam had to apologize, calling that admission itself “embarrassing.” [11:00]
• Crushes and Respectful Rejection ([11:32], [17:34]):
  • Danielle shares her crush on Michael Vartan and how, at 18, she aggressively pursued him — only to be gently rejected due to her age.
    • Quote: “You are way too young for me.” — Michael Vartan (recounted by Danielle Fishel) [17:34]
  • Adam and Danielle agree this respectful boundary stands out amid many less wholesome Hollywood stories.

4. Where Are They Now? Hollywood Reflections

• Michael Vartan's Career ([18:07]):
  • The two lament that Vartan never quite reached the heights he deserved.
    • Quote: “He’s like a better acting Josh Lucas.” — Adam Pally [18:07]
• Adam’s Voiceover Work ([18:53]):
  • Adam reveals he’s also the (unofficially self-titled) “Mr. Jimmy John,” voicing ads and enjoying free sandwiches for life.

5. Making Friends & Navigating Hollywood “Generals”

• Business Meetings at Jimmy John’s ([20:18]):
  • Adam admits to taking most of his business “generals” (preliminary Hollywood meetings) to Jimmy John’s.
• The Futility of Generals ([20:32]):
  • Both lament these meetings rarely lead to jobs. Adam notes, “I have never had a general that then... [they say] ‘We’re putting you in our movie’ or ‘want to buy your idea.’” [20:32]
  • Danielle prefers not to add more friends and jokes they’re “day fillers.” [21:35]
    • Quote: “It’s just a way to be like, okay, I did something today in LA.” — Adam Pally [21:40]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Adam, on perspective:
  “Ten worst things have happened today. I mean, just already.” [06:11]
• Danielle on crushes:
  “Very rarely are there people you look back on and go, I aggressively was like, please let me date you. And he was like, you are way too young for me.” [17:34]
• Adam, reflecting on Hollywood meetings:
  “I try not to do them anymore because...I have zero money or power.” [20:58]

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment Description | |-----------|------------------------------------------------------| | 03:38 | Listener embarrassing story (David’s pizza incident) | | 05:09 | Adam’s boxer/shorts school nightmare | | 06:24 | Adam’s credit card declined anecdote | | 07:34 | Danielle’s Playboy Mansion photo story | | 09:40 | Adam’s near-fight with Chris Evans | | 11:32 | Danielle’s Michael Vartan crush & age gap turn-down | | 18:53 | Adam on being the Jimmy John’s voice and perks | | 20:32 | The nature and futility of Hollywood “generals” |

Tone & Style

The tone is witty, self-deprecating, and full of sharp, comedic banter. Both Danielle and Adam are candid about their mishaps, making the episode feel like an inviting conversation between old friends who don’t shy from the cringe and awkward.

Conclusion

This bonus episode of Teen Beat delivers on both nostalgia and humor, spotlighting how our most awkward, embarrassing moments — including those outside the TV cameras — become treasured, relatable anecdotes. Adam Pally is a wildly entertaining guest: quick to mock-and-commiserate, reflect, and share insider tales. Danielle shines in her role as empathetic, funny host, drawing out not just laughs but genuine reflections on growing up and facing outlandish situations with humility.

For more, follow @teenbeatpod and submit your own embarrassing stories—someone out there can probably top a pizza-on-the-table first date.