BONUS: A Live Staying Alive?!

Summary

Staying Alive with Jon Gabrus & Adam Pally: BONUS Episode – A Live Staying Alive?!

Release Date: June 23, 2025

In this bonus episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally delve into personal health journeys, announce an exciting live show, and engage in their trademark humorous banter. This detailed summary captures the essence of their conversation, highlighting key topics, insightful discussions, and the comedians' unique dynamic.

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Reconnecting and Reflecting on Friendship

The episode opens with Jon and Adam expressing how much they miss each other's company, emphasizing the depth of their friendship.

• [00:05] Adam Pally: "Adam, I miss you, honey."
• [00:07] Jon Gabrus: "I miss you too, baby."

They reflect on the rarity of their interactions over the past six months, comparing their consistent daily conversations to those of coworkers and acknowledging the value of their frequent dialogues.

• [00:23] Jon Gabrus: "We talk every. Regularly, every day. But like, when you get a job with someone you're friends with and then you're like, wow, this is great. You think it's gonna last and we."

Health Updates and Personal Journeys

A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the hosts' health check-ups and the steps they're taking to improve their well-being.

• [00:48] Adam Pally: "I got a pretty bad report card from the doctor... I have to go on statins and I'm gonna join you in the GLP1 journey."

Adam candidly shares his doctor's assessment, revealing the seriousness of his health condition.

• [01:07] Jon Gabrus: "I hate to be like hippie dippy on this, but I don't think that that's bad. I think that that's just a report card."

Jon provides a comforting perspective, normalizing Adam's concerns and framing the doctor's feedback as merely a performance evaluation.

Adam further elaborates on his motivation to undertake medical treatments, highlighting the personal benefits beyond health metrics.

• [01:33] Adam Pally: "But getting boners easier is more of a motivation than death. I was like, let's fucking gimme boners or give me."

This humorous yet honest admission underscores the real-life motivations behind lifestyle changes, making the conversation relatable and engaging.

Announcement of a Live Show

Shifting gears, Jon and Adam enthusiastically announce their upcoming live event, blending their podcasting experience with live audience energy.

• [03:15] Jon Gabrus: "It's still not even a fraction of the live shows we've done. So maybe it's time to combine the two."

They reveal the details of the live show scheduled for Tuesday, August 5th at 7:30 PM at the Bell House in Brooklyn, with options for live streaming to accommodate fans worldwide.

• [03:36] Adam Pally: "It's going to be cunting each other Tuesday, August 5th at 7:30pm at the Bell House."

Humorous Take on Guest Lineup

Maintaining their comedic flair, Jon and Adam jest about potential guests, poking fun at high-profile figures and setting a playful tone for the event.

• [04:14] Jon Gabrus: "But we're looking forward to the nerd and whatever the else fringe right wing characters we can look forward to."

They humorously allude to popular comedic formats and performers, blending satire with anticipation for diverse guest appearances.

Introducing “Kill tbd” – A New Show Concept

The hosts introduce a new show concept, “Kill tbd”, which promises spontaneous and unfiltered comedic performances.

• [04:26] Jon Gabrus: "They are TBD, which is our new show."
• [04:33] Adam Pally: "Where we don't know who the comics are, but they have one minute to make us laugh."

This segment highlights their commitment to innovation in comedy, offering fresh content that keeps both hosts and listeners on their toes.

Engaging with Fans and Merchandise

Jon and Adam discuss their plans to engage with fans through the live show, including merchandise and interactive elements.

• [07:29] Jon Gabrus: "But we are going to have merch."
• [07:35] John Gabris: "Love our fans and we're scared to death them, which I think is the. Is what respect really is."

Their playful acknowledgment of fan interactions underscores the importance of community and support in their endeavors.

Technical and Logistical Details

The hosts provide logistical information about the live show, ensuring fans are well-informed about participation options.

• [08:21] Adam Pally: "Live stream capability or availability. You can get the live stream and watch it from anywhere."

By offering live streaming, Jon and Adam make their event accessible to a broader audience, catering to fans unable to attend in person.

Closing Remarks and Call to Action

As the episode wraps up, Jon and Adam encourage listeners to support their podcast through ratings and reviews, maintaining their humorous tone.

• [10:06] Adam Pally: "Do us a favor. Just rate and review the podcast. It actually helps."
• [10:35] Adam Pally: "Smart less me."

Their lighthearted approach to promotion keeps the conversation engaging and genuine.

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• [00:37] Adam Pally: "Have something to talk about that isn't complaining. Well, at least we can complain about the same job."
• [02:07] Jon Gabrus: "You're going to be walking around like Lamar Odom after coming back to life in an ER."
• [04:42] Jon Gabrus: "We rip them to shreds."
• [07:39] Adam Pally: "That's our version of the parasocial relationship is."
• [08:00] Adam Pally: "What's the verbal version of an asterisk that I can throw in here for when we do not have treadmills, pizza or gummies."

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Conclusion

This bonus episode of Staying Alive offers a candid and humorous glimpse into Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally's lives, blending personal health narratives with exciting announcements and comedic exchanges. Whether discussing serious health improvements or planning their next live event, the duo maintains an engaging and relatable dialogue, making the episode a valuable listen for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Transcript

[Adam Pally]

Adam, I miss you, honey.

[John Gabris]

I miss you too, baby.

[Adam Pally]

Boy, this is. This is difficult for us. It's.

[John Gabris]

It's a long time. This is a long time. In the last half a year, this is the longest we've gone probably. Right.

[Adam Pally]

I know. And I. I didn't realize how good we had it with, how frequently.

[John Gabris]

I know. Me too. Oh. As is always like. It's like you get a job, you start working, and for us, it's like we. We talk every. Regularly, every day. But like, when you. When you get a job with someone you're friends with and then you're like, wow, this is great. You think it's gonna last and we.

[Adam Pally]

Have something to talk about that isn't complaining. Well, at least we can complain about the same job.

[John Gabris]

Yeah, we. The common villain.

[Adam Pally]

I. I got a pretty bad report card from the doctor. I know. Yeah. I have to go on statins and I'm gonna join you in the GLP1 journey. So let Dr. P know I'm going to be getting that Manjaro or that Zepp or that O.

[John Gabris]

As much as you say bad report card, I hate to be like hippie dippy on this, but I don't think that that's bad. I think that that's just a report card. And like, oh, yeah.

[Adam Pally]

You know, like when you think the.

[John Gabris]

Work that you've been doing, it's been slim to none. And so it's like, let's get ourselves up to a C average.

[Adam Pally]

Yeah, well, yeah, he kind of hit me with the whole, like, just based on these results here, a heart attack will be the way you die.

[John Gabris]

Like, I'm like, man, good doctor, good doctor.

[Adam Pally]

He's a great doctor. And then this is like a crazy follow up, but hell, we're not recording this for any specific reason, so I can be super frank here. I was like, and do you think going on the GLP1s and losing some weight will help with erection stuff? And the doctor was like, of course. And I went, I'm in. I know. You just told me five minutes ago that I'm going to die if I don't do it. But getting boners easier is more of a. More of a motivation than death. I was like, let's fucking gimme boners or give me.

[John Gabris]

You're going to be walking around. You're going to be walking around like a fucking loaded missile.

[Adam Pally]

I can't wait to be erect when I want.

[John Gabris]

You're going to be erect. You're going to be walking around like Lamar Odom after coming back to life in an er.

[Adam Pally]

I'm going to be. I'm going to be walking around like Lamar Odom on the Hun. A gas station honey pack looking for a.

[John Gabris]

Looking for a multi pack.

[Adam Pally]

But I want to see you in person. And I wonder if there's a way that not only can we see each other in person, but maybe a group of strangers and staying alive listeners and freaks in the Brooklyn area could come see us live as well.

[John Gabris]

You bring up a good point that, like, as much as I love doing the show with you and working, it doesn't quite fill the hole of sadness that a live audience clapping and laughing at you does.

[Adam Pally]

Honestly, I'm we have more experience doing live shows together than we do doing podcasts together.

[John Gabris]

Even after doing 60 of them, even.

[Adam Pally]

After however many episodes deep we are right now. I can't even Sean Hayes won't let me look at the records.

[John Gabris]

It's still not even a fraction of the live shows we've done. So maybe it's time to combine the two. And our friends at the Bell House have given us the beautiful Tuesday night of August 5th.

[Adam Pally]

Ooh. See you that Tuesday.

[John Gabris]

Yeah. Yeah, we're gonna be. We're gonna be cunting each other Tuesday, August 5th at 7:30pm at the Bell House.

[Adam Pally]

Hunt is on Tuesday, August 5th, 7:30pm at the Bell House in Brooklyn. It'll. And if you can't make it to Brooklyn, there'll be live stream opportunities and we'll announce those at a later date. But for now, tickets are Ticketmaster, a small mom and pop company that Adam and I are very happy to be working.

[John Gabris]

We're psyched to be in business with as lifelong Pearl Jam fans, and we have a ton of special guests to announce. Three out of the four characters that Adam Ray does will be there. We can't get Dr. Phil because that's his most successful.

[Adam Pally]

Yeah, that one. Dr. Phil's rate is too high.

[John Gabris]

But we're looking forward to the nerd and whatever the else fringe right wing characters we can look forward to.

[Adam Pally]

We're gonna have great guests. They are TBD at the moment. As a matter of fact, I'm gonna say.

[John Gabris]

In fact, they're called Kill tbd, which is our new show.

[Adam Pally]

Where we don't know who the comics are, but they have one minute to make us laugh. Luckily, we're 50 unhoused 50 on the spectrum, you guys.

[John Gabris]

We rip them to shreds.

[Adam Pally]

And it's the most popular show in this third city.

[John Gabris]

I know that we're getting up I know that we're getting off track here.

[Adam Pally]

And don't worry, none of is in Devin.

[John Gabris]

This will make it into the promo cut. But it is funny now that we're talking about Kill Tony. Like, Kill Tony is essentially if like a medium tier UFC boxer started fighting kindergartners.

[Adam Pally]

Yeah. Or went to like a dojo where there's a bunch of white belts and was like, one at a time, come in here and fight.

[John Gabris]

Come in here and fight. Yeah. It's like.

[Adam Pally]

And watching that's giving Tony way too much.

[John Gabris]

I don't even want to give him the credit of owning a dojo. It's really like truly like a lottery winner. It's like a lottery ticket winner walking into a bank and roasting other people having less money for having checking accounts. That's what that shitty Kill Tony is. Print it. We need to go viral.

[Adam Pally]

We're so excited to have on as a comedic guest and we're.

[John Gabris]

Don't forget, don't forget.

[Adam Pally]

As our special guest, of course, we'll have as our expert and musical act, Benicio Del Toro.

[John Gabris]

Teenage Fan Club.

[Adam Pally]

Kevin Spacey and Woody Allen on Dueling Clarinet.

[John Gabris]

Woody Allen backing up Kevin Spacey as Bobby Darren.

[Adam Pally]

Out to sea, baby.

[John Gabris]

Somewhere.

[Adam Pally]

Adam, you and I have performed at the Bell House a number of times, separately and together. It's always a good time. We've done Power Hours there. We've done 101 places to party.

[John Gabris]

My special there.

[Adam Pally]

You filmed your special there. I got recorded doing something illegally in the green room and it's been blackmailed me for really six years. I mean, the video didn't really touch.

[John Gabris]

Honestly. Honestly, that sentence sounded so real.

[Adam Pally]

I know. I was trying to make it seem upset, but then I kept being like, why am I doing this? In our.

[John Gabris]

What happened? You, like, shoved. Shoved a pizza in like.

[Adam Pally]

Yeah, I jerked off two of the impractical jokers. And I can't tell you, I can't tell you which ones. Oh, I know therein lies the cancellation.

[John Gabris]

I know at least one of them.

[Adam Pally]

Tuesday, August 5, 7:30pm at the Bell House, Brooklyn. Adam, I'll see you there. And listeners, I won't see you there because the lights will be bright in my eyes. And we don't do meet and greets.

[John Gabris]

Because we're scared of you, but we are going to have merch.

[Adam Pally]

We're very appreciative of you and we.

[John Gabris]

Love our fans and we're scared to death them, which I think is the. Is what respect really is.

[Adam Pally]

That's our version of the parasocial relationship is. Thank you for your support. Please do not ever engage.

[John Gabris]

Don't harm us. Yeah, but I can't wait. August 5th, 7:30pm The Bell House will have merch. We'll have pizza, we'll have treadmills, we'll have wine, we'll have our new line of gummies. Possibly.

[Adam Pally]

What's the verbal. The verbal version of an asterisk that I can throw in here for when we do not have treadmills, pizza or gummies.

[John Gabris]

I think it's you say Jose Canseco or something like Sammy Sosa.

[Adam Pally]

Conseco. Got it.

[John Gabris]

We may have.

[Adam Pally]

Instead of saying no cap, we say Conseco.

[John Gabris]

Yeah, we may have all those things. We just don't know.

[Adam Pally]

No promises. And for those unfortunate ones who live outside of the tri state area and cannot get to Brooklyn on a Tuesday night, on a school night in August. Not a school night. It's summer, so it's not a school night.

[John Gabris]

So there's even less people around.

[Adam Pally]

Yeah.

[John Gabris]

If you have that. If you. If you have the misfortune of being in Goannis in August on a Tuesday.

[Adam Pally]

Yeah.

[John Gabris]

Comes the art shop.

[Adam Pally]

We're talking to Bellhouse about letting us have the air conditioner on that night. So between.

[John Gabris]

Between. We don't want to ruin the audio.

[Adam Pally]

Yeah, it's an integral to us, so. But if you don't live in the area, there will be live stream capability or availability. You can get the live stream and watch it from anywhere. From your Hamptons house, from your upstate lake house, from your bomb shelter, from your apartment in Wisconsin, from Tehran to Tel Aviv. Yeah, you throw it on your phone. You could throw it on your phone and watch it in the crowd at the comedy Mothership if you want.

[John Gabris]

That would be so funny. Here's my son, Drake. Drake.

[Adam Pally]

Hi, Drake. Shalom. Hello.

[John Gabris]

Let him know. Shalom. Let him know. Absolutely zero.

[Adam Pally]

Oh, they know.

[John Gabris]

Zero awareness of our standing and what's going on today. Talking to John. All right. Can you say, can you say come to the bell House on August 5th.

[Adam Pally]

Come to the Bell House on August 5th. Yes.

[John Gabris]

Now say you filthy animals. You filthy animals.

[Adam Pally]

You have been listening to Staying Alive with John Gabris and Adam Pally. A smartless media production in association with.

[John Gabris]

SiriusXM produced by Devin, Tory Bryant and Anne Harris.

[Adam Pally]

Executive producers are John Gabris. Ooh, me. Adam Pally. Ooh, you will Arnet, Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Richard Corson and Bernie Kaminsky. Do us a favor. Just rate and review the podcast. It actually helps.

[John Gabris]

Just so everyone knows we do not have a discord.

[Adam Pally]

Don't reach out to us.

[John Gabris]

See us on the street. Walk the other way or you'll catch hands.

[Adam Pally]

Smart less me.