Podcast Summary
Podcast: This Is Important
Episode: 272 - "COME SEE US IN VEGAS & Lock TF In"
Date: November 18, 2025
Hosts: Adam Devine, Anders Holm, Blake Anderson, Kyle Newacheck (remote, “Friend/co-host” in transcript)
Tone: Hilarious, rambling, self-deprecating, chaotic, sincere
Episode Overview
This episode is classic “This Is Important”—the guys riff on everything from Adam’s suburban misadventures to the future of entertainment, all while previewing their upcoming live show in Las Vegas. The main themes include the perils of parenting, nostalgia for “old Hollywood,” the oncoming AI wave in entertainment, and what happens when your neighborhood gets a little too chaotic. Laughter, self-roasting, philosophy, and nostalgic tales abound.
Key Topics, Stories, and Moments
1. Locking TF In — Energy Check-In
- The gang riffs on “locking TF in” (02:57), poking fun at their own energy and age.
- They reference the classic “fellow kids” meme and compare themselves to Steve Buscemi (03:28).
2. Commercial Fame & Hollywood Nostalgia
- Extensive riffing on commercial actors becoming more familiar than movie stars (04:09, 04:49).
- Adam: "That's the gig you want in. In today's world where they're not making TV, really. They're not making as many movies. You just want a commercial that runs for 15 years." (04:49)
- Jokes about being more recognized for commercials than films; Adam’s mailman “offensively” tells him he’s a fan “from when you used to do movies.” (05:21)
3. Adam’s Parenting Panic: The Battery Incident ([07:00–12:00])
- Adam recounts a stressful parenting episode when his son finds/bites a toy and a battery goes missing, resulting in a rushed hospital trip and neighborly chaos:
- Realization a battery may be missing from a toy leads to a full-on panic, emergency hospital trip, and Adam sprinting after a neighbor for a spare car seat.
- Adam: “We searched everywhere. Quickly. We're like, it's not here. We gotta go to the hospital.” (07:57)
- Turns out, the “missing” battery was not missing after all, causing major relief and retrospective comedy.
- Lessons in panic management and letting someone else look for lost things before “fully freaking out.” (12:19)
- Shoutout to Hogue Hospital. (12:24)
4. Tales from College & Odd Snacks ([13:04–15:48])
- Anecdotes about drunken college nights, taking friends to the ER, and eating “Ortega chocolate french fries” from the 99-cent store (“Convinced they were delicious. Convinced… In hindsight, not good.”) (15:33, 15:49–15:58)
- Classic jokes about responsibility, bad decisions, and becoming “elder millennials.”
5. Neighborhood Drama: Drunk Driving Mayhem ([16:11–22:00])
- Adam recounts a neighbor’s DUI crash:
- A woman in a Tesla destroys a neighbor’s car, nearly hits Adam, then inexplicably claims, “I’ll admit it, I’ve had two margaritas” and “I’ll admit it, at least 60 [mph].” (18:07, 18:21, 18:56)
- Discussion of becoming a “narc” and feeling old by calling for speed bumps in the neighborhood.
- Adam: “I've never felt older. When I was like, just narc in this woman, I called 911 immediately. I'm knocking her out.” (21:14)
6. Aging, Fashion & Generational Change ([26:03–29:47])
- Jokes about quarter-zips, golf shirts, Orange County “uniforms,” Bill Belichick’s old man style, and “the rule” for age-appropriate dating: “half your age plus seven.” (27:00, 28:49)
- Mock analysis of older men dating young women and the infamous “guy’s nod of approval”—"That's why I destroyed my legacy right there." (28:16)
7. Parenting in Public: Embarrassing Swim Class Moment ([39:04–41:10])
- Adam tells the story of embarrassing himself by mixing up a birthday at his son’s swim class, being called out by a Mexican grandmother, and wishing he spoke Spanish to recover. (40:24–41:31)
- Adam (mocking himself): “Que pasa, mi amigos? And they're like, that's offensive.” (41:25)
8. Language Barriers & Sign Language ([41:44–45:41])
- The gang laments their lack of Spanish and riffs on miscommunications with landscapers and the internationality of sign language (it’s not, to their disappointment).
- The universal sign for “blowjob” is debated, leading to an extended visual joke. (44:43–45:41)
9. AI, Entertainment, and the Death of Romance ([51:14–61:31])
- Philosophical discussion about AI’s looming impact on Hollywood and music.
- Adam: “The entertainment industry as we know it, we're cooked, cooked, cooked.” (51:35)
- Sora/AI video tools, concerns about future content glut.
- Debate about authenticity, “the romance” of art, and losing the meaning behind human-made things.
- Anders (“Friend/Co-host”): “There is no romance in this world anymore...as far as the entertainment you consume, because it's all just right on your phone.” (55:48)
- Counterpoint from Adam: he believes most people already don’t care and movies are on their way out. (58:12)
- Brief tangent into how AI is already making inroads in music with “AI bands” and even jingle writing (63:18–63:51).
10. Las Vegas Live Show Announcement! ([70:10–71:38])
- Excitement for the upcoming live show in Las Vegas at the Cosmopolitan Chelsea Theater, November 20th.
- Various jokes about Isaac (producer/friend), Hooters’ shorts policy, and anticipation for the on-stage chaos to come.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Commercial Fame:
"That's the gig you want... You just want a commercial that runs for 15 years."
— Adam Devine (04:49) -
On Parenting Panic:
“We searched everywhere. Quickly. We're like, it's not here. We gotta go to the hospital.”
— Adam Devine (07:57) -
On Getting Older:
"I've never felt older. When I was like, just narc in this woman, I called 911 immediately. I'm knocking her out."
— Adam Devine (21:14) -
On AI & the Future:
"The entertainment industry as we know it, we're cooked, cooked, cooked."
— Adam Devine (51:35)“There is no romance in this world anymore...as far as the entertainment you consume, because it's all just right on your phone.”
— Anders Holm (55:48) -
On Experience & Actual Human Effort:
"There's so something about, like, a little bit of effort or a little bit of appreciation about the thing makes you enjoy it more."
— Blake Anderson (56:22) -
On Age Gaps:
"That's why I destroyed my legacy right there."
— Anders Holm (28:16) -
On Public Embarrassment:
"Egg on my face, dude. It's a different level of embarrassment when it's around other parents and a bunch of children."
— Adam Devine (40:52)
Timestamps for Important Segments
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Lock TF In & Mailman Story:
03:00–07:00 -
Battery Panic & Hospital Trip:
07:00–12:00 -
College Stories & Chocolate Fries:
13:04–15:48 -
Drunk Driving Drama in the Neighborhood:
16:11–22:00 -
Fashion & Aging, Bill Belichick & Age Gap Discourse:
26:03–29:47 -
Parenting-Related Public Embarrassment:
39:04–41:31 -
Language Barrier/Sign Language Bit:
41:44–45:41 -
AI & Future of Entertainment Deep-Dive:
51:14–61:31 -
Las Vegas Live Show Shoutouts:
70:10–71:38
Episode Takeaways
- Comic chaos reigns: This episode's prominent throughline is the guys managing everyday chaos—parenting, aging, nostalgia for a pre-AI Hollywood, neighborhood drama all filtered through their unique, self-aware lens.
- Philosophy & panic mashed together: Whether it’s the future of entertainment or panic over toy batteries, deep thoughts and total nonsense exist side by side.
- Excitement for Vegas: The crew is genuinely pumped for their live show and closing on a high-energy note.
Summary in a Nutshell
If you missed it: Adam, Ders, Blake, and Kyle (remote) lock in for a hilarious session bouncing from real-life mishaps to broad cultural questions. There’s nostalgia for the “good old” days of Hollywood, a major panic around a lost battery, epic tales of neighborly DUI chaos, and sincere worries (through jokes) about our AI-fueled future. They tie it all to their upcoming Vegas show—don’t miss it if you like your humor wild, warm, and weirdly philosophical.
Key message? Lock TF in. Respect the chaos. And maybe—just maybe—don't let your kid put batteries in their mouth.