Joe Rogan Experience #2188 - Adam Ray

Adam Ray is a stand-up comic and actor known for his "Dr. Phil LIVE!" show and roles in "Pam and Tommy" and "Young Rock." His latest comedy special, "Like & Subscribe," is available on YouTube. https://adamraycomedy.com https://www.youtube.com/@adamraycomedy

Joe RoganhostAdam Rayguest

Aug 14, 20243h 11mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: August 14, 2024
Duration: 3h 11m
Channel: The Joe Rogan Experience
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Adam Ray is a stand-up comic and actor known for his "Dr. Phil LIVE!" show and roles in "Pam and Tommy" and "Young Rock." His latest comedy special, "Like & Subscribe," is available on YouTube. https://adamraycomedy.com https://www.youtube.com/@adamraycomedy

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, featuring Joe Rogan and Narrator, Joe Rogan Experience #2188 - Adam Ray explores joe Rogan and Adam Ray Celebrate Comedy, Characters, Chaos, and Culture Joe Rogan and Adam Ray recap an insane Madison Square Garden Kill Tony show, praising Tony Hinchcliffe’s rise, Brian Holtzman’s chaos, Joey Diaz’s roar, and Adam’s breakout Dr. Phil character. They dig into how Kill Tony evolved from a tiny Belly Room show to a global arena phenomenon built on ruthless consistency, risk-taking, and genuine friendship among comics. The conversation shifts into broader territory: the golden era of standup, backlash to edgy jokes, media distrust, political theater (Trump, Kamala, RFK Jr., Clinton), and why raw, unscripted comedy feels like a rebellion against cultural scolding. They close by wandering through everything from Andrew Dice Clay’s misunderstood genius and pool as meditation, to Florida insanity, shark terror, drugs, AI hallucinations, and why standup and laughter function as real medicine.

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