Best Paul Mecurio Podcasts (2025)

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Rob Reiner & Nick Reiner - Rob's Career & Their Film, "Being Charlie" 41:59

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This is an interview on my show (formerly titled "2 Chairs & A Microphone") I did a while back with Rob about his amazing career, his life and the movie he made with his son Nick, “Being Charlie. “ Rob was so proud and excited to have made this film with his son. Rob was a great artist, and more importantly, a great human being. A true social activ…

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#2062 - Ookie Cookie Sold Separately 37:50

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Dr. Drew kicks off the show by recapping his recent interview with Tish Hyman, sparking a wider conversation with Adam about transgender athletes and fairness in women’s sports. Adam then pivots to the growing graffiti problem in Malibu, pointing out how the tagging is exploding even as real construction lags. The guys close by revisiting classic b…

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Classic #476: I Don’t Know Man! I Just Did This 38:56

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December 12, 2016 - Adam and Drew open the show talking about New Years Resolutions as the start of the new year is rapidly approaching. This quickly transitions into a discussion about people’s inability to take in information that they are given and modify their behavior accordingly. They then turn to the phones and speak to a caller about docume…

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#2061 - The United States of Somalia 37:50

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Adam and Dr. Drew open the show ripping into wall-to-wall coverage of Trump’s supposed medical issues and how the narrative is being framed. They get into why women, especially in politics, seem unable to separate feelings from facts, and pivot to the growing controversy around Somali immigrants in Minnesota. Adam then rants about how poorly Los An…

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Classic #471: My Dad Brought His Trumpet 37:49

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December 5, 2016 - Adam & Drew open the show recounting their experiences over the Thanksgiving Holidays including the musical stylings of one Jim Carolla. This leads into a larger conversation about Adam’s relationship with his father and his now defunct podcast that previously resided on Carolla Digital. They then turn to the phones and speak to …

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#2060 - Escaping Victimhood with Leland Vittert 40:17

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Leland Vittert joins Adam and Dr. Drew to share the story behind his autism diagnosis, his father quitting his job to coach him through the world, and the practical tools that helped him navigate social situations. They dig into the culture of “victimhood,” compare it to addiction, and touch on similar parenting stories before cutting away to Burt …

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Classic #666: Teenage Angst 36:37

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September 13, 2017: Adam and Dr. Drew open the show discussing Drew’s son Douglas and how he is a well put together and confident person, especially given his age and both guys give different thoughts on how he got there and could’ve gotten there other ways as well. They also speak to a few callers including one who is trying to figure out how to t…

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#2059 - What can we learn from Kim Kardashian’s Brain Scan? 34:44

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Adam and Dr. Drew break down how Trump leans on stats while Biden dodges numbers, arguing we should tackle serious issues before political nonsense. Adam then rolls out more of his Burt Reynolds AI bits, this time pairing Burt with Whoopi Goldberg and LA councilmember Nithya Raman, before the guys pivot into a rant on catalytic converter theft and …

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Classic #657: Oppressed Or Killed? 40:50

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August 31, 2017 - Adam and Drew open the show discussing how journalists are somewhat shirking their responsibilities when it comes to a fair and balanced reporting of the news given the vast broadcasting power they have been given. For instance, how much time was given to the news last week that Lena Dunham overheard some airline employees talking…

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#2058 - Dr. Drew Can’t Get Enough Burt Reynolds 33:04

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Adam opens the show venting about how people constantly miss the mark when following instructions, especially his. He then shares the latest installments of his Burt Reynolds AI videos with Dr. Drew, who absolutely loves the bit and dives into why the experiment works so well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N…

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Classic #646: That’s Why I Have A Microphone 38:47

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August 15, 2017 - Adam and Drew open the show discussing how journalists are somewhat shirking their responsibilities when it comes to a fair and balanced reporting of the news given the vast broadcasting power they have been given. For instance, how much time was given to the news last week that Lena Dunham overheard some airline employees talking…

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#2057 - It’s Not Gonna Work 35:18

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Adam and Dr. Drew reflect on getting older, from slower recovery after getting sick to what it means to feel truly accomplished by the end of your life. They dig into why managing expectations is so important, and how the “feminization” of men has left many guys without basic skills. They end by reacting to Adam’s latest and hilarious Home Depot vl…

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Classic #601: Boxing a Dead Kangaroo 35:27

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June 13, 2017 - Adam and Dr. Bruce open the show by going straight to the phones and talking to a variety of callers including one who is wondering why many people seem to have much more concern for animals than humans. They also talk to a listener who got screwed over by an unscrupulous contractor who was remodeling his kitchen. See Privacy Policy…

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#2056 - The Excess of Expectations 35:37

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Adam and Dr. Drew break down the idea of “the excess of expectations” and what it really means. Dr. Drew shares his thoughts on how women often express emotions differently, and the guys weigh in on the recent Megyn Kelly controversy surrounding her comments about Jeffrey Epstein. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva…

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Classic #597: He Was Bludgeoned 30:01

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June 6, 2017 - Adam and Drew open the show with a discussion about Hogan’s Heros and the untimely death of its star Bob Crane in a Scottsdale, AZ hotel room. They then turn to the phones and speak to a variety of callers including one who wants Drew’s thoughts on a drug he’s taking, a caller who is interested in Sonny’s disposition and much more. S…

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#2055 - Tish Hyman is Dr. Drew’s Hero 35:59

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Dr. Drew opens the show by showing Adam a viral clip of Tish Hyman, who was kicked out of Gold’s Gym after confronting a man using the women’s locker room—and delivering a mic-drop moment to a California state senator before walking out. Adam then shares some of his latest Gavin Newsom/Burt Reynolds mash-up creations. See Privacy Policy at https://…

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Classic #629: Speak Out, Oh Toothless One! 36:14

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July 21, 2017 - Adam and Drew help callers about pelvic pain due to sexual abuse, debting addiction, ibuprofen intake, and increasing the amount of semen in ejaculation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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#2054 - Zohran Mamdani Wins: Adam Carolla and Dr. Drew React 31:45

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Adam kicks off the show with a philosophical question for Dr. Drew about how people on the left and right react differently to the news. The guys discuss blatantly biased news organizations that insist they’re objective, how women often act as the gatekeepers of gossip and culture, and wrap up by talking about Zohran Mamdani’s win in the New York m…

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CNN Host, Abby Phillip - NewsNight 21:15

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An eye-opening look at civil rights leader and Presidential candidate Jesse Jackson and how he changed the political playing field for all Americans. You aren't going to learn this in history classes in school.By Paul Mecurio

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Classic #580: Big Bad Drew, pt. 2 37:34

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May 14, 2017 - The guys open the show discussing a recent animation that our good friend Michael Narren sent into the show before getting to an original song sent in by a fan via Twitter. The guys then discuss the fact that MTV is considering bringing back a TV version of ‘Loveline’ with a different host. The guys then turn to the phones and speak …

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#2053 - It’s Not Talking Sh*t if You’re Telling the Truth 35:41

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Adam and Dr. Drew dive into the concept of gynofascism and explore how victimhood is often used to disguise deeper character flaws. Adam shares a story about his grandmother’s underwhelming reaction to his big career milestone. Then, the guys react to a recent interview with Kamala Harris, in which she appears to be acting as if she has won the pre…

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#567 - Big Bad Drew 33:44

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April 26, 2017 - Adam and Drew open the show hitting on the Oppositional Defiance Disorder they discussed yesterday, and Drew observes that Adam is surrounded by so many of those kinds of people that it must be that he is attracted to them. They then turn to speaking about Adam’s relationship with his father and how Adam has had to evolve that rela…

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#2052 - Curious Minds and Clueless Leaders 34:26

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Adam and Dr. Drew kick things off talking about the difference between curious and clueless people before diving into Adam’s latest AI experiment — Burt Reynolds as Gavin Newsom tackling the homelessness crisis. Adam compares Newsom’s “face of homelessness” spin to saying “the real face of termites is seagulls” and even offers $5,000 to anyone who …

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Classic #952: Adam & Jesus 38:34

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November 12, 2018: Adam and Dr. Drew open the show discussing the reasons behind Dr. Drew finding his own name on one of Adam’s buck slips, leading to a medical conversation about Adam and, surprisingly, Jesus Christ. They then turn to the phones and speak to a caller who has questions about marriage counseling for younger couples, another with a q…

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#2051 - The Chick Think Era 36:07

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Adam and Dr. Drew dive into Adam’s latest AI creation — Burt Reynolds as Gavin Newsom in a mash-up of Kara Swisher’s “Where the hell are you gonna go?” interview. The guys use the clip to skewer how politicians lecture with total confidence while missing the point entirely. Adam dubs Newsom’s view on homelessness “fairytale chick talk,” and the duo…

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Classic #938: The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands 26:52

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October 23, 2018 - Adam and Dr. Drew open the show with Drew asking Adam about the state of his dog Phil’s flea treatments as Drew believes that flea borne typhus will be the next disaster connected to Los Angeles’ homeless epidemic. They then turn to the phones and speak to a variety of callers including one with thoughts on Adam’s take on educati…

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#2050 - Grok vs. Google: Who’s Lying? 37:12

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On this episode of The Adam and Dr. Drew Show, Adam and Dr. Drew discuss why the left seems so drawn to overly feminine male politicians. The guys then go down an internet rabbit hole trying to verify a supposed quote from former L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti about convicts deserving our gratitude — but get wildly different results from Google and Grok.…

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Classic #554: Anna Vocino & Vinnie Tortorich 39:48

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April 6, 2017 - Adam and Drew open the show discussing Adam’s goal to strive for an NSNG diet and the obstacles he faces in his own home that make that harder than it should be. They also take some phone calls from listeners before welcoming in our guests Vinnie Tortorich & Anna Vocino. They discuss Anna’s cookbook ‘Eat Happy’ and the idea of the N…

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Jake Tapper - CNN, "The Lead with Jake Tapper" 23:46

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Hear how the unlikely and challenging capture of a little known terrorist made America safe and changed the course of the war on terror here in America. An absolutely gripping account of Jake's new book that highlights the amazing detective work done to capture and convict this brazen terrorist.By Paul Mecurio

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#2049 - Adios SNAP! 36:14

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On this episode of The Adam and Dr. Drew Show, Adam and Dr. Drew open the show reflecting on how they were once called cranky old men for pointing out the decline in common sense — but these days, more and more people seem to agree with them. The guys then dive into the recent controversy surrounding the end of the SNAP program and the left’s outra…

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Classic #1202: Mike Lynch 34:46

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December 8, 2019 - Adam and Dr. Drew open the show discussing Drew’s recent viewing of Adam’s ‘Shelby American’ documentary and his feelings on the film. This leads the guys to a larger conversation about the life of Carroll Shelby and the accomplishments that punctuated his life. The guys then welcome in Mike Lynch to discuss the new practice that…

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#2048 - Comfortable Discomfort 39:00

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On this episode of The Adam and Dr. Drew Show, Adam kicks things off venting about people who constantly try to scare others with negative health claims — like peanuts being bad for you. The guys discuss how pharmaceuticals and SSRIs have devastated today’s younger generation, and Adam reads an excerpt from his book In 50 Years We’ll All Be Chicks …

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Classic #953: Hot Ones 39:19

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November 13, 2018: "Adam and Dr. Drew open the show continuing a discussion from yesterdays show about Adam’s appearance on the web show ‘Hot Ones’ and DJ Khaled’s very different appearance on the same show. They also turn to the phones and speak to a caller who is frustrated with his wife’s lack of initiating in the bedroom, and they speak to a ca…

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#2047 - The Great Feminization 36:00

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On this episode of The Adam and Dr. Drew Show, Adam and Dr. Drew kick things off discussing the decline of expertise in today’s world — especially among men. The two look back at the premiere episode of The Man Show and reflect on how times have changed. They also react to an article about the growing feminization of society, a clip of Donald Trump…

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Classic #948: I Wish I Didn't Have A Birthday 31:45

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November 6, 2018 - "Adam and Dr. Drew open the show by finally addressing the slow devolution of the show’s intro and why exactly it makes Drew laugh so hard. They also examine some recent controversial comments made by Don Lemon about white men as how he is able to make such broad wide ranging statements about such a large group of people. They al…

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#2046 - Katie Porter: Certified Dope 34:12

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On this episode of The Adam and Dr. Drew Show, Adam and Dr. Drew discuss parents who bring infants to Disneyland, why Adam’s done giving advice, and the bizarre noise that woke him up. Dr. Drew shares his experience filming in a dangerous part of Los Angeles before the two dive into the latest Israel-Palestine news, the rise of grievance culture in…

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Dr. Drew - "Ask Dr. Drew" 1:07:55

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Dr. Drew apologizes. After re-thinking some of his positions on vaccines, health mandates, etc, Dr. Drew is now on a self-professed apology tour. This is a fascinating and brutally honest assessment from Dr. Drew of what he's gotten wrong (and right). A refreshing moment in the national dialogue that you absolutely should hear.…

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Classic: ACS #606 Dr Drew Bonus Episode #9 Pt. 2 24:12

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August 2012 A bonus episode of The Adam Carollow Show to introduce the new Adam & Dr Drew Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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#2045 - Adam Carolla vs. Fake Cheese 37:20

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On this episode of The Adam and Dr. Drew Show, Adam and Dr. Drew recap their eventful weekend together in New York. Adam lays out his new rules for ordering sandwiches, rants about fake cheese, and explains why simple tasks seem impossible for young people today. The two also discuss what grown women and children have in common, before Dr. Drew sha…

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Classic: ACS #606 Dr Drew Bonus Episode #9 Pt. 1 29:50

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August 2012 A bonus episode of The Adam Carollow Show to introduce the new Adam & Dr Drew Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Classic: ACS #585 Dr Drew Bonus Episode #8 Pt. 2 27:08

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August 2012 - This is one of the first test episodes for the Adam & Dr Drew show which first aired on Adam Carolla Show as a bonus episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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#2044 - Going to Prison? Transition First! 30:48

2M ago30:48

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Adam kicks off the show by workshopping a new stand-up bit before he and Dr. Drew dive into why America—especially Democrat-run cities—struggle to complete major construction projects. They react to Jane Fonda’s recent appearance on Club Random with Bill Maher, discuss the sentencing of the man who plotted to assassinate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, an…

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Classic: ACS #585 Dr Drew Bonus Episode #8 Pt. 1 29:47

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Adam and Dr. Drew reflect on the recent memorial for Charlie Kirk in Glendale, Arizona, and react to Donald Trump’s speech, where he humorously declared his hatred for his opponents. They also revisit an old hit piece aimed at Adam, breaking down its claims about his takes on COVID. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri…