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Monday, August 30, 2010

I'm Interviewing Adam Carolla in an Hour.

Posted by on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 9:21 AM

What should I ask him? Burning questions? Questions about burnings? Anyone?

 

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seandr 1
Have you ever watched The Man Show? That should provide all kinds of interview material for you.
Posted by seandr on August 30, 2010 at 9:28 AM
Vince 2
Homophobic and seldom funny. Ask him how it is that people with so little talent manage to get shows like his.
Posted by Vince on August 30, 2010 at 9:32 AM
yourmom.com 3
Ask him why his podcast sucks so hard
Posted by yourmom.com on August 30, 2010 at 9:34 AM
Banna 4
Ask him if he thinks he spread his brand too thin. He was funny on Loveline and the Man Show, but after that there seemed to be a Carolla flame-out where he was in a little bit of everything, and he grew tiresome. Now he just seems to be surviving on commercials, even if he is "literally a millionaire".
Posted by Banna http://www.ucp.org on August 30, 2010 at 9:37 AM
Urgutha Forka 5
One of the few funny things I heard from Carolla (on his radio Loveline show):

Caller: "Do prostitutes accept checks?"
Carolla: "Czechoslovakians? Sure, I don't see why not."
Posted by Urgutha Forka on August 30, 2010 at 9:39 AM
6
I can't find the original Man Show clip, but here's a guy completely ripping off Adam Carolla's idea:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUP9Jm9Sq…

It should put you in the proper frame of mind to conduct the interview. :-)
Posted by Jeffcz on August 30, 2010 at 9:49 AM
Soupytwist 7
Ask him about his movie "The Hammer" - it was surprisingly heartwarming and had some truthiness to it. I wonder about his inspiration for it. Also, did his Salvadoran buddy do his own hair and wardrobe? Because it's awesome.
Posted by Soupytwist http://twitter.com/katherinesmith on August 30, 2010 at 9:54 AM
laterite 8
Ask him how he has the temerity to complain about taxes when he literally owns a warehouse full of cars.
Posted by laterite on August 30, 2010 at 10:01 AM
Doctor Memory 9
"Why hasn't anyone set you on fire yet? Can I set you on fire right now? How about now?"
Posted by Doctor Memory http://blahg.blank.org on August 30, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Meags 10
Ask him if he'll sign my titties.
Posted by Meags on August 30, 2010 at 10:04 AM
biffp 11
I'd like to know if there was a back story on his radio show cancellation. What economics can there be in sticking three people in a room for two hours a day? If you have two sponsors shouldn't that cover all the costs?

Has he got any rants on traffic ligths not being coordinated? I really miss those rants, although the crud about the mayor of LA grew tired pretty quickly.
Posted by biffp on August 30, 2010 at 10:10 AM
JF 12
Ask him to guess the size, weight, income and general attractiveness of the commenters @2,3, 8, & 9. The Ace Man's internet math is usually spot on.
Posted by JF on August 30, 2010 at 10:21 AM
13
I'd want to know what he thought of his Rachelle Spector interview (the supremely sad and delusional wife of Phil Spector). She was promoting her album that was white hot dog shit and professing Phil's innocence on his show a few weeks ago. Also took credit for doing his fabulous hair during the trial.
Posted by LaQuonda on August 30, 2010 at 10:27 AM
Max Solomon 14
don't ask him anything.
Posted by Max Solomon on August 30, 2010 at 10:36 AM
TheMisanthrope 15
@14 FTW

If we ignore him enough, will he just keep going away?
Posted by TheMisanthrope on August 30, 2010 at 10:52 AM
DavidC 16
@13 - Yeah that Rachelle Spector interview was awkward - credit to Adam for asking her tough questions.

I wouldn't call him homophobic - or at least not since he started the podcast. Like most comedians he'll make the easy 'gay joke' but he quite openly supports gay marriage and often has gay guests on his show.

The one question I would get him on is taxes. He often complains that the rich pay too much - I think you could get him to confess to a more moderate position.
Posted by DavidC http://members.shaw.ca/karenanddavid/ on August 30, 2010 at 11:04 AM
seandr 17
@9 FTW
Posted by seandr on August 30, 2010 at 11:12 AM
18
Ask him if he will be Dan Savage's sidekick on the Savage Loveline podcasts?
Posted by world of lolz on August 30, 2010 at 11:13 AM
19
I have no questions for him but one for you, why bother? Don't you have anything better to do, like wash your hair or something?
Posted by Jersey on August 30, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Buttercup 20
I miss his radio show (the podcast never clicked for me). And "The Hammer' was excellent.
Posted by Buttercup on August 30, 2010 at 12:45 PM
21
He's far funnier than any of the above comments. I've been a listener to him on radio/podcasts since I was a wee lad, please tell him thanks from me.
Posted by meks on August 30, 2010 at 3:13 PM
22
I started listening to him as a podcaster, he's a lot more insightful and hilarious than The Man Show would suggest. As a reader, I'd be interested in questions relating to podcasting and the future of 'net entertainment: Where does he see his career personally heading with the net? Is this a fun hobby for him? A labor of love? Or something serious? Where does he see podcasting heading on a grander scale? Is this the future of stand-up? Witness many podcasters selling out comedy shows far faster than existing stand-up acts, thanks to their entrenched fanbases.
Posted by JayP on September 8, 2010 at 10:35 PM

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