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Apoplexy posted:See also: Adam Carolla, a guy who isn't any different from any other radio host, yet stands out due to the luck of the draw. Is this bait? Have you listened to other radio?
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GuyDudeBroMan posted:Sorry I'm many weeks behind on the podcast, but I just wanted to post here saying Holy Jesus gently caress the Trailer Park Boys were boring as gently caress in interview. TPB's is like one of the funniest shows ive ever seen and I was really looking forward to that episode. I was surprised at how dull they are when not in character. What a snoozer. Are they always that boring or did they have an off day? Jet Lag maybe? I think they might've just been high as hell. They appeared on "Getting Doug with High" and barely said anything. Apparently they were smoking a bunch with Snoop beforehand.
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Oct 24, 2014 03:48
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Apoplexy posted:See also: Adam Carolla, a guy who isn't any different from any other radio host, yet stands out due to the luck of the draw. At least Adam doesn't do the fake laugh that is the bread and butter of most morning radio hosts. He comes across as a lot more genuine.
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Oct 25, 2014 18:08
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The only 'luck' involved in Adam's career was turning the radio on at the right time to hear that KROQ wanted a boxing instructor.
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Oct 25, 2014 18:18
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GuyDudeBroMan posted:Sorry I'm many weeks behind on the podcast, but I just wanted to post here saying Holy Jesus gently caress the Trailer Park Boys were boring as gently caress in interview. TPB's is like one of the funniest shows ive ever seen and I was really looking forward to that episode. I was surprised at how dull they are when not in character. What a snoozer. Are they always that boring or did they have an off day? Jet Lag maybe? That's the case with many comedians or people known for portraying characteristic personalities in film and TV. They very often turn out to be incredibly dull/hard working/uninteresting. I was very happy to see that one of the podcasts managed to get a Mike Myers interview some time ago, and when I finally listened to it... whoo boy. Nothing like the character from TV, not even a bit.
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Oct 26, 2014 01:05
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Didn't Adam have Ray Romano on the podcast early on and it was like listening to a blanket talk about watching grass grow?
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Oct 26, 2014 02:54
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Boinks posted:The only 'luck' involved in Adam's career was turning the radio on at the right time to hear that KROQ wanted a boxing instructor. Oh, please. If jimmy hadn't taken him on, and drew hadn't heard him on the morning show he wouldn't have gotten anywhere. Or if rachman played his cards better. Or if he'd decided to drive off that bridge. He's got some talent, but he's certainly not special
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Oct 26, 2014 03:14
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WEH posted:Oh, please. If jimmy hadn't taken him on, and drew hadn't heard him on the morning show he wouldn't have gotten anywhere. Or if rachman played his cards better. Or if he'd decided to drive off that bridge. He's got some talent, but he's certainly not special By this definition literally everyone has gotten anywhere in life has done so because of luck. It's as silly as saying "He only got that job because the person who interviewed him really liked him and thought he would be good at the job, and the only reason he got the interview in the first place is because a friend who worked there told him about the opening." Generally we just call it networking, making friends, or talking to people.
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Oct 26, 2014 03:29
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ChaosMonkey posted:Didn't Adam have Ray Romano on the podcast early on and it was like listening to a blanket talk about watching grass grow? If someone could link to this, that would be great.
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Oct 26, 2014 04:24
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Boinks posted:The only 'luck' involved in Adam's career was turning the radio on at the right time to hear that KROQ wanted a boxing instructor. The premise describes many careers.
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Oct 26, 2014 04:25
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Adam has one of the quickest wits I've ever heard. If anything I think he's been unlucky in how he's gotten typecast from the Man Show. I'm still entertained by old Loveline shows 10-15 years after they aired. Did anyone listen to Tom Cotter on TACS lately? They've had some unfunny guests, but I can't remember one who was actually a professional comedian. He didn't get one good joke in and the ones he did attempt were so cringeworthy. How did that guy almost win America's Got Talent?
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Oct 26, 2014 06:11
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ChaosMonkey posted:Didn't Adam have Ray Romano on the podcast early on and it was like listening to a blanket talk about watching grass grow? I mean, he mostly came across as really neurotic. Not as neurotic as say Fred Stoller but definitely like halfway there. I got the sense that he could have given a much better interview but he was doing the whole thing leaning back with his arms crossed for some reason. Just to say: I didn't think "man this guy is unfunny" I thought "man this guy doesn't want to be here".
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pangstrom posted:I remember this one and yes. I thought he was alright on Norm Macdonald's podcast (along with Fred Stoller, actually).
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Oct 27, 2014 23:36
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This podcast can take me on a roll coaster. I guess this is why I still tune in. The one with Maria Menounos was particularly jarring - I was this close from turning it off during their "everyone should work for free" diatribe, and then they proceed to the genius Deer Limoncello bit. Also, they're playing Adam's very early clips from the beginning of his career and I guess I'm surprised how much he sounds like himself. Aside from the audio quality, that poo poo could be from last week and I probably would have a hard time telling.
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Oct 30, 2014 17:38
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I think the show has been good lately. Seems with less on Adam's plate, the more he's putting into it. Alison also seems more comfortable pitching in. I still usually turn it off early if they have a crappy guest on at the end. But their booking has been great and it's mostly comedians who work well with Adam. The Howie Mandel episode was good if anyone hasn't listened. "Blowing Seal?" had me rolling.
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Oct 30, 2014 19:52
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I expect that kid who called in today to be picked up by the Ace broadcasting network.
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Oct 30, 2014 23:07
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Someone let me know if they do the lawsuit chat again with mike cause some rear end in a top hat guest will probably be on and I'll skip it.
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Oct 31, 2014 00:08
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The latest Ace on the House was a cut above, in case anyone's selectively listening to those. Adam and Ray really seemed to be having fun being around each other, and there were some great stories.
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vote_no posted:The latest Ace on the House was a cut above, in case anyone's selectively listening to those. I keep waiting for John Ratzenberger to come back. He gelled really well with Ray and Adam, and actually knows a lot about handy man stuff.
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Nov 7, 2014 16:38
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Holy poo poo there's episodes with John Ratzenberg I may have to check those out.
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Nov 7, 2014 18:19
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Veskit posted:Holy poo poo there's episodes with John Ratzenberg I may have to check those out. Just the one, AFAIK, from a year ago. It's #48 on the current iTunes listing.
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Nov 11, 2014 15:53
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Lorenzo Neal was my favorite Ace on the House guest. I have not listened to any episodes recently, but he was great. I miss Ray and Lorenzo 
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Eric Stromer is always good. Adam and Ray always do better when they have to dance for people who really know their poo poo.
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Nov 13, 2014 04:14
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On Alison's newest podcast after the new year she briefly announced she's no longer with the ACS. The newest ACS show hasn't been released yet so I don't know more but I've got to say that I'm kind of bummed!
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Jan 5, 2015 08:46
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Same here! I came here to post exactly that!
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Kind of weird. Makes it sounds sort of sudden. Wonder if there was a big falling out. Alison seemed more annoyed with the show of late and just going through the motions. I think she's funny but a bad fit for the show. There just wasn't a ton of chemistry between her and Adam. I think the only jokes they made off one another was when Alison would make some obscure 80's reference like Facts of Life and Adam would chime in with "I was just mentioning that exact same thing to Lynette today". I hope they don't just go out looking for a "newsgirl" this time. Look for someone who can riff with Adam. The "news" aspect of the podcast is outdated and goes back to the old radio days when there was no internet. Bring in someone who can bring up topics organically.
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Jan 5, 2015 09:54
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New podcast is out. Sounds like Adam fired her because she wasn't much of a sidekick. drat shame, I really liked her. He has Gina something or other sitting in... I'm torn between seeing if she can make the podcast better of I should just stop listening.
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Niwrad posted:Kind of weird. Makes it sounds sort of sudden. Wonder if there was a big falling out. Seems as if she was fired for not being "side kick" material. In a way I agree but in a way I see that Adam doesn't even allow geusts to talk, let alone side kicks. I wonder if he'll allow her to use his studio for her show or if she is completely gone? Either way I see it as good and bad. Alison is incredibly smart and funny but I feel like she dolidjt have a chance to shine as the news girl. But I don't know if anyone will have a chance to shine on that show.
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Jan 5, 2015 10:11
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It's kind of cold the way he words it but he is sort of right. Alison is a crummy sidekick for someone like Adam. She is probably better suited as a host or co-host type role. Gina Grad doesn't seem terribly funny from her previous appearances, but you can tell she is seasoned in radio. She knows when to jump in and actually talks into the mic. Not sure if she'll make the show better, but I think it is worth a shot. Bryan is still terrible and seems to be talking more than normal in this episode which is not a good thing.
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Jan 5, 2015 10:19
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Niwrad posted:It's kind of cold the way he words it but he is sort of right. Alison is a crummy sidekick for someone like Adam. She is probably better suited as a host or co-host type role. Yeah Alison has stated that she has placed herself into a particular role on the show and I guess that's not what Adam was looking for. I'm really curious to know if they completely cut ties or if she's just off of the show but still in the studio for hers? This Gina chick isn't funny at all. I'm giving her a chance but she doesn't strike me as quick witted or clever. Just a side kick. But maybe that's what Adam wants. I noticed Bryan talking more. I like when he talks because when he "shits" on Adam's points it's usually with good reason. Adam needs to be poo poo on now and again.
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Jan 5, 2015 10:26
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Bryan has a moment here and there but most of the time it's him chiming in with a personal anecdote no one cares about or repeating some tired joke that hasn't been funny in years like the Jack Silver voice. He used to be great on the sound effects but he doesn't seem to even bother with them anymore.
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Niwrad posted:Bryan has a moment here and there but most of the time it's him chiming in with a personal anecdote no one cares about or repeating some tired joke that hasn't been funny in years like the Jack Silver voice. He was going over-kill on the last episode. Probably some sort of awkward tick thing to fill the space of Alison. I really am bummed that she's gone. I don't buy the excuse.
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Jan 5, 2015 15:51
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That's too bad about Alison. I haven't listened to the show much lately, but I always thought she was really funny and earnest. Never got the "hey I'm just one of the guys" try-hard vibe from her at all, which is how all of his other "newsgirls" came off to me.
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Jan 5, 2015 16:01
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On the plus side, we'll never have to hear the stupid Facts of Life knock-off theme again.
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Red posted:On the plus side, we'll never have to hear the stupid Facts of Life knock-off theme again. No, instead you get Dawson with the shittiest news intro ever. Give me FOL all day long compared to that.
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Jan 5, 2015 16:43
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I hope this doesn't mean I'll have the lowest score now when I play along with the Rotten Tomatoes game.
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Jan 5, 2015 16:45
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Moniker posted:He was going over-kill on the last episode. Probably some sort of awkward tick thing to fill the space of Alison. I really am bummed that she's gone. I don't buy the excuse. Alison is smart and nice but I personally didn't want to listen to her much. She wasn't contrarian, she just had her own things to say, was sensitive and would get stuck on/ruminate on things that were personally relevant to her. She's basically a less-negative Mark Maron, who would also be a bad sidekick and who I also don't want to listen to much. Gina Grad was actually my choice back when I listened to the show on-the-regular, because she's smart but seemed more of an even-keeled "move the conversation forward" person, though really Alison turned out to be pretty good, too.
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Tbh Alison was never a good fit for TACS but she is as far from the useless loving radio girl as you can get. She's really loving funny, knows how to riff and also when to let a bit end. I always felt an unspoken tension with her and Adam about political stuff and I hope she finds something that fits her style better. She's way too talented to be held back by the obligatory "girl voice" role and she'll probably always do better being the host if her podcast is any indication. Still feel bad for her though, always sucks to lose a gig and Adam is not exactly known for being sensitive with his staff. She'll probably never be mentioned again.
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Alison was great. I'm convinced she was booted because she wasn't conservative enough for him. Its pretty obvious that she runs liberal and often had to hold back when political poo poo came up. She is getting canned for the few times she couldn't hold back and very lightly challenged him. He takes the "don't poo poo on my point" stuff really loving seriously. I don't get it man, he was great but he has really gone off the rails recently. He is waaaay too full of himself and is now the blowhard he used to make fun of. Gina Grad is really, really bland.
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