Overview
* The podcast features a wide-ranging conversation between Adam Carolla and guests David Wilde and Stone Cold Steve Austin, blending personal anecdotes with cultural commentary in Carolla's signature irreverent style.
* The hosts engage in a passionate critique of a Huffington Post pie ranking, arguing that certain items aren't legitimate pies and expressing outrage at traditional favorites like pumpkin and apple being ranked below chocolate cream pie, which they dismiss as "pudding in a pie tin."
* Stone Cold Steve Austin discusses his bicoastal lifestyle between Los Angeles and his Texas ranch, sharing details about his fitness routine, vehicle preferences, and the challenges of LA traffic.
* The conversation frequently returns to social commentary on topics including government-funded school lunches, emergency services misuse, and driving etiquette, revealing the hosts' libertarian-leaning perspectives on personal responsibility.
* Throughout the episode, the hosts engage in lighthearted debates about food preferences (particularly baby corn and artificial flavors), music critiques, and pet peeves like improper gum disposal and "cushion drivers" who leave excessive space in traffic.
Content: The Adam Carolla Show with David Wilde and Stone Cold Steve Austin
Opening Segment and Personal Anecdotes
- The podcast begins with Adam Carolla sharing a personal anecdote about an awkward moment with his housekeeper:
- Carolla was in his bathrobe in the kitchen
- He was casually releasing a long-held fart when the maid entered
- The moment was embarrassing but unacknowledged by both parties
- Carolla uses colorful metaphors and baseball references to describe the incident- Carolla continues with another personal scenario about farting in his home office and being interrupted
- This leads to a discussion about the importance of knocking:
- Knocking serves multiple purposes as a social signal
- It gives the occupant a chance to prepare or respond
- Benefits both the knocker and the person being knocked on- Carolla reflects on how his wife might perceive him:
- Sees him as seemingly unproductive, just sitting around in a robe
- Catches him during his least busy day (Friday) when he's more "gaseous"- The conversation briefly touches on Phil Rosenthal's metabolism and eating habits before shifting to adolescent male behavior, including teenage boys' tactics for "accidentally" seeing someone undressed
Pie Rankings Discussion
- The hosts analyze and critique a Huffington Post ranking of the top 20 pies:
- They strongly disagree with many of the rankings
- They argue some items aren't legitimate pies (like Oreo pie and peanut butter pie)
- They believe certain pies are ranked too low, particularly:
* Lemon meringue pie (ranked 18)
* Banana cream pie (ranked 16)
* Pumpkin pie (ranked 13, which they consider "bullshit")- The discussion continues through the list, with particular outrage at chocolate cream pie being ranked too high:
- They argue it's "not actually a pie, but pudding in a pie tin"
- They consider it unacceptable to place chocolate cream pie above traditional pies like apple and pumpkin
- They describe the list as "un-American" and "a disaster"
- They express a desire to contact the list's creator, Rebecca Orchant, to challenge her ranking- Other pies discussed include cherry pie (considered too gooey), peach pie, strawberry pie, chess pie (which they're unfamiliar with), blueberry pie, key lime pie, and strawberry rhubarb pie
- The hosts describe chess pie as a custard-like pie with cornmeal and corn syrup
Music Discussion
- The conversation shifts to Tom Petty's song "Don't Come Around Here No More":
- One speaker strongly dislikes the song, while the other is more neutral
- They share background on the song's origin, noting it was initially started by Dave Stewart and Stevie Nicks
- They discuss Tom Petty's personality, describing him as cautious with strangers but not "douchey"
- There's a brief mention of Johnny Depp's involvement in a Petty TV special- The speakers also discuss a song called "Weight of Her" by Butch Walker:
- They believe the song sounds very similar to a Tom Petty track
- They note Butch Walker is a prominent music producer who has worked with artists like Pink and Fall Out BoyStone Cold Steve Austin Segment
- Stone Cold Steve Austin is introduced as a guest, with mention of his projects:
- Redneck Island TV show on CMT
- The Steve Austin Show podcast
- Potential upcoming movie roles- Austin discusses his current fitness routine:
- Using Shroom Tech Sports and working out
- Aiming to drop to around 240 pounds
- Discussing body mass index (BMI) charts, suggesting they are outdated
- Joking about being considered "morbidly obese" according to traditional BMI measurements- The conversation continues about weight and health, with one participant noting they need to lose around 25 pounds
Pet Peeves and Social Commentary
- The group discusses frustrations with improper gum disposal:
- Gum stuck on hot pavement
- Gum left in water fountains
- Gum dropped between parking spaces
- The discussion includes mock PSA segments in Stone Cold Steve Austin's style- The conversation shifts to criticism of government-funded school lunch programs:
- Arguments that parents should be responsible for feeding their children
- Emphasis on self-reliance
- Suggestion that those who cannot afford children should avoid having them
- Mentions of alternative low-cost breakfast options like oatmealSteve Austin's Living Situation
- Austin shares details about his current living situation:
- Lives in Marina, Los Angeles after being in Texas for 10 years
- Experiences significant traffic challenges commuting in LA
- Recently traded his Ford Bronco for a Suburban, which has different driving dynamics
- Appreciates Southern California weather, despite acknowledging "shitheads" in big cities
- Maintains a ranch in Texas and travels back and forth- The conversation includes vehicle preferences and driving experiences:
- Challenges of driving a larger vehicle (Suburban) with a longer wheelbase
- Importance of using turn signals when changing lanesRandom Topics Discussion
- The group discusses Watermelon Oreos:
- They find them visually unappealing
- Criticize Oreo's artificial design and color scheme
- Express dislike for elaborate Oreo-eating rituals
- Share a general dislike of the cookie itself- Dog-related conversation:
- Casual discussion about dog interactions
- Comfort levels with dogs licking faces/mouths
- One host describes rolling his dog over and enjoying her sneezing reaction
- Austin mentions having two labs (a chocolate lab and a black lab named Shona)- The discussion continues with artificial food flavors:
- Watermelon and grape are their least favorite
- Green apple and artificial cherry are more acceptable
- Grape jelly is particularly disliked by one speaker
- Critique of diner jelly packets, especially the small rectangular packets with foil topsCurrent Events and Social Commentary
- The group discusses someone (possibly Justin Bieber) faking an injury/incident:
- Skepticism about whether an actual car contact occurred
- Belief the person is trying to stage a scenario for financial gain
- Frustration about an ambulance being called unnecessarily
- Concern about misusing emergency services and ambulance costs being borne by taxpayers- The conversation shifts to speed bumps/humps:
- Personal experiences and observations
- Critique of the societal need to intentionally slow down traffic
- Observations about speed bumps in different contexts (residential neighborhoods, parking lots, Mexico)
- One speaker recalls experiencing severe pain from a separated shoulder while traveling over speed bumps- Brief geopolitical discussion:
- Mention of potential U.S.-Taliban talks to end the Afghan war
- Reflection on unexpected global conflicts post-Cold War
- Discussion about how geopolitical tensions evolved after the Soviet Union's fall- Extended thoughts on war and conflict:
- Reflection on long-lasting wars, specifically in the Middle East
- Suggestion that wars don't have clear beginnings, middles, or ends
- Argument that ending a conflict requires the local population to care about the consequences
- Contrast between current conflicts and World War II, where defeated nations eventually rebuiltLighthearted Food Debates
- The group engages in a humorous debate about baby corn:
- Discussion of baby corn's presence in salad bars and Chinese food
- One participant has never tried baby corn and plans to research it
- Differing opinions on baby corn's appeal
- Baby corn is described as rarely consumed, cheap, and used as a "plate filler"- A playful hypothetical scenario emerges where participants must choose one vegetable to save if stranded:
- One participant consistently chooses baby corn over other vegetables including avocado, tomato, asparagus, garbanzo, Rainier cherry, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, and jicamaClosing Segments
- The hosts discuss various hypothetical interview subjects and scenarios:
- A 2006 Amanda Bynes interviewing her 2013 self as a warning
- Potential interviews with Gandhi, Glenn Frey, and others
- Brief mention of Amanda Bynes tweeting insults at Dr. Drew and other celebrities- Discussion about personal perception and social interactions:
- Exploring how people perceive themselves and others
- Debating whether it's better to be universally liked or to be authentic- Conversation about NSA surveillance and national security:
- Skepticism about a reportedly foiled plot against the New York Stock Exchange
- Varying levels of concern about government surveillance
- Arguments that some level of surveillance is acceptable if it prevents potential threats- The podcast concludes with a passionate critique of "cushion drivers":
- People who leave excessive space between their car and the vehicle in front in traffic
- Complaints that they create unnecessary gaps, block intersections, and impede traffic flow
- A call for drivers to reduce space between cars and be more considerate of others' needs
