Adam Ray

Date: 2025-11-20 | Duration: 2h 23m

Category: Comedy

Episode Overview

Comedian Adam Ray — fresh off being named Kill Tony's guest of the year — joins Joe for a freewheeling conversation that pinballs through pop culture, sports, comedy, and the absurdity of modern life. The episode opens with Adam's Kill Tony achievement before quickly veering into the satanic undertones people read into pop music, Jeff Bezos and the question of whether self-made wealth is more legitimate than winning the lottery, and Francis Ngannou standing next to Shaq — with Shaq somehow towering over the heavyweight champion. Fabio getting hit by a bird on a Great America roller coaster gets a full retelling. The pair discuss Tour de France doping and the argument that certain endurance events are actually safer to compete in while using performance drugs. Comedy-specific threads include Adam's origin story (one open mic before moving to LA, formally starting in 2007 at frat parties), the mechanics of Kill Tony, and the challenge of doing a set right after Joe. Lighter topics round the episode out: Florida train fatalities, old magazine scam ads, a recent concert, and Adam's very real plane anxiety soundtracked by Phil Collins.

About Adam Ray

Adam Ray is a multifaceted comic and actor, renowned for his sharp wit and engaging storytelling. As the host of the popular podcast "About Last Night," he delves into the comedic minds of fellow entertainers while sharing his own hilarious insights. Ray has captivated audiences with his latest stand-up special, "Adam Ray is Dr. Phil," showcasing his unique ability to blend humor with relatable life experiences. Known for his appearances on shows like "The Jay Leno Show" and voice work in animated series, Ray’s dynamic presence and comedic versatility make him a standout figure in the entertainment industry. His candid discussions and infectious energy continue to leave a lasting impression on fans and listeners alike.

Key Moments

– Kill Tony guest of the year and the show's mechanics
– Satanic undertones people read into pop music
– Francis Ngannou next to Shaq — Shaq towers over the UFC heavyweight champion
– Fabio hit by a bird on a Great America roller coaster
– Tour de France doping — healthier to race on performance drugs
– Adam Ray's comedy origin — one open mic, then moved to LA
– Florida train fatalities — people who think they can beat trains
– Old magazine scam ads and the pre-internet con economy
0:00:00 – Adam Ray named Kill Tony guest of the year
0:11:08 – Satanic undertones in pop music — Ariana Grande song sounds like a goat sacrifice
0:22:00 – Jeff Bezos legitimacy — garage photos vs winning the lottery
0:32:32 – Francis Ngannou standing next to Shaq — Shaq still towers over the heavyweight champion
0:43:16 – Fabio hit in the face by a bird while opening a roller coaster at Great America
1:04:16 – Tour de France doping argument — it may actually be healthier to race on drugs
1:14:35 – Florida train deaths — people genuinely believe they can outrun trains
1:23:41 – Adam Ray's comedy origin — one open mic before moving to LA; formally started in 2007
1:53:27 – Plane anxiety — cycling through favorite Phil Collins songs hoping the turbulence ends
2:04:05 – Alex Murdaugh true crime documentary — lawyer who killed his wife and son

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 Joe Rogan podcast checking out The Joe Rogan Experience Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night All day What's where? Yeah Part of it was rolling Adam Ray, my man Starting point is 00:00:19 Great to see you Guess of the year Kill Tony, how's it feel? Feels great Did you get a belt or anything? Some sort of a cup? I should have. Just some sort of a cup Starting point is 00:00:27 Stanley Cup Tony, always shortchanging the game. That motherfucker. That was the last time I saw you, I think. You should get a jacket. That's what it should be. That's not a great idea. That's a great idea. Starting point is 00:00:36 We made these for the end of the Phil, Dr. Phil tour, which, by the way, we have our very last one at the Wilter on December 16th, if anyone wants to. Have you ever had Dr. Phil on as a guest? Yes. Remember for the Netflix special. Oh, that's right. Yeah. It was so funny. Starting point is 00:00:49 We were in the green room. I met him like an hour before, and he goes, he goes, no, it's your show, but I'm going to fuck with you. And I'm dressed as him, and I go, well, I know you better than you know yourself, motherfuckers to strap in and he was like oh shit and he was dying laughing but the last time i saw you i think i was tony right right the mothership yeah the difference is like doing it on your show when you're doing the dr phil show yeah yeah that's a different thing i felt oddly you know the whole show is improvised so it's a wild thing to do an unscripted show with somebody you have no rapport with Starting point is 00:01:22 right when i've had and you're doing an impression of him totally so i'm trying to go i think everything i'm going to do is hunky dory with him but like i don't know if i'm going to press the wrong button like at one point i think we said something where i go i go well marriage is tough i go but we keep it fresh in the bedroom right and he goes okay well watch yourself and i go i was like we don't use but...

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