Actor Emile Hirsch + Dave Dameshek

Update: 2024-09-18

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This episode of the Adam Corolla Show features guests Emil Hirsch and Damage Shecks, along with news updates by Joe Preno. Adam expresses his annoyance with repetitive and confusing NFL commercials, particularly one featuring Eric Andre. He criticizes the casting choice for the Aaron Hernandez movie, suggesting Brendan Schobb as a better fit. Adam shares a story about a road rage incident in Santa Monica and continues to discuss his frustration with commercials that feature look-alikes. He expresses his dislike for raisins and is surprised to learn that Raisinets outsell Goobers. The conversation turns to cereal milk and the Shaky Awards, a fictional award ceremony. Emil Hirsch joins the show to discuss his new film, Deadmoney. Adam praises Hirsch's previous work and the cast of Deadmoney. They discuss the film's themes and Hirsch's experience playing poker. Adam and Emil discuss their experiences growing up in Los Angeles, particularly in Topanga. They reminisce about the area's hippie culture and how it has changed over time. Adam shares his interpretation of Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, suggesting that the film portrays hippies as villains who have ruined Hollywood. He discusses the film's themes and the portrayal of hippies in the 1960s. Adam and his guests discuss Bill Cosby and his infamous dance at the beginning of The Cosby Show. Adam argues that the dance is a subconscious attempt to convince viewers of his innocence. Adam and Emil discuss movies that were titled before the story was written, using Silent Night Deadly Night as an example. They debate whether the title came first or the movie concept. The conversation shifts to the importance of movie titles and how they can be used to create a certain atmosphere or feeling. They discuss the movie American History X and how the title is used to foreshadow the film's themes. The conversation turns to the animated series Speed Racer and its enduring popularity. They discuss the show's characters, plot, and how it has become a cult classic. The conversation continues to explore the cult following of Speed Racer and how it has resonated with audiences for decades. They discuss the show's themes of family, competition, and the importance of following your dreams. The conversation explores how Speed Racer was a trailblazer in its portrayal of a protagonist who is also a bad guy. They discuss how the show's themes of morality and redemption have resonated with audiences. The conversation shifts to the dangers of racing and how it has been a deadly sport throughout history. They discuss the tragic crash scene in the movie Ferrari and how it highlights the risks involved in racing. The conversation turns to Adam's passion for poker and how it has impacted his life. They discuss his experiences playing poker, both casually and professionally, and how it has led him to other creative pursuits. The conversation focuses on Adam's art and how it is connected to his love of poker. They discuss his paintings of high-stakes poker players and how he has found a new passion in art. The conversation shifts to Gardena, California, and its infamous poker society. They discuss the commercials for the poker society and how they were a part of their childhood. The conversation turns to Emil Hirsch and his acting career. They discuss his early start in acting and how he has been able to maintain a successful career. The conversation focuses on Jane's Addiction and their recent reunion tour. They discuss the band's history, their music, and the recent on-stage fight that led to the cancellation of the tour. The conversation shifts to the death of Tito Jackson, a member of the Jackson 5. They discuss his life, his music, and the circumstances surrounding his death. The conversation turns to Joe Jackson, the father of the Jackson 5, and his controversial legacy. They discuss his parenting style, his personality, and his impact on his children's lives. The conversation explores the dynamics of band relationships and how they can be challenging. They discuss the common conflicts that arise between band members, such as creative differences and personality clashes. The conversation revolves around accusations of physical and emotional abuse against the speaker. He vehemently denies these claims, attributing the origin of the term "beating" to slavery and arguing that he never physically disciplined his son. The discussion then shifts to accusations of sexual assault, which the speaker also denies, claiming he could easily attract women if he wanted to. The speaker makes a series of outlandish claims, including that he could make a million dollars a day from a single drop of his sperm and that four women committed suicide because he wouldn't have sex with them. He also mentions a "Vikram Yoga guy" who allegedly felt sexually violated by him. The conversation turns to the benefits of cold showers and ice baths, with the speaker comparing it to the "big ragoo" character from the TV show "Laverne and Shirley." The "big ragoo" was a small, imposing character who would often make others back down. The speaker then discusses the casting of the "big ragoo" character, suggesting that a more physically imposing actor should have been chosen. The conversation shifts to the actor Jackie Earl Haley, who played a character in the movie "Bad News Bears." The speaker compares Haley's character to the "big ragoo" character from "Laverne and Shirley," both being small but imposing figures. The speaker also notes that Haley's character in "Bad News Bears" seems to have grown up to be the type of person he portrays in other films. The speaker announces his upcoming shows in Selena and Vegas, mentioning that the Selena show is sold out. He thanks the hosts for having him on the show and mentions that his film "Deadmoney" received a positive review from Richard Roper.

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