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This episode of the Adam Corolla Show features a reunion with God-Free, who joins Adam and Jason Mayhem Miller for a lively discussion. The episode covers a wide range of topics, from personal anecdotes to current events. Adam and God-Free reminisce about their shared past on MTV, discussing their experiences as spokespeople for Seven Up and their involvement in shows like "The It Factor" and "Bully Beatdown." Mayhem shares his experiences with street fights, revealing how he got into trouble after the pandemic and how he ended up in a fight with a man at the Comedy Cellar. Adam recounts a childhood street fight that stemmed from a stolen sandwich, highlighting his moral compass that prevented him from initiating fights but allowed him to defend himself. Mayhem discusses his childhood in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where he frequently got into surprise fights. He explains how a turning point came when he was choked unconscious by a friend, leading him to pursue martial arts. Adam shares a story about his unicycle, which he acquired from a friend after breaking his shoulder. He recounts how Chris Dippman, the same friend who stole his sandwich, borrowed the unicycle and then claimed it was stolen. Adam reveals his current unicycle collection, explaining how he acquired them after sharing his unicycle story with women. He discusses the different types of unicycles available and the "Famous Unicycleists" list on Wikipedia. Adam shares his experience with an Armenian barber who gave him a great haircut. He discusses the "carved-in part" hairstyle common among Black men and compares it to women simulating nylons during World War II. Adam and God-Free discuss the life of David Cassidy, the star of "The Partridge Family," highlighting his struggles with fame, alcohol, and dementia. Jason Mayhem Miller reports on the high salaries and lavish lifestyles of Nvidia employees, who are working long hours and making millions of dollars. Jason reports on a series of attacks on swimmers in Japan, allegedly by a lone dolphin who may be acting out of loneliness. Jason discusses LeBron James's statement that his son, Bronny, cannot call him "dad" on the basketball court, but can do so outside of the workplace. Adam and Jason discuss the rarity of father-son sports teams in professional leagues, highlighting the Griffey family and their legacy in baseball. The podcast continues with discussions about a mongoose and cobra fight at an airport in India, Billy D Williams's love for Colt 45 malt liquor, and the recent accusations of sexual assault against Don Cornelius, the host of Soul Train. The hosts also discuss Willie T. Ribbs, the first black race car driver, and his struggles against racism and discrimination in the racing world. The episode concludes with discussions about Don Cornelius's interviewing style, Richard Pryor's appearance on Soul Train, Tom Dreesen's naked poster at the Melrose Improv, Alan Hamill's Hollywood stories, the TV show "Heart to Heart," and the popular 1980s show "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous." The hosts also discuss Rodney Dangerfield's late-career success and the recent "Me Too" accusations against Stanley, the creator of Spider-Man.

Outlines

00:00:00

Adam Corolla Show Reunion with God-Free and Mayhem

Adam Corolla welcomes back God-Free to the studio and discusses his recent activities. The episode also features Jason Mayhem Miller, who joins the conversation.

00:00:13

Proto TV Summer of Cinema and Substack Launch

Adam promotes Proto TV's Summer of Cinema, highlighting free movie options. He also announces the upcoming launch of an ad-free audio and video version of his show on Substack.

00:00:43

God-Free and Mayhem's MTV History

Adam and God-Free reminisce about their shared past on MTV, discussing their experiences as spokespeople for Seven Up and their involvement in shows like "The It Factor" and "Bully Beatdown."

00:05:46

Mayhem's Street Fights and Adam's Moral Compass

God-Free shares his experiences with street fights, revealing how he got into trouble after the pandemic. Adam recounts a childhood street fight that stemmed from a stolen sandwich, highlighting his moral compass.

00:21:10

Mayhem's Journey to MMA and Adam's Unicycle Story

Mayhem discusses his childhood in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where he frequently got into surprise fights. Adam shares a story about his unicycle, which he acquired from a friend after breaking his shoulder.

00:35:41

Adam's Unicycle Collection and Barber Experience

Adam reveals his current unicycle collection and discusses the different types of unicycles available. He also shares his experience with an Armenian barber who gave him a great haircut.

01:05:21

David Cassidy's Life and Nvidia Employees' Salaries

Adam and God-Free discuss the life of David Cassidy, highlighting his struggles with fame, alcohol, and dementia. Jason Mayhem Miller reports on the high salaries and lavish lifestyles of Nvidia employees.

01:25:18

Dolphin Attacks in Japan and LeBron James's Rules

Jason reports on a series of attacks on swimmers in Japan, allegedly by a lone dolphin. He also discusses LeBron James's statement that his son, Bronny, cannot call him "dad" on the basketball court.

01:27:16

Mongoose vs Cobra at the Airport and Billy D Williams's Malt Liquor

The podcast starts with a discussion about a mongoose and cobra fight that happened at an airport in India. The conversation shifts to Billy D Williams and his love for Colt 45 malt liquor.

01:38:39

Don Cornelius and Sexual Assault Accusations

The hosts discuss the recent accusations of sexual assault against Don Cornelius, the host of Soul Train. They also mention the Soul Train documentary and how Terrence Howard narrated it.

01:40:07

Willie T. Ribbs and the World of Racing

The conversation turns to Willie T. Ribbs, the first black race car driver. The hosts discuss his career and how he faced racism and discrimination in the racing world.

01:43:51

Don Cornelius's Interviewing Style and Richard Pryor on Soul Train

The hosts discuss Don Cornelius's interviewing style and how he was known for his slow, deliberate pace. They also mention how he was a master of body language and how he always held the microphone in the middle of the interviewee's forehead.

01:44:41

Tom Dreesen and the Naked Poster

The hosts share a story about Tom Dreesen, a comedian who was known for his stand-up comedy and his ability to tell stories. They discuss how he had a poster of himself naked at the Melrose Improv and how it was there for 25 years before anyone noticed.

01:46:34

Alan Hamill and Hollywood Stories

The hosts discuss Alan Hamill, an 85-year-old actor who is married to Suzanne Summers. They share stories about his career and how he has worked with many famous people in Hollywood.

01:48:18

Heart to Heart and Robert Wagner

The hosts discuss the TV show "Heart to Heart" and how it features Robert Wagner. They discuss the show's opening scene and how it's narrated from the butler's perspective.

01:51:21

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

The hosts discuss the TV show "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" and how it was a popular show in the 1980s. They discuss how the show was a bit escapist and how it showed a fantasy version of life.

01:55:10

Rodney Dangerfield and Stanley's "Me Too" Moment

The hosts discuss Rodney Dangerfield and how he didn't achieve success until he was in his 60s. They also discuss the recent "Me Too" accusations against Stanley, the creator of Spider-Man.

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Q&A

• What is the history between God-Free and Jason Mayhem Miller?

  God-Free and Mayhem met while working on MTV, where they both appeared in commercials and shows like "The It Factor" and "Bully Beatdown."

• How did God-Free end up in a fight at the Comedy Cellar?

  God-Free got into a fight with a man who was heckling him while he was hosting a show at the Comedy Cellar. The fight escalated after the man tried to tackle him on the street.

• What is Adam's moral compass when it comes to fighting?

  Adam believes he can't initiate a fight, but he will defend himself if someone starts it. He learned this lesson in a childhood fight over a stolen sandwich.

• What led Mayhem to pursue martial arts?

  Mayhem was frequently involved in surprise fights as a child. A turning point came when a friend choked him unconscious, making him realize the importance of martial arts skills.

• How did Adam acquire his unicycle collection?

  After sharing his unicycle story with women, Adam received unicycles as gifts. He now has a collection of 15 unicycles of different heights.

• What is the "carved-in part" hairstyle and how does Adam compare it to World War II?

  The "carved-in part" is a hairstyle common among Black men, where a line is shaved into the hair. Adam compares it to women drawing lines on their legs to simulate nylons during World War II, when silk was rationed for parachutes.

• What happened to David Cassidy, the star of "The Partridge Family"?

  David Cassidy struggled with fame, alcohol, and dementia later in life. He died in 2017.

• What is the news about Nvidia employees and their high salaries?

  Nvidia employees are making millions of dollars and driving high-end cars due to the company's success in the chip industry.

• What is the news about dolphin attacks in Japan?

  A lone dolphin is believed to be responsible for a series of attacks on swimmers in Japan. The dolphin may be acting out of loneliness.

Show Notes