HATE TO BREAK IT TO YA with Jamie Kennedy

This week on Hate To Break It To Ya I sat down with Concrete, comedian, content creator, and Power 106 morning show host, and we didn't stop talking for almost two hours. That's usually a good sign. This one covers a lot of ground: growing up first-generation Mexican-American in San Fernando, rapping alongside Nipsey Hussle as teenagers, losing his best friend at the peak of everything, walking away from music, picking up a camera, getting every piece of gear stolen on Miracle Mile, and then sitting in a Jack in the Box drive-thru at 33 years old deciding to bet it all on comedy. Two and a half years later, he's selling out theaters. We also get into what's actually happening in Latin comedy right now. Why the audiences are there, why the industry is finally catching up, and what it means to build something real without the machine behind you. Concrete is one of the most honest guys I've talked to on this show. You'll hear it. ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ About Concrete Concrete is a comedian, content creator, and morning show host on Power 106 in Los Angeles. A San Fernando Valley native and first-generation Mexican-American, he spent over a decade directing music videos and building a following through character-driven sketch comedy before transitioning to live stand-up. In under three years, he went from bombing his first set to headlining sold-out theaters and casino rooms across the country. He stars in Clicker, released through Sony/Columbia Pictures and currently streaming on Netflix, and his next self-produced project Match Included is heading to Amazon Prime. ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Follow Concrete Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/concreteliveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@concretecomedyPower 106 – Morning Show, Mon–Fri, 6–10AM PT ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Discussed in this episode: 00:00:00 – Growing up in San Fernando and the Vegas Horseshoe billboard moment 00:11:20 – Rapping with Nipsey Hussle, getting signed, and losing his best friend 00:24:00 – Walking away from music, faking an accounting job, and picking up a camera 00:34:45 – Directing music videos, learning film at the New York Film Academy 00:43:00 – How social media replaced the club circuit as the new audition tape 00:53:30 – Bombing his first comedy set, then selling out eight shows in two hours 01:04:00 – The difference between being funny online and being funny on stage 01:13:30 – The Clicka movie, Hollywood agents, and why he's still unsigned 01:23:00 – The Latin comedy explosion, arena dreams, and a possible collab ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟️ Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: jamiekennedy.com/merch 📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/@jamiekennedycomedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this solo episode of Hate To Break It To Ya, I get into the fireball and UFO footage that keeps showing up on TikTok and disappearing just as fast. Orbs, plasma, fireballs over Indonesia — and nobody's following up. Not CNN, not Fox. I'm starting to think we're right on the edge of the biggest disclosure in human history and everyone's just watching the national championship. From there I react to Trump's Easter Sunday press conference — delivered with a giant Easter Bunny standing right next to him. The speech itself was fine. The visual is something else entirely. Then we get into Coachella, which I think has become the Olympics of narcissism. People aren't going to experience things anymore — they're going to prove they were there. I tell a story about Leonardo DiCaprio that I think explains the whole thing better than anything else I could say. Sabrina Carpenter gets canceled for her reaction to an Arabic vocal trill during her Coachella set. The internet goes after her hard. I break down why that reaction is overblown, what actually happened, and why we've handed microphones to people who have nothing useful to say. Then Ali Siddiq drops some green room truth that shouldn't even need to be said — and I back him up completely. The green room belongs to the headliner. Full stop. And the fact that young comics are arguing about this tells you everything about where we're at as a society. We don't live in a meritocracy anymore. We live in an inclusive autocracy where everybody gets a trophy. The problem is, if everybody's special, nobody is. ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Timestamps: 00:02 UFOs, fireballs, and why nobody's following up 05:42 Waymos, delivery bots, and GTA in LA 08:48 Trump's Easter Sunday speech with the Easter Bunny 12:01 Unhinged political freakout clip 14:53 Sunflowers turning away from the sun 15:20 Cows avoiding sunlight after the eclipse 17:47 The pool pee debate 19:42 People losing it at fast food restaurants 20:01 Phil's Coffee pulls pride flags 26:08 Jaden Ivey fired by the Bulls over NBA Pride comments 32:42 Coachella is a narcissism competition 35:10 What actually makes something cool 39:38 The Leonardo DiCaprio story 46:52 Sabrina Carpenter gets canceled at Coachella 53:43 Green room rules every comic should know 55:24 Meritocracy is dead — we live in an inclusive autocracy 57:08 Popularity vs. greatness in the social media era ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com 📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@jamiekennedycomedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Hanshaw Dyer for a conversation that goes way beyond surface-level takes on Hollywood and culture. We get into her personal journey from falling deep into conspiracy research to exploring spirituality, religion, and how she now sees the world. We talk about what it’s actually like to go down the rabbit hole, how media and symbolism shape the way people think, and why so many people feel like something isn’t quite right with modern culture. This one isn’t just about theories—it’s about what happens when your entire perspective on reality starts to shift. ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ About Jamie: Jamie Hanshaw Dyer is a writer, researcher, and content creator known for her work analyzing Hollywood symbolism, media influence, and cultural narratives. She has spent years studying conspiracy theories, religion, and philosophy, and now focuses on discussing spirituality and Orthodox Christianity alongside her husband, Jay Dyer. Follow Jamie: X: https://www.x.com/@JamieLHanshaw ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction, Oscars & Hollywood Symbolism 09:10 Conspiracy Curiosity, Self-Education & Early Research 18:45 MKUltra, Trauma & Personality Fragmentation 28:30 Celebrity Alter Egos, Media Programming & Disney Influence 39:15 Magic, Occult Practices & Writing Her First Book 52:00 War, Mysticism & Hidden Motives Behind Conflict 01:06:30 Religion, Orthodoxy & Finding Meaning 01:20:45 Gender Roles, Feminism & Cultural Shifts 01:36:40 Work, Family Structure & Industrial-Era Changes 01:46:00 Hollywood Symbolism Revisited & Closing Thoughts ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com 📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@jamiekennedycomedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this solo episode, I react to the Druski controversy and get into a bigger question that comedy keeps running into: what counts as acting, what counts as parody, and where people draw the line. I talk about transformation, hidden camera, why I’ve always seen character work as real acting, and why comedy still doesn’t get the same respect as drama. From there I get into some of my old JKX characters, the Virginia Ham clip, social media backlash, internet comedy culture, Hollywood’s obsession with safety, and why so much of the entertainment world feels arrogant and out of touch right now. Then it turns into one of those classic Worlds on Fire rides through media, scandals, airports, culture, and relationships. _____________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Druski controversy, dark parody and where comedy crosses the line 04:42 Why transformation, disguise and comedy still count as acting 14:52 Virginia Ham, JKX and the blackface vs character argument 24:24 Tropic Thunder, hidden camera logic and responding to critics 28:24 Kimberly, New Orleans and the new internet comedy culture 46:40 Mormons, reality TV scandal and why ABC dropped the ball 55:58 Hollywood, originality, Oscars politics and safe entertainment 59:24 Australia shelves, airport chaos and what the news is missing 1:13:11 Provider culture, Burger King hypotheticals and dating standards _____________________________ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/ 📺 Subscribe: YouTube.com/JamieKennedyComedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I’m in the new studio for the first time and had to bring in someone who can go deep right out of the gate. Jay Dyer pulls up and we get into everything from how media used to work in Hollywood to how it works now, and why it feels like the biggest stories in the world barely last a day anymore. We talk about the Epstein files, how information spreads in real time, and why people seem completely desensitized to things that should stop everything. From there it opens up into a bigger conversation about power, media, geopolitics, and how narratives are shaped. This one goes places, but it all comes back to one question: why does nothing seem to stick anymore? ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ About Jay: Jay Dyer is an author, analyst, and host of Jay’s Analysis, known for his deep dives into geopolitics, media narratives, and Hollywood symbolism. He’s the author of Esoteric Hollywood and frequently appears on major podcasts breaking down the intersection of culture, power, and global influence. Follow Jay: Website: https://www.JaysAnalysis.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@jaysanalysis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaysanalysis YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jaydyer X: https://www.x.com/@JayDyer ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Timestamps: 00:00 New studio reveal and media evolution 08:30 From Hollywood system to creator economy 12:00 Epstein files and real-time information drop 18:30 Desensitization and why nothing sticks anymore 25:00 Power structures and elite influence 30:00 Geopolitics, oil, and global strategy 33:45 Why media avoids major stories 45:00 Information overload and distraction cycles 01:00:30 Culture, celebrities, and influence 01:20:00 Ongoing narratives and public reaction patterns 01:41:20 Hollywood themes and predictive storytelling ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com 📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@jamiekennedycomedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I open up a bunch of memorabilia that’s been sitting around for way too long—from original artwork tied to Son of the Mask to fan-made pieces and some unexpected surprises. It turns into a weird mix of nostalgia, reflection, and appreciation for how far this journey has come. But then I start thinking about where things are at right now… I’m looking at all these shows, all these nominations, all this “content”—and I can’t help but ask: have you even heard of these shows? Are people actually watching this stuff, or are we just being told what’s popular? We’ve got more shows than ever, but it feels like nothing really breaks through the way it used to. No shared moments. No cultural impact. Just endless options. I talk about building this platform from scratch, what it means to have control over your own content, and why doing your own thing might matter more now than ever. _____________________________ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & setting up the episode 3:12 Opening fan mail & memorabilia unboxing 12:45 Original artwork and Son of the Mask stories 24:59 Thoughts on creativity, success, and “the doing” 32:50 More memorabilia and fan appreciation 39:25 “Have you even heard of these shows?” – TV & streaming shift 48:55 Reacting to clips and Hollywood commentary 1:00:53 Oscars, movies, and the changing entertainment landscape _____________________________ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/ 📺 Subscribe: YouTube.com/JamieKennedyComedy In this episode: jamie kennedy podcast, hate to break it to ya, hollywood commentary, tv shows today, streaming overload, why no one watches tv, son of the mask, entertainment industry discussion, movie memorabilia, modern media culture, podcast about hollywood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this solo episode of Hate To Break It To Ya, I’m recording from a brand new studio inside my new house in Los Angeles. The goal is simple: create a space where I can produce podcasts, interviews, and independent content without relying on the traditional Hollywood system. From there I get into the state of Hollywood today — how the studio system has changed, why fewer movies are being made, and how creators are increasingly building their own platforms instead of waiting for permission from the industry. Of course I also talk about the Scream franchise. With Scream 7 making headlines and fans asking why I wasn’t at the premiere, I explain what actually happened, my history with the films, and how the franchise evolved from the original 90s run to the modern era. I also reflect on working with Wes Craven, how the original films impacted my career, and why the horror community has kept the franchise alive for nearly three decades. This episode covers the future of Hollywood, the power of fan culture, and why independent creators may be the ones shaping the next era of entertainment. _____________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 New studio and the new content house 01:27 Building a creator-owned production space 03:43 Why Hollywood is changing forever 07:33 The collapse of the traditional studio system 15:57 The announcement of Scream 7 23:09 Early experiences working on the Scream films 34:59 The success of Scream 2 and its impact 41:44 The franchise revival and modern era of Scream 53:41 The Scream 7 premiere and why I wasn’t there 59:13 Final thoughts on the franchise and the horror community ________________________________ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/ 📺 Subscribe: YouTube.com/JamieKennedyComedy #scream7 #hollywood #scream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down with Jack Osbourne for a raw and wide-ranging conversation about legacy, family, fame, and the truth behind one of the most misunderstood figures in music history. We talk about Ozzy’s final show, what those last weeks were really like, and how the public narrative often misses the reality of the man behind the persona. Jack shares what it was like growing up Osbourne, how myths about his father took on a life of their own, and why so many stories about Ozzy simply weren’t true. We also get into the origins of Black Sabbath, the meaning behind “War Pigs,” spirituality in music, grief, media intrusion, and what happens when the headlines don’t match the human being. This isn’t just a conversation about rock history — it’s about legacy, loss, family, and faith. Jack is thoughtful, grounded, and incredibly honest in this one. I think you’re going to feel it. ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ About Jack: Jack Osbourne is a producer, media personality, and entrepreneur best known for his work on the groundbreaking reality series The Osbournes. Over the years, he has built a career in television production, paranormal investigation programming, and documentary storytelling. As the son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Jack grew up in the public eye, navigating fame, family, and media narratives from an early age. Today, he continues to produce content while honoring his father’s legacy and protecting his family’s story. Follow Jack: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@jackosbourne Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackOsbourneOfficial YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jackosbourne X: https://www.x.com/@JackOsbourne ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Discussed in this episode: 00:00 – Ozzy’s passing & the shock of the news 07:30 – Ozzy’s final show and the death parallel with Lemmy 15:00 – Birmingham, hardship & how Black Sabbath sound was born 25:05 – Black Sabbath, lyric meaning & breaking down “War Pigs” 33:45 – Media narratives, Satanism myths & public perception 46:00 – Spirituality, singing & channeling energy through music 54:00 – The Ozzy biopic and casting the voice 1:00:01 – Politics, institutions & cultural shifts 1:18:32 – Royal bloodlines, power structures & modern corruption ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.c... 📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@jamiekennedycomedy ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Jack Osbourne interview, Ozzy Osbourne legacy, Ozzy final show, Black Sabbath history, War Pigs meaning, rock history podcast, The Osbournes, Sharon Osbourne, music mythology, celebrity legacy interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this World’s On Fire episode, I talk about how completely out of touch everything feels right now. From a flight that wouldn’t land and the strange calm that comes with realizing you’re still alive, to watching people melt down over pure inconvenience, it really hit me how much perspective we’ve lost. I get into a situation in Las Vegas that wasn’t about money, but about principle — a casino enforcing policy in the pettiest way possible and proving just how disconnected corporations have become from common sense and basic humanity. It’s a small amount of money, but a perfect example of how systems prioritize rules over people. Life is moving fast right now. Travel, work, stress, moving parts everywhere — and it all feels like it’s piling up at once. This episode is about gratitude, greed, misplaced outrage, and how we’ve somehow gotten to a place where the wrong things matter the most. ________________________________ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/ 📺 Subscribe: YouTube.com/JamieKennedyComedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down again with Michael Biehn for a long, wide-ranging conversation that moves through Hollywood, filmmaking, politics, and how culture has shifted over the years. We talk about Michael’s experiences working on iconic films, his time collaborating with directors like James Cameron, and what it’s like to watch the industry change from the inside. The conversation also drifts into politics, free speech, and why it feels harder than ever to disagree without things becoming personal. We come at some topics from very different perspectives, but we stay in it and talk it through, which is something I think is missing from a lot of conversations right now. It’s an honest, unscripted discussion that moves between movies, life experience, and the bigger questions about where things are headed and how people can still talk to each other without burning everything down. ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ About Michael: Michael Biehn is an actor known for his roles in some of the most iconic films of the last several decades, including The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, and Tombstone. His performances helped define a generation of action and science fiction cinema, working closely with directors like James Cameron during some of the most influential years in Hollywood filmmaking. In recent years, Michael has also stepped into podcasting as the host of Just Foolin’ About with Michael Biehn, where he sits down with actors, filmmakers, and longtime friends for candid, behind-the-scenes conversations about movies, creativity, and life in the industry. Follow Michael Biehn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@justfoolinabout YouTube: www.youtube.com/@UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUhXfQEN2x8B5zjc4zKFe?si=1f9c2929a13c4552 ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Discussed in This Episode: 00:00 – Catching up and setting the tone 07:00 – Podcasting, audience reactions, and unexpected reach 15:00 – Going viral, feedback loops, and public perception 24:00 – Growing up in the Jim Crow South and early perspective 34:00 – Hollywood then vs now and how casting has changed 45:00 – Politics, labels, and why disagreement breaks down 57:00 – Responsibility, borders, and national identity 01:08:00 – Tombstone, deleted scenes, and studio interference 01:20:00 – Stanley Kubrick, 2001, and debating great filmmakers 01:33:00 – Longevity, perspective, and staying grounded over time 01:45:00 – AI, science fiction, and warnings that came true 01:56:00 – Movies as myth, culture as belief 02:08:30 – Final thoughts and wrapping up ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.c... 📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@jamiekennedycomedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I didn’t plan on making this episode. But after reading what’s been released and more importantly what’s still being hidden, I couldn’t ignore it anymore. This isn’t about conspiracy buzzwords or internet rabbit holes. It’s about something much simpler: why names keep getting protected, why accountability stops at power, and why the worst people always seem to vanish behind redactions. If this stuff wasn’t real, they wouldn’t still be covering for it. I talk about why questioning obvious inconsistencies now gets you labeled crazy, how “doing your own research” became an insult, and why so many people would rather mock uncomfortable questions than ask them. I don’t have all the answers, but I know when something doesn’t add up. ________________________________ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/ 📺 Subscribe: YouTube.com/JamieKennedyComedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks episode of Hate To Break It To Ya, I sit down with Andy Dick for one of the rawest conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast. Andy opens up about addiction, relapse, sobriety, and the moment he nearly died—and what it feels like to live under constant scrutiny while trying to stay alive and stay clean. We talk about the early days of comedy in Los Angeles, the chaos of sudden fame, and how addiction distorts memory, responsibility, and relationships. Andy shares his side of long-standing Hollywood controversies, reflects on loss and guilt, and wrestles in real time with what accountability actually means when substance abuse takes over your life. This isn’t a polished redemption story or a hit-piece—it’s an honest, uncomfortable, often funny, and sometimes heartbreaking conversation about losing control, getting sober, and figuring out how to keep going. ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ About Andy: Andy Dick is a comedian, actor, and writer best known for his work on NewsRadio, The Ben Stiller Show, and a long run of film and television roles throughout the 1990s and 2000s. A fixture of alternative comedy and Hollywood nightlife during that era, Andy’s career has been marked by both creative success and very public struggles with addiction. In recent years, Andy has been open about sobriety, recovery, and the personal cost of fame, substance abuse, and public scrutiny. His story continues to spark conversation around accountability, addiction, and survival in the entertainment industry. Follow Andy Dick: Instagram: https://instagram.com/@andydick Website: http://www.andydick.com ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Discussed in This Episode: 00:00 – Andy Dick Walks Into Chaos 05:00 – Addiction, Blackouts, and Fuzzy Memory 10:15 – The Crack Incident and Being Narcan’d 16:00 – Surviving, Refusing the Ambulance, and Waking Up 21:00 – Rehab, Sober Living, and the Opioid Crisis 26:15 – Early Comedy Days and the LA Open Mic Scene 31:45 – Fame, Drugs, and Losing Control 36:45 – Sexual Identity, Desire, and Aging 42:30 – Family, Adoption, and Losing His Parents 47:30 – Phil Hartman, Jon Lovitz, and Longstanding Blame 53:45 – Accountability, Survival, and Staying Alive 58:45 – Fame, Perspective, and Closing Thoughts ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.c... 📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@jamiekennedycomedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down with comedian Nacya Marreiro for a brutally honest conversation about modern dating, beauty standards, and how influencer culture is reshaping stand-up comedy. We dig into the realities of being a good-looking comic, the pressure of social media fame, old-school comedy values, and why dating in today’s world feels more transactional and confusing than ever. Nacya opens up about her immigrant background, breaking into the comedy scene, navigating Hollywood as a woman, and the unexpected challenges that come with beauty and attention. Along the way, we get into industry politics, generational shifts in entertainment, the rise of influencer comedians, and what it really takes to survive in stand-up right now. ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ About Nacya Marreiro Nacya Marreiro is a Portugal-born stand-up comedian based in Los Angeles. Known for her fearless honesty, sharp observational humor, and high-energy stage presence, Nacya blends cultural insight, dating stories, and raw personal experience into a bold comedic voice. She has performed at top comedy clubs across the country and continues to build a growing fanbase online and on stage. Follow Nacya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialnacyamarreiro/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nacyamarreiro ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.c... 📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@jamiekennedycomedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this solo episode, I break down what’s happening when culture, politics, and reality collide — and why it feels like there’s no middle ground anymore. From media narratives and law enforcement, to Hollywood’s disconnect from real audiences, to the way ideology has replaced common sense, I react to the stories and videos shaping the current moment. I also talk about how fame, legacy media, and award shows are losing relevance, while independent voices and podcasts continue to rise. And at the end, I get personal — about gratitude, aging, health, perspective, and why focusing on what you have matters more than ever. This isn’t about sides. It’s about reality. ________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro & Channel Updates 00:04:16 - Information Overload & Cultural Bubbles 00:08:08 - Tragedy, Free Speech & Public Reaction 00:14:54 - When “Common Sense” Becomes Punk Rock 00:18:21 - Law Enforcement, ICE & Rule of Law 00:27:24 - No Middle Ground Anymore 00:34:25 - Is Hollywood in Decline? 00:42:17 - The Podcast Era & New Power Structures 00:43:06 - Social Media Absurdity & Modern Behavior 00:46:02 - Fear, Health & Modern Anxieties 00:47:28 - Symbolism, Influence & Moral Signals 00:50:31 - Perspective, Gratitude & Life at 55 00:59:35 Final Thoughts ________________________________ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/ 📺 Subscribe: YouTube.com/JamieKennedyComedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Dye sits down with me for a wide-ranging conversation about ambition, conviction, and what it actually means to stay true to yourself in modern comedy. We talk about why Jeff believes his goal is to be the best stand-up comedian possible, how that mindset shapes his choices, and what it’s like being perceived as the “bad guy” while still leading with honesty and goodwill. We also get into navigating public pressure, playing the heel intentionally, and why comedy sometimes eats its own — all without turning this into a pile-on or a hit piece. This is a thoughtful, candid conversation about identity, craft, and surviving the long game. ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ About Jeff Dye: Jeff Dye is a nationally touring stand-up comedian, actor, and host. He’s appeared multiple times on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, has his own Comedy Central Presents special, and has released two top-10 Billboard comedy albums, Dumb Is Gooder and Live From Madison, both currently playing on SiriusXM. He’s starred in NBC’s Better Late Than Never, appears regularly on Fox shows like The Masked Singer and I Can See Your Voice, and hosts the Fox game show Who the Bleep Is That?. Jeff is also a recurring guest on The Greg Gutfeld Show, known for delivering unfiltered takes with humor, conviction, and heart. Follow Jeff: Instagram: https://instagram.com/@jeffdye YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jeffdye/ Website: http://www.jeffdye.com ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Discussed in This Episode: 00:00 – Comedy convictions 03:45 – Clean vs edgy comedy 07:30 – Losing the filter 12:10 – Public pressure 17:55 – Sobriety & accountability 22:40 – Privacy vs publicity 27:30 – Wanting to be the best 31:45 – Texas, touring & home 36:30 – Playing the heel 41:50 – Comics turning on comics 47:20 – Forgiveness over revenge 53:10 – Being likable, staying honest 59:00 – The long game 01:05:30 – Final thoughts ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.c... 📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@jamiekennedycomedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down with my buuuuuddy Pauly Shore for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about getting older, looking back, and figuring out what still matters. We talk about fame in the ’90s, the pressure of being Mitzi Shore’s son, how MTV changed the course of his career, and why he still feels pulled toward acting more than comedy. Pauly opens up about regrets, missed opportunities, and what it’s like to be “a thing” while still wanting more. We also get into Hollywood’s shifting rules, being boxed in by success, how critics and politics changed the business, and why reinvention isn’t as simple as people think. It’s funny, raw, reflective — and very real. ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ About Pauly: Pauly Shore is a comedian, actor, and cultural icon who rose to fame in the early ’90s through MTV and a run of hit films including Encino Man, Son in Law, In the Army Now, and Bio-Dome. The son of Comedy Store legend Mitzi Shore, Pauly became one of the most recognizable personalities of his generation. Today, he continues touring, creating independent projects, and exploring new chapters in his career. Follow Pauly Shore Instagram: https://instagram.com/@paulyshore Facebook::https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPaulyShore YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/paulyshore/ Website: http://www.paulyshore.com ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Discussed in This Episode 00:00 — “We’re in Our 50s… How Did This Happen?” 01:01 — “The Scan That Changed Everything” 15:56 — “Before MTV: Acting, Auditions, and the Other Path” 18:08 — “The Fork in the Road That Defined My Career” 22:47 — “Being a ‘Thing’ vs Being Respected” 26:23 — “MTV Didn’t Believe in Me — Until It Was Too Late” 41:38 — “What Fame Took That No One Talks About” 45:59 — “The Comedy Store Pressure Nobody Sees” 58:24 — “Why I Actually Love Acting More Than Comedy” 01:05:04 — “Still Chasing the Second Act” ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.c... 📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@jamiekennedycomedy _________________________________ Pauly Shore podcast, Pauly Shore interview, MTV 90s comedy, Mitzi Shore, Comedy Store history, 90s Hollywood, comedian career regrets, Pauly Shore acting, Jamie Kennedy podcast, Hollywood reinvention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Beverly D’Angelo for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation about love, independence, and the unexpected paths life can take. Beverly opens up about leaving home at a young age, living abroad, navigating unconventional relationships, and how much of her real life unfolded far away from Hollywood. We talk about emotional memory, trauma, and how early experiences can shape the way we connect, protect ourselves, and move through the world. Beverly reflects on her career, her personal growth, and why the stories that happen off screen often matter more than the roles we play on it. This is an honest, thoughtful conversation with an iconic actress who’s lived a truly unique life — full of insight, humor, and perspective you don’t often hear. Beverly D’Angelo is an actress and singer best known for her iconic roles in National Lampoon’s Vacation, Coal Miner’s Daughter, and countless film and television projects spanning decades. With a career rooted in both performance and music, Beverly has remained a distinctive voice in Hollywood, known for her depth, authenticity, and fearless honesty. About Beverly: Beverly D’Angelo is an actress and singer best known for her iconic roles in National Lampoon’s Vacation, Coal Miner’s Daughter, and countless film and television projects spanning decades. With a career rooted in both performance and music, Beverly has remained a distinctive voice in Hollywood, known for her depth, authenticity, and fearless honesty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this solo episode, I talk through why the world feels different, why empathy seems to be disappearing, and why so many things we’ve normalized just don’t sit right anymore. From censorship and cultural numbness to grief, excess, masculinity, escapism, and the loss of innocence, this episode is about recognizing the shift we’re all feeling but rarely say out loud. I also reflect on burnout, pulling back from overexposure, and what it means to evolve without retreating into denial. There’s frustration here, but there’s also clarity — about protecting what matters, shedding old versions of ourselves, and staying human in a world that often feels upside down. ________________________________ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/ 📺 Subscribe: YouTube.com/JamieKennedyComedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down with Jon Mellis, whose life story spans a decade in state prison, years of rebuilding on the outside, and ultimately his presence at January 6th. Jon walks through his early drug conviction, the realities of incarceration, how prison reshaped his worldview, and what it’s like to reenter society after losing nearly all of your twenties behind bars. We also get into Jon’s political evolution — from being a Bernie supporter to becoming deeply skeptical of institutions, media narratives, and government power — and his firsthand account of January 6th, including what he says he witnessed, how he was arrested, and the years he spent in solitary confinement afterward. Whether you agree or disagree, this is a long-form conversation about how systems break people, and what happens when pressure builds for too long. About Jon Mellis Jon Mellis is a Virginia native who served nearly ten years in state prison on drug-related charges before rebuilding his life through work, volunteering, and education. After becoming politically active in the years following his release, Jon was later arrested in connection with January 6th and spent years in pretrial detention. His story offers a firsthand perspective on incarceration, institutional power, and political radicalization from the inside out. Follow Jon: Instagram: https://instagram.com/patriotwildman Website: https://wearegoodmen.com Management: https://www.instagram.com/michellefarrellmanagement ______________________________________________ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/ 📺 Subscribe: YouTube.com/JamieKennedyComedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode I’m talking about everything from my new movie Portal in the Pines to why it feels like the whole world is running on glitch mode. I break down that insane NFL penalty everyone’s been sending me, and yeah… I’m starting to think some of these games aren’t as “pure” as we were told. We also get into old-school Hollywood, Gallagher, Chevy, Carson — a bunch of legends — and how different the world feels now compared to the stuff I grew up watching. There’s a clip about comedians “not being truth tellers,” which I definitely have thoughts on, plus a Wizard of Oz theory that completely melted my brain. If you’re into comedy, movies, weird clips from the internet, or just trying to make sense of the chaos out there, come hang for a bit. ______________________________________________ Support the Pod: 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/ 📺 Subscribe: YouTube.com/JamieKennedyComedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices