Adam Carolla Show Adam De La Pena + Paul F. Tompkins (Carolla Classics)
Apr 5, 2026
Paul F. Tompkins, veteran comedian and actor known for sharp stand-up and TV work. Adam De La Peña, writer/animator behind Code Monkeys and web series. They chat about comedy special taping choices, animated/16-bit projects, writing for TV and web, behind-the-scenes studio life, and wild neighbor and food stories.
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Inch By Inch Progress Beats One Big Sprint
- Break daunting goals into bite-sized repeated actions to make extraordinary feats achievable.
- Adam and the Touching the Void story both emphasize inch-by-inch progress over sudden heroic pushes.
Even Daytime Charity Events Can Trigger Neighbor Complaints
- Hosting occasional big events at your home invites both goodwill and persistent complaints from neighbors; a rare charity party still triggers calls.
- Adam's Malibu charity event with celebrities drew police calls despite daytime timing and fundraising intent.
Commuting Time Used To Knock Out Pages
- Adam described chipping away at his book pages by doing repeated back-and-forth sessions while commuting to training.
- He and his team completed large page counts by doing 45 pages in one segment and 41 pages on commutes.
