Adam Carolla Show Jakob Dylan + Beth Riesgraf (Carolla Classics)
May 10, 2026
Jakob Dylan, singer-songwriter and leader of The Wallflowers, chats about reuniting the band, recording in Nashville, and music picks. Beth Riesgraf, actress from Leverage, talks Minnesota roots, LA life, and on-set stories from season five. They riff on touring, recording, Portland quirks, and favorite songs in short, lively conversations.
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Hold Cabs To Basic Cleanliness Standards
- Adam recommends standards for drivers and cabs: cleanliness, reasonable grooming and interior upkeep because they represent a public-facing business.
- He suggests grading cabs (A/B/C) and routine sanitation checks to protect public health and comfort.
Showgirls As A Cultural 'Marker'
- Adam plugs a Showgirls commentary event where he and Huell Hauser watch the film; he calls the movie aggressively bad and a 'marker' of dysfunctional creators.
- He frames the viewing as entertainment and cultural critique rather than praise.
Insanity Claims Clash With Calculated Violence
- The hosts debate insanity vs. calculation after the Colorado shooter’s arrest, noting planning and technical competence complicate simple insanity labels.
- They emphasize legal and moral questions around using insanity defenses in mass violence cases.