Adam Carolla Show Pete Holmes Roasts Ellen and Does Al Pacino Impression
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Mar 24, 2026 A wide-ranging chat about a new stand-up special and the craft of mixing smart material with silly voices. They trade nostalgic childhood memories and riff on vintage ads and TV moments. Conversations wander into touring rhythms, on‑stage etiquette, and delicate boundaries in comedy. News segments touch on political stunts, celebrity controversies, and a provocative presidential remark.
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Comedy Special As A Weird Dream
- Pete Holmes prefers specials that feel like a weird dream, mixing goofy bits, confusion, and moments about God to take the audience on a journey.
- He aims for varied tones so parts land as familiar "cheeseburger" jokes while other parts push him creatively.
Access All Parts Of Yourself On Stage
- Accessing and addressing every part of yourself produces material that contains both accessible jokes and riskier, personal bits.
- Pete suggests some of your set will naturally be "cheeseburger" crowd-pleasers if you remain authentic.
Q‑Tip Bit On Kimmel Versus Ellen
- Holmes recounts doing his Q‑tip bit on Jimmy Kimmel and how Kimmel enthusiastically played along despite different takes.
- He contrasts that with Ellen, who he says shut down similar bits, illustrating comic etiquette differences.
