Adam Carolla Show Dana Gould and Adam Pitch a Perfect 80’s Movie
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Jan 19, 2026 Join Dana Gould, a witty stand-up comedian and writer known for his work on The Simpsons, as he dives into the quirks of 80s movie nostalgia with Adam. They riff on the art of comic timing and share hilarious anecdotes about family and home inspections. The duo critiques over-the-top 70s action film clichés, brainstorms fake movie titles like 'Avalanche Express', and reminisces about vintage commercials and the golden age of video rental culture. Their banter is packed with laughs, making for a delightful trip down memory lane!
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Nobody Puts Things Back
- Adam describes a recurring irritation: people never reset things they borrow, like car seats and mirrors, because "they're done with it."
- He gives multiple examples (valets, siblings) to show this is a universal habit, not forgetfulness.
70s Action Movies As Checklist Cinema
- Dana and Adam note 1970s action films were often built from required set pieces rather than cohesive plots: stunts, explosions, and titillation.
- They argue filmmakers assembled these elements and called it a movie, trusting audiences wanted spectacle over story.
AI-Generated 70s Action Titles
- Adam used ChatGPT to generate ten faux 1975–1980 large-scale action movie titles, like Firestorm At 40,000 Feet and Avalanche Express.
- They riffed creatively on those titles to invent playful movie concepts mixing 70s tropes and exploitation beats.