Adam Carolla Show Remembering Phil (Carolla Classics)
Mar 7, 2026
Gina Grad, radio and podcast personality known for sharp commentary, joins for a heartfelt compilation remembering Phil, the family dog. They trade funny puppy disaster stories, chaotic holiday surprises, and recurring misadventures like carpet catastrophes and late-night cleanups. The conversation also touches on pet health scares and how one dog became the neighborhood favorite.
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Why Adam Swore Off Puppies After A Traumatic First Puppy
- Adam Carolla describes getting Molly Girl as a one-year-old dog that was calm and low-maintenance.
- He contrasts that with a prior German Shepherd puppy that drove him insane for five weeks and then died, shaping his preference for older dogs.
Get A One Year Old Dog Not A Puppy
- Avoid getting puppies if you want less work; prefer adopting one-year-old dogs that are already trained.
- Adam explicitly advises getting a mellow one-year-old to skip the intense puppy phase.
How Phil The Puppy Became A Perfect Christmas Surprise
- Adam tells the story of Rob bringing a black Labrador puppy to their house as a Christmas surprise named Phil.
- He staged the dog with a huge bow, Natalia burst into tears, and Phil licked her tears — an immediate emotional win despite later chaos.