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Jay Mohr
On this Substack-exclusive version of Mohr Stories, you'll find weekly episodes ad-free and a day early on Mondays. Plus, every Thursday you'll get a handpicked, classic episode from the Mohr Stories archives. jaymohr37.substack.com
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Feb 22, 2026 • 30min
mohr stories mini #20
On this week’s Substack-exclusive mini ep, Jay Mohr and Joe Praino unpack why marriage seems to hit the gas on breakups, how commitment flips a psychological switch, and why “fixing things by getting married” almost never works. Along the way, they veer into gross mic covers, nicotine mishaps, circumcision debates, unsolicited music videos, and a surprise call-in that turns into couples counseling.This mini episode is free for all our subscribers, but make sure to upgrade to paid so that you get all our Substack exclusives including ad-free episodes of the regular podcast a day early, the weekly CLASSIC episode drop on Thursdays, and of course, all of these mini epsiodes in their entirety. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jaymohr37.substack.com/subscribe

Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 52min
Mohr Stories CLASSIC #71: Illeana Douglas
On this Throwback Thursday, we revisit this episode from 2012 with actress and writer Illeana Douglas. Jay and Illeana discuss their time on Action, swap behind-the-scenes stories involving Buddy Hackett, Keanu Reeves, and network insanity, and dig into what it was really like navigating TV writing rooms, power dynamics, and creative frustration in a very different era. This CLASSIC episode is free for all our subscribers, but make sure to upgrade to paid so that you get all our Substack exclusives including ad-free episodes of the regular podcast a day early, the Sunday mini episodes with Joe Praino, and all of these classic eps. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jaymohr37.substack.com/subscribe

Feb 16, 2026 • 19min
Mohr Stories 555: Nick Turturro
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.comOn this week’s Substack sneak peek at tomorrow’s Mohr Stories, Jay welcomes actor Nick Turturro for a wildly entertaining conversation covering classic films, Spike Lee stories, Buddy Hackett legends, Yankees obsession, audition disasters, Hollywood survival, and the fine art of telling the truth without asking permission. Only able to listen to a porti…

Feb 15, 2026 • 9min
mohr stories mini #19
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.comOn our latest Substack-exclusive mini episode Jay and Joe Praino discuss joke thievery, as Jay opens up about the Bert Kreischer story controversy, internet pile-ons, and how comedy “stealing” is rarely as clean as fans want it to be, while Joe shares his own recent run-in with parallel thinking (or not).Only able to listen to a portion of the episode? Make sure …

Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 31min
Mohr Stories CLASSIC #54: Barry Katz
In this classic 2012 episode of Mohr Stories, Jay Mohr sits down with his longtime manager and trusted consigliere Barry Katz for a brutally honest, hilarious deep dive into show business. The two unpack dealing with internet negativity, staying fearless, finding your lane, getting out of your own way, and the real-world lessons that only come from years inside comedy and Hollywood. This CLASSIC episode is free for all our subscribers, but make sure to upgrade to paid so that you get all our Substack exclusives including ad-free episodes of the regular podcast a day early, the Sunday mini episodes with Joe Praino, and all of these classic eps. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jaymohr37.substack.com/subscribe

Feb 9, 2026 • 27min
Mohr Stories 554: Stephen Tobolowsky
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.comOn this week’s Substack sneak peek at tomorrow’s Mohr Stories, Jay sits down with legendary character actor and master storyteller Stephen Tobolowsky for a hilarious and unexpectedly moving conversation. They cover early mornings, marriage, memory, near-death experiences, playing in a band with Stevie Ray Vaughan, sitting at the C-table with Diane Keato…

Feb 8, 2026 • 10min
mohr stories mini #18
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.comIn this Substack-exclusive Mohr Stories mini episode, Jay Mohr and Joe Praino talk stand-up nerves, Jay workshopping a deeply personal new hour, recovery, audience psychology, friends sitting in the front row, sports Hall of Fame politics, and more! Only able to listen to a portion of the episode? Make sure to upgrade to paid so that you get the full show and all…

Feb 5, 2026 • 1h 1min
Mohr Stories CLASSIC #260: Joe Buck
Jay Mohr sits down with legendary broadcaster Joe Buck in this classic 2014 episode of Mohr Stories, for a wide-ranging, uncensored conversation that jumps from calling World Series games at 27 to broadcast booth pressure, on-air mistakes, nepotism, sports radio feuds, hairlines, Twitter hate, and the fine art of knowing when to shut up and let the moment breathe. A smart, hilarious deep dive into sports, broadcasting, and show business from two guys who’ve lived it.This CLASSIC episode is free for all our subscribers, but make sure to upgrade to paid so that you get all our Substack exclusives including ad-free episodes of the regular podcast a day early, the Sunday mini episodes with Joe Praino, and all of these classic eps. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jaymohr37.substack.com/subscribe

Feb 2, 2026 • 31min
Mohr Stories 553: Craig Shoemaker
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.comThis week Jay sits down with comedian Craig Shoemaker to talk about Craig’s early stand-up days, the impact of radio on his career, and the wild comedy circuit of the late ’70s and ’80s. Craig also opens up about being kidnapped as a teenager, growing up without a father, navigating dysfunctional family dynamics, and how those experiences fed into his comedy. They als…

Feb 1, 2026 • 24min
mohr stories mini #17
On this week’s Substack-exclusive mini ep, Jay Mohr and cohost Joe Praino discuss SNL musical guests, hospital stories, and comedy legends. They also chat about faith, atheism, and how little anyone truly knows.This mini episode is free for all our subscribers, but make sure to upgrade to paid so that you get all our Substack exclusives including ad-free episodes of the regular podcast a day early, the weekly CLASSIC episode drop on Thursdays, and of course, all of these mini epsiodes in their entirety. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jaymohr37.substack.com/subscribe


