Adam Ray Classic Rerelease

Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz

Barry Katz

Comedy

4.8 • 946 Ratings

🗓️ 23 May 2025

⏱️ 125 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Industry Standard, comedian and actor Adam Ray—best known for his spot-on Dr. Phil impression—opens up about the defining moments of his childhood that led him to a career in comedy. From being an overweight kid with the nickname “Quick Fat” and growing up with divorced parents, to discovering the power of impressions and laughter, Adam shares how humor became his outlet. He also discusses the behind-the-scenes story of why Brad Williams stepped away from their podcast, and how their friendship survived the transition. Plus, Adam reflects on his time on MADtv , and early stand-up career opportunities like opening for Bobby Lee Enjoy this funny and heartfelt pre-Dr. Phil Live conversation with Adam Ray, recorded in 2018.

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0:00.0	Hey, it's Barry. Before I get started with this episode, I wanted to let you know that if you want to watch these in real time and enjoy them, you can do so at my YouTube channel and just press subscribe and you can get anything you want. Everything's up there. It's amazing. And there's a lot of interviews that are really helpful, really entertaining and really inspirational
0:22.4	that I know you're going to enjoy. And I just wanted to leave a little message before this
0:27.2	classic episode with Adam Ray. Adam Ray is somebody who I really, really love. He is a guy who all artists should look at and realize that, hey, look under the hood,
0:45.2	and chances are there's a cylinder in your engine that you're not using.
0:50.4	And wow, is he using all his cylinders?
1:00.7	Whether it's Dr.il live or creating new and unique characters that he tests out some work some don't but he keeps going he's like the energizer bunny he works hard
1:09.6	he's a businessman.
1:11.5	He engages many, many artists to be a part of his experience.
1:17.5	And they gladly support him.
1:20.5	And so do I.
1:22.3	And I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did with Adam Ray.
1:34.2	All right.
1:35.2	Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome a man, a long time coming, the best looking guy in show business.
1:41.3	Oh, Jesus.
1:42.2	Please welcome Adam Ray. Thanks, Bear. What a Jesus. Please welcome. Adam Ray.
1:44.7	Thanks, Bear.
1:45.7	What a movie star is named.
1:47.4	Adam Ray.
1:48.3	It's so funny the amount of people that have asked, like, if that is a stage name.
1:53.1	And I don't think it's anything special, especially because I was supposed to be Rachel Ray.
1:57.6	They couldn't see, can you say penis on here?
2:03.5	No, I'm sorry. Okay, so my, they couldn't see my on the, on the sonogram. And, uh, and so they, they thought I was going to be a girl. Like,
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