Co-creator of “American Gladiators” on Semi-False Documentaries & Payne Lindsey on All Things UFO’s + News on Weird Zoo Bears and Why We Now Like Beavers

Adam Carolla Show

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Comedy, Talk Radio

4.5 • 36.3K Ratings

🗓️ 7 August 2023

⏱️ 115 minutes

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Summary

Adam welcomes the co-creator of “American Gladiators” Johnny Ferraro to discuss the making of his hit reality tv show, and to get into the nitty gritty of the recent documentaries about that memorable franchise. They discuss how the title was created, the blood, sweat and tears to get the show made, and how friendships were lost and gained. Adam and Johnny lament about how many documentaries take creative liberties at the expense of the truth. Next Adam welcomes podcast host Payne Lindsey who has a podcast aimed at breaking the stigma around UFO’s. Adam delves right in as we learn about real people who’ve experienced UFO’s, including highly decorated military personnel. Adam queries if other countries have stories to tell as well? Chris brings the news about that human looking bear at a zoo in China, the “Preppy Killer” being released from prison, and why beavers are now considered important for our environment. PLUGS: Listen to Payne Lindsey’s ‘High Strange’ wherever you find podcasts Watch ESPN’s new 30 for 30 film ‘The American Gladiators Documentary’ available on ESPN+ THANKS FOR SUPPORTING TODAY’S SPONSORS: JustThriveHealth.com enter ADAM LearAdam.com or call 800-489-6450 Angi.com OReillyAuto.com

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0:00.0	Well, the man who invented the creator of American Gladiators, Johnny Ferrara is going to come
0:06.6	in until his side of the story, Payne Lindsay, who's a podcast host and a director is going
0:12.0	to get us all caught up on UFOs, and we'll do that right after this.
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1:42.7	From Corolla 1 Studios in Glendale, California, this is the Adam Corolla show.
1:48.7	Adam's guest today, the creator of American Gladiators, Johnny Ferraro, and investigative
1:55.7	journalist, Payne Lindsay.
1:58.7	Plus the news with Chris Laxamana, and now, growing up with Ray and Chris, was worse than
2:06.4	an American's Gladiator audition.
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