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Adam Carolla Show

Kelsey Grammer talks Politics/Fatherhood + Peter Berg Reveals Secrets Behind Super Bowl Commercials

Adam Carolla Show

PodcastOne / Carolla Digital

Comedy, Talk Radio

4.5 • 36.3K Ratings

🗓️ 27 February 2025

⏱️ 121 minutes

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Summary

Get ready for a lively episode of The Adam Carolla Show as we celebrate Kelsey Grammer’s birthday cocktail party! We’re bringing together an eclectic mix of historical figures, pop culture icons, and thought-provoking discussions on Hollywood, politics, and personal experiences. Episode Highlights: Kelsey Grammer’s Birthday Cocktail Party – A fun, imaginary gathering featuring historical and celebrity guests like Peter III of Russia, Santa Anna, Nina Simone, and more! Wish You Were Here – Kelsey Grammer talks about his latest heartfelt film and working with Julia Stiles. Hollywood & Politics – How the entertainment industry has shifted and why some voices are still quiet behind the scenes. The Value of Hard Work – Kelsey and Adam discuss their first jobs, from washing dishes at Denny’s to digging ditches, and how those experiences shaped their careers. Fatherhood & Life Lessons – Reflections on growing up, personal loss, and the importance of resilience. Speaking Up in Hollywood – Kelsey shares his experience navigating the entertainment industry despite having differing political views. The Changing Social Landscape – How society’s views on work ethic, responsibility, and leadership have evolved over time. Super Bowl Commercials & Storytelling – A behind-the-scenes look at what makes a great ad and the hidden dynamics of the entertainment industry. Peter Berg Joins the Show! Inside Hollywood with Peter Berg – Acclaimed director, writer, and actor Peter Berg stops by to discuss his latest projects, including American Primeval on Netflix. Super Bowl Commercials & Directing Big Ads – Peter shares his experience directing major Super Bowl commercials and how the industry has changed over the years. UFC & Sports Culture – A deep dive into combat sports, boxing vs. UFC, and how Dana White revolutionized the fight game. Breaking Into Hollywood – Peter’s journey from acting to directing major films like Friday Night Lights and Lone Survivor. Navigating Hollywood’s Shifting Landscape – How the industry’s rules have changed, and why creatives now have more freedom than ever. This episode is packed with humor, wisdom, and straight-shooting conversations you won’t hear anywhere else! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Share your thoughts below – what’s your take on Hollywood’s evolution and the changing work ethic in America? Thank you for supporting our sponsors: O'Reily auto Parts - http://oreillyauto.com/ADAM Homes.com - http://homes.com Shopify - http://SHOPIFY.COM/carolla

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0:00.0

The Adam Carolla show presents Kelsey Cramer's birthday cocktail party for February 21st.

0:07.4

Let's see who's invited.

0:10.9

The German-born Russian Tsar and husband of Catherine the great Peter III.

0:17.9

Here's the president of Mexico who dominated Mexican history in the first half of the

0:23.1

19th century, and also the namesake of all that wind. Santa Ana. Here's the Zimbabwean

0:31.2

revolutionary, Robert Mugabe. Let's welcome singer-songwriter and civil rights activist, Nina Simone.

0:39.8

Legendary record producer David Geffen is here.

0:43.9

Alan Rickman just joined the party.

0:47.3

Actress Christine Eversole is here.

0:50.4

Astronaut and Senator Scott Kelly just walked in.

0:56.4

Jordan Peel is here.

1:02.5

And now it's a party because Jennifer Love Hewitt just walked in.

1:06.1

Kelsey Grammer is on the Adam Carolla show.

1:06.9

Wow.

1:14.1

Pretty interesting birthday cocktail party for Kelsey Grammer. The movie, Wish You Were Here,

1:21.8

which I watched, is out as we speak. Julia Stiles, it makes her directorial debut. And it's a very sweet, moving, touching, and oftentimes funny, poignant. Nice film.

1:28.3

By the way, when I say little film, I don't mean that in a condescending way.

1:32.1

It's not a big film, but it's a very intimate film and it's nice.

1:36.8

And Kelsey plays the dad.

1:38.9

There you go.

1:40.3

I'm the dad.

1:41.8

It is crazy, right?

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