Producer "The Weez" photoshops out my sweat stains. And thus there is room for him in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Now posted … Adam Carolla’s first “Almost Live” podcast.
We discuss today’s most important judges: Sotomayor and Abdul. We also cover the Gilligan’s Island porn, how Springsteen lyrics could be used to influence Adam’s wife, what Jay Mohr has to say via Twitter and the best way to handle being a Florida cop busting a house filled with exotic animals and meth.
Also, both “The Weez” and Adam reminisce about growing up with Molly Ringwald and her family as we remember the great John Hughes.
Listen here, and if you like, comment here.
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Teresa- I’m becoming a big fan of yours. It’s nice to listen to someone who is well-read and educated. I feel I’m getting smarter by listening to you on the podcast. You’re also an incredible writer. Where could I find famous essays you’ve published?
Also, I don’t recall you talking about Jay Mohr’s twitters on the podcast but of John Mayer’s. Same initials, I guess;-)
Howdy.
This is a completely inappropriate comment, but you are really, really hot for a pregnant chick.
And I feel like it has to be some weird Freudian thing going on because I’m a guy, so I try to struggle against it. And it’s not like pregnant women are my “thing” or what I’m into- in fact, the fact that there is pregnancy porn is something I find to be rather disturbing- but I cannot deny your beauty. Not only simple beauty, but the fact that despite the fact that you probably feel all nauseous and suffocated and sweaty right now, that you are, in general, sexy.
I’m sure you get loads of comments from guys who are into the whole pregnancy thing in general (note: the rest of us guys find those guys to be creepy), and I’m seeming like one of those, I’m sure, so I’ll stop my rambling.
Also, Mad Men season premiere, best show ever.
Thanks for doing the podcasts Teresa! You guys are a great team, and it’s neat that you’re staying connected with people even when you’re pregnant. I hope we can look forward to hearing you after you deliver your child!
Teresa – I heard you on Adam and on The Young Turks with Cenk and Ben. It was quite a treat to hear your news twice in one day. You’re really smart and funny T, being over exposed is not much of a problem for interesting people with real talent. Particularly those worried about being over exposed.
I hear you’re going to do The Young Turks again with Ben. You two are really good together, just like you and Adam.
(When I’m feelig really horrible about myself I watch your first video meltdown. Instant perk.)
Teresa, I love the new format. I am not sure I want to hear the news every day, but it is a good break from the interviews. Since i know you are into the Not TV Show Porns, i came across this today in my web travels: Not the Cosby Show. Here is the preview on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2nZUn4t7nE&
I hope you enjoy. Stay healthy
T — I am enjoying the news podcasts. It brings back what I liked about The ACS.
Speaking as a history buff, I think there is a lot of myth and legend about the Ellis Island name-changing stories. The immigration clerks at Ellis Island were, in fact, educated and worldly people who spoke many languages.
I read the book “The History of the Jews” by Paul Johnson which went into the history of Jewish surnames. Jews were forced to take family names for the census by the Russian and Austrian emperors in the 18th century and took German names that were generic or reflected their professions, hence names like “Goldman.” My Jewish relatives have the name Moline, which comes from the French word for “Miller,” which is another common Jewish name.
“Strasser,” in German just seems to translate as “townsperson.” Just like “Landsman” means country bumpkin.
I know a lot of Jews simplified their names when they came to the U.S. (i.e., Glaczkiewitz became Glazier), especially when their kids went to school. Then there were those later generations who maybe adapted less Jewish-sounding names in Hollywood, but I don’t see how a first-generation Jewish family would settle down in the Lower East Side with their accents and introduce themselves as the “Smiths — Presbyterians from Wisconsin!” That doesn’t seem likely.
Hey T
SO happy you’re having a more regular presence with Adam. However, I continue to be sad because my ACS withdrawn makes me think that with the two of you, it’s only 2/3’s of what it was. B and the drops were such a huge part of the chemistry, and I think nearly all the listeners agree. Too bad Jack didn’t seem to share that opinion. From time to time I come home from work having my wife (we’re both ex-klsx staffer podcast listeners) telling me she was in tears because of something B related.
Shit, I’ll get this happier…
I really hope that after the little boy comes, you’ll still find time to share your wit and intelligence with us regularly.
Please stick with this podcasting thing. What Adam and Ryan (Adam really should bring Ryan on board, he’s really turning into quite the pod-marketer, they’d both do better for it) and the whole crew have going is so exciting. I sincerely feel like it’s the being of a great thing that’ll be around for many years.
All the best T.
Jody
Canada
I’ve heard you mention how you like the porn parodies so I thought I’d share this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2nZUn4t7nE&eurl=http%3A%2F%2F
T-Bone!
You, my dear, are an awesomely fantastic woman. I listened to the radio show every day after you were added. I know this sounds a bit strange, but I feel like I know you as well as Adam and Bald B. I’m a huge Carolla fan and I’ve listened to every podcast, but I’ve found myself more and more excited to listen when you’re on. I’m glad the podcasts are uncensored so you can say what you really want to say. I love your insight, view on things and life in general.
You share many of the psychotically lovely qualities that my fiance has. That’s probably why I dig you so much. I guess that I just wanted to share my admiration for you, your personality, your insight and your sexy ass!
Your man is the 2nd luckiest guy in the world next to me of course
I wish you the best with the remainder of your prego-ness and look forward to hearing you on the podcast and reading your blog.
Take care miss.
-Emanuel
I don’t seem to listen unless you and BB are on. I really like when you talk about current events and do your news. You are the best and will be a great mom, simply for the fact that you care so much about being a great mom.
OMG, listening to the podcast as we speak… first time I hear it! Hysterical! That mall bit was a riot.
You look terrific T. You wear pregnancy well. I like the podcasts best when you, and Brian if possible, are on them.
Just like you to be sooo one day ahead of the pack, venerable TIME magazine is clipping on your Best Moms/ Worst Moms’ coat tails
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/completelist/0,29569,1738178,00.html
While they seem to agree with ya on Medea and Old Joanie … there are some differences which seem eye-of-beholderish … for instance, they put Mrs. Robinson on the 10 Worst – and I’m pretty sure that a lot of teenage boy sweat has been spent over those images of summer seduction by a smokin hot MILF – similarly one might wonder how Marge Simpson could make the “best” list when it’s been no concern to her that her infant Maggie hasn’t learned to walk or talk in ten years or that her son is a deliquent and her middle daughter a sardonic, disrespectful antagonist (and oh by the way how do cartoon “Mom’s” even get to make these lists. I’m still going with the notion that Mother Teresa and Diane Schuler (sad drunk Mom who killed herself, her daughter, 3 neices and 3 complete strangers) only act as “outliers” for the rest of us to find the mediocre (but safe) center …so that our child have amusing anecdotes to tell of their childhoods, but don’t need hard drugs or hard time to tell the story.
This joke, unfortunately, doesn’t hold up: http://www.theonion.com/content/node/31324
As I left on Adam’s poll regarding this subject ….
WhoooRah !
We love us some Teresa with Adam sauce or Adam with Teresa garnish – potayto, potahto. Oh how we’ve missed Current Events with Mr. Carolla and Ms. Strasser – totally makes it worth the calorie burn of the download – made even better without the dumbass FCC or prissy Jack Silver to edit all the fun out.
More ! More !
Now if we could just give BB his drops back for the segments when the three musketeers reunite for our weekly entertainment.
Bravo – Grade A+
Though I do agree that perhaps we who wish to reunite the three of you are being insensitive to BB’s need to focus on himself for the time being. But if we’re being asked to create a ‘perfect cyber world’ that would be it for me.
Loved this type of show! That is the one thing the podcast has been lacking: discussions of current goings on in the world. For example, Budweiser introduced a beer mixed with Adam’s “most disgusting” drink: clamato, this summer, and not a peep on the topic from the Ace man. You bring out the best in the show! Hope you (and Bald Bryan) can do more & more segments in the up coming months!
Valerie
Enjoyed the sepcial edition on Friday a great deal. As entertaining as Adam is on the daily podcast, you bring out the best in him, feed the rant beast with premium style and speed, and are a terrific foil. It’s my hope that the 2010 (actual paying?) version of the podcast makes use of you and (good lord willing) Bryan on a much more regular basis.
I used to be one of the T-haters back on the old radio website. Now hearing you on the podcast I know I was wrong. You sound very laid back and are funnier than ever. I love your Exploiting My Baby site and the videos are great too.
You look wonderful. My sister is also due the first week of October.
Good luck and keep up the good work!
It’s incredibly pleasing to know that you’ve changed your mind. My biggest fear is that if people are exposed to too much of me, I will grow “off” of them. So, I truly appreciate your post. Glad you are enjoying the site, and I will send your sister good thoughts for a safe and easily delivery in Oct. I’m due Oct. 2nd, so if she has the baby before I do, please let me know how it goes, especially if it was magical, easy and blissful, which of course it will be, right?
Best -
T
Thank you for the good thoughts. Rest assured, that I’m sending them your way as well. I’ll definitely let you know how my sister’s delivery goes.
Take care,
Alex
Teresa – You’re the perfect foil for Adam. I’m in Austin and found you guys on the net when you were still doing the radio show. I’ve realized that it takes a special person to match the Aceman. I’m pleasantly surprised each time you appear on the show.
P.S. I have redneck tendencies and have purchased all of my firearms a gunshows, without a background check.
I have always been a huge fan of Ace. Your increased presence on the podcast is making things even better! (kinda of reminds me of the post-Danny/pre-cancellation era of last year).
BTW, you’re going to be an incredible mom.
First, I agree with NOT STEVE-O above, plus I would add that your on-the-fly quips and retorts to Adam’s jokes is to be found nowhere else. Their speed and nonchalant disposability are the sign of true talent.
Secondly, if you continue with doing the news weekly, you will have the opportunity to tell the story of the REAL Pedaph Isle. One of the biggest disappointments in my life (kidding) is that I got this information to you only to have the plug was pulled on the radio show. Now is your chance.
It was tried before- by a Catholic Priest.
“The Stranger”, a Seattle Weekly paper ran an article recently about Catholic Priests molesting children in Alaska, and the implications for the current president of Seattle University, who presided over the Provincial of the Oregon Province of Jesuits from 1990 through 1996 when much molesting occurred.
In the middle of the article, there is a fascinating story of a priest who purchased an island in the Caribbean on which to exile pedophile priests.
From “The Pedophile’s Paradise” by Brendan Kiley
http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/the-pedophiles-paradise/Content?oid=1065017
“In the 1930s, a priest-psychiatrist—and also a Benedictine—named Reverend Thomas Verner Moore researched the higher-than-usual rates of insanity and alcoholism among Catholic clergy. He suggested the church build an asylum for priests. The U.S. Catholic Bishops turned down his request in 1936. Father Moore became a Carthusian hermit.
In 1947, Father Gerald Fitzgerald founded the Servants of the Paraclete in Jemez, New Mexico—the same institution Father Poole was to visit almost 50 years later.
In a 1957 letter to the Bishop of Manchester, Father Fitzgerald wrote that predatory priests (who he euphemistically refers to as “schizophrenic”) cannot be effectively treated and should not be allowed to continue in the ministry:
Their repentance and amendment is superficial and, if not formally at least subconsciously, is motivated by a desire to be again in a position where they can continue their wonted activity. A new diocese means only green pastures… We are amazed to find how often a man who would be behind bars if he were not a priest is entrusted with the cura animarum [the cure, or care, of souls].
By the early 1960s, Father Fitzgerald had seen enough chronic pedophiles that he did not want to treat them and have them rereleased into the ministry, but, as he proposed in a letter to Archbishop Davis, to build an “island retreat… but even an island is too good for these vipers.”
In 16 centuries, church policy had evolved from one strike you’re out to 30 strikes and you’re sent to an island in the Caribbean.
In 1965, according to an affidavit from Fitzgerald successor Father Joseph McNamara: “Father Gerald purchased an island in [the Caribbean], near Carriacou, which had an abandoned hotel, damaged by fire, on it. This hotel was entirely removed from any civilization… This was to be Father Gerald’s long sought after ‘island refuge,’ but it did not come to be. As is described below, Archbishop Davis ordered Father Gerald to sell the island.”
Shortly thereafter, Father Fitzgerald was asked to step down. “It all became too public,” Wall says. “The Holy See would never be able to explain Father Fitzgerald’s leper island for pedophile priests.”
The article mentions a ‘retreat’ in Jemez Springs, New Mexico called Servants of the Paraclete, where priests with “personal difficulties” go. Allegedly, this is where pedophile priests are sent.
Someone needs to go undercover there….behind enemy lines!
http://www.theservants.org/servants.htm
great podcast; really liked the new format. just one quick note, you made a comment about not needing background checks to purchase a firearm at gun shows. this statement is not true, and just like purchasing a firearm at a gun store one is required to wait 10 days and undergo a background check. there is no difference at the gun show.
Appreciate your comment. Laws vary state to state, however. So called “private sellers” seem to benefit from serious loopholes.
Under the terms of the Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986, individuals who are “not engaged in the business” of dealing firearms, or who only make “occasional” sales within their state of residence, are under no requirement to conduct background checks on purchasers or maintain records of sale.
Private sellers are however still subject to state law. As of 2009, 17 states have regulated private firearm sales at gun shows, which means, obviously, the majority of states remain unregulated. Seven states require background checks on all gun sales at gun shows (California, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Oregon, New York, Illinois and Colorado). Four states (Hawaii, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania) require background checks on all handgun, but not long gun, purchasers at gun shows. Five states require individuals to obtain a permit to purchase handguns that involves a background check (Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Iowa, Nebraska). Certain counties in Florida require background on all private sales of handguns at gun shows. The remaining 33 states do not restrict private, intrastate sales of firearms at gun shows in any manner.
The ATF has reported that between 50% and 75% of the vendors at gun shows possess a Federal Firearms License. Remaining vendors may sell a variety of firearm and non-firearm items.
yea, stfu and gtfo foxtrot. you got served fool
up top, T. *high fives*
T! Have you seen the support you’re getting from Adam’s comment page from the last podcast!
It’s great.
Your Great!
Keep it up! and Thank you!
So grateful for the kind comments. Very touched and humbled.
t, i adore you. that’s all
Excellent “Almost Live” podcast! You are Bryan are what I miss most about the radio show. I find your delivery of the news, choice of stories, and Adam’s take on it, missing in my life since February. Finally someone’s listened to my whinings about “no news? why no news?”
Loved the podcast this morning Teresa. Next time you’re on, please update us on any pending developments in your book deal.
Best of luck w/ the pregnancy. Only a couple months left! My wife & I are welcoming our second next Friday, and she, like you, can’t wait to get her body back, sleep & breathe comfortably, etc. But, we’ve loved the experience. And we got our girl the second time around, so it ‘can’ happen!
Can’t wait to keep reading your blog once “Buster” is here.
Miss you!
I can’t wait to get home to download this!!!
Teresa – LOVED the almost live podcast! I was so pleasantly surprised this morning to see your name in the podcast description I listened right away. I hope you continue your experiment.