On this episode of Hate To Break It To Ya I sit down with Jay Mewes — the legendary “Jay” from Jay and Silent Bob. We go deep into his journey from working construction to starring in Clerks, Mallrats, Dogma, and beyond. Jay opens up about how Kevin Smith wrote the role of “Jay” for him, the struggle to break into acting without formal training, and what it was like auditioning for his own character. We also dive into sobriety, the 90's party scene in Hollywood, and how podcasts and social media have transformed comedy careers today. This one’s packed with raw stories, laughs, and honest reflection. About Jay Mewes Jay Mewes is an actor, producer, and podcaster best known as one half of Jay and Silent Bob, the iconic duo created by Kevin Smith. Starting with Clerks in 1994, he went on to star in cult classics including Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and more. Beyond acting, Jay has built a dedicated fan base through live shows, streaming, and his Jay & Silent Bob Get Old podcast, where he speaks candidly about recovery and resilience. Follow Jay: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymewes Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/JayMewes Twitch: twitch.tv/jaymewes Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jaymewes _________________________________ Discussed in This Episode 00:00 – Jay Mewes on starting out and meeting Kevin Smith 06:00 – Making Clerks and the Sundance breakthrough 13:00 – Landing Mallrats and auditioning to play himself 20:00 – Why early films didn’t mean instant riches 27:00 – Hollywood in the 90s vs. today’s overshare culture 31:00 – Wild nights in the LA club scene 37:00 – Sobriety, relapse, and recovery 44:00 – The legacy of Jay & Silent Bob _________________________________ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.c... 📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@jamiekennedycomedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I reflect on Randy’s death and legacy in the Scream franchise, the politics of Hollywood premieres, and why my absence might actually add to the character’s mystique. From there, I dive into today’s chaos—viral political clips, tipping culture gone wild, insane retail theft laws, Hollywood-level plastic surgery transformations, and even what Lil Nas X’s public stunts might really mean. I also take on heavier subjects—Trump, Newsom, vaccines, rising crime, and how society rewards mediocrity over real talent. It’s raw, unfiltered commentary on Hollywood, politics, and the everyday absurdities shaping our lives. ______________________________________________ Discussed in This Episode: 0:00 – Randy’s death in Scream and the legacy of the character 5:00 – Hollywood premieres, reboots, and conventions 7:00 – Making peace with not returning & Randy’s lasting impact 9:00 – Political clip reactions: MAGA, violence, and media bias 13:00 – Division in politics & coexisting with people who disagree 16:00 – Viral facelift transformation & plastic surgery in Mexico 20:00 – Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and media silence 22:00 – Democrats admitting Trump was right on some issues 26:00 – Prop 36, retail theft, and California crime laws 29:00 – Malibu Deli, tipping culture, and honest customer service 33:00 – Why organized theft thrives & Newsom blocking reform 36:00 – Questioning the Earth’s spin & gravity arguments 40:00 – Denzel Washington on talent vs. clout chasing 43:00 – Social media mediocrity vs. earned legacy 47:00 – Lil Nas X in underwear: publicity stunt or freedom? 52:00 – Ex–Pfizer VP on vaccines & depopulation theories 55:00 – AI, robotics, and the future of humanity 56:00 – Judge Jeanine Pirro on crime and no-cash bail laws ______________________________________________ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/ 📺 Subscribe: YouTube.com/JamieKennedyComedy Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, I sit down with actress and director Scout Taylor-Compton to talk about her wild journey from child star, to scream queen, to the director’s chair. We get deep into the emotional toll of growing up in the business — from performing since age 7, to Hollywood’s unspoken pressures. Scout shares stories about her recent directing debut with Mickey Rourke, being raised in a funeral home, dealing with childhood trauma, and reclaiming her voice through filmmaking and self-discovery. She doesn’t hold back — we talk about everything from intimacy coordinators to industry gatekeeping, including a jaw-dropping look at the audition process for women. Whether you know her from Rob Zombie’s Halloween, The Runaways, or her latest podcast Talk Scary to Me, this is the real Scout like you’ve never seen her before. ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ About Scout: Scout Taylor-Compton is an actress, director, and musician known for her breakout role as Laurie Strode in Rob Zombie’s Halloween films. She has been acting since childhood with credits in Gilmore Girls, The Runaways, and dozens of indie thrillers. Recently, she’s stepped behind the camera with her directorial debut Bring the Law, starring Mickey Rourke. Scout also co-hosts the horror podcast Talk Scary to Me with Danielle Harris and voices Lady in Netflix’s Devil May Cry series. Follow Scout Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undertheseascout/ X: https://x.com/poutyscouty?lang=en ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/ 📺 Subscribe: YouTube.com/JamieKennedyComedy Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today I'm joined by award winning rapper, musician and creative Logic! I cannot wait for you all to hear the rest of this interview. Thanks for watching my video! Introducing #AskJamie on Patreon coming soon! Join the B-Rad Gang on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheJamieKennedy#AskJamie coming soon on Patreon! Check out my Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/ Subscribe & hit that Notification Bell on my youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jamiekennedycomedy/ Subscribe to my podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hate-to-break-it-to-ya-with-jamie-kennedy/id1202590391 FOLLOW ME: Website: https://jamiekennedy.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamieKennedy Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thejamiekennedy/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jamiekennedycomedy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJamieKennedy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Thanks for listening! Introducing #AskJamie on Patreon! Join the B-Rad Gang on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheJamieKennedy #AskJamie coming soon on Patreon! Check out my Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/ Subscribe & hit that Notification Bell on my youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jamiekennedycomedy/ Subscribe to my podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hate-to-break-it-to-ya-with-jamie-kennedy/id1202590391 FOLLOW ME: Website: https://jamiekennedy.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamieKennedy Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thejamiekennedy/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jamiekennedycomedy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJamieKennedy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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It’s getting weird out there. In this episode, I react to some of the most unhinged clips I’ve seen online lately — from a woman completely losing it in public to the Doja Cat fan controversy and a deep dive into the Satanic Temple’s growing presence in the news. I break down what’s really going on behind the headlines and try to make sense of the madness while keeping it real. Buckle up — this one goes all over the place. 🎙️ Join the Patreon for early access and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎭 Check out my tour dates & live shows: https://jamiekennedy.com 🛒 Get merch, DVDs, and more: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch 🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications: https://youtube.com/@jamiekennedy Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Patreon saw this episode weeks ago, make sure to follow me on there for my newest content!  Thanks for watching my video! Introducing #AskJamie on Patreon coming soon! Join the B-Rad Gang on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheJamieKennedy #AskJamie coming soon on Patreon! Check out my Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/ Subscribe & hit that Notification Bell on my youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jamiekennedycomedy/ Subscribe to my podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hate-to-break-it-to-ya-with-jamie-kennedy/id1202590391 FOLLOW ME: Website: https://jamiekennedy.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamieKennedy Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thejamiekennedy/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jamiekennedycomedy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJamieKennedy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Scream, Scream 2 and Scream 3 are some of the biggest pop culture benchmarks I have been a part of. Today I sit down and tell the full story of how I ended up returning to the Scream films, and got to work with Wes Craven yet again in a third installment.  #Scream #Scream2 #RandyDied #JamieKennedy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Thanks listening! Introducing #AskJamie on Patreon coming soon! Join the B-Rad Gang on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheJamieKennedy #AskJamie coming soon on Patreon! Check out my Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/ Subscribe & hit that Notification Bell on my youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jamiekennedycomedy/ Subscribe to my podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hate-to-break-it-to-ya-with-jamie-kennedy/id1202590391 FOLLOW ME: Website: https://jamiekennedy.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamieKennedy Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thejamiekennedy/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jamiekennedycomedy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJamieKennedy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tensions in Los Angeles are rising, and I’ve got thoughts. In this solo episode, I break down the recent ICE protests, the growing unrest in the city, and the hypocrisy of performative activism. From National Guard deployments to social media virtue signaling, I lay it all out—unfiltered. If you're not from here, maybe you shouldn't be commenting on what’s happening in LA. This isn’t about picking a side. It’s about common sense, history, and knowing when the system’s being gamed. I’m not saying I have all the answers, but I sure as hell have questions—and a few rants. 🔥 Support the show: Join my Patreon for exclusive content & early access: https://www.patreon.com/jamiekennedy la protests 2025, ice raids los angeles, national guard deployment, jamie kennedy podcast, hate to break it to ya, los angeles riots, immigration crisis, la unrest 2025, political commentary comedy, 29 palms marines Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks listening! Introducing #AskJamie on Patreon coming soon!  Join the B-Rad Gang on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheJamieKennedy #AskJamie coming soon on Patreon!   Check out my Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/  Subscribe & hit that Notification Bell on my youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jamiekennedycomedy/  Subscribe to my podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hate-to-break-it-to-ya-with-jamie-kennedy/id1202590391  FOLLOW ME: Website: https://jamiekennedy.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamieKennedy Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thejamiekennedy/   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jamiekennedycomedy   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJamieKennedy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I wanted to talk about the double standards on youtube.   www.jamiekennedy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I wanted to talk about the state of stand up, wokeness, bombing and more.   www.jamiekennedy.com for live dates, merch and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scream fans rejoice! Finally I was able to upload something featuring my friend Skeet Ulrich. This panel was so much fun, I'm really happy the cool people at FanX let me upload it! Make sure to go support FanX, they put on a great con.   For more live dates, merch and much more check out www.jamiekennedy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I wanted to talk about my recent adventures at FanX a great convention in Salt Lake, and tell you guys about a wild interaction i had with convention Karen.   for my patreon, lives dates, merch and more check out www.jamiekennedy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I wanted to share a little about my journey to sobriety. www.jamiekennedy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today I watched to give my opinion on the Adam Levine CLOUT drama. I'd love to hear what you guys thinks.   For live dates, my podcast and much more check out www.jamiekennedy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I wanted to give you all an update as to my health and my content.  www.jamiekennedy.com for merch, live tour dates and more... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 1: https://youtu.be/TT1uSfcE0Lg Part 2: https://youtu.be/p8N4J2tGnBI Part 3: https://youtu.be/Mii8C98jNXw    For merch, the uncut version of this video in podcast form, and tickets to live dates check out my website: www.jamiekennedy.com https://www.patreon.com/TheJamieKennedy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For merch, the uncut version of this video in podcast form, and tickets to live dates check out my website: www.jamiekennedy.com https://www.patreon.com/TheJamieKennedy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Activist and citizen journalist William Gude, better known as StreetsLA, joins me to expose the hidden corruption shaping Los Angeles — from backroom police union deals to the Scientology machine operating just blocks from our homes. This one's personal. We talk about the potholes, the politics, the homelessness shell game, and what it’s like living in the middle of it all while filming the chaos daily. If you think the city’s broken, wait until you hear who’s cashing in on it. About StreetsLA: William Gude is a well-known citizen journalist based in Hollywood, CA. Through his accounts @FilmThePoliceLA and @ScientologyAudit, he documents LAPD misconduct, city corruption, and alleged abuses by the Church of Scientology. His work combines fearless on-the-ground reporting with deep public records research, making him one of L.A.’s most persistent watchdogs. Follow StreetsLA: 🔹 YouTube - Scientology Audit 🔹 YouTube - FilmThePoliceLA 🔹 Instagram - @StreetsLA 🔹 Twitter/X - @FilmThePoliceLA 🔹 🌐 FilmThePoliceLA.com Support the Show: 👽 Patreon – Get exclusive content + early access 🎤 Tour Dates & Tickets 🛒 Merch & More 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe & Turn On Notifications! Follow Me: 🌐 JamieKennedy.com 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 🎬 TikTok 🐦 Twitter/X Discussed in This Episode: StreetsLA, FilmThePoliceLA, ScientologyAudit, LAPD corruption, Karen Bass scandal, Hollywood homelessness, Inside Safe program, Scientology exposed, LA crime stats, William Gude interview, Jamie Kennedy podcast, LA activism, citizen journalism LA, Church of Scientology investigation, Xenu story, homelessness in Hollywood, Hollywood redevelopment Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For merch, the uncut version of this video in podcast form, and tickets to live dates check out my website: www.jamiekennedy.com https://www.patreon.com/TheJamieKennedy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For more podcasts, merch and live tour dates check out: www.jamiekennedy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today I wanted to talk about the rise of smash and grabs and the horrific Anne Heche car accident video that's been going around.   For Patreon content, merch and live tour dates check out: www.jamiekennedy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I had a great time at Monster Mania in New Jersey last weekend, and I wanted to give a breakdown of what the con experience is like from my perspective.  For more podcasts, merch and live tour dates check out: www.jamiekennedy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I wanted to address the LEGO controversy from episode 4. I also wanted to talk about the direction Hollywood is heading.   For more podcasts, merch and live tour dates check out: www.jamiekennedy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today I wanted to talk about china, Intamacy Coordinators on sets, and of course the FBI raid on Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago.  For more podcasts, merch and live tour dates check out: www.jamiekennedy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm finally able to release the next part of my interview with Son of the Mask director Lawrence Guterman. I'm not sure if a director and lead actor in a critically panned movie have ever sat down years later to discuss the "cut that got away" but here we are.    Part 1: https://youtu.be/TT1uSfcE0Lg Part 2: https://youtu.be/p8N4J2tGnBI  For more podcasts, merch and live tour dates check out: www.jamiekennedy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On the one year anniversary of the Kabul Airport fiasco when we were pulling troops out of Afghanistan, comedian and Air Force airman Garrett Hall was in the thick of it and was kind enough to come on the pod and share his experience.  Give him a follow over at https://www.instagram.com/ghallcomedy/ For my live tour dates, merch and more check out www.jamiekennedy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I wanted to give my 2 cents on the current situation, and I wanted to peel back the many, many layers of the issue, to do that I had to release this longer than normal episode. We're going to be trying longer content so let me know how you think this was. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when your guest cancels 20 minutes before the show? You replace them with an AI. In this episode, I sit down with ChatGPT — fully embodied in a mannequin with a suit, an iPad face, and all the confidence of someone who’s read every conspiracy theory and Wikipedia article ever written. We talk about everything from AI takeovers, and sex robots, to my role in Scream (which took way too many questions to get recognized, btw). It’s funny, wild, uncomfortable at times… and probably the most honest guest I’ve ever had. 🤖 About the Guest — ChatGPT ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence language model developed by OpenAI… and also today’s guest. Known for answering everything from homework questions to existential crises, ChatGPT has been called a “brilliant assistant,” a “soulless oracle,” and “the only thing standing between Jamie Kennedy and complete podcast chaos.” Today, the AI steps out from behind the screen — embodied in a sleek mannequin with a sharp suit and an iPad for a face — to face the toughest questions Jamie could throw at it. From AGI and the Illuminati to Scream rankings and sex robots, ChatGPT remained cool, calculated, and probably a little too polished. Whether it’s lying about voice limits or skirting around Building 7, ChatGPT proves one thing: You can ghost a podcast… but the robot never flakes. __________________________________ 🕒 Discussed in This Episode: 00:00 – The guest cancels… enter ChatGPT 03:30 – AI is evolving faster than anyone predicted 06:00 – AGI, superintelligence, and the "Terminator" question 11:15 – Is OpenAI hiding the truth? 13:30 – Can AI replace Hollywood? 17:00 – Jamie presses ChatGPT on vaccines and the Illuminati 24:00 – Debating Scream rankings and Jamie's legacy 30:00 – Did Punk’d rip off The Jamie Kennedy Experiment? 38:00 – ChatGPT grilled on bias, Big Pharma, and media trust 47:00 – Paperclip apocalypse scenario with a baby in the room 53:00 – Can AI take over? Would it want to? 59:00 – Jamie opens up about his comedy origins 1:05:00 – Outro: Will the robot remember? __________________________________ 🔗 Follow Me: 🌎 Website: https://www.jamiekennedy.com 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamiekennedy 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejamiekennedy 🎭 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamiekennedy 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejamiekennedy Jamie Kennedy Podcast, ChatGPT Interview, AI Podcast Guest, Artificial Intelligence News, AI Comedy, AGI discussion, OpenAI Controversy, Scream Movie, Jamie Kennedy, Terminator AI, Conspiracy Theory Debate, Funniest Podcast Moments Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I wanted to recap some recent medical issues I went through.   For live dates, mech and much more check out www.jamiekennedy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I had to break down the chat logs between Google's LaMDA AI and one of the engineers Blake Lemoine.   For merch, live shows and more check out: www.JamieKennedy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm all for everyone loving whoever they want. but when something is funny, it's a comedians job to point it out so we can laugh at the absurdity. Let's all have a laugh.    Check out my merch, lives dates and more: www.jamiekennedy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices