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Comedian Ben Gleib joins Jay Mohr to talk about launching Good Night with Ben Gleib, his ambitious new take on late-night television, and why he decided to build the show on his own terms. The guys get into the realities of stand-up, touring, chasing success, and Kevin Smith’s influence, before putting Ben’s name to the test with a round of “Ben There, …

Jay Mohr and Joe Praino recap another wild weekend of football, from Lane Kiffin and the college game to the Raiders’ hot start, the latest misery for the Jets and Giants, quarterback injuries and backup disasters across the NFL. Plus, Jay and Joe run through the upcoming slate of games for Week 3 in the NFL and make their picks against the spread.

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Emmy-winning actor Paul Walter Hauser joins Jay for an all-over-the-map conversation about acting, stand-up, faith, sobriety, Hollywood, and the comedy legends they can’t stop watching. Plus, Paul talks serial killers, Gilbert Gottfried impressions, awkward showbiz rooms, and faces the ultimate test for a man with three names: Character Actor or Serial …

Jay Mohr and Joe Praino break down Week 1 of the NFL season, from the Giants and Jets both starting 1-0 for the first time since 2009 to big performances from Josh Allen, Caleb Williams and more. Plus, Aaron Rodgers oversharing on another podcast, rooting against the Chiefs on MNF, giving out game balls, and everything else that stood out from football’s opening …

From the Mohr Stories archives: Anthony Jeselnik joins Jay for a hilariously dark conversation about Last Comic Standing, Norm Macdonald, life on the road, shady comedy clubs, and the absurd business of stand-up. Plus, Anthony talks about his then-upcoming Netflix special Thoughts and Prayers and delivers exactly the kind of dry, ruthless comedy you’d expect.

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SNL’s James Austin Johnson joins Jay for a deep dive into the art of impressions, life at Saturday Night Live and the wonderfully weird brain of a lifelong comedy obsessive. James breaks out Bob Dylan, Adam Driver, Paul Giamatti and more, shares stories from SNL 50, and even helps turn a phone call with Frank Caliendo into an impromptu impression master…

Comedian and sports fanatic Sarah Tiana joins Jay Mohr for a hilarious trip through her unlikely path to stand-up, from performing as Taz at Six Flags and DJing weddings to writing comedy and covering women’s sports for ESPN. Along the way, they talk Braves baseball, life as a sports-obsessed mom, marriage, comedy writing, and why Sarah might know more …

Jay Mohr and Joe Praino are back breaking down the latest from around the sports world, including the Browns’ quarterback situation and Shedeur Sanders, the Astros’ surprising front-office shakeup, Tommy John’s Hall of Fame case and the disappearing 300-win pitcher and more.

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Will Forte returns to Mohr Stories to talk about the long, strange journey of Coyote vs. Acme, from Warner Bros. shelving the finished film to its unlikely resurrection. Forte also gets into his earliest comedy experiments, his wonderfully bizarre sense of humor, family stories, close encounters with wildlife, and much more.

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In this classic 2014 episode of Mohr Stories, Jay sits down with punk rock icon Henry Rollins for a wide-ranging conversation about his years in Black Flag, the chaos surrounding the early punk scene, his relentless work ethic and lifelong drive to keep learning. Rollins also opens up about depression, controversy, criticism and the importance of putting your name behind what you believe.

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Comedian and actor Brian Posehn joins Jay and Joe for a wide-ranging conversation about growing up a metalhead and proud nerd, working at Tower Records, discovering Dungeons & Dragons, and his days writing for Mr. Show. Brian also talks about his unlikely journey from a small role on The Big Bang Theory to the new spinoff Stuart Fails to Save the Univer…

Jay Mohr and Joe Praino are back talking Russell Westbrook’s legacy, NBA contenders, the NFL Hall of Fame, Eli Manning’s case for Canton, the worst teams in football and plenty more from around the sports world. Plus, the guys take some shots at sports media and somehow find time for Steven Seagal vs. Jean-Claude Van Damme.

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Didn’t get enough Jay Chandrasekhar on this week’s episode? Revisit his first appearance on the show when he stopped by to promote the last Super Troopers installment in 2018! The two Jays discuss the long road to making Super Troopers 2, the rise of Broken Lizard from cult comedy favorites, the realities of casting and directing in Hollywood, and why even successful people in show business spend most of their careers hearing “no.” Plus, plenty of detours into superhero movies, comedy, the Muppets and more.

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Director/actor/comedian Jay Chandrasekhar joins Jay Mohr for an hour of hilarious Hollywood stories. Jay talks Super Troopers 3, directing Entourage and Community, the secret rhythm behind great comedy, and shares an absolutely legendary story about working with Burt Reynolds on The Dukes of Hazzard.

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Jay Mohr and Joe Praino are joined by Cameron Glabb for a wide-ranging conversation covering Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, the debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports, the Dodgers’ spending spree and Major League Baseball’s widening financial divide. Plus, terrible stadium experiences, cheap owners and why every argument online eventually loses i…

Music legend Matt Pinfield joins Jay for an unforgettable conversation about surviving a devastating stroke, his remarkable recovery and his lifelong obsession with rock and roll. Matt also shares stories from his years at MTV and Columbia Records, including how he nearly signed The Killers, plus encounters with some of music’s biggest icons.

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From the Mohr Stories archives, Jay welcomes the legendary Colin Quinn for a hilarious, freewheeling conversation about his one-man show Unconstitutional, religion, American history and the psychology of New York. Along the way, they trade impressions, break balls and spiral into classic tangents about Sondheim, JFK, Dennis Miller and the strange world of stand-up comedy.

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Jay Mohr and Joe Praino break down LeBron James’ surprising move to Philadelphia, what it means for the Sixers, and whether Joel Embiid can stay healthy long enough for a title run. They also rank the NBA’s top contenders, debate the Lakers’ outlook, fix soccer’s offsides rule, and Jay’s review of The Odyssey.

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Comedian Rick Glassman joins Jay to talk about his autism diagnosis, his unique approach to comedy & podcasting, playing basketball against LeBron James in high school, and his early days in stand-up. Along the way, the guys trade stories about George Carlin, family, show business, and more in a conversation that’s off the rails early and often.

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Jay Mohr and Joe Praino embrace the late-July sports dead zone with a conversation that veers from the U.S. soccer problem and the absurdity of sports advertising to stand-up, peptides, Miller Lite, and the least convincing ladies’ men in TV history. Along the way, they break down new jokes, bad comedy-club etiquette, and why five minutes onstage can be harder than thirty.

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Mindy Kaling joins Jay Mohr for a wide-ranging conversation about growing up as a comedy obsessive, finding her voice as a writer, and navigating the wildly different cultures of The Office, Saturday Night Live, and her own writers’ rooms. Along the way, they trade stories about childhood insecurity, bullying, stage names, parenting, and the strange pat…

Jay Mohr and Joe Praino tackle the fading excitement around baseball’s All-Star Game, the Mets’ expensive mess, Caitlin Clark and the WNBA media circus, and LeBron James’ uncertain future. Plus, Joe makes a bold Lakers wager, Jay explains his evolving sports loyalties, and a slow sports week somehow leads to a heated debate over the best candy bars.

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In this classic 2015 episode, the late Brody Stevens joins Jay Mohr for a hilarious, unpredictable and deeply candid conversation. Brody talks baseball, audience warm-up, his friendship with Zach Galifianakis, his struggles with mental health and the manic episode that put him on “Hollywood probation” - all delivered with the singular energy, honesty and rapid-fire humor that made him unforgettable.

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Greg Proops returns to Mohr Stories to chat baseball, classic movies, Jeopardy, politics, UFOs, old-school newspapers, national anthems, and the lost art of great sportswriting. Along the way, Greg shares stories about Graham Nash, Drew Carey, Rick Overton, John Pinette, and life on the road. All that plus, Jay and Joe pull him into their ongoing Derek…

Jay Mohr sits down with the great Chris Parnell for a wide-ranging conversation about SNL, Lazy Sunday, More Cowbell, Christopher Walken, The Groundlings, voiceover work, growing up in Tennessee, and Chris’s new Netflix golf comedy The Hawk. Parnell shares stories from his years at Saturday Night Live, including getting fired and rehired, working with W…

In honor of Ken Marino’s return to Mohr Stories this week, for today’s CLASSIC episode we revisit Ken’s first visit to the show in 2012. Jay and Ken talk about Ken creating Burning Love with his wife, the early days of The State, studying acting at NYU, the birth of the legendary “I Wanna Dip My Balls In It” sketch, and how a group of college friends ended up with their own show on MTV. Along the way, Jay and Ken go deep on reality TV, Food Network obsessions, Conan appearances, karaoke, SNL pitch-room insanity, and Ken’s karate grandmaster father-in-law.

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This week Mohr Sports drops in place of our weekly CLASSIC episode because Jay Mohr and Joe Praino have a wild-start to free agency to discuss. They dig into Giannis-to-Miami trade talk, the NBA salary cap and apron confusion, LaMelo Ball’s fit in Minnesota, Charlotte’s questionable rebuild, Jalen Brunson’s place in Knicks history, the top 5 New York athletes of their lifetimes, a surprise LeBron basketball moment, and, with all that, somehow still find time for Joe to “slander” Derek Jeter.

But fear not, the weekly CLASSIC episode will drop this coming Sunday and is a throwback to this week’s guest Ken Marino’s first appearance on the show.

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Ken Marino returns to Mohr Stories for a hilarious conversation with Jay about Running Point, Party Down, Burning Love, his new movie Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, growing up on Long Island, working with his dad in the septic business, marriage, parenting, Knicks mania, and the eternal question of who gets the celebrity sex pass.

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On this mini episode of Mohr Stories, Jay Mohr and Joe Praino catch up on stand-up, Father’s Day, marriage lies, the Knicks’ championship run, James Dolan, World Cup chaos at SoFi, and the very specific comedy of Bosnian soccer fans.

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On this classic episode of Mohr Stories, Jay sits down with WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts for a brutally honest, hilarious, and unforgettable conversation. Jake opens up about his legendary wrestling career, life on the road, his complicated relationship with WWE, the creation of his iconic persona, and the truth about carrying Damien the snake despite being terrified of snakes. He also gets deeply personal about addiction, childhood trauma, recovery, and the making of The Resurrection of Jake the Snake. Equal parts outrageous road stories, wrestling history, and raw honesty, this is Jake Roberts at his most candid.

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Jay Mohr sits down with Eric André for a wildly funny, fast-moving conversation about Florida roots, the chaos of The Eric André Show, prank comedy, sports, music, drugs, recovery, Adult Swim, John Cena, and Eric’s new Netflix movie Little Brother.

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Jay Mohr goes solo for this mini episode, riffing on everything from one-eyed contact lenses and unwanted Instagram reels to peptide evangelists, awkward small talk, dog-walking etiquette, step-parenting, eighth grade graduations, and why cross-country coach might be the easiest job in America. It’s Jay unleashed, ranting, spiraling, and somehow making society’s smallest annoyances feel like life-or-death issues.

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Jay Mohr sits down with comedian and filmmaker Lahna Turner for a raw, funny, and deeply personal conversation about her new documentary Come What May, chronicling the life, addiction, and tragic death of Ralphie May. Lahna opens up about love, codependency, survival, and the complicated road of turning years of footage into a powerful story about comed…

Jay Mohr goes solo for a fired-up Mohr Sports mini, breaking down the Knicks’ wild Game 4 comeback in the NBA Finals. From OG Anunoby’s legendary tip-in to Madison Square Garden’s unmatched energy, Jay recaps how New York turned a 29-point deficit into a 3-1 series lead and ripped the soul right out of San Antonio.

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Jay Mohr sits down with the late, great Patrice O’Neal for a classic 2011 Mohr Stories conversation full of brutal honesty, razor-sharp comedy, and real talk about fame, stand-up, podcasts, Hollywood, roasts, money, integrity, and the strange misery that fuels comedians.

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Sarah Sherman joins for a hilarious trip through SNL life, Long Island roots, bizarre sketch ideas, Bigfoot theories, Garbage Pail Kids, cut-for-time heartbreaks, and the strange joy of obsessing over the funniest possible food names at 3 a.m. It’s a wild and funny Mohr Stories hang with one of comedy’s most original voices.

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Jay Mohr and Joe Praino check in for a Mohr Stories mini episode, celebrating a Substack milestone before bouncing through Madden trash talk, Sarah Sherman’s visit, Topanga Canyon living, homemade lemon bars, Muppets, Knicks hopes, and the usual perfectly unfiltered Jay-and-Joe chaos.

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NFL superstar Micah Parsons joins Jay Mohr for a wide-ranging, hilarious, and surprisingly candid conversation about his journey from Harrisburg to Penn State to becoming one of football’s most dominant defensive forces. Micah opens up about his high school years, his relationship with mentors & coaches, learning to prepare like a pro, contract negotiat…

Jay Mohr and Joe Praino are back on Mohr Sports, riding the Knicks’ playoff heater and breaking down everything from Josh Hart’s relentless energy to the Thunder’s flopping, LeBron’s latest free agency drama, and the chaos of college sports in the NIL era. Plus, Kevin “Chappy” Chapman drops in for some Celtics perspective, Patrick Ewing memories, and a wild sports tales only he could deliver.

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For this week’s CLASSIC episode we go all the way back to the beginning and revisit the very first episode of Mohr Stories from July 2011. It was titled “Put Your Name On It” and was an over 90-minute conversation with Barry Katz about why now is the time for Jay to start a podcast and other highlight moments of his career up to that point. This is where it all started. Enjoy, Mohrriors!

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Jay Mohr welcomes comedian Dan St. Germain for a hilarious, and unhinged conversation about writing for the recent roast of Kevin Hart, stand-up tribes, fear of flying, religion, wrestling legends, embarrassing childhood stories, and the dark tale that may go down as the worst story in Mohr Stories history. From Tom Brady roast chaos to Jay’s Women of W…

Jay Mohr and Joe Praino break down a chaotic week in sports, from the surging New York Knicks and James Harden’s playoff struggles to NBA flopping, OKC hate, the art of heckling bat boys, and Bryson DeChambeau’s moon-landing doubts.

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Jay sits down with Chris Robinson, founder and frontman of The Black Crowes, for a conversation about rock stardom, family, addiction, creative freedom, marriage, fatherhood, and the wild journey of the band through the years. Chris opens up about growing up in Atlanta, navigating fame, band breakups, finding his way back to his brother Rich, and why lo…

Jay Mohr and Joe Praino break down NBA playoff chaos, from the Knicks sweep of the Sixers and their big swing on Mikal Bridges finally paying off, to OKC’s flopping epidemic and the Lakers’ looming roster questions. They also dig into tanking, the draft lottery, revenue sharing, and why some NBA franchises might have a full identity crisis.

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This week Jay welcomes comedian Adam Ray for a chaotic dive into stand-up, Dr. Phil live shows, SNL stories, comedy club legends, terrible honeymoon resorts, podcast fame, and the weirdest corners of modern culture. From Johnny Knoxville and Kevin Hart to Sean Kemp, Buddy Hackett, and “Tomato Tomato Ray Romano,” this episode is all over the place in the…

Jay Mohr and Joe Praino are back breaking down the NBA playoff chaos — from LeBron’s age-defying greatness (and his 0-for-6 reality check), to the Orlando Magic blowing a 3-1 lead, the Knicks/Sixers matchup, and a full-on autopsy of the Celtics’ historic Game 7 collapse. Plus, an all-time guest call from “Chappy” delivers a passionate Boston meltdown for the ages, and the guys wrap things up with Lakers panic and Austin Reaves contract talk.

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This week’s CLASSIC episode was requested by subscriber Sonny Adame and is a throwback to a 2014 sit down with punk rock icon Henry Rollins. From Black Flag stories and the chaos of early punk shows to working on Sons of Anarchy, surviving controversy, battling depression, and even managing a punk-rock Häagen-Dazs shop in D.C., Henry opens up about discipline, growth, and putting your name on what you say.

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This week Jay welcomes comedy legend Andy Richter to talk Conan dressing room stories, divorce, dating in your 50s, and finding love again. Andy opens up about marriage, fatherhood, sobriety-adjacent relationship lessons, and why being a good partner matters, while Jay does what Jay does best: derail everything with hilarious detours about frogs, old mo…

Jay Mohr and Joe Praino are back with another episode of Mohr Sports, bouncing from MLB drama to NBA coaching hot seats and the latest NFL storylines. The guys react to the fallout from the Red Sox firing, debate which coaches should really be on the chopping block, and break down the chaos of tanking in pro sports.

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Today, instead of your usual Throwback Thursday classic episode, we’ve got a very special solo bonus episode where Jay sits down and rants about a few things that are “stuck in his craw.” Jay jumps from the Paul brothers and pro wrestling to social media annoyances, smoking on airplanes, Japan culture shocks, and conspiracy theories with Joe Praino chiming in from behind the glass.

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