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— What Adam says at the start of every episode. "Get it on, got to get it on, no choice but to get it on, mandate, get it on!"

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The most downloaded podcast in the world, formerly a radio show on KLSX in LA from 2006 to 2009. The star of the show is day laborer-turned-comedian Adam "Lakers" Carolla, "Bald" Bryan Bishop on sound effects, and news girl Gina Grad (previously Teresa Strasser and Alison Rosen).

The show's typically starts off with Adam discussing whatever has caught in his craw that day. This includes current events but also complaining about Los Angeles (traffic, stupid laws, etc) and various minor aggravations of his that he can turn into hour-long rants (see Berserk Button below). Then usually a guest(s) will come or call in and Adam will interview them. Regulars include Matt Achity (Rotten Tomatoes owner), David Wild, a music journalist, and several fan-favorite comedians like David Alan Grier, Jo Koy, and Deaf Frat Guy. The show ends with the news segment, which may get through several news stories or just one, depending how much Adam riffs on each item.

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Other recurring bits include:

What Can't Adam Complain About (hint: nothing)

Definitely Not a Jew (odd criminal activity)

Hooray For Baldywood (Bald Bryan's movie reviews)

Topical Tivo Trivia (guessing a movie title the fastest based on the Tivo summary)

Blah Blah Blog (see Soap Box Sadie)

J.V. or All Balls (when Deaf Frat Guy is on, essentially deciding whether certain things, people, event etc. are cool or not)

Gay/Nerd/Ect Walking (asking "manly" questions to certain groups like gays and nerds and guessing whether or not they'll get them right)

The Rotten Tomatoes game, guessing what the score given to a themed series of movies

Rich Man/Poor Man, pointing out often eccentric, odd or just interesting things both rich and poor people share

Taking calls/questions from the audience

The show goes on the road and the live shows are similar, but include more fan interaction.

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ACS is part of the Carolla Digital network, which has a massive arsenal of podcasts. Adam additionally co-hosts The Adam and Dr. Drew Show (a revival of sorts from their days together on Love Line) and Ace on the House with his old buddy Ray (or Ace on the Roof, if you prefer), and Take A Knee, which features one-on-one interviews. Adam's wife Lynette also has a podcast on the network (all about Bruce Springsteen).

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