Mohr Stories

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 best possible way. This episode is sponsored...

This week Jay welcomes comedy legend, and arguably the greatest sidekick of all time, 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, ol...

NBA legend turned general manager Vlade Divac joins the show to talk about his journey from a small town in Serbia to basketball stardom, life in the Lakers spotlight, and what it’s really like making decisions as a GM (including his honest take on passing on Luka Dončić). The guys dive into the evolution of the modern NBA, the importance of team culture over stats, and why legends like Shaquille...

Oscar-winning actor & musician Keith Carradine joins Jay to discuss growing up in a legendary Hollywood family and carving out his own path as a character actor. Keith reflects on career-defining roles, working with icons, and the philosophy that’s guided his decades in the business. The episode bounces between old-school showbiz stories, Deadwood memories, the unlikely journey of his Oscar-winnin...

Comedian Ron Funches joins Jay Mohr for a hilarious conversation that bounces from jiu-jitsu and NBA nostalgia to dating habits, addiction, and the realities of fame. Ron also opens up about his weight loss journey, his time on The Traitors, the one GIF he couldn’t live without, and much more. This episode is sponsored by BlueChew and we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Right now, when you...

On this week’s Mohr Stories, the great Greg Fitzsimmons returns to the show. Jay and Greg swap stories from the road, dive into the chaos of early stand-up careers, and revisit the glory (and brutality) of the comedy club circuit - from NACA gigs to late-night hotel misadventures. They also chat about the greatness of Boston comics like Anthony Clark and Don Gavin, which comics they would not want...

This week Jay sits down with Love on the Spectrum breakout star Connor Tomlinson for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation about life, love, and navigating newfound fame. Joined by his mom Lise, Connor reflects on his journey from high school memories to becoming a fan-favorite on the hit show, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, dating experiences, and what it’s really like having life’s biggest...

Jay Mohr welcomes fellow Saturday Night Live alum Kevin Nealon for a rollicking conversation packed with classic stand-up philosophy and SNL stories, including unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments with Farley, Spade, and other cast members. They discuss Kevin’s new special Loose In the Crotch and swap thoughts on aging, fitness, sobriety, and the ever-changing comedy landscape. We thank BlueChe...

In this episode of Mohr Stories, Jay Mohr sits down with one of his oldest friends in Los Angeles, Storage Wars fan-favorite Kenny Crossley. The two swap stories from decades around the Laugh Factory, Kenny’s unlikely path from aerospace property manager to reality-TV personality, and the wild characters that shaped their comedy-club years. Along the way they riff on everything from ghost stories...

This week Jay welcomes comedy legend George Wallace. They discuss George’s nonstop global travel, airports from hell, funerals as celebrations, the absurdity of support dogs everywhere, and why stand-up is still the greatest job on earth. Along the way George drops classic Wallace wisdom on aging, religion, the Olympics, George Carlin, and living a life fueled by curiosity, gratitude, and punchlin...

This week Jay sits down with legendary actor Joe Mantegna for a warm, funny, and deeply personal conversation that spans his Chicago roots, Broadway beginnings, and a lifetime in show business. Joe shares incredible stories about mentors, marriage, autism advocacy, and keeping perspective when fame comes calling. This episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter, the #1 Rated Hiring Site, based on G2. Go...

To close out Black History Month, Jay sits down with academic & author Michael Eric Dyson for a wide-ranging, deeply personal conversation on race, power, faith, and American identity. Dyson breaks down the real meaning of white privilege, reflects on parts of his book "Tears We Cannot Stop", and shares moving stories about his father, faith, and the cost of dignity in a racist culture. The episod...

On this week’s Mohr Stories, Jay welcomes actor Nick Turturro for a wildly entertaining conversation covering classic films, Spike Lee stories, Buddy Hackett legends, Yankees obsession, audition disasters, Hollywood survival, and the fine art of telling the truth without asking permission. 🌐 Follow Nick ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @nickturturro1 Delivering Happiness: https://www.youtube.com/@princestreetpizza...

This week's Tuesday isn't just handsome, it's tall too! Jay sits down with legendary character actor and master storyteller Stephen Tobolowsky for a hilarious and unexpectedly moving conversation. They cover early mornings, marriage, memory, near-death experiences, playing in a band with Stevie Ray Vaughan, sitting at the C-table with Diane Keaton, Deadwood, Memento, and of course, Groundhog Day....

This week Jay sits down with comedian Craig Shoemaker to talk about Craig’s early stand-up days, the impact of radio on his career, and the wild comedy circuit of the late ’70s and ’80s. Craig also opens up about being kidnapped as a teenager, growing up without a father, navigating dysfunctional family dynamics, and how those experiences fed into his comedy. They also riff on legendary comics, ea...

This week Mohr Stories welcomes comedian Ian Bagg for a wildly funny, free-flowing conversation that perfectly captures why he’s one of the best off-the-cuff comics working today. Jay and Ian riff on crowd work, stand-up instincts, dogs, marriage, karaoke, working with chimpanzees and much more! 🌐 Follow Ian Instagram: @ianbagg Facebook: @ianbaggcomedy TikTok: @ianbaggcomedian YouTube: @ianbagg...

This week Mohr Stories welcomes Lakers legend, 3x NBA champion and former NBA Coach of the Year, Byron Scott. Byron shares with Jay, behind-the-scenes stories from coaching superstars, handling locker-room egos, navigating fines, and witnessing iconic moments like Kobe Bryant’s final game. He also breaks down how the NBA has changed, what makes great players, makes his case for Kareem as the GOAT,...

This week Jay is joined by his old friend, and one of the great comics of all-time, Jim Norton. They discuss Jim’s his marriage, sobriety, sexuality, and navigating the backlash he gets on social media. They trade stories about message-board rage, hecklers, and their comic friends like Colin Quinn, Rich Vos, and Keith Robinson. They also chat about conspiracy culture, aging, why comedians are uniq...

Rock ‘n’ roll legend and founding member of ZZ Top, Billy Gibbons joins Jay this week. They talk about the great bluesmen of all-time, how ZZ Top picked their name, their famous spinning guitars, Billy’s favorite city to play, and much more! 🌐 Follow Billy Instagram: @billyfgibbons 2026 TOUR DATES: https://billygibbons.com/tour/ ✅ Subscribe to Jay Mohr for Fresh Content: https://www.youtube.com/...

“Handsome Tuesday” really lives up to it’s name this week, as Jay welcomes comedian Ian Edwards to the show. They talk about coming up in the New York comedy scene, unforgettable Keith Robinson stories, and what stand-up looked like before streaming and YouTube specials. They also discuss parenting in LA, tech confusion, and what it was like for Ian growing up between England and Jamaica. 🌐 Follo...

This week Jay welcomes WWE Superstar and six-time world champion, Seth Rollins. They talk Seth’s journey through the ranks of the pro wrestling world, John Cena’s retirement, how WWE matches are choreographed, his first Wrestlemania experience, what’s on his nightstand, and much more! 🌐 Follow Seth Rollins Instagram: @WWERollins Twitter/X: @WWERollins Black & Brave Wrestling: blackandbravewrestli...

This week Jay is honored to welcome musician and founding member of KISS, Gene Simmons. They talk about a variety of topics including the bible, jazz, the Beatles, KISS merch & makeup, Sammy Davis Jr., and of course, the recent death of Ace Frehley. 🌐 Follow Gene Simmons ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @genesimmons Gene Simmons Band tickets: https://www.genesimmons.com/gene-simmons-band-tour/ Merch: https://www....

Comedian/actor Pauly Shore joins Jay this week to talk about dating alcoholics, growing up with a comedian dad, his showbiz nemesis, his long pursuit of a Richard Simmons movie, what Jay needs to do to get on the wall of the Comedy Store, and much more! This episode is sponsored by LUCY. Let's level up your nicotine routine with Lucy! Go to Lucy.co/Jay and use promo code JAY for 20% off your first...

The great Michael McKean joins Jay this week to talk about their time together on SNL, working with Bill Burr & Bob Odenkirk in Glengarry Glen Ross on Boradway, the process of making Christopher Guest movies, and much more. This episode is sponsored by LUCY. Let's level up your nicotine routine with Lucy! Go to Lucy.co/Jay and use promo code JAY for 20% off your first order. Lucy has a 30-day refu...

Super Bowl MVP and three-time Super Bowl champion, Julian Edelman joins the show this week. He and Jay talk about what it’s like to return punts in the NFL, the sorcery of Bill Belichick, playing with Aaron Hernandez, his suspension for PEDs, the toughest cornerback to get open against, how he knew it was time to retire, Deflategate, and much more. This episode is sponsored by LUCY. Let's level up...