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Pete Holmes is back and this one somehow turns into a full-blown therapy session about comedy, anxiety, priming, Instagram, sobriety, and why your brain is probably being hijacked by everything you scroll past. We also talk Shane Gillis, Chelsea Handler, bad press, and Pete’s special Silly Silly Fun Boy — which is honestly phenomenal. Silly Silly Fun Boy: https://youtu.be/qzsHolR05hg?si=GIpyDAzzeA...

David Wain and Ken Marino come by the kitchen and I immediately lose my mind over their new movie, it’s THAT good. I also make some Sri Lankan lobster while we do a full-on comedy nerd breakdown on about The State, Wet Hot American Summer, and why nobody writes comedy like this anymore. Catch their new movie "Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass" in theaters July 10th. Follow: Ken Marino: http...

Johnny Knoxville comes by the studio and it’s a full-circle episode for me. We talk about meeting for the first time in 1997 before either one of us was famous. How we both ended up on the cover of Rolling Stone, the birth of Jackass, getting wrecked by bulls, the chemistry of the cast that made pain funny, Ryan Dunn, Theo Von, being dads, what we can expect from the last Jackass movie and what co...

Cameron Whitcomb and Evan Honer come by the kitchen while I attempt crab Rangoon burritos and we chat about everything from American Idol to Travis Barker, pipeline jobs, diving and Canadian coffee lore. We also touch on sobriety and how two young alt-country guys are figuring out fame without completely losing their minds. Follow Cameron: https://www.instagram.com/thecamwhitcomb Evan: https://www...

I sit down with Nick Swardson and we get into the real stuff — drinking, almost dying, and our views on sobriety today. We also talk about Nick’s famous friends - Adam Sandler, David Spade, Danny McBride, Zach Galifianakis - our shared fear of flying, early New York comedy, what he is working on now, and why it’s hard to let go of the version of yourself everyone expects. Watch Nick’s latest speci...

Noga Erez and Ori Rousso hang out with me while I make a kugel, roast some cauliflower and ask every dumb American question I can think of about Israel. We talk kosher food, awkward hugs, drunk alter egos, comedy as a love language, and why Tel Aviv food might ruin everywhere else. We also deep dive how their music somehow hits hip-hop, EDM, R&B, and Radiohead all at once. Follow Noga: https://www...

Prof hangs out and we talk about growing up in Minnesota, battling in the streets, and how art became the thing that kept him alive. We get into his family, his dad burning down his house, his mom cultivating his creativity, Goody Mob, Lil Yachty, Migos, Busta Rhymes, comedy, and what Kurt Cobain would do on social media today. Pre-order Prof’s upcoming album, Good Time Boy - https://stophousegrou...

This week on Something’s Burning, I’m hanging with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN from Drink Champs while making a Colombian fish stew. We talk about the DMX interview that almost didn’t happen, the power of podcasting, viral comedy moments, Rick Ross never breaking character, and why every great career needs a little bit of luck. Follow Drink Champs: https://www.instagram.com/drinkchamps N.O.R.E.: https://w...

Zach Top hangs out and we get into his whole ride. We talk about his start playing bluegrass with his family, being discovered on social media, Nashville shysters, country music’s new wave, the CMA beer moment, Garth Brooks, bad jokes, and the difference between sounding traditional and actually doing your own thing. He’s funny, grounded, and crazy talented - playing songs that remind you why he’s...

Chad Ochocinco and Rick Ross welcome me to Miami with one of the funniest, most Florida conversations we’ve ever had on Something’s Burning. Ocho orders McDonald’s while I’m cooking, Rick tells the story behind “Hustlin’,” we get into Miami comedy clubs, 2 Live Crew, Trick Daddy, football, business, cigars, and I make lemon pepper carbonara, a flavor introduced to me by Rick Ross himself… Follow C...

It’s a full-on Q&A episode and nothing is off-limits! I'm answering questions with LeeAnn and Stacey keeping me brutally honest, and it gets out of control fast. LeeAnn learns something new about me I swore I told her 24 years ago! We get into real talk about raw talent, my favorite guests, periods, and my first drink. Plus some surprisingly honest conversations about career, baseball, and why you...

I’ve got Diplo and Rocco DiSpirito on Something’s Burning, and somehow, we cover everything from DJs going to work at 8AM to why my Target knives are apparently unacceptable. Diplo talks Daytona, Ibiza, running, country music, and his failed Travel Channel pilot, while Rocco brings actual chef energy into the room. Food, chaos, fitness trauma, and me telling a story about almost drowning in a tria...

I sit down with Dillon Francis to talk about blowing up during the early days of social media, what life as a DJ actually looks like versus what I think it is, and defining EDM, reggaeton and trap music. We get into who actually belongs on a DJ stage, reinventing yourself creatively, Diplo being ahead of every trend, and why Australia might be the greatest place on Earth. Check out Dillon on tour...

I’m cooking for two people who actually know what they’re doing in the kitchen, so obviously I make chicken schnitzel with an apple fennel salad and a blue cheese olive tapenade thing that somehow really worked. We get into everything from Food Network and travel shows to burger trends, bread options and Andrew has me fully spiraling about salmonella. This one is chaotic, super food nerdy, and one...

I sat with Chris Robinson of the legendary band, The Black Crowes. We got into everything I love: music, comedy, drugs, touring, weird dreams, and the exact moment he knew he was never doing anything but music. We talked about George Jones, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, our shared superpower, encounters with old-school rock heroes and how “She Talks to Angels” was pivotal to my younger days. Buy...

Gayle King and LeeAnn pulled up to the kitchen island in Miami -- and this one goes everywhere in the best way possible. Fear and fame, space travel, Whitney Houston… you know, the kinds of stories that somehow only come out when there’s food on the table. While I tried to keep dinner from going sideways, we talked about music, marriage, and Gayle makes a phone call that changed my life. It’s loos...

Luke Combs comes by the podcast and we get into everything from his early Vine days, the moment he realized music was his path, and how “When It Rains It Pours” changed his career. We talk about the wild gift that Garth Brooks gave him, and what it’s like going from a regular guy writing songs in Nashville to selling out stadiums. We also get into his new album, The Way I Am, who he would have in...

This one’s dedicated to my daughter Ila–because if she were here, she would be losing her mind. Street art legend Shepard Fairey, No Doubt drummer Adrian Young, and Sum 41 drummer Frank Zummo swing by the kitchen, and we go deep on punk rock, skate culture, and how finding the right creative lane can change your life. While I’m searing steak and building the most aggressive tacos possible, we talk...

During South Beach Wine & Food Festival, I did a LIVE Something’s Burning for an audience of 10’s with Ja Rule and Ana Navarro. We talked about Ja’s music, Challah bread, and maybe a little politics. Jerk chicken sandwiches were made, music was played, and the audience stuck around, so I call that a success! For recipes click here: https://www.somethingsburning.show/recipes-season-6 Sponsors: Bett...

I love when music fills the Bertcast Studio - and this week, I am lucky enough to hear Marcus, Ted, and Ben of Mumford & Sons do the thing they do best. Plus, we talk about the differences in our fans (they look NOTHING alike), Rubber Band Man, and American holidays. Check out Mumford & Sons's new album, Prizefighter, releasing on February 20th. https://www.mumfordandsons.com Follow Mumford & Sons...

I get to go inside the creative subconscious of Maynard James Keenan with him and his band mates from Puscifer, Mat Mitchell and Carina Round. And, I had no idea how fun (and funny) it would actually be. Labia hunting, giant lizards, and good wine are all on the menu. Plus polenta and pork tenderloin. And, we’re putting Maynard’s own wine and coffee to good use in the recipes! Follow Puscifer: htt...

Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke from legendary band Lynyrd Skynyrd join me in Tampa to talk music, performing barefoot, and being from Florida. Johnny debunks a lot of what I thought about that fateful plane crash, they give me a Free Bert ego boost, and we discuss The Machine being my Free Bird. And, you might just hear both LIVE - at the Full Throttle Festival on 2/14 at the Ocean Center in...

Fresh off the release of our Netflix series, Free Bert, Matthew Del Negro and Chris Witaske come to the casting couch where we talk about acting, Atlanta, and how I became the shirtless comedian everyone knows (and loves?). Make sure to check out the series streaming NOW! Stream FREE BERT on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81696123 Follow Matthew: https://www.instagram.com/mattydel Chris: h...

Arden Myrin and Mandell Maughan, from my new Netflix series FREE BERT, hang out with me and LeeAnn and talk all about the series. We also talk about my “little guy” problems and how good of an actor I am while I make Piri Piri Chicken. Don’t worry – there's no spoilers! Stream FREE BERT on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81696123 Follow Arden: https://www.instagram.com/ardenmyrin Mandell: h...

Greg Fitzsimmons and Mike Gibbons never fail to have me on the floor laughing, and this episode of Something’s Burning is no different. We break down the new Godzilla movie, create a new show called Spoiler Alert, what constitutes torture, and Ellen – all while I make them crispy pork belly. Follow Greg: https://www.instagram.com/gregfitzsimmons Mike: https://www.instagram.com/gibbonstime Greg’s Y...