HATE TO BREAK IT TO YA with Jamie Kennedy

In this solo episode, I break down what’s happening when culture, politics, and reality collide — and why it feels like there’s no middle ground anymore. From media narratives and law enforcement, to Hollywood’s disconnect from real audiences, to the way ideology has replaced common sense, I react to the stories and videos shaping the current moment. I also talk about how fame, legacy media, and a...

Jeff Dye sits down with me for a wide-ranging conversation about ambition, conviction, and what it actually means to stay true to yourself in modern comedy. We talk about why Jeff believes his goal is to be the best stand-up comedian possible, how that mindset shapes his choices, and what it’s like being perceived as the “bad guy” while still leading with honesty and goodwill. We also get into nav...

In this episode, I sit down with my buuuuuddy Pauly Shore for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about getting older, looking back, and figuring out what still matters. We talk about fame in the ’90s, the pressure of being Mitzi Shore’s son, how MTV changed the course of his career, and why he still feels pulled toward acting more than comedy. Pauly opens up about regrets, missed opportunities,...

In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Beverly D’Angelo for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation about love, independence, and the unexpected paths life can take. Beverly opens up about leaving home at a young age, living abroad, navigating unconventional relationships, and how much of her real life unfolded far away from Hollywood. We talk about emotional memory, trauma, and ho...

In this solo episode, I talk through why the world feels different, why empathy seems to be disappearing, and why so many things we’ve normalized just don’t sit right anymore. From censorship and cultural numbness to grief, excess, masculinity, escapism, and the loss of innocence, this episode is about recognizing the shift we’re all feeling but rarely say out loud. I also reflect on burnout, pull...

In this episode, I sit down with Jon Mellis, whose life story spans a decade in state prison, years of rebuilding on the outside, and ultimately his presence at January 6th. Jon walks through his early drug conviction, the realities of incarceration, how prison reshaped his worldview, and what it’s like to reenter society after losing nearly all of your twenties behind bars. We also get into Jon’s...

In this episode I’m talking about everything from my new movie Portal in the Pines to why it feels like the whole world is running on glitch mode. I break down that insane NFL penalty everyone’s been sending me, and yeah… I’m starting to think some of these games aren’t as “pure” as we were told. We also get into old-school Hollywood, Gallagher, Chevy, Carson — a bunch of legends — and how differe...

Peter Madrigal stopped by the studio and we got into the real story behind his time on Vanderpump Rules, the early days at SUR, and what it was like being part of one of the biggest reality TV shows of the last decade. We talk about how the show started, how the cast handled real relationships on camera, the behind-the-scenes work that goes into filming, and how Peter managed the chaos both on and...

I’m back with a new solo episode, and the world feels like it’s getting stranger by the day. From bizarre street behavior in Studio City to demon bees in Australia, to airports charging seventeen bucks for pistachios, I’m starting to wonder if something bigger is going on. I dive into why everything feels upside down, how comedy has changed, why real people online are funnier than Hollywood right...

This week on Hate To Break It To Ya with Jamie Kennedy, I'm joined by my old friend Deep Roy! From the moment he sits down, it feels like reconnecting with an old friend who’s lived ten lifetimes in Hollywood. We talk about everything from his early days in London comedy to becoming one of the most iconic performers behind the masks of Star Wars, Doctor Who, Tim Burton films, and of course, his le...

In this solo episode, I take a hard look at what’s really happening in Hollywood, from the collapse of the traditional movie star system to how social media and short-form content have changed what it means to be famous. I talk about how we lost sight of merit and authenticity, how labels are dividing people instead of connecting them, and why it’s time to get back to logic over ideology. From Wan...

Raven-Symoné stopped by the studio, and from the moment we sat down it felt like two people comparing notes on the same Hollywood madness. We talk about what it was like for her to grow up in the spotlight, from The Cosby Show to That’s So Raven, and how she’s managed to stay grounded while navigating fame, identity, and creativity in an industry that rarely makes it easy. She opens up about what...

In this episode of Hate To Break It To Ya, I sit down with horror legend Bill Moseley, the man behind Chop Top. Bill’s not your average horror icon — he’s a Yale graduate, journalist, and musician who brings intellect and wit to the darkest corners of cinema. We talk about his time with Rob Zombie and Tobe Hooper, what it’s like being a calm mind in a chaotic genre, and the spiritual side of actin...

In this episode, I catch up on everything that’s been going on — the travel, the burnout, and how wild this business has become. From the chaos of Hollywood’s collapse to the strange new world of streaming, AI, and outrage culture, I dive into what it’s been like trying to stay grounded in a system that feels designed to keep everyone fired up. I talk about the “energy” behind all of it — how ever...

This weeks episode of Hate To Break It To Ya is pure chaos. Stephen Baldwin and I go deep, funny, and spiritual all at once. We talk about everything from spiritual warfare and Hollywood temptations to the absurdity of modern culture. It’s two friends catching up, roasting each other, and getting into the kind of unfiltered talk that only happens when the cameras are rolling. We dive into the wild...

In this week’s episode of Hate To Break It To Ya, I sit down with actor, comedian, and political firebrand Terrence K. Williams ( @TerrenceKWilliams ) a man whose life reads like a movie. From growing up in foster care to going viral online and ending up on stage with President Trump, Terrence has lived every beat of the modern American story. We dive into his raw beginnings, his breakout 2016 vir...

In this episode of Hate To Break It To Ya, I reflect on the shock, grief, and disturbing reactions following Charlie Kirk’s assassination. From the raw emotions at the coffee shop to the clarity it sparked about good vs. evil, I share how this moment became a turning point, and why faith feels more necessary than ever in a world filled with darkness. I dig into the hypocrisy of media reactions, th...

This week I sat down to record what might be the hardest podcast I’ve ever done. The assassination of Charlie Kirk shook me to my core. I talk openly about the shock, horror, and anger I felt, the disturbing reactions that flooded social media, and how this tragedy has drawn a clear line between good and evil in today’s world. This is my reflection on that day, the aftermath, and what it means for...

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 charact...

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...

In this episode of Hate To Break It To Ya, I sit down with Jesse Lee Peterson for one of the most unfiltered and challenging conversations we’ve had on the podcast. We dive deep into his controversial views on anger, forgiveness, gender, race, and Hollywood culture. Jesse shares why he believes anger is the root of weakness in men, how resentment from mothers shapes identity, and why he insists ra...

In this Worlds On Fire episode, I take a hard look at the strange times we’re living in — from media manipulation to the growing sense that truth itself is under attack. Why does everything feel upside down? Who benefits from keeping us confused? And how do we hold onto reality when the lines between fact and fiction keep getting blurred? This episode dives into the cultural chaos, the lies we’re...

On this episode of Hate To Break It To Ya with Jamie Kennedy, Tori Spelling joins me for a wild ride through Hollywood history, from her unforgettable role in the Scream universe to growing up in the most famous zip code in America. We dive into untold behind-the-scenes stories, iconic moments from her career, and the surprising ways her worlds have collided — from 90210 to Ghostface, Rolling Ston...

The world’s getting weirder by the day—and I’m here for all of it. In this episode, I react to everything from AI deception and predictive programming to Hollywood humiliation rituals and the Caitlin Clark controversy. Whether it's driverless robots roaming the streets, Satanic imagery hiding in plain sight, or Letterman acting out of pocket, there’s one through-line: they’re trying to normalize t...

He starred in a TV series with Michelle Pfeiffer and kissed Daisy Duke on camera… but Steve Hanks walked away from it all. In this episode of Hate To Break It To Ya, Steve and I catch up after a decade and dive into what’s changed — in him and in the world. From his wild Florida State days and early Hollywood success to his years-long spiritual journey and the book that came out of it, this one go...