Mohr Stories PREMIUM

Jay Mohr and Joe Praino kick back for a classic Substack mini that goes everywhere—from Jay roasting Pat Riley at a star-studded Hollywood party to wild Big Brother strategy theories, roast-battle fantasies, and the strange validation that comes from killing in front of your heroes. Along the way they riff on fame, phantom pain, tinnitus, prosthetic-leg overachievers, and pre-Japan travel jitters....

Another Throwback Thursday, another Mohr Stories Classic. This week we revisit an episode from November of 2012 when Jay sat down with legendary skateboarder, filmmaker, and cultural pioneer Stacy Peralta for a fascinating conversation about the birth of modern skateboarding, surfing Santa Monica and Venice in the ’70s, and building something meaningful out of an idea that once seemed illegal, rid...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.com On this week’s Substack sneak preview of tomorrow’s Mohr Stories , 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 Can...

On this week’s Substack-exclusive mini ep, Jay Mohr and Joe Praino unpack why marriage seems to hit the gas on breakups, how commitment flips a psychological switch, and why “fixing things by getting married” almost never works. Along the way, they veer into gross mic covers, nicotine mishaps, circumcision debates, unsolicited music videos, and a surprise call-in that turns into couples counseling...

On this Throwback Thursday, we revisit this episode from 2012 with actress and writer Illeana Douglas. Jay and Illeana discuss their time on Action , swap behind-the-scenes stories involving Buddy Hackett, Keanu Reeves, and network insanity, and dig into what it was really like navigating TV writing rooms, power dynamics, and creative frustration in a very different era. This CLASSIC episode is fr...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.com On this week’s Substack sneak peek at tomorrow’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 p...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.com On our latest Substack-exclusive mini episode Jay and Joe Praino discuss joke thievery, as Jay opens up about the Bert Kreischer story controversy, internet pile-ons, and how comedy “stealing” is rarely as clean as fans want it to be, while Joe shares his own recent run-in with parallel thinking (or not). Only abl...

In this classic 2012 episode of Mohr Stories , Jay Mohr sits down with his longtime manager and trusted consigliere Barry Katz for a brutally honest, hilarious deep dive into show business. The two unpack dealing with internet negativity, staying fearless, finding your lane, getting out of your own way, and the real-world lessons that only come from years inside comedy and Hollywood. This CLASSIC...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.com On this week’s Substack sneak peek at tomorrow’s Mohr Stories , 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...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.com In this Substack-exclusive Mohr Stories mini episode, Jay Mohr and Joe Praino talk stand-up nerves, Jay workshopping a deeply personal new hour, recovery, audience psychology, friends sitting in the front row, sports Hall of Fame politics, and more! Only able to listen to a portion of the episode? Make sure to upg...

Jay Mohr sits down with legendary broadcaster Joe Buck in this classic 2014 episode of Mohr Stories , for a wide-ranging, uncensored conversation that jumps from calling World Series games at 27 to broadcast booth pressure, on-air mistakes, nepotism, sports radio feuds, hairlines, Twitter hate, and the fine art of knowing when to shut up and let the moment breathe. A smart, hilarious deep dive int...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.com 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,...

On this week’s Substack-exclusive mini ep, Jay Mohr and cohost Joe Praino discuss SNL musical guests, hospital stories, and comedy legends. They also chat about faith, atheism, and how little anyone truly knows. This mini episode is free for all our subscribers, but make sure to upgrade to paid so that you get all our Substack exclusives including ad-free episodes of the regular podcast a day earl...

Last week, Jay appeared on comedian Greg Fitzsimmons podcast, FitzDog Radio . It was such a rollicking good time that it felt like we should give our listners more of this dynamic duo together. So for this week’s MS Classic, we take a look back at Greg’s first apperance on Jay’s show from 2013. Jay and Greg talk radio wars, comedy road stories, and old-school stand-up memories. They dig into Fitzs...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.com 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!

On this Mohr Stories Mini , Jay and co-host Joe Praino fire off a mini episode packed with listener questions, conspiracy theories, sports hot takes, the intricacies of doing impressions, and much more. Make sure to upgrade to paid a subcribription for all our Substack exclusives including classic episodes from the Mohr Stories archives, ad-free versions of new episodes and of course, these minis....

After having one Laker legend on the show this week, in Byron Scott, we look back at a convo with another legendary Laker guard with this 2018 conversation with 5x NBA champion Derek Fisher. D erek opens up about leadership, faith, and perspective—both on the court and off—sharing the emotional story of his daughter’s cancer diagnosis, the life-altering decisions that followed, and how that experi...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.com 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...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.com On this week’s mini episode, Jay answers questions from his Substack subscribers. If you’ve got a question for Jay, make sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button and head to the chat section to submit your query.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.com On this week’s mini Jay Mohr and Joe Praino talk beards, barbers, and Christmas gifts, before pivoting into a rundown of recent movie reviews. Make sure to upgrade to paid subcribe for all our Substack exclusives including classic episodes from the Mohr Stories archives, ad-free versions of new episodes and of cou...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.com With rock legend Billy Gibbons making his debut on the show this week, we thought we’d stick with a theme and revisit another rock god’s first appearance on the show, with Duff McKagan’s 2013 visit.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.com 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!

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.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 con...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jaymohr37.substack.com On the last Substack Mini of the year, Jay and Joe Praino talk couples therapy, Star Wars and gameshows, which included them trying their hands at some Jeopardy! questions. Make sure to upgrade to paid subcribe for all our Substack exclusives including classic episodes from the Mohr Stories archives, ad-free versi...