Overview of Adam Ray & How Bout Them Mangos? (All Things Comedy)
This episode features a freewheeling conversation between hosts (including Bobby Lee) and guest Adam Ray, with recurring contributions from Jaime and other guests. The talk swings between comedy-business stories, personal anecdotes (missed gigs, weddings, babysitting disasters), improv voice bits, food/chef talk, movie favorites (disaster movies, Godzilla Minus One), and industry observations about jealousy, getting “passed” at the Comedy Store, and career momentum. Several sponsor reads (Bilt, Zocdoc, Helix Sleep) are integrated into the episode.
Key segments & topics covered
- San Antonio no-show story
- Bobby confronts Jaime about missing a San Antonio gig; theme: “be impeccable with your word” / “clarity is kindness.”
- Adam and others tease Jaime about claiming food poisoning and a 20–30 mile driving radius excuse.
- Improv voice/character segment
- Extended riff of celebrity impressions and accents (Marco Rubio, Bruno Mars, Morgan Freeman, Shaggy, etc.) used for comic play and crowd work.
- Comedy-industry life and mentorship
- Discussion about “getting passed” at the Comedy Store, the tension between support and jealousy among comedians, and mentoring/newcomer dynamics.
- Advice repeated: “Control what you can control—write, perform, grind.”
- Stories about Bobby helping up-and-comers (guest spots, road dates), and the tradeoffs when people choose gigs versus commitments.
- Chef / restaurant life
- A guest (Kat) recounts pastry/Michelin-kitchen experience, heavy stress in fine dining, abuse in the kitchen, and why many chefs burn out despite skill.
- Anecdotes about live-cooking shows (Chopped Jr.), culinary competitions, and ethical/technical tips about seafood (boiling live lobster, etc.).
- Movies & pop-culture riffs
- Rapid conversation about favorite rewatchable movies (Goonies, Interstellar, Jurassic Park, The Matrix, Deep Impact, The Abyss, Godzilla Minus One).
- Strong recommendation for Godzilla Minus One as a scary, well-made recent entry.
- Personal stories and nostalgia
- Adam and others swap stories: skipped weddings for early career gigs, babysitting disaster (burnt SpaghettiOs), getting pantsed at school, and celebrity encounters.
- Tour & upcoming projects
- Adam Ray plugs his theater tour (U.S. dates and international mentions including Australia) and other TV/podcast opportunities.
- Mentions of a comedy cruise featuring multiple comics (Adam Devine, Bobby Lee, Workaholics folks).
- Sponsors and product reads
- Bilt (joinbilt.com/belly) — renter loyalty program
- Zocdoc (zocdoc.com/belly) — find & book in-network doctors
- Helix Sleep (helixsleep.com/tigerbelly) — mattress offering 20% off
Notable quotes & comedic lines
- “Clarity is kindness” — theme used by Bobby when calling out missed commitments.
- “Be impeccable with your word” — referenced from The Four Agreements to critique flakiness.
- Running joke: “How you like them mangoes?” (spin on “How you like them apples?”) — used to riff on cultural idioms.
- “Control what you can control” — advice for comics from Brett Ernst: keep writing and performing.
Insights and takeaways
- Reputation and reliability matter in comedy: guest spots and road dates can shape careers; flaking can burn bridges even with supportive mentors.
- The comedy community mixes genuine support with competitiveness; jealousy is common and often acknowledged openly.
- Chef life is glamorized but involves severe stress, long hours, low pay, and sometimes toxic environments.
- Viral clips help but do not replace steady grind and stage work; “one-off” virality rarely substitutes for sustained output.
- Practical advice for performers: keep working your craft, be reliable, and treat relationships (both in comedy and hospitality) as long-term.
Where to follow / resources
- Adam Ray: plugs his theater tour and TV/podcast projects — check AdamRayCounty (search/show website) and his social handles for tour dates and ticketing.
- Sponsors mentioned:
- Bilt: joinbilt.com/belly
- Zocdoc: zocdoc.com/belly
- Helix Sleep: helixsleep.com/tigerbelly
Recommended listening moments (for skimmers)
- San Antonio no-show confrontation & “be impeccable with your word” riff — useful for listeners wanting the episode’s drama/comic tension.
- Celebrity impressions improv block — big laugh segment; showcases the guests’ improv chops.
- Michelin-chef/kitchen stress story (Kat) — good short-form human-interest and career-inside look.
- Movie/disaster-movie discussion & Godzilla Minus One endorsement — concise film chat and recommendations.
- Tour and cruise plugs — if you want to catch Adam or the comedy cruise lineup.
This episode blends roast-y humor, mentorship talk, and behind-the-scenes slices of comedy and professional life. It’s an informal, long-form conversation good for fans who like messy, candid backstage stories and improv-driven laughs.