As some of you may know I've been a huge fan of Adam Carolla for a long time (since the MTV Loveline days). I've always wanted to see him perform but the thing is he doesn't perform. He only does TV and radio. Sad, but I guess it makes it easier to listen to more of his material when I can get it for free. Over the years I've learned all about his parents, upbringing, childhood friends and coworkers.
If you've been a recent fan of his podcast you'll know that the guy who ran the boards on his morning show (who was also a good friend), Bald Bryan as the call him, was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer. Shortly before he was diagnosed the whole radio station 93.3 was canceled and Adam, along with the rest of the morning show staff, lost their jobs. Bryan was lucky enough to maintain his insurance at the time of diagnosis but he nor his wife could bring in any income. So, in stepped Adam Carolla and friends to the rescue. In addition to their large donations they held a benefit show that tickets could be purchased for. It was $100 for general admission and $300 for VIP admission.
Having recently lost my job I really wanted to go but couldn't justify spending $200 on tickets and I sadly watched it sell out. That's when a friend of Adam's and a parent at Nicole's school named Dana Gould happened to mention it to Nicole and she said we couldn't afford it. He said he'd see what he could do and the next morning she got an email saying we could pick up our tickets at the door.
I figured we got a pair of nosebleed seats which I was astounded to get in the first place but it turned out we got the whole VIP treatment. Amazing. Now to just scrape together some cash and make a donation on Bald Bryan's website so I don't feel like a complete jerk for going to a show to benefit a guy with brain cancer for free.
We were lucky enough to get a whole bunch of pictures and talk with most of the people involved with the Adam Carolla show. I had a really good conversation with Adam's old friend Ray and he's a much nicer guy than Adam paints him to be. Donny too. And Teresa Strasser showed us pictures of her new baby on her iphone!
What a night. I can't thank Dana Gould enough. Now for the awesome pictures:
Bryan Bishop, Nicole and I
Adam Carolla and I
Donny, Nicole and I (one of Adam's best friends and the editor of his show)
Teresa Strasser and Nicole
Ray Oldhafer and I. I think he decided to show Nicole that he really has 8% body fat.
Dana Gould growling at me.
Nicole eating sushi off of a naked girl.
Ziggy Socky, Ziggy Socky, Hoy! Hoy! Hoy!