HATE TO BREAK IT TO YA with Jamie Kennedy

On this weeks episode of Hate To Break It To Ya, I sit down with Andy Dick for one of the rawest conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast. Andy opens up about addiction, relapse, sobriety, and the moment he nearly died—and what it feels like to live under constant scrutiny while trying to stay alive and stay clean. We talk about the early days of comedy in Los Angeles, the chaos of sudden fame, and how addiction distorts memory, responsibility, and relationships. Andy shares his side of long-standing Hollywood controversies, reflects on loss and guilt, and wrestles in real time with what accountability actually means when substance abuse takes over your life. This isn’t a polished redemption story or a hit-piece—it’s an honest, uncomfortable, often funny, and sometimes heartbreaking conversation about losing control, getting sober, and figuring out how to keep going. ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ About Andy: Andy Dick is a comedian, actor, and writer best known for his work on NewsRadio, The Ben Stiller Show, and a long run of film and television roles throughout the 1990s and 2000s. A fixture of alternative comedy and Hollywood nightlife during that era, Andy’s career has been marked by both creative success and very public struggles with addiction. In recent years, Andy has been open about sobriety, recovery, and the personal cost of fame, substance abuse, and public scrutiny. His story continues to spark conversation around accountability, addiction, and survival in the entertainment industry. Follow Andy Dick: Instagram: https://instagram.com/@andydick Website: http://www.andydick.com ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Discussed in This Episode: 00:00 – Andy Dick Walks Into Chaos 05:00 – Addiction, Blackouts, and Fuzzy Memory 10:15 – The Crack Incident and Being Narcan’d 16:00 – Surviving, Refusing the Ambulance, and Waking Up 21:00 – Rehab, Sober Living, and the Opioid Crisis 26:15 – Early Comedy Days and the LA Open Mic Scene 31:45 – Fame, Drugs, and Losing Control 36:45 – Sexual Identity, Desire, and Aging 42:30 – Family, Adoption, and Losing His Parents 47:30 – Phil Hartman, Jon Lovitz, and Longstanding Blame 53:45 – Accountability, Survival, and Staying Alive 58:45 – Fame, Perspective, and Closing Thoughts ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.c... 📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@jamiekennedycomedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 award shows are losing relevance, while independent voices and podcasts continue to rise. And at the end, I get personal — about gratitude, aging, health, perspective, and why focusing on what you have matters more than ever. This isn’t about sides. It’s about reality. ________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro & Channel Updates 00:04:16 - Information Overload & Cultural Bubbles 00:08:08 - Tragedy, Free Speech & Public Reaction 00:14:54 - When “Common Sense” Becomes Punk Rock 00:18:21 - Law Enforcement, ICE & Rule of Law 00:27:24 - No Middle Ground Anymore 00:34:25 - Is Hollywood in Decline? 00:42:17 - The Podcast Era & New Power Structures 00:43:06 - Social Media Absurdity & Modern Behavior 00:46:02 - Fear, Health & Modern Anxieties 00:47:28 - Symbolism, Influence & Moral Signals 00:50:31 - Perspective, Gratitude & Life at 55 00:59:35 Final Thoughts ________________________________ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/ 📺 Subscribe: YouTube.com/JamieKennedyComedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, and what it’s like to be “a thing” while still wanting more. We also get into Hollywood’s shifting rules, being boxed in by success, how critics and politics changed the business, and why reinvention isn’t as simple as people think. It’s funny, raw, reflective — and very real. ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ About Pauly: Pauly Shore is a comedian, actor, and cultural icon who rose to fame in the early ’90s through MTV and a run of hit films including Encino Man, Son in Law, In the Army Now, and Bio-Dome. The son of Comedy Store legend Mitzi Shore, Pauly became one of the most recognizable personalities of his generation. Today, he continues touring, creating independent projects, and exploring new chapters in his career. Follow Pauly Shore Instagram: https://instagram.com/@paulyshore Facebook::https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPaulyShore YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/paulyshore/ Website: http://www.paulyshore.com ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Discussed in This Episode 00:00 — “We’re in Our 50s… How Did This Happen?” 01:01 — “The Scan That Changed Everything” 15:56 — “Before MTV: Acting, Auditions, and the Other Path” 18:08 — “The Fork in the Road That Defined My Career” 22:47 — “Being a ‘Thing’ vs Being Respected” 26:23 — “MTV Didn’t Believe in Me — Until It Was Too Late” 41:38 — “What Fame Took That No One Talks About” 45:59 — “The Comedy Store Pressure Nobody Sees” 58:24 — “Why I Actually Love Acting More Than Comedy” 01:05:04 — “Still Chasing the Second Act” ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.c... 📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@jamiekennedycomedy _________________________________ Pauly Shore podcast, Pauly Shore interview, MTV 90s comedy, Mitzi Shore, Comedy Store history, 90s Hollywood, comedian career regrets, Pauly Shore acting, Jamie Kennedy podcast, Hollywood reinvention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, pulling back from overexposure, and what it means to evolve without retreating into denial. There’s frustration here, but there’s also clarity — about protecting what matters, shedding old versions of ourselves, and staying human in a world that often feels upside down. ________________________________ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/ 📺 Subscribe: YouTube.com/JamieKennedyComedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 different the world feels now compared to the stuff I grew up watching. There’s a clip about comedians “not being truth tellers,” which I definitely have thoughts on, plus a Wizard of Oz theory that completely melted my brain. If you’re into comedy, movies, weird clips from the internet, or just trying to make sense of the chaos out there, come hang for a bit. ______________________________________________ Support the Pod: 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/ 📺 Subscribe: YouTube.com/JamieKennedyComedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 now, and why everyone suddenly thinks they’re a comedian. We also get into conspiracy talk, UFO theories, demons, nostalgia, and the lost art of originality. This one is all over the map in the best way. Think wild viral clips from my FYP, memories from the golden era of stand up, bizarre real-world moments, and some big questions about where society is heading. Grab a coffee and hang with me. ___________________________ Timestamps: 01:16 – Beauty pageant performs metal 02:55 – Local news segment about the man causing chaos in Studio City 10:54 – Australian “demon bee” news report 17:30 – Vintage stand-up bit from Mr. Zed 24:36 – Food review video from Chris & Eddie’s 29:02 – Rant clip about “white people that triple trapped” with Michael Malice 31:04 – Sixteen Candles scene with Jake / Caroline / Anthony Michael Hall 39:26 – Burbank airport nuts rant ___________________________ For more information on the National AC refrigerant crisis, how it will affect homeowners, and how to SIGN THE PETITION please visit: http://www.MAACAA.ORG ___________________________ Follow Me: Website: https://jamiekennedy.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/thejamiekennedyFacebook: https://facebook.com/jamiekennedyTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thejamiekennedyTwitter/X: https://x.com/jamiekennedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Wanda Sykes’ comments on diversity, to the origins of Scream, this one dives deep into how the entertainment world is shifting and what that says about the rest of us. Discussed in This Episode 00:00 – Intro / Jamie sets up the episode 01:07 – Wanda Sykes and the “Logic Over Labels” mindset 07:33 – The dangers of labels and lost common sense 10:46 – Cultural hypocrisy and identity quotas 12:00 – The death of the Hollywood star system 17:26 – How RealShorts and social media are reshaping fame 20:12 – Jamie reacts to HRH Collection 25:15 – Defending L.A. and what makes it unique 31:00 – The untold Scream origin story with Wes Craven 39:08 – Reflecting on old Hollywood and 90s comedy 40:38 – Outro / tour dates and upcoming episodes 🎙️ Watch full episodes & clips: https://youtube.com/@jamiekennedy 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: Hate To Break It To Ya 💬 Join the Patreon: https://patreon.com/jamiekennedy 🎟️ See me on tour: https://jamiekennedy.com/tour 👕 Official Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/shop Follow Me Website: https://jamiekennedy.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejamiekennedy Facebook: https://facebook.com/jamiekennedy TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thejamiekennedy Twitter/X: https://x.com/jamiekennedy SEO Keywords Jamie Kennedy podcast, Hate To Break It To Ya, Jamie Kennedy reacts, Hollywood star system, Wanda Sykes reaction, Scream movie behind the scenes, Wes Craven story, LA creatives, movie industry changes, short form content, Hollywood fame, modern celebrity culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices