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Graham heads to Orange County, California, to spend a day with actor and comedian Adam Devine. The Pitch Perfect star reflects on his early comedy days at the Hollywood Improv, sharing how he transitioned from being the “door guy” to the main act. He also opens up about a childhood cement truck accident and the impact it has on his life today. Devine offers insight about his most iconic movie roles and his relationships with co-stars Zac Efron and Danny McBride. Graham also speaks with Devine’s wife, Chloe, and joins Adam on his boat, where they take a dip in the ocean.
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Adam Devine: I cranked it so hard my pinky toe fell off
Always unfiltered, comedian Adam Devine shares stories of his adolescents including losing a toe in the bathtub and the uncomfortable conversation he had with his mom when she found their family dog eating a used condom.
Adam Devine: Rejected as 14-year-old extra in Jack Nicholson movie
Looking back on his childhood, actor and comedian Adam Devine remembers grinding to make a buck. The “Workaholics” star shares notable experiences at his past jobs, including hustling as a newsboy, working as an extra at a grocery store, getting fired as a camera salesman and doing accents as a telemarketer.
Adam Devine: Jack Black inspired me as a stoner surrounded by hotties
Workaholics star Adam Devine details moving to California to pursue comedy, passing on UCLA, and enrolling in Orange Coast Community College after being inspired by the film “Orange County.” Devine reflects on watching standup as a child and explains why the comedians “who weren’t that great” inspired him the most.
Adam Devine: My “psycho” dating rule while pursuing dream job
Adam Devine looks back on the realization he loved comedy while working at the Hollywood Improv, as well as the festival he called “a game changer” in his career. Devine says that he was able to succeed in comedy because he was willing to put in the work to grow. He also remembers placing his career before his personal life in his early twenties, calling it “psychotic behavior.”
Adam Devine on “Pitch Perfect”: Thought I was auditioning for a baseball movie
Adam Devine looks back at his big break, taking Graham back to when he got the green light for his television series “Workaholics.” Devine discusses the process of learning how to write scripts for the show and mentions he was “gutted” when the “Workaholics” movie was paused. He also looks back on his “Pitch Perfect” audition, recalling that he thought he was auditioning for a baseball movie. He also tells of the unique way he secured the role of Mike in “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates.”
Adam Devine: Childhood accident, 38 surgeries, recent deadly diagnosis
Comedian Adam Devine recalls a lifechanging, traumatic accident as a child, when he was struck by cement truck, which has left him in years of pain and made him question if he’d ever walk again. He explains the rigorous process of learning how to sit, stand, walk and run again and credits his mom’s positive mindset to stay motivated during his recovery. Devine also remembers being labeled the “crippled kid” in middle school and how the Omaha community supported him after the accident. Devine also shares the numerous health issues stemming from his injuries that still affect him today.
Adam Devine shares awkward encounters with Adam Sandler, Danny McBride
Actor and comedian Adam Devine shares some of his favorite celebrity encounters, including the awkward pre-fame moment when Adam Sandler invited him to smoke a cigar. He also acknowledges he was recently ghosted by Zac Efron and recalls embarrassing himself in front of Danny McBride by telling him “you’re a bright shooting star.”
Adam Devine on partying: Feel like a dirtbag as a hungover dad
Comedian Adam Devine chats about maintaining a healthy lifestyle, saying he always knew where to draw the line when it came to drinking or doing drugs. He also discusses his fitness regimen and how having a child has changed his life.
The only story Adam Devine will reveal about his bachelor party
Adam Devine and his wife, actress Chloe Bridges, chat about the first time they met, their proposal, starting a family and what makes their relationship work. Chloe and Adam joke about Adam ignoring her on the plane ride to film their first movie together and the car ride to set afterward where Chloe made them stop for drive-through daiquiris and Adam thinks “I think I love this girl.” Adam tells the tale of blacking out from nerves while proposing to Chloe in a tiny Duffy Boat, how her name in his phone is still “Chloe Final Girls,” and then the pair share about how “magical” having a kid is. They also talk about how their opposite attitudes help make their relationship work.
Adam Devine goes topless off Orange County coast
Actor and comedy star Adam Devine takes Graham for a boat ride and a plunge into the freezing cold water of the Pacific Ocean. Graham and Adam discuss his Mississippi River roots and waking up at 5 AM as a child to fish for 13 hours straight with his dad. They also talk about Adam’s desire to get back into stand-up comedy and his writing process. Devine tells a funny, but scary story of driving a small Duffy Boat to the Seal Buoy, jumping on the buoy onto seals and sea lions, and getting caught by the Sheriff on the way back.
Adam Devine tested to remember his old lines
Graham and the crew test comedy actor Adam Devine on how well he remembers some of his most iconic lines in movies and television.
Workaholics or The Righteous Gemstones: Rapid fire with Adam Devine
Actor Adam Devine answers rapid fire questions