ADAM FRIEDLAND

The New York City-based comedian and talk show host stops by to tell us what he's been into.

June 9, 2025

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Adam Friedland is a New York City-based comedian, podcaster, center-left pundit, and host of The Adam Friedland Show. Friedland was propelled into superstardom by the cult success of the Cum Town podcast, which he co-hosted with comedians Nick Mullen and Stavros Halkias until 2022. More recently, he’s made a name for himself (perhaps accidentally) as a journalist and political-cultural influencer whose talk show guests have included everyone from Chris Cuomo to Julian Casablancas and Chet Hanks. Season two of the Adam Friedland Show just launched with an interview of the… controversial New York City Council candidate Anthony Weiner, which you can check out here. Lucky for us, he’s here to tell us what he’s been into.

WHAT Adam Friedland IS INTO...

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Ezra Klein and Ezra Klein content

I just want to say. Huge fan. About a month ago, we got a soft “yes” from Ezra to come on the show. I read his book, “Abundance,” and I really enjoyed it; I hadn’t read a chapter book in a while. I bought copies for my entire staff and had them read it. For a few weeks, it was all we talked about. Two days ago, we received a hard “no” from Klein’s team. Breaking the news to the staff was very difficult. This is my public plea to Mr. Klein: Sir, democracy is in peril. This conversation must happen.

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Benson Boone

Backflips are a big part of my life. I’ve been teaching myself to backflip in my spare time. I had three dreams as a child. The first was to wield a sword while riding a horse. I’m proud to say I’ve accomplished that. The second was to sing and backflip, which I’ve been unable to do simultaneously. I do not feel comfortable sharing my third dream, but you know who you are, and you’ve stabbed me in the back for the last time. Benson Boone, I’m here to listen. I’m here to learn.

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Members of The Marvel Cinematic Universe

Anyone involved in the creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has an open invitation to come on my show. Especially Robert Downey Jr.

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Jelly Roll

To be honest, when I first heard your songs, I thought you were African American. Seeing an artist devote their work to bringing white and black cultures together gives me hope; it’s a quiet rebellion against an increasingly divided nation. Kudos to you, Mr. Roll.

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President Donald John Trump

Hello, Mr. President. I know you’re reading this. Our feud has been far from private. Let’s give the people what they want. Two men enter, one man leaves. The gauntlet has been thrown. The ball is in your court. Your move, Mr. President. I’ll be waiting.

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