Call Her Daddy
Call Her Daddy
"I don't know, dude, swoopy with the hair like uh, how do you feel? It's weird. It's like a totally different thing because like that wouldn't have like maybe times are better or Definitely times are weirder like because when I was in high school That wouldn't have flown even a little bit." — Adam Devine
"I'm not passionate about singing or acapella. I Know I'm like I still don't consider myself a singer. I'm just like Good at it like I can just do it." — Adam Devine
"I don't do it. Okay, yeah, don't just don't do it. You might lose your friend forever, but What they're gonna do is I've done this before where They like left their partner and you're like, thank god She sought dude and then they get back together and then they get married and you're like I was kidding Dude, I'm a comedian." — Adam Devine
Adam Devine joins Alex Cooper on Call Her Daddy, navigating a humorous start that involves clarifying he is Adam Devine, not Adam Levine, due to a high-profile infidelity scandal. Devine recounts instances of mistaken identity, including a memorable Halloween party encounter and news outlets incorrectly attributing the scandal to him. He humorously describes his unconventional body shape and how it contributes to his physical comedy. The conversation then delves into Devine's upbringing in Nebraska, discussing the lack of strong stereotypes and his unique approach to accents.
The discussion shifts to Devine's comedic career, detailing his beginnings in improv classes and how he met his Workaholics co-stars Blake Anderson and Anders Holm. He elaborates on the dynamic of improv and the various personalities found in such classes, including notable figures like Eric Andre and Jillian Bell. Devine touches upon the creative freedom enjoyed during the filming of Workaholics and the challenges of pushing boundaries with sensitive content, citing an episode that sparked concern about being perceived as transphobic. The conversation also explores his unexpected audition and casting for Pitch Perfect, highlighting his initial misunderstanding of the film's premise.
Finally, Devine shares his philosophy on not overthinking or caring too much about external opinions, attributing this to his laid-back approach to life. He discusses his dating life, how he met his wife Chloe Bridges, and the humorous anecdote of discovering a collection of unusual "fleshlights" in his closet after they moved in together. The episode concludes with a discussion about his upcoming projects, including a spin-off series and the potential for a Workaholics movie.