Adam sits down with Jon Lovett (Crooked Media co-founder, former Obama/Hillary speechwriter… and yes, Survivor 47’s first boot) for a refreshing honest catch-up. Jon explains why a midlife-crisis-on-purpose pushed him to apply, what Jeff Probst told him on Zoom, and how a teammate’s meltdown sent him packing. They get into the Obama “no ketchup after age 8” controversy (and Jon’s surprisingly deep ketchup-vs-mustard life lesson), what being a presidential speechwriter actually looks like under deadline, and how Pod Save America/Crooked grew into a home for pro-democracy politics. Also on the table: the thrill/terror of sushi firsts, iPhone “upgrades,” and why political honesty beats performative unity every time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Adam’s back with a fresh mullet, zero perms, and plenty of intrusive thoughts. He starts with curly-hair upkeep (thanks, Tracee Ellis Ross) before getting into the saga of a fake Adam Rippon TikTok account that he’s oddly fine with—free admin work, right? From there, it’s a mix of real estate rants, London’s drafty windows, and why Cracker Barrel’s “woke” logo drama says more about capitalism than pancakes. Listeners send in texts and voicemails about everything from noisy babies to skincare hacks to reconnecting with old friends who still see you as the “gay bestie.” By the end, Adam’s 18 pounds lighter, living on yogurt and salads, and still finding new ways to roast his imaginary haters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jet Lag, Drug Tests & Other Intrusive Thoughts
Adam’s back from Finland, officially free of Equinox, and full of jet lagged intrusive thoughts. He clears up the infamous “nipple to knee” drug test story, explains why Finnish candy keeps putting him in the papers, and laughs about how his podcast background keeps getting uglier Plus, listener texts spark debates about notebooks, stickers, and pistachio hacks—while Adam spirals on Taylor & Travis, bullying himself out of bad purchases, and why exhaustion might actually cure jet lag.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Sleepless in Finland: Reclining Seats, HOA Drama & Trashy Behavior
Fresh off an 11-hour flight with zero sleep, Adam records his first Intrusive Thoughts episode abroad—from a cottage in Finland. Running on pure delusion (and pear martini memories), he tackles listener dilemmas ranging from airplane reclining etiquette to nightmare neighbors who want to sue over toddler footsteps. Adam shares why noise complaints against kids are absurd, dishes out some savage HOA hot takes, and spirals about the first time he ever saw someone litter. Plus, we get an update on his reading glasses hunt, a voicemail about discount-store finds, and the behind-the-scenes story of why the podcast rebrand finally made sense.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Closet Purgatory and Other Life Lessons
Adam’s DIY era is here: goodbye tacky microwave, hello self-installed range hood and a custom steel backsplash. Along the way, he gets sidetracked by water bottles, butterflies, and closet purgatory—but also dives into listener questions about judgment, clutter, and relationships that don’t go as planned. It’s messy, heartfelt, and very Adam.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Intrusive Thoughts by Adam Rippon is your front-row seat into the wonderfully unpredictable mind of Adam Rippon. Comedic, casual, and completely unfiltered - this weekly podcast is for everyone who is hot and funny.
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