Shane Gillis, Mouse Jones, and the week comedy got messy
Tom Segura called Shane Gillis "one of our best" after the SNL monologue blowup, but the real fight was Mouse Jones and Alexx Media screaming over equity on Brilliant Idiots: Alexx offered 15%, then added 5% more, and Mouse stopped sending clips after he couldn't see the books.
What they said on the pods
Tom Segura defends Shane Gillis on 2 Bears, 1 Cave
Tom Segura used the "Shane Gillis vs SNL: Round 2" episode of 2 Bears, 1 Cave to back Gillis after the monologue fallout, calling him "a legitimately very very funny guy" and "one of our best." Bert Kreischer said he texted Gillis the moment it happened. Bert also said Gillis's ex-girlfriend went after him.
I texted him the second this all happened... I always have your back.
Charlamagne mediates Mouse Jones and Alexx Media over comedy show equity
Mouse Jones and Alexx Media aired out the Dead Ass Comedy Show partnership on the Brilliant Idiots episode "Alexx vs Mouse GETS HEATED," and Charlamagne tha God landed on miscommunication. Mouse says Alexx took his January 2024 idea; Alexx says he offered 15% and then added 5% of his own to make it 20%. Mouse stopped delivering clips after he asked to see the books and was not shown them.
Y'all love each other. Cut it out.
Specials, tours and cancellations
Adam Ray gets a Netflix show, Theo Von's hour is up
Adam Ray announced a new "Adam Ray Show" on Netflix with Adam DeVine, with no title details and no date beyond coming soon. Theo Von's special I'm Doing Fine premiered October 20 on Netflix, with the trailer and subtitles already listed.
The bit everyone reposted
A Tesla flying car scrambled Brian Redban five minutes before a set
Brian Redban says he watched Elon Musk introduce a flying car five minutes before going on stage, and it wrecked him. He compared it to a moon landing and said that in 52 years alive he does not know what is second best now. Mark Normand replied to Musk's post that two have already been sold to Tiger Woods.
That was the coolest shit I can remember ever seeing?
Quick hits
Jim Norton needs time to heal before he weighs in on Gillis
One sentence from Jim Norton about why he has stayed quiet on the Shane Gillis monologue, and it got more traction than most full takes. Read it.
Sam Morril answers Casey Anthony's Shane Gillis take
A story about Casey Anthony appearing to sound off on the SNL monologue got one line back from Sam Morril about her two year old daughter. The reply.
Frequently asked questions
What happened between Shane Gillis and SNL?
Shane Gillis performed a monologue on SNL that caused fallout, prompting responses from other comedians. Tom Segura defended Gillis on his podcast 2 Bears, 1 Cave, calling him "a legitimately very very funny guy" and "one of our best."
What was the dispute between Mouse Jones and Alexx Media about?
Mouse Jones and Alexx Media had a disagreement over the Dead Ass Comedy Show partnership. Mouse says Alexx took his January 2024 idea, while Alexx says he offered 15% equity and then added 5% more to make it 20%. The two settled the dispute on air rather than through public posts.
What Netflix comedy news came out recently?
Adam Ray announced a new "Adam Ray Show" on Netflix with Adam DeVine, with no title details or specific release date beyond "coming soon." Theo Von's special "I'm Doing Fine" premiered on Netflix on October 20.
What distracted Brian Redban before his comedy set?
Brian Redban watched Elon Musk introduce a flying car five minutes before going on stage, which he said affected his performance. He compared the moment to a moon landing.