1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Adam Ferrara on Comedians, Carburetors &amp;amp; Carnegie Hall: A Working-Class Hero's Guide to Showbiz In this heartfelt and hilarious conversation, veteran stand-up comedian and actor Adam Ferrara joins hosts Sarah J. Halstead and Rich Chassler for a deep dive into the entertainment industry, family influences, and the art of survival in show business. From performing at mobster-run comedy clubs in Brooklyn to landing recurring roles on major network shows, Adam shares candid stories about his Italian-American upbringing, his father's life-changing advice, and why being funny in the office doesn't make you a comedian. The episode touches on everything from vintage cars and Carnegie Hall to the emotional reality of watching your parents age while pursuing your creative dreams. About Adam Ferrara Adam Ferrara&amp;nbsp;is a veteran stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster who has spent over three decades mastering authentic storytelling across every entertainment platform. Best known for his recurring roles on&amp;nbsp;Nurse Jackie&amp;nbsp;(Netflix),&amp;nbsp;NCIS&amp;nbsp;as &quot;Sloppy Joe Sammy,&quot; and&amp;nbsp;Rescue Me, Adam represents the last generation of comics who cut their teeth in mob-run Brooklyn clubs before graduating to Carnegie Hall. His podcast&amp;nbsp;&quot;The Adam Ferrara Podcast&quot;&amp;nbsp;features intimate conversations with guests like Nathan Lane, Ann Wilson, and Billy Gibbons, capturing the warmth of friends laughing around a dinner table. A Long Island native splitting time between LA and NYC's West Village, Adam brings blue-collar authenticity and hard-won wisdom to everything he does—whether sharing his father's life-changing advice (&quot;Do it now, before your life gets complicated&quot;), discussing vintage cars, or explaining why being funny in the copy room doesn't make you a comedian. Connect:&amp;nbsp; @AdamFerrara on all platforms&amp;nbsp; AdamFerrara.com ... http://adamferrara.com/&amp;nbsp; for tour dates The Adam Ferrara Podcast ... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adam-ferrara-podcast/id1473543128 on all platforms Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the New Year 02:42 Celebrating Growth and Community 05:27 Bagels and Lox: A Culinary Surprise 08:23 The Life of a Stand-Up Comedian 11:02 Navigating the Acting World 14:03 Memorable Experiences in Comedy 16:47 The Importance of Mentorship 19:29 The Evolution of Podcasting 22:15 Connecting with Celebrities 24:58 Family Influence and Personal Growth 27:39 The Journey of a Stand-Up Comedian 30:23 Reflections on Life Choices 33:17 The Role of Comedy in Coping 36:01 Advice for Aspiring Comedians 38:48 The Changing Landscape of Entertainment 41:50 Final Thoughts and Farewell FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS! Sarah IG @sarahhalstead https://www.instagram.com/sarahhalstead/?hl=en&amp;nbsp; FB @sarahjhalsteadcomic https://www.facebook.com/sarahjhalsteadcomic/ X @sarahjhalstead&amp;nbsp; https://twitter.com/sarahjhalstead&amp;nbsp; Rich IG @richchassler https://www.instagram.com/richchassler/ FB @chasslerfans https://www.facebook.com/Chasslerfans/ X @richchassler https://x.com/richchassler&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; #adamferrara #topgear #ncis #standupcomedy #comedian Drinking During Business Hours with Sarah Halstead and Rich Chassler | Where comedy &amp; fine wine meet! http://sarahjhalstead.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40162305/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/40162305