{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Adam Ferrara on Comedians, Carburetors &amp; Carnegie Hall: A Working-Class Hero's Guide to Showbiz","description":"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\u2014whether 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 ","author_name":"Drinking During Business Hours with Sarah Halstead and Rich Chassler | Where comedy &amp; fine wine meet!","author_url":"http:\/\/sarahjhalstead.com","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40162305"}