Go With Your Palate: Carrot Top | Comedy, Chaos & The Legend of the Props

This week, we sit down with the one-and-only Carrot Top — the legendary king of prop comedy, Las Vegas icon, and a performer who’s been making audiences laugh for over three decades. From his early days on college stages to his long-running residency at the Luxor, Carrot Top has evolved his act into a fast-paced, high-energy blend of prop invention, storytelling, and pure comedic chaos.

We get into how his comedy has shifted over the years — especially during COVID — from purely prop-driven punchlines to a more story-forward style that reveals just how much timing, craft, and heart goes into his work. (Let’s just say… there’s a reason Joe ends up calling him a doctor of comedy.)

Carrot Top shares unbelievable behind-the-scenes stories: including a surprise Hulk Hogan moment — “Ohhh yeah, brother!”, fan encounters you’ll have to hear to believe, and what it’s like to be recognized not just for stand-up, but for unforgettable pop-culture appearances (shoutout to those iconic AT&T commercials).

We also dive into the props themselves — how they come together, where the inspiration hits, and how sometimes, a joke invention turns into something we’d actually want to buy.

It’s hilarious, honest, and full of the kind of stories you only get from someone who has truly seen it all in comedy.

Pour a glass, loosen up, and get ready — this one is a wild ride in the best way.

Go With Your Palate: Carrot Top | Comedy, Chaos & The Legend of the Props

This week, we sit down with the one-and-only Carrot Top — the legendary king of prop comedy, Las Vegas icon, and a performer who’s been making audiences laugh for over three decades. From his early days on college stages to his long-running residency at the Luxor, Carrot Top has evolved his act into a fast-paced, high-energy blend of prop invention, storytelling, and pure comedic chaos.

We get into how his comedy has shifted over the years — especially during COVID — from purely prop-driven punchlines to a more story-forward style that reveals just how much timing, craft, and heart goes into his work. (Let’s just say… there’s a reason Joe ends up calling him a doctor of comedy.)

Carrot Top shares unbelievable behind-the-scenes stories: including a surprise Hulk Hogan moment — “Ohhh yeah, brother!”, fan encounters you’ll have to hear to believe, and what it’s like to be recognized not just for stand-up, but for unforgettable pop-culture appearances (shoutout to those iconic AT&T commercials).

We also dive into the props themselves — how they come together, where the inspiration hits, and how sometimes, a joke invention turns into something we’d actually want to buy.

It’s hilarious, honest, and full of the kind of stories you only get from someone who has truly seen it all in comedy.

Pour a glass, loosen up, and get ready — this one is a wild ride in the best way.

Go With Your Palate: Jack Carr | From SEAL Team to Storytelling Titan

This week, we’re honored to sit down with Jack Carr—former Navy SEAL sniper turned #1 New York Times bestselling author and creative force behind The Terminal List and beyond. After two decades in Naval Special Warfare leading elite assault and sniper teams across Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Philippines, Jack—always a lifelong literature enthusiast—traded boots for books and built a storytelling empire rooted in authenticity, precision, and heart.

Jack opens up about how his real-world experiences fuel his electrifying thrillers, the deep influence of his grandfather—a WWII Marine aviator—on his sense of mission, and how his writing process merges memory and narrative to create characters that feel “as-seen-in-real-life” real. He also pulls back the curtain on his Hollywood journey—bringing The Terminal List to life with Chris Pratt and riding the wave into his most recent hit spinoff, Dark Wolf, which debuted in August 2025.

Of course, we keep it fun: swapping tactical anecdotes over wine (yes, there’s a recurring pour in every one of his books), trading thoughts on balancing family and grit, and laughing through a rapid-fire question round that reveals even more about the man behind the mission. Jack also shares great stories like the symbolism behind his impactful signature tomahawks and how pure manifestation helped align fate and film in ways even he couldn’t have scripted.

Whether you’re drawn to adrenaline-charged origin stories, bold career reinventions, or a real-life hero talking wine, writing, and resilience—this episode hits like a knockout. Grab a glass, settle in, and let’s toast to the journey.