HATE TO BREAK IT TO YA with Jamie Kennedy

I didn’t plan on making this episode. But after reading what’s been released and more importantly what’s still being hidden, I couldn’t ignore it anymore.

This isn’t about conspiracy buzzwords or internet rabbit holes. It’s about something much simpler: why names keep getting protected, why accountability stops at power, and why the worst people always seem to vanish behind redactions. If this stuff wasn’t real, they wouldn’t still be covering for it.

I talk about why questioning obvious inconsistencies now gets you labeled crazy, how “doing your own research” became an insult, and why so many people would rather mock uncomfortable questions than ask them. I don’t have all the answers, but I know when something doesn’t add up.

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On this weeks episode of Hate To Break It To Ya, I sit down with Andy Dick for one of the rawest conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast. Andy opens up about addiction, relapse, sobriety, and the moment he nearly died—and what it feels like to live under constant scrutiny while trying to stay alive and stay clean.

We talk about the early days of comedy in Los Angeles, the chaos of sudden fame, and how addiction distorts memory, responsibility, and relationships. Andy shares his side of long-standing Hollywood controversies, reflects on loss and guilt, and wrestles in real time with what accountability actually means when substance abuse takes over your life.

This isn’t a polished redemption story or a hit-piece—it’s an honest, uncomfortable, often funny, and sometimes heartbreaking conversation about losing control, getting sober, and figuring out how to keep going.

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About Andy:
Andy Dick is a comedian, actor, and writer best known for his work on NewsRadio, The Ben Stiller Show, and a long run of film and television roles throughout the 1990s and 2000s. A fixture of alternative comedy and Hollywood nightlife during that era, Andy’s career has been marked by both creative success and very public struggles with addiction.

In recent years, Andy has been open about sobriety, recovery, and the personal cost of fame, substance abuse, and public scrutiny. His story continues to spark conversation around accountability, addiction, and survival in the entertainment industry.

Follow Andy Dick:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/@andydick
Website: http://www.andydick.com

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Discussed in This Episode:

00:00 – Andy Dick Walks Into Chaos
05:00 – Addiction, Blackouts, and Fuzzy Memory
10:15 – The Crack Incident and Being Narcan’d
16:00 – Surviving, Refusing the Ambulance, and Waking Up
21:00 – Rehab, Sober Living, and the Opioid Crisis
26:15 – Early Comedy Days and the LA Open Mic Scene
31:45 – Fame, Drugs, and Losing Control
36:45 – Sexual Identity, Desire, and Aging
42:30 – Family, Adoption, and Losing His Parents
47:30 – Phil Hartman, Jon Lovitz, and Longstanding Blame
53:45 – Accountability, Survival, and Staying Alive
58:45 – Fame, Perspective, and Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, I sit down with comedian Nacya Marreiro for a brutally honest conversation about modern dating, beauty standards, and how influencer culture is reshaping stand-up comedy. We dig into the realities of being a good-looking comic, the pressure of social media fame, old-school comedy values, and why dating in today’s world feels more transactional and confusing than ever.

Nacya opens up about her immigrant background, breaking into the comedy scene, navigating Hollywood as a woman, and the unexpected challenges that come with beauty and attention. Along the way, we get into industry politics, generational shifts in entertainment, the rise of influencer comedians, and what it really takes to survive in stand-up right now.

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About Nacya Marreiro
Nacya Marreiro is a Portugal-born stand-up comedian based in Los Angeles. Known for her fearless honesty, sharp observational humor, and high-energy stage presence, Nacya blends cultural insight, dating stories, and raw personal experience into a bold comedic voice. She has performed at top comedy clubs across the country and continues to build a growing fanbase online and on stage.

Follow Nacya:
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nacyamarreiro

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In this solo episode, I break down what’s happening when culture, politics, and reality collide — and why it feels like there’s no middle ground anymore.

From media narratives and law enforcement, to Hollywood’s disconnect from real audiences, to the way ideology has replaced common sense, I react to the stories and videos shaping the current moment. I also talk about how fame, legacy media, and award shows are losing relevance, while independent voices and podcasts continue to rise.

And at the end, I get personal — about gratitude, aging, health, perspective, and why focusing on what you have matters more than ever.
This isn’t about sides. It’s about reality.

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro & Channel Updates
00:04:16 - Information Overload & Cultural Bubbles
00:08:08 - Tragedy, Free Speech & Public Reaction
00:14:54 - When “Common Sense” Becomes Punk Rock
00:18:21 - Law Enforcement, ICE & Rule of Law
00:27:24 - No Middle Ground Anymore
00:34:25 - Is Hollywood in Decline?
00:42:17 - The Podcast Era & New Power Structures
00:43:06 - Social Media Absurdity & Modern Behavior
00:46:02 - Fear, Health & Modern Anxieties
00:47:28 - Symbolism, Influence & Moral Signals
00:50:31 - Perspective, Gratitude & Life at 55
00:59:35 Final Thoughts

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Jeff Dye sits down with me for a wide-ranging conversation about ambition, conviction, and what it actually means to stay true to yourself in modern comedy. We talk about why Jeff believes his goal is to be the best stand-up comedian possible, how that mindset shapes his choices, and what it’s like being perceived as the “bad guy” while still leading with honesty and goodwill.

We also get into navigating public pressure, playing the heel intentionally, and why comedy sometimes eats its own — all without turning this into a pile-on or a hit piece. This is a thoughtful, candid conversation about identity, craft, and surviving the long game.

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About Jeff Dye:
Jeff Dye is a nationally touring stand-up comedian, actor, and host. He’s appeared multiple times on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, has his own Comedy Central Presents special, and has released two top-10 Billboard comedy albums, Dumb Is Gooder and Live From Madison, both currently playing on SiriusXM.

He’s starred in NBC’s Better Late Than Never, appears regularly on Fox shows like The Masked Singer and I Can See Your Voice, and hosts the Fox game show Who the Bleep Is That?. Jeff is also a recurring guest on The Greg Gutfeld Show, known for delivering unfiltered takes with humor, conviction, and heart.

Follow Jeff:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/@jeffdye
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jeffdye/
Website: http://www.jeffdye.com

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Discussed in This Episode:
00:00 – Comedy convictions
03:45 – Clean vs edgy comedy
07:30 – Losing the filter
12:10 – Public pressure
17:55 – Sobriety & accountability
22:40 – Privacy vs publicity
27:30 – Wanting to be the best
31:45 – Texas, touring & home
36:30 – Playing the heel
41:50 – Comics turning on comics
47:20 – Forgiveness over revenge
53:10 – Being likable, staying honest
59:00 – The long game
01:05:30 – Final thoughts

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