In this episode, I sit down with Jon Mellis, whose life story spans a decade in state prison, years of rebuilding on the outside, and ultimately his presence at January 6th. Jon walks through his early drug conviction, the realities of incarceration, how prison reshaped his worldview, and what it’s like to reenter society after losing nearly all of your twenties behind bars.

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In this episode I’m talking about everything from my new movie Portal in the Pines to why it feels like the whole world is running on glitch mode. I break down that insane NFL penalty everyone’s been sending me, and yeah… I’m starting to think some of these games aren’t as “pure” as we were told.

We also get into old-school Hollywood, Gallagher, Chevy, Carson — a bunch of legends — and how different the world feels now compared to the stuff I grew up watching. There’s a clip about comedians “not being truth tellers,” which I definitely have thoughts on, plus a Wizard of Oz theory that completely melted my brain. If you’re into comedy, movies, weird clips from the internet, or just trying to make sense of the chaos out there, come hang for a bit.

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Peter Madrigal stopped by the studio and we got into the real story behind his time on Vanderpump Rules, the early days at SUR, and what it was like being part of one of the biggest reality TV shows of the last decade. We talk about how the show started, how the cast handled real relationships on camera, the behind-the-scenes work that goes into filming, and how Peter managed the chaos both on and off screen. We also get into the Scandoval fallout, the rise of reality TV stardom, and where the entire genre is heading as Hollywood keeps shifting. Peter also opens up about building his own network, life after reality fame, and how he sees the future of entertainment.

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I’m back with a new solo episode, and the world feels like it’s getting stranger by the day. From bizarre street behavior in Studio City to demon bees in Australia, to airports charging seventeen bucks for pistachios, I’m starting to wonder if something bigger is going on. I dive into why everything feels upside down, how comedy has changed, why real people online are funnier than Hollywood right now, and why everyone suddenly thinks they’re a comedian. We also get into conspiracy talk, UFO theories, demons, nostalgia, and the lost art of originality.

This one is all over the map in the best way. Think wild viral clips from my FYP, memories from the golden era of stand up, bizarre real-world moments, and some big questions about where society is heading. Grab a coffee and hang with me.

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Timestamps:

01:16 – Beauty pageant performs metal

02:55 – Local news segment about the man causing chaos in Studio City

10:54 – Australian “demon bee” news report

17:30 – Vintage stand-up bit from Mr. Zed

24:36 – Food review video from Chris & Eddie’s

29:02 – Rant clip about “white people that triple trapped” with Michael Malice

31:04 – Sixteen Candles scene with Jake / Caroline / Anthony Michael Hall

39:26 – Burbank airport nuts rant

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This week on Hate To Break It To Ya with Jamie Kennedy, I'm joined by my old friend Deep Roy! From the moment he sits down, it feels like reconnecting with an old friend who’s lived ten lifetimes in Hollywood. We talk about everything from his early days in London comedy to becoming one of the most iconic performers behind the masks of Star Wars, Doctor Who, Tim Burton films, and of course, his legendary run with me on JKX.

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In this solo episode, I take a hard look at what’s really happening in Hollywood, from the collapse of the traditional movie star system to how social media and short-form content have changed what it means to be famous. I talk about how we lost sight of merit and authenticity, how labels are dividing people instead of connecting them, and why it’s time to get back to logic over ideology.

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Raven-Symoné stopped by the studio, and from the moment we sat down it felt like two people comparing notes on the same Hollywood madness. We talk about what it was like for her to grow up in the spotlight, from The Cosby Show to That’s So Raven, and how she’s managed to stay grounded while navigating fame, identity, and creativity in an industry that rarely makes it easy. She opens up about what fame does to your sense of self, what she’s learned from decades on set, and how Hollywood has changed for better and for worse. It’s a funny, honest, and real conversation with someone who’s lived through the extremes of fame and somehow came out with more wisdom than ego.

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In this episode of Hate To Break It To Ya, I sit down with horror legend Bill Moseley, the man behind Chop Top. Bill’s not your average horror icon — he’s a Yale graduate, journalist, and musician who brings intellect and wit to the darkest corners of cinema. We talk about his time with Rob Zombie and Tobe Hooper, what it’s like being a calm mind in a chaotic genre, and the spiritual side of acting, from “the spirits of the theater” to his real-life friendship with Timothy Leary.

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In this episode, I catch up on everything that’s been going on — the travel, the burnout, and how wild this business has become. From the chaos of Hollywood’s collapse to the strange new world of streaming, AI, and outrage culture, I dive into what it’s been like trying to stay grounded in a system that feels designed to keep everyone fired up.

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This weeks episode of Hate To Break It To Ya is pure chaos. Stephen Baldwin and I go deep, funny, and spiritual all at once. We talk about everything from spiritual warfare and Hollywood temptations to the absurdity of modern culture. It’s two friends catching up, roasting each other, and getting into the kind of unfiltered talk that only happens when the cameras are rolling.

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