On this very special Mohr Stories Classic from 2016, Jay sits down with his now wife and Lakers governor, Jeanie Buss. They discuss growing up in the Buss family, inheriting the responsibility of the Lakers, and protecting a franchise that’s bigger than basketball. Jeanie opens up about her father Jerry Buss, the birth of Showtime, fan-first decision making, arena design, leadership through humility, and why culture matters as much as championships. Equal parts sports history, Hollywood lore, and personal philosophy, this classic episode is a master class in stewardship, legacy, and knowing when to let others shine.

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On this week’s sneak peek at tomrorow’s Mohr Stories, Jay welcomes comedy legend George Wallace. They discuss George’s nonstop global travel, airports from hell, funerals as celebrations, the absurdity of support dogs everywhere, and why stand-up is still the greatest job on earth. Along the way George drops classic Wallace wisdom on aging, religion, th…

On this week’s mini episode Jay Mohr and Joe Praino discuss dream-house fantasies, celebrity lineage, Hollywood genetics, and the surprisingly complicated math of “hall passes.” The conversation then veers to Lakers parties, Carradine confusion, and a wildly honest breakdown of celebrity crushes—before legendary comic George Wallace literally walks into Jay’s house and hijacks the ending. Loose and ridiculous, this one is exclusively for you Substackers and very much not for the main feed.

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On this Mohr Stories Classic episode from 2015, Jay goes deep with actor John C. McGinley in a wide-ranging conversation that moves from Scrubs and Oliver Stone war stories (Platoon, Wall Street, Any Given Sunday) to Broadway pressure, acting discipline, and the art of saying the words exactly as written. McGinley also opens up about fatherhood, advocacy, and his work with the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, offering an emotional, honest, and thoughtful discussion about language, dignity, and standing up for people who can’t always stand up for themselves. Funny, intense, and deeply human—this is Mohr Stories at its best.

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This week Jay sits down with legendary actor Joe Mantegna for a warm, funny, and deeply personal conversation that spans his Chicago roots, Broadway beginnings, and a lifetime in show business. Joe shares incredible stories about mentors, marriage, autism advocacy, and keeping perspective when fame comes calling.

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Jay Mohr and Joe Praino kick back for a classic Substack mini that goes everywhere—from Jay roasting Pat Riley at a star-studded Hollywood party to wild Big Brother strategy theories, roast-battle fantasies, and the strange validation that comes from killing in front of your heroes. Along the way they riff on fame, phantom pain, tinnitus, prosthetic-leg overachievers, and pre-Japan travel jitters. Enjoy Substackers…this one’s for the cool kids club.

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Another Throwback Thursday, another Mohr Stories Classic. This week we revisit an episode from November of 2012 when Jay sat down with legendary skateboarder, filmmaker, and cultural pioneer Stacy Peralta for a fascinating conversation about the birth of modern skateboarding, surfing Santa Monica and Venice in the ’70s, and building something meaningful out of an idea that once seemed illegal, ridiculous, or impossible. From Dogtown and Z-Boys to the creation of the Bones Brigade, Peralta reflects on creativity, discipline, legacy, and why chasing the dream mattered more than the money.

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On this week’s Substack sneak preview of tomorrow’s Mohr Stories, Jay sits down with academic & author Michael Eric Dyson for a wide-ranging, deeply personal conversation on race, power, faith, and American identity. Dyson breaks down the real meaning of white privilege, reflects on parts of his book Tears We Cannot Stop, and shares moving stories about…

On this week’s Substack-exclusive mini ep, Jay Mohr and Joe Praino unpack why marriage seems to hit the gas on breakups, how commitment flips a psychological switch, and why “fixing things by getting married” almost never works. Along the way, they veer into gross mic covers, nicotine mishaps, circumcision debates, unsolicited music videos, and a surprise call-in that turns into couples counseling.

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On this Throwback Thursday, we revisit this episode from 2012 with actress and writer Illeana Douglas. Jay and Illeana discuss their time on Action, swap behind-the-scenes stories involving Buddy Hackett, Keanu Reeves, and network insanity, and dig into what it was really like navigating TV writing rooms, power dynamics, and creative frustration in a very different era.

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