PodcastTBPNOctober 20, 2026
Jay Leno on Comedy, Supercars, and the State of Hollywood
Leno argues avoiding politics and relentless touring sustain a comedy career, while AI disruption echoes past industrial shifts.
- Format over politics: Leno says he cut political jokes entirely and ticket sales rose 20-30% because audiences want jokes, not lectures — "tell joke, get check."
- Supercar market bifurcating: Leno sees Porsche moving upmarket toward Ferrari's scarcity model, warns the broader economy has lost its middle (Motel 6 or Four Seasons, no in-between).
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