HR. 3 - Craig Gass In Studio
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In this episode of The Power Trip, host Craig Gass joins the show in a vibrant, freewheeling conversation filled with storytelling, comedy, and personal revelations. The episode opens with a series of podcast promos before diving into Gass’s legendary career, from his early days on the Howard Stern Show to iconic roles in Family Guy, King of Queens, and Sex and the City. A standout moment comes when Gass recounts a chilling 20-year-old intuition about a comedian in Anchorage, Matt Becker, who later became a real-life murderer—proving his gut was right. The conversation then shifts to wild backstage stories, including a legendary encounter with Mark Slaughter, where a mysterious 'white stuff' on a backstage girl was revealed to be mayonnaise. Gass also shares his unique method for doing celebrity impressions, rooted in growing up in a deaf family and learning voices from TV. He discusses his admiration for SNL icons like Tracy Morgan and Molly Shannon, and even attempts to teach Marnie Gellner a Mark Wahlberg impression. The episode closes with a heartfelt tribute to Steve Gleason, the Saints player with ALS, whose humor and resilience left a lasting impact on Gass. The tone is playful, insightful, and deeply personal, blending humor with poignant reflections on intuition, connection, and legacy.
Trust your intuition—Craig Gass’s 20-year-old gut feeling about a man who later committed murder proves the power of instinct.
Behind every great impression is a unique personal story—Gass’s ability to mimic voices stems from growing up in a deaf family and learning speech by watching TV.
Backstage stories reveal the absurdity and humanity behind fame—like the mayonnaise mystery at a Slaughter concert or the fake live album announcement that sparked a viral backlash.
Comedy is a craft built on failure—Gass emphasizes that comedians grow through misfires and bad sets, not just hits.
True connection comes from vulnerability—Gass’s emotional moment with Steve Gleason, who said he loved hugs more than BJ’s, underscores the importance of human touch.
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Podcast Promos & Introduction
The episode opens with a series of podcast promos for The Clifford Show, Learn the Hard Way, 2%, The Girlfriends, and Look Back At It, setting the stage for a diverse and energetic conversation.
Craig Gass Joins the Studio
Craig Gass arrives in the studio, immediately diving into a surreal, stoner-like conversation about worms screaming and the audio quality of a podcast, establishing a playful, unpredictable tone.
The Anchorage Intuition Story
“I cannot tell you the joy of being able to call an ex from 20 years ago and hear her pick up the phone with like a question mark in her voice of like, hello? And be able to go, aha! Guess who has intuition?”
The Mayonnaise Mystery at a Slaughter Concert
“Well, I assure you that at every slaughter show there is tons of catering so that was mayonnaise. There you go! It was me.”
Steve Gleason & the Power of Humor in Adversity
“Not as much as I love BJ's. What the fuck? I remember he introduced me to some friends. I was backstage at a Pearl Jam concert, and he said, hey, Craig, come here and talk to my friends.”
“Well, I assure you that at every slaughter show there is tons of catering so that was mayonnaise. There you go! It was me.”
“I cannot tell you the joy of being able to call an ex from 20 years ago and hear her pick up the phone with like a question mark in her voice of like, hello? And be able to go, aha! Guess who has intuition?”
“I used to watch you back in the early 80s before you were famous. And back then, I used to see you at the comedy store and your entire act was based on that day's obituaries.”
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Craig Gass
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Marnie Gellner
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Sauce
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Tracy Morgan
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Steve Gleason
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Howard Stern
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Mark Slaughter
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Family Guy
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The Howard Stern Show
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Matt Becker
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