EPISODE · Dec 26, 2025 · 1H 7M
The Other Tom Green Show | Episode 17 with Adam Cayton-Holland
from The Other Tom Green Show · host Adam Cayton-Holland, Tom Green
Tom Green welcomes Denver comedian Adam Cayton-Holland for a wide-ranging discussion that begins with sports and comedy colliding, from Slap Shot and Bull Durham to the challenges of making football look real on screen. Adam delivers standout humor about Denver International Airport, local politics, and growing up immersed in Colorado sports, while explaining how his fandom for the Rockies fractured and why the Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić represents a once-in-a-lifetime gift for the city.The conversation traces Adam’s path into stand-up comedy, including open mics at the Lion’s Lair, climbing the Comedy Works ladder, and Denver’s reputation as one of the country’s strongest comedy cities. Adam breaks down the realities of touring, crowd work, and building an audience, before diving into the creation of Those Who Can’t, the cult-favorite series that grew from a low-budget Amazon pilot into three seasons of television.In the most personal portion of the episode, Adam discusses writing Tragedy in Time, his book about the loss of his sister Lydia, and how that experience reshaped his life, career, and priorities. He explains how the book evolved into the film See You When I See You, produced with the support of Kumail Nanjiani and Emily Gordon, premiering at Sundance. The episode closes with reflections on comedy influences, family, fatherhood, and the responsibility of telling stories that are both honest and humane. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
Denver stand-up comedian Adam Cayton-Holland joins Tom Green for an expansive, deeply personal conversation that blends comedy, sports, and storytelling. Adam shares his love for classic sports movies, sharp observations about Denver life and fandom, and his complicated relationship with teams like the Rockies and Nuggets. The discussion then moves into Adam’s journey through stand-up comedy, Comedy Works, national breaks like Just for Laughs and Conan, and the creation of Those Who Can’t. Adam also opens up about his book Tragedy in Time and its transformation into the Sundance-bound film See You When I See You, reflecting on grief, creativity, and why comedy and darkness often coexist. Sponsored by: Golf DEN, a golf simulator located at the Denver Airport. Visit Golf-DEN.com to purchase gift certificates or to learn more.
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