Adam Devine on Press Coverage, Health Scares, and a Toe Falling Off

Press Coverage and Media Attention

• 💡 Adam Devine expresses frustration that his podcast stories don't get picked up by the press, unlike interviews he does with less-known figures.
• 🎯 He notes that interviews, such as one with Graham Bessinger, often result in his personal health issues becoming major news articles, with headlines like "Adam Devine's dying."
• 📌 Devine questions if their podcast producers are intentionally creating clickbait by pushing sensational stories.

Health and Pain Management

• 💬 Devine mentions receiving helpful outreach regarding his health issues, including an offer of help from the creator of a book on escaping chronic pain cycles.
• 🧠 He explains the concept of a pain cycle where the mind can become stuck, and the body adapts, requiring a rewiring of the brain to overcome.
• 🗣️ He has discussed his health and pain experiences on other platforms, including the Theo Von podcast.

Viral Story and Media Reactions

• 💥 A particularly viral story involved Devine's toe falling off while masturbating, which was picked up by Entertainment Weekly with a sensational headline.
• 🎭 Elizabeth Banks shared the Entertainment Weekly clip, highlighting the headline: "Adam Devine masturbated so hard his toe fell off."
• 😂 Devine finds the headline amusing and even considers it a "cool ass headline," joking about the intensity of the experience.

The "No Bad Press" Philosophy

• ✅ Devine and his co-hosts, including Blake, generally subscribe to the idea that all press is good press, even if it's sensational or embarrassing.
• ⚠️ He suggests that being considered a liability or "uninsurable" by movie studios might indicate he's doing something right and is a "people's champ."
• 🚀 This philosophy implies that notoriety, even from negative or bizarre stories, leads to public attention and recognition.

The Podcast's "Curse"

• ⚠️ The hosts joke that their podcast has a strange effect, where mentioning someone often leads to them facing significant negative events or even death, likening it to a Goosebumps book.
• 💬 They humorously refer to this phenomenon as their podcast being a "Goosebumps book" or a "Say, Cheese, and Die" scenario.