He’s mad as hell and he’s not going to take it anymore. HATE TO BREAK IT TO YA is a weekly podcast hosted by actor/comedian Jamie Kennedy. Jamie is on a constant quest to get to the bottom of things. Step inside Jamie’s brain where you will be confronted with idea’s that are unique and thought-provoking. An assault on your ears with a spin you may not want to hear.... Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/support
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He’s mad as hell and he’s not going to take it anymore. HATE TO BREAK IT TO YA is a weekly podcast hosted by actor/comedian Jamie Kennedy. Jamie is on a constant quest to get to the bottom of things. Step inside Jamie’s brain where you will be confronted with idea’s that are unique and thought-provoking. An assault on your ears with a spin you may not want to hear.... Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/support
Ep. 221 Fame, Film & Recovery with Jay Mewes | Hate To Break It To Ya with Jamie Kennedy
HATE TO BREAK IT TO YA with Jamie Kennedy
1 hour 16 minutes
1 month ago
Ep. 221 Fame, Film & Recovery with Jay Mewes | Hate To Break It To Ya with Jamie Kennedy
On this episode of Hate To Break It To Ya I sit down with Jay Mewes — the legendary “Jay” from Jay and Silent Bob. We go deep into his journey from working construction to starring in Clerks, Mallrats, Dogma, and beyond. Jay opens up about how Kevin Smith wrote the role of “Jay” for him, the struggle to break into acting without formal training, and what it was like auditioning for his own character. We also dive into sobriety, the 90's party scene in Hollywood, and how podcasts and social media have transformed comedy careers today. This one’s packed with raw stories, laughs, and honest reflection.
About Jay Mewes
Jay Mewes is an actor, producer, and podcaster best known as one half of Jay and Silent Bob, the iconic duo created by Kevin Smith. Starting with Clerks in 1994, he went on to star in cult classics including Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and more. Beyond acting, Jay has built a dedicated fan base through live shows, streaming, and his Jay & Silent Bob Get Old podcast, where he speaks candidly about recovery and resilience.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymewes
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/JayMewes
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jaymewes
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Discussed in This Episode
00:00 – Jay Mewes on starting out and meeting Kevin Smith
06:00 – Making Clerks and the Sundance breakthrough
13:00 – Landing Mallrats and auditioning to play himself
20:00 – Why early films didn’t mean instant riches
27:00 – Hollywood in the 90s vs. today’s overshare culture
31:00 – Wild nights in the LA club scene
37:00 – Sobriety, relapse, and recovery
44:00 – The legacy of Jay & Silent Bob
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HATE TO BREAK IT TO YA with Jamie Kennedy
He’s mad as hell and he’s not going to take it anymore. HATE TO BREAK IT TO YA is a weekly podcast hosted by actor/comedian Jamie Kennedy. Jamie is on a constant quest to get to the bottom of things. Step inside Jamie’s brain where you will be confronted with idea’s that are unique and thought-provoking. An assault on your ears with a spin you may not want to hear.... Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-kennedy0/support