Regular Stimulated

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Comedian Chris D'Elia reveals his New Year's resolution after waking up feeling like a Mack truck hit him.

Chris D'Elia opens the episode from Los Angeles, noting it's the end of the year and episode 483. He reflects on whether listeners wasted or made the year count, then shares his New Year's resolution to wake up feeling positive about endless possibilities. D'Elia describes severe sleep deprivation, taking Trazodone, and sleeping for 12 hours without waking to pee. He transitions into a rant about people claiming to be 'overstimulated,' arguing most are just 'regular stimulated' and mocking it as a white thing. D'Elia recounts performing in Ontario, California, where he jokes about Mexican workers not complaining about overstimulation. He discusses his Christmas with family, eating chuck roast and watching kids' videos like Rainbow Friends Dance Battle. A detailed story follows about his wife's relatives walking out of his show in Springfield, Missouri, misunderstanding his jokes about his wife. D'Elia contrasts interactions with his own family versus in-laws, highlighting comedic shorthand with his mom. He talks about his sons, Calvin and Billy, wrestling and plans to get Calvin into jujitsu. After a sponsor read for Legends casino, D'Elia mentions receiving a Garmin watch and doing sprints on flat ground in Phoenix, which felt different from his usual uphill sprints. He then describes using ChatGPT to generate an AI image of himself with 10 extra pounds of muscle, sparking jokes about taking steroids and bragging about it. The episode shifts to current events, discussing boxer Anthony Joshua's car accident in Nigeria where two friends died, and Jake Paul's respectful response despite past conflicts. D'Elia reflects on modern paths to success, like OnlyFans, versus developing skills like stand-up comedy, which he has done for 20 years. He ends by reiterating his goal to make 2026 'wonderful' and promotes upcoming tour dates.

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A year-end monologue finds easy comic momentum in family shorthand, wrestling lessons, and a wary attempt at resolution.

The episode treats year-end reflection as a loose comic spiral, starting with a doubtful run at New Year's resolutions before drifting into family shorthand, a grandfather calling Calvin "Chris," and two sons figuring out how to wrestle together.

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Press play when your New Year's resolutions already feel like a negotiation with your own personality.

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