Keeping It Light with Adam Pally

Adam Pally joins Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen on Broad Ideas to talk about growing older with your partner, navigating family dynamics, and raising kids with a sense of humor. From marriage and mortality to life in New York, Adam shares personal stories about family, parenting styles, and how comedy fits into everyday life. Rachel, Olivia, and Adam explore raising funny kids, reflect on their parents’ careers, and swap memories along the way. The conversation also covers Phish, pizza, health, and Thanksgiving before Adam discusses his HBO special, An Intimate Evening. Subscribe to Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen for more comedian interviews and candid conversations about relationships, parenting, friendship, and life beyond the spotlight. Who’s the funniest person in your family—and where did they get their sense of humor? Tell us in the comments. 0:00 Introduction and film memories 7:24 Phish, marriage, and mortality 14:12 Ad break 17:23 Life in New York and kids 25:55 Parenting styles and comedy 38:49 Ad break 40:56 Adam’s parents’ careers 50:25 Pizza, health, and comedy 59:46 Discussing the HBO special 1:07:43 Thanksgiving and conclusion #BroadIdeas #AdamPally #AnIntimateEvening