Howie Mandel: Germaphobia, the afterlife, and Deal or No Deal | Full Interview

Howie Mandel - a standup comedian turned actor, Deal or No Deal host, America's Got Talent judge and podcast star - joined Graham Bensinger to talk about his life in the spotlight. Mandel looks back on his rise to fame, his ongoing battle with OCD and depression, and the emotions of coping with his grandson’s cancer diagnosis. Now, with so much success to his name, Mandel discusses why he's still pushing for more, appreciating "the chase" as much today as he did when he was beginning his career. #podcast #interview #comedy Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:27 Pranks that went too far 05:24 Candid Camera shaped Howie’s life 10:46 The more awkward, the more funny 11:50 Taking pranks too far 15:41 No lines in comedy 21:28 Carpet business / office in a bathroom stall 26:43 First time on stage at Yuk Yuks 32:44 Pushing hard moments in comedy 37:17 Professional low point opening for Diana Ross 42:18 Performing at a bachelor party 47:32 How Howie’s wife is the key to his success 51:18 Why my marriage has lasted 53:15 Grandson’s leukemia 1:03:00 Mother’s Alzheimer’s 1:07:01 Dad’s death and the afterlife 1:14:10 Dad’s optimism and entrepreneurial spirit 1:16:50 Johnny Carson, Joan Rivers, and the Tonight Show 1:30:23 Low point in career 1:34:32 Depression 1:37:59 Bugs under my skin 1:40:40 OCD and germaphobia 1:47:03 Is Howie Mandel happy? 1:48:00 Physical health 1:49:48 Howie Mandel's best investment? 1:51:24 Real estate ownership 1:57:06 The chase 1:58:30 What motivates me Become a member to watch full episodes and get exclusive access to content: https://bit.ly/3q4TjAb Subscribe to watch the latest interviews: http://bit.ly/1R1Fd6w Episode debuted nationwide in 2025.