Papa John Schnatter - Adam Carolla Show 11/15/21

Adam sits down with the founder of Papa John’s Pizza, John Schnatter. They talk about John about starting his business in the back of his father’s tavern in Indiana and Adam asks about franchising a business and how McDonald’s became the most profitable eating establishment in the world. John then details the various events that got him in trouble with the NFL and eventually ousted from his company. Lastly, Adam asks John about his business plans for the future.

[@col.cottonhill6655]

Adam dropping jay leno then papa John in the same hour. Legend

[@TzUuup]

Faaacts

[@maxp9646]

Awesome interviews, both

[@somepoliticalgamer6459]

John Schnatter is a great guy. I always loved seeing him on TV as a child. In the 90s and being a child, pizza and video games with friends was a hallmark weekend. So when this guy came on TV talking about how good his pizza was, it made me happy to always see him. I wish him well and thank him for all those great memories. I always recall my mother eating the peppercinni right when she opened the pizza box.

[@ramongonzalez2112]

Politics, sports and food collide. John’s “perfect phone call” and Schneider’s private “emails.” Yet Trump gets impeached, Gruden gets cancelled and Hillary Clinton gets off.🤮🙃

[@charlie1832]

@@ramongonzalez2112 how do you think Hilary gets off , certainly not from Bill

[@ElisonJackson]

'i haven't gotten over having pizza parties 30 years ago so papa john is a great guy'

[@somepoliticalgamer6459]

@@ElisonJackson what did he even do that was so bad? And it sounded like you said “I HAD A HORRIBLE CHILDHOOD AND NO FRIENDS! HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT OTHERS HAD GREAT MEMORIES OF EATING PIZZA WITH FRIENDS?”

[@mrchano5452]

I really liked this interview. Go Papa John.

[@ramongonzalez2112]

When Adam went into the Tommy John commercial, I thought he was talking about papa John 😆. From pizza to underwear?😆

[@dungeonquesting8075]

Adam this was your best interview! Love asking the right questions

[@CampsitePyro]

PapaJohn is awesome. Wish him much success.

[@ramongonzalez2112]

Success: when preparation meets perspiration. That’s PJ👏

[@Ottophil]

Why are all the people on this youtube channel cool with him? Oh I forgot how much the right wing loves the n word. Now I get it

[@far22186]

@@Ottophil he specifically told them not to use it. And it's easy to look up biden saying it repeatedly on the senate floor

[@jpii8468]

@@Ottophil "I don't want my kids growing up in a racial jungle" (so he blocked busing). "Poor kids are just as bright as white kids". "Obama is a dream, he's the first mainstream black man who's articulate, clean, and a good looking guy". "If you don't vote for me, you ain't black." And most notoriously, this dude introduced the 1994 Crime Bill (which locked up more black and brown people than anything since Jim Crow). All of the above brought to you by Joe Biden. Also, I'm an Independent and a black man (not a rIgHt wInG wack job). Folks on the Left are some of the most racist, hypocritical, and uninformed people I've met in my life 💯

[@P51]

DANG. I learned more from this hour than Business School.

[@Twobarpsi]

Time to find a new school.

[@exitscreaming]

Papa John---an American success story and great guy

[@joeleonard9965]

Dude is weird.

[@exitscreaming]

@@joeleonard9965 Ok but a lot of people might think you are too . What's weird about him ?

[@curtisjeffries9630]

@@exitscreaming he's just talking shit.

[@Lemopalm]

@@curtisjeffries9630 The points he makes are generally very good. He just has an odd manner but it's probably just because he's not used to being interviewed. Many businessmen aren't. They're not musicians, comedians or actors who are used to it

[@bigdaddy1279]

If success is getting booted out of the company you founded for being an incompetent, narcissist racist, then yeah, he's a big success.

[@bradmesserle999]

I love this guy.. if I ever get to meet him, i am going give him huge bear hug :) Peace!

[@negativeindustrial]

Probably more of a handshake occasion, isn’t it? Nobody I know wants to be touched by a stranger like that.

[@jeremyedger9726]

Whether you believe the Bible or not doesn't matter, but think about this: In Genesis, God creates a perfect world with a beautiful garden on the middle, YET Adam and Eve still had to do work to maintain it and keep it and so on. So even in a perfect world, work is a good thing and can be an enjoyable experience.

[@panhandlejake6200]

If someone throws tomatoes at you, make pizza. That is exactly what Papa John is doing - he has something much more precious than anything that Goodell and his henchmen have - honesty and integrity, verified by those who worked with him. And he is in a position to do more good for people. Goodell and the others may have saved their skin with these shenanigans, but I hope that they know that John came out a winner in this fiasco.

[@NicholasKramas]

Listening to this guy tell his story, combined with what I've learned about media, the business class, and woke culture, convinced me hes probably a great dude. As far as I'm concerned and cultural transgression, real imagined or concocted...... All is forgiven.

[@ramongonzalez2112]

Goodell is basically another Comey; a thin skinned, paranoid, delusional tyrant 🤢Same with Biden

[@riseinthefall4564]

Adam finally realizing people want to hear conversations and not morning radio zoo shit.

[@ramongonzalez2112]

Found his calling; shoot for Everest instead of the doo doo pile Adam 👍

[@michaeldavid6284]

@@ramongonzalez2112 His calling is to do more than one type of show and be interesting and entertaining to different audiences.

[@michaeldavid6284]

@@cousinivoryciv1309 So when you know Bryan and Gina aren't on with him, don't listen. And try not to let one show without them every once in a while ruin your day.

[@tomnohmy1273]

Watched earlier. Adam is an excellent interviewer. Said it before. Love this podcast. This dude of Papa John sounds like a business, marketing professor.

[@Dalevd]

John would be a great president of our country.

[@justinhaase8825]

The H2 episode with Papa taught me how much he was dedicated to his product…really taught me how he was both a businessman but also a food scientist of sorts… No one is perfect…made mistakes myself…but this guy will always be a must watch for me. His dedication to the product and workplace is top notch and old school hard work and ingenuity vs selling out early.

[@DoItYourselfandSave]

Great interview! In another life, I delivered Papa John's pizzas and it was actually kind of fun. After John was smeared, I vowed to never buy another Papa John's pizza again. Adam's description of how "hit jobs" are put together is pure gold.

[@jasonthemason1971]

Back in the mid 80’s, looking for my first job. Mac Donald’s would never hire me. I ended up in the grocery store business instead. Learned so much more there. I’ve been employed ever since, 35 years. Now, I have my own small business - 8 years running. .

[@kallioperobling3359]

You know a Hoosier when they tell you they "warsh" dishes.

[@dankashiochosinko1080]

Joseph Rosenbaum loved children... change my mind 😌.

[@curtisjeffries9630]

You a lser, bro.

[@dankashiochosinko1080]

@@curtisjeffries9630 well Jeffrey, you ain't going to attempt to change my mind? Your just going to call me a lser. that's not even my preferred pronoun... I sense a micro transgression.

[@rodstiffington6590]

Well, to love someone means that you would not want to hurt them or for them to be hurt. What he loved was having sex with them which means he hurt them badly, both physically and mentally. So no he didn't love children,, he just loved abusing them.

[@beastieman4207]

literally ordered papa johns when watching this

[@cbus3353]

Great insightful interview...Respect to John! Would love to see you come back! F the NFL and Goodell!

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

The day of reckoning is coming bud, 40 pizzas in 30 days. Remember that, just think about that. Let that one sink in, just like the grease in that pizza has sunken into his internal organs. Papa John is tired of the lies, tired of the hate. All of the bastards that did him wrong are in for a real rude awakening.

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

Multiple times I delivered pizza to Papa John when he had a house south of Stillwater Minnesota. He since moved.

[@DoItYourselfandSave]

Great interview! In another life, I delivered Papa John's pizzas and it was actually kind of fun. After John Schnatter was smeared, I vowed to never buy another Papa John's pizza again. Adam's description of how "hit jobs" are put together is pure gold.

[@SomethingFunny454]

The ring on his pointer finger is driving me nuts.

[@liverpools]

Papa looking big. Look at those arms. 💪

[@hearttoheart4me]

For a 59 year old guy, he takes care of himself, for sure.

[@ramongonzalez2112]

This guy rocks body and mind. More energy than an atomic bomb. Would make a good President 👏

[@jerryp7721]

Good interview and interesting story. There’s always the rabbithole of believing everyone can become like papa John through hard work and dedication. Well over 90% of these ventures fail. There’s a huge element of luck and being in the right place at the right time. But success is success.

[@frankperdue6585]

Indiana 🤘

[@ramongonzalez2112]

Hoosiers🖖

[@drummerdem50]

love the interviews Adam ..

[@michaelquaid4679]

Very interesting interview. I'm so glad you started this podcast. I admired you ever since the man show by the way

[@b0ssatr0n91]

Schnatter is not a racist, this sounds exactly like what he said, a PR hit. I am from Louisville, the dude has hired every person equally forever so they obviously just wanted him out so they took his shit out of context

[@andyfox1979]

Seems like a nice normal guy, the media crucified this guy for no reason other than he's a conservative

[@curtisjeffries9630]

Conservatives are becoming the cool guys. ✨ 😎 👍

[@lancairw867]

Yep. Self made and created thousands of jobs !? What a horrible guy ??

[@justinjohnson6780]

@@tomcat0395 He was saying how crazy it was that Colonel Sanders used that word, here is the direct quote- "What bothers me is Colonel Sanders called Blacks 'n------,' " You sound like you watch CNN, I suggest you change your sources….

[@tomcat0395]

@@justinjohnson6780 I wouldn't watch CNN or FOX if I were paid to do so. I'm fully aware of the Colonel Sanders quote, thus my own "in any context" statement. You, Justin, had the intelligence to type N-dash-dash-dash (censoring the quote.) Why is that? Because, I assume, you choose not to participate in dumbassery. You did, however, just make my point for me. Unless you're an actor portraying a character, there isn't any benefit to actually saying (or in your case, typing) the actual slur. That's all I was saying 🤷‍♂️

[@tomcat0395]

no other reason? dropping an n-bomb, in a business meeting, in any context, doesn't make him a conservative martyr. Just makes him a dumb-ass.

[@battleofhastings7586]

Adam brings great reasonability to this topic. This cancel game is as old as time and competition🔐

[@ParallelUniversity]

Hard to believe he is going to be 60 years old soon, he is in great shape

[@TheNeighborNicky]

yeah....he must workout

[@AH-yu2pi]

@@TheNeighborNicky 🤣

[@bittnerbs]

Hard work = happiness. Great interview.

[@zebunker]

Haha no. Min wage workers have no happiness. They barley can stay alive. They are slaves. The system is corrupt. Guess they are not just working hard enough. All their fault.

[@thecashman8924]

Good show Adam love your guest $$$$$man

[@gsmith207]

My god he nailed the free market society narrative. Wicked smart. I feel the same way. What the F happened? Oh! I know! Look who is running the show. Just pay to stay home. Nailed it.

[@jessegarcia5386]

Thanx you papa John's...love thy pizza.In "85 godfather pizza was king in Houston tx

[@RyanSteel220]

Wow what a great interview

[@el_oh_ell]

If you have to clear out the other hosts to have an adult conversation maybe they shouldn’t work there at all.

[@GoatMalp]

Right? They butt in so early on. You think they’d know to wait until the end of the interview before they ask their dumb questions. And it’s never just a simple question, they always have to do a long set up where they talk about themselves endlessly. Like, just do that before or after recording. Remember when Gina annoyed that mob guy, or Bryan irritated Mark Hamill by going on about Star Wars?

[@SomethingFunny454]

His "spirituality" wouldn't allow him to share a room with Gina.

[@keithfranzen9209]

Just so Ace doesn’t have to scream at Bryan and lose his train of thought 🙄

[@adriant7106]

very good.

[@kevinsandlin843]

Beyond excellent interview!

[@fishburitto3914]

Papa John is a great guy, he donates all pizzas that Give Kids the World resort serves to kids with serious illness (and their families). He doesn't advertise his generosity, which makes him even more awesome. When I sent him a "thank you" card after returning home, he turns around and sends me a giftcard on top of everything else, along with a nice card that said my sick daughter is "awesome". There aren't enough people like Papa John in the world.

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

The day of reckoning is coming bud, 40 pizzas in 30 days. Remember that, just think about that. Let that one sink in, just like the grease in that pizza has sunken into his internal organs. Papa John is tired of the lies, tired of the hate. All of the bastards that did him wrong are in for a real rude awakening.

[@jt_smee]

Great conversation. More people need to think about what's really happening. Not moving quickly thanks to short attention spans because of the devices we all watched this on.

[@pastorofmuppets1968]

I think a big problem is people working in jobs they hate and working for people they can't stand. I got lucky. I work at a supermarket where I manage the Health and Beauty products along with General Merchandise. I work for and with some great people. My job can get a little hectic especially this time of year but the position is very fulfilling.

[@philbridges3033]

I would have sued the board back to the Stone Age.

[@miketheyunggod2534]

Looks like he works out.

[@danevans2397]

I love the organic farming idea.

[@nookam]

I knew the guy who owned the 1st car this guy ever owned a Camaro I think. He tracked it down and gave the guy insane money got it. Like 250k for a 5k car needing restored.

[@yittmashups]

Yeah, he told the story of this on Timcast IRL.

[@cgossain]

Very interesting conversation!

[@t206kid]

Growing up in new jersey no one I knew ever ate papa John's. It's cheap pizza, but he did build a huge enterprise.

[@heidirobinson3352]

Great interview!! 🏝🏊‍♂️🤗

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

The day of reckoning is coming bud, 40 pizzas in 30 days. Remember that, just think about that. Let that one sink in, just like the grease in that pizza has sunken into his internal organs. Papa John is tired of the lies, tired of the hate. All of the bastards that did him wrong are in for a real rude awakening.

[@SoonerHistory]

Great interview!

[@stevebakker6884]

So funny. I'm watching Woody Allen's "The Front", a satirical look at the McCarthy era, today. People just don't put their brains in gear, so this tragedy keeps playing over and over.

[@janderson3786]

Never heard the "Paul Harvey" side of your story John, thanks for sharing.

[@fieldtrippin1]

My first job was at a Papa John's. Thanks for the opportunity Mr. John Schnatter.

[@odst2247]

Amazing interviewing + awesome conversation! Just subscribed. Very high quality imo

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

The day of reckoning is coming bud, 40 pizzas in 30 days. Remember that, just think about that. Let that one sink in, just like the grease in that pizza has sunken into his internal organs. Papa John is tired of the lies, tired of the hate. All of the bastards that did him wrong are in for a real rude awakening.

[@BULL.173]

I remember actually being an Independent. I voted for Democrats, Republicans, anyone I thought was best for the job. I've been a Conservative, not so much a Republican, for going on 7 years now. The left wing in this country has gotten so fucking out of control that I will NEVER vote for a liberal politician again. Liberalism has become authoritarianism.

[@tenbroeck1958]

John Schnatter and I share ancestry in North-West Germany. I love pizza, but I really love traditional German food. I don't eat it regularly, because I'm not a fan of clogged arteries! I do make German food once every month or so. Obviously "having a better product" was not crazy: it did very well for him, until he was ambushed on that call, and baited into saying a bad word.

[@jonr2407]

after 9 years working i quit papa johns 2 years ago, i feel more dedicated now. john is god lmao

[@worknfun7368]

I can relate to him. I love making pizza it's fun.

[@thestinkyburneralexander2511]

Papa bless

[@justinhaase8825]

Papa got triceps and forearm veins…whatever he is up to next is gonna be for real…

[@realRainz]

"we, us, as human beings, form habits in about 20 days" - Papa John Schnatter

[@MOAONAABE]

im on papa's side

[@Potent_Potables]

3:29 Not so sure about "Making pizza in High School is a little different. Most people don't do that". Ughhh it's one of the most common teenage jobs.

[@curtisjeffries9630]

Shut up now. He's the pizza man guy. 👦

[@Potent_Potables]

@@curtisjeffries9630 Maybe e_d it all? No direction with that comment.

[@curtisjeffries9630]

@@Potent_Potables Soo much direction it's unbelievable. You're just jealous, as you should be.

[@Potent_Potables]

@@curtisjeffries9630 Russian roulette seems like your sort of game. Best of luck!

[@DesignRhythm]

I think Adam was talking about making pizza from scratch at home

[@phillipshoemakr]

It’s the Papa! Papa John’s! Better ingredients better pizza! I’m pops.

[@ramongonzalez2112]

This guy had a big deal with the NFL until they cancelled him. Good to get decent guys like Shack on board. F the NFL

[@diceros69]

Papa Bless!

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

The day of reckoning is coming bud, 40 pizzas in 30 days. Remember that, just think about that. Let that one sink in, just like the grease in that pizza has sunken into his internal organs. Papa John is tired of the lies, tired of the hate. All of the bastards that did him wrong are in for a real rude awakening.

[@richardmourdock2719]

Carolla's comment about McCarthyism is spot on at 34:20. Schnatter is very, very impressive. He could be governor of Indiana if he chose to run... though I suspect he still lives just south of Indiana somewhere in Louisville. Schnatter is a classy guy, especially given all he has been through. Hope he rebuilds the organic farming idea to be ten times the size of Papa Johns.

[@user-cd4uc8bs7u]

I worked for Papa Johns for years, I always upheld the company because I believed in the Brand that Papa John created; when he stepped down the quality went down as well. I left in May 2019 but it was because I had other stuff in my life and my full time job was consuming more of my time. I have worked for Pizza Hut first, then Papa johns (for a couple of franchises & corporate stores)....I always admired papa johns because they treated you more like family. I will admit, now I will never work at Papa Johns again!!!! I was not happy with the way they treated the Owner/Founder. It was his company and they stole it.

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

The day of reckoning is coming bud, 40 pizzas in 30 days. Remember that, just think about that. Let that one sink in, just like the grease in that pizza has sunken into his internal organs. Papa John is tired of the lies, tired of the hate. All of the bastards that did him wrong are in for a real rude awakening.

[@sleeepy2]

I like Papa John, but he tells stories like my wife. Starts in the middle and leaves out crucial details, assuming you already know them.

[@darinpearson2554]

I couldn't agree more. Adam asks him why it's called a Mick burger. It takes John 2 minutes to explain what the burger is made of and then finally explain the bar was "Mick's Bar". Really John? It never occurred to you that "Mick" sounds like "Mc" from McDonald's so people listening to you might be confused? Sheesh.

[@eclecticmusica]

It's how liars do/say things. It's called making up shit. See any "story" Trump rambles on over. Same modus operandi.

[@frankperdue6585]

Ball State 🤘

[@19581998]

In the 90s, he had a private jet, imported Italian marble in his office, shower in his office, etc etc

[@maxbottaro1]

He eats 40 pizzas in 30 days yall

[@rx794]

Good interview. I was really hoping they would cover the story around his 1971 Z28 and the detail on how he was reunited with it.

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

The day of reckoning is coming bud, 40 pizzas in 30 days. Remember that, just think about that. Let that one sink in, just like the grease in that pizza has sunken into his internal organs. Papa John is tired of the lies, tired of the hate. All of the bastards that did him wrong are in for a real rude awakening.

[@rx794]

@@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviewsWTF!!

[@leonardticsay8046]

I really hope he brought a jar of pepperoncini and dozen butter dip tubs.

[@cbmerritt]

Papa John knows what he's talking about..

[@far22186]

His tim pool interview was so good

[@jmanherejman3813]

Reason #8 why I gave up on the NFL.

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

The day of reckoning is coming dumbo, 40 pizzas in 30 days. Remember that, just think about that. Let that one sink in, just like the grease in that pizza has sunken into his internal organs. Papa John is tired of the lies, tired of the hate. All of the bastards that did him wrong are in for a real rude awakening.

[@jackdeth245]

Papa John reminds me of Michael Shermer.

[@Mrmanu237]

Papa John dropping knowledge.

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

The day of reckoning is coming bud, 40 pizzas in 30 days. Remember that, just think about that. Let that one sink in, just like the grease in that pizza has sunken into his internal organs. Papa John is tired of the lies, tired of the hate. All of the bastards that did him wrong are in for a real rude awakening.

[@Vern9000]

Papa john is the fucking man !!!!!!! You too Carola.

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

The day of reckoning is coming bud, 40 pizzas in 30 days. Remember that, just think about that. Let that one sink in, just like the grease in that pizza has sunken into his internal organs. Papa John is tired of the lies, tired of the hate. All of the bastards that did him wrong are in for a real rude awakening.

[@chriswright8464]

Back in the day, I would order Papa John's while watching football. Now I get Jersey Mike's.

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

The day of reckoning is coming bud, 40 pizzas in 30 days. Remember that, just think about that. Let that one sink in, just like the grease in that pizza has sunken into his internal organs. Papa John is tired of the lies, tired of the hate. All of the bastards that did him wrong are in for a real rude awakening.

[@wrlord]

Dang, Schnatter is jacked!

[@weirdbeard1980]

Didn't realize Pappa John was jacked. Came to watch a podcast but gota gun show

[@Potent_Potables]

Huh. So he used a different voice doing the Papa John's ads.

[@curtisjeffries9630]

Everybody's fake, though. So it's all good.

[@Potent_Potables]

@@curtisjeffries9630 Fair enough. Get it on.

[@KayFabe87]

He was advised to modify his accent for the ads to sound less Southern in order to appear less regional and to appeal to a more national audience. This is not uncommon with national ad campaigns, especially given the bias against southern accents.

[@Lemopalm]

@@KayFabe87 The part that confuses me is that Indiana isn't in the south

[@drfeelgordo]

@@Lemopalm it isn't but a portion of people from there mid west have southern accents

[@nickbargas7352]

John Schnatter comes across as honest and genuine. That says a lot about Roger Goodell. Karma is a bitch Roger and in time you will figure it out the hard way. Trying to destroy peoples livelihood based on false allegations is just gross!!

[@jpd4]

40 pizzas...30 days.

[@niceguy91320]

The people thumbing down this podcast didn't listen to it. They only listened to the cancel Papa John propaganda. Great Job Adam!

[@maxp9646]

John, the papa! Plz run for office. Maybe target Mitch McConnell in KY

[@joelpierce3940]

Looks like he is a “Mike Rowe”, type guy. Don’t need College to be successful. As a matter of fact, going to college may only help the professors 😉. Very Good, what language do you speak to people who don’t listen or understand.

[@asdfghjjfdfvcddcbhxg6550]

The Pizza King

[@rr9842]

Do you think Adam knows Gilbert Gottfried is his father?

[@brickovenfarmandfare8653]

We have a Small Farm in North Georgia Mountains, we use Organic Practices, and would Love to Partner with Mr. PAPA John. Get in touch. We can do business, we believe small ag is the future.

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

The day of reckoning is coming bud, 40 pizzas in 30 days. Remember that, just think about that. Let that one sink in, just like the grease in that pizza has sunken into his internal organs. Papa John is tired of the lies, tired of the hate. All of the bastards that did him wrong are in for a real rude awakening.

[@brickovenfarmandfare8653]

@@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews i don't have a fucking clue what you mean, but I like it. You sir are tenacious. Sux that the pizza has been ruined. By pedovors.

[@davidverdugo6266]

How is a guy who eats over 40pizzas in 30days so thin?

[@vinivola]

They must be small thin crust just light cheese only pizza

[@brucehamilton9737]

love the pizza

[@righteousred723]

Did he just admit to crossing state lines when opening the 2nd location?

[@ramongonzalez2112]

😆👏

[@Monster33336]

Papa needs to get on Joe Rogan's show next.

[@honorg2687]

is he planning to get into Politics (?) that would be rad ...

[@ramongonzalez2112]

That’s what pissed off Goodell: “America is the greatest country on Earth.”😆PJ for President!

[@silverstar4289]

Own enough of your company to close it down if you want to