On Par with Maury Povich

You asked for Stavros Halkias. Maury listened.
Stavvy rides a Citi Bike to the studio for a 1-on-1 with Maury Povich and holds nothing back: growing up in Baltimore's Greektown, playing nose tackle for Poly, faking his college graduation (and lying to his mom about it for years), and why he quit stand-up for two years out of immigrant-family guilt.
He talks about his friendship with Shane Gillis, explains how Tires really got made, and tells the origin story of Cum Town, from a dive bar in Baltimore to the fans who clipped it into a cult hit, plus why he was the first to leave. Stavros also talks about his new Netflix special Uncle Stav, acting with Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone in Bugonia, the Raw Dog SiriusXM controversy, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, quitting weed, a year and a half on a GLP-1, and the 300-pound naked scale moment from Stav Gets Ripped.
Then Maury puts him to the test: Stavros gives advice on real Maury Show episode titles, finds out there's a weed strain named after Connie Chung, and answers the big question. Has he ever worried about ending up on a "You are NOT the father" episode?
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Cold open
0:30 Maury introduces Stavros Halkias (and butchers his name)
1:25 Baltimore, Greektown & the Poly vs. City game
3:44 How Stavros faked his college graduation
5:28 Tires, Shane Gillis & "the sacrificial lamb for cancel culture"
10:50 Quitting stand-up for two years
13:10 Uncle Stav, filmed in Baltimore
13:52 Crabs, Fells Point & East Baltimore
15:40 How Cum Town started: Nick Mullen, Adam Friedland & a dive bar
18:39 Why Stavros left Cum Town first
20:13 Stavros the Maury superfan (and his brother's bachelor party) 
21:49 Dan Soder, Bobby Kelly & coming up in New York
22:58 The Raw Dog SiriusXM controversy
26:56 Venice Film Festival, Bugonia, Jesse Plemons & Emma Stone
30:24 Talking about his weight on stage
31:23 Stavros gives advice on real Maury Show titles
33:55 "If a four-year-old walks through the door..."
34:52 What Nick Mullen is up to now
35:31 Lamar Jackson, the Ravens & Maury covering the Baltimore Colts
38:38 Quitting weed & the Connie Chung strain
39:56 On Par or Off the Rails: tracksuits, GLP-1 & 2 a.m. hot wings
41:45 The 300-pound naked scale moment
43:11 Velour tracksuits & fat man fashion
45:05 Life on the road & what's next
46:22 Stavros signs a golf ball
Stavros Halkias: Uncle Stav is streaming now on Netflix. Watch Stavros on Tires (Netflix) and in Tony (A24), and listen to Stavvy's World wherever you get podcasts.
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A 30-year bond, a battle fought with grace, and a full-circle moment of pure resilience.
Thirty years ago, a fresh-out-of-college, Jill Martin, got her first job at The Maury Show. Today, the beloved TODAY Show contributor, author, and entrepreneur sits down with Maury for a deeply personal, inspiring reunion that proves life always comes back around.
In this special Breast Cancer Awareness episode of On Par with Maury Povich, Jill opens up about stepping boldly into her next chapter of greatness. As a breast cancer survivor, fighter, and passionate advocate, Jill shares the raw, honest truth about what it takes to navigate life's hardest battles and how determination and persistence brought her to a newfound place of purpose and strength. And of course, in true Maury fashion, there are plenty of heartfelt laughs, warm memories, and classic storytelling along the way.
Whether you're facing your own uphill climb or looking for the courage to write your next chapter, Jill's journey is a reminder that greatness isn't about avoiding the storm; it's about finding the power to rise after it.
Jill Martin: Chief Cozy Officer at https://jillmartin.com/
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Kareem Rahma is the mastermind behind two of the internet's most viral series,  @SubwayTakes  and Keep The Meter Running.
In this Season 3 debut episode of On Par, Kareem Rahma joins Maury to talk about the reality of building a massive digital presence entirely on his own terms. He opens up about the guts it took to walk away from major network television deals and the lessons he's learned along the way. Between inviting Maury out to smoke hookah in Queens and peeling back the curtain on his iconic guerrilla-style filming in New York City subways and cabs all over the world, Kareem gets real about his viral rise and what it will finally take for him to feel completely successful. Maury's "take" is that this is one interview you don't want to miss!
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Still Iconic. Still Unfiltered. Still On Par. At On Par with Maury Povich, we sit down with legends who are redefining their next chapter. Whether they're entering a new industry or disrupting an old one, our guests prove that true greatness doesn't fade, it just gets more On Par.🎙️
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Season 3 of On Par with Maury Povich launches Monday, October 19! 
For 30 years, Maury Povich dealt with the wildest situations on daytime television. But today, he faces his greatest challenge yet: Gen Z internet slang.
Watch as On Par Associate Producer Sarah puts Maury through a modern culture boot camp. From "salty" and "cheugy" to "sending me" Maury tries to decipher what the internet is actually saying, and his reactions are absolutely priceless. Does the daytime legend have rizz, or is his slang totally chopped?
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They might drive each other crazy after 40 years of marriage, but the spark is definitely still there... especially on a Sunday! 😉 Shop our official 'Sexiest on Sundays' collection below!
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America's favorite TV couple is back. Maury Povich and Connie Chung share decades of marriage, unforgettable television history, and how they keep it 'Sexiest On Sundays' in this Bonus 'Best Of Maury and Connie' compilation.
From dating rockstars to climbing the news and television ladder, Maury and Connie balance non-stop laughs with honest bickering and heartwarming memories.
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