Paul Rudd Laughs Off an Awkward Claim After a Wild Podcast Clip Resurfaces Online

Paul Rudd Addresses a Very Unexpected Topic

January 13, 2026 — Paul Rudd found himself responding to a surprising — and uncomfortable — claim that resurfaced from a past podcast appearance. The moment came up during a recent conversation in which Rudd reflected on his earlier guest spot on Take Your Shoes Off w/ Rick Glassman, an episode he admitted he still hasn’t watched back because it was, in his words, “traumatic.”

The resurfaced discussion quickly reignited online chatter, largely due to a chaotic comedy bit that unfolded during the original July 2025 episode.

Image Credit: Rick Glassman/Youtube

How the Moment Originally Unfolded

During the initial podcast appearance, Rudd participated in an over-the-top sketch alongside host Rick Glassman and guest Michael Cera. The segment escalated into slapstick chaos, involving spilled coffee, exaggerated reactions, and Rudd briefly removing part of his wardrobe as part of the gag.

The moment was intentionally absurd, but it later took on a life of its own online. Clips from the episode circulated widely, prompting jokes, memes, and commentary that Rudd clearly did not expect to follow him months later.

Image Credit: Rick Glassman/Youtube

Rudd’s Reaction to the Viral Claim

When Glassman recently revisited the episode, he made a bold and joking claim about Rudd that immediately caught attention. Rudd’s response was understated and characteristically restrained. He stayed quiet, shrugged, glanced at the camera, and visibly grimaced — a reaction that many viewers found funnier than any verbal comeback.

Rather than engaging directly, Rudd let his body language do the talking. The moment reinforced his long-standing approach to uncomfortable humor: deflect, don’t escalate.

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Why the Clip Is Circulating Again

Glassman explained that footage from the original episode had been edited and blurred before release, joking that the visual framing actually softened what could have been a more shocking moment. His tongue-in-cheek explanation only added fuel to the viral resurgence.

Despite the renewed attention, Rudd made it clear he prefers to leave the moment in the past. He even joked about why he’s never gone that far for a film role, suggesting there are limits he has no interest in crossing — even for comedy.

Image Credit: Rick Glassman/Youtube

Fans Applaud His Low-Key Handling

Online reaction focused less on the claim itself and more on how Rudd handled it. Many fans applauded his calm, humorous restraint, calling the response “classic Paul Rudd” and praising him for keeping the situation from spiraling.

In an era where viral moments often turn uncomfortable quickly, Rudd’s reaction stood out for its simplicity. Instead of feeding the headline, he quietly let it pass — proving once again why his reputation for charm and likability remains intact.