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Marcello Hernandez Doesn't Want Lorne Michaels to See Him on Bad Friends

January 25, 2026 / 01:00

This episode features discussions on comedy, freedom of expression, and the entertainment industry. Guests talk about the risks of performing edgy material, the dynamics of working in high-pressure environments, and the influence of established figures in comedy.

The conversation touches on the challenges faced by comedians, particularly in relation to cancel culture. One guest mentions how they can perform freely on their platform, contrasting it with the restrictions faced by others in mainstream media.

They also discuss the importance of mentorship and guidance from seasoned professionals in the industry. A guest reflects on their experiences attending events with a well-known figure, highlighting the unique energy that comes from working alongside someone at a high level.

The episode captures the tension between artistic freedom and the expectations of the entertainment industry, providing a candid look at the realities of being a comedian today.

TL;DR

Comedians discuss artistic freedom, cancel culture, and mentorship in the entertainment industry.

Episode

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You really live in this dangerous line,
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huh?
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>> I don't have a choice.
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>> You'll do anything.
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>> Well, I'm not on SNL, dude. I can do
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whatever I want. All right. I'm free
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living. The thing that got Shane
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canceled I do every week on this show
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>> every single week. Think about that,
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too.
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>> That's the freedom of this platform.
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We're allowed to do it. But you got to
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stay a little good little boy. You got
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to be a good little boy cuz you're going
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to be a movie star, aren't you?
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>> I have a job to do.
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>> Like, will Lauren see you on this show?
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>> Maybe.
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>> Uhoh.
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>> If something bad happens,
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>> Rudy.
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>> Rudy,
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>> stop hitting on me. RUDY,
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>> DO you get intimidated by him?
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>> Sure. I But he's he I've gone to
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baseball games with him. He's a cool
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guy.
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>> He's also just like such like a We all
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have like a a grandparent or somebody
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that's like, you know, the elder of the
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>> You call him a grandparent?
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>> The elder of the family. Yeah.
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>> Um and uh
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>> it's different when the elder of the
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family is like working at like a crazy
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high level. You know what I mean?
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>> Like it's different when they're
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retired. It's a different energy. He's
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he's on
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>> he's on.
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>> Oh, right. Right. Right.
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>> He's doing the thing.
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>> Yes. He's still very much doing the St.

Episode Highlights

  • The Freedom of the Platform
    Exploring the unique liberties of the show, one host reflects on creative freedom.
    “That's the freedom of this platform.”
    @ 00m 12s
    January 25, 2026
  • Intimidation and Respect
    A discussion about feeling intimidated yet respecting those in high positions.
    “Sure. I But he's he I've gone to baseball games with him. He's a cool guy.”
    @ 00m 29s
    January 25, 2026

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Creative Freedom00:12
  • Family Dynamics00:41
  • Elder Energy00:50

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