Fred Armisen | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Episode Description
Credit to Lorne, the origin of The Californians, and nerding out on drumming with Fred Armisen.
On Cadence13’s Fly on the Wall, Saturday Night Live stars Dana Carvey and David Spade take listeners behind the scenes and reminisce about their favorite SNL moments, memories, and sketches with special guests.
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Brief Summary
Fred Armisen discusses his SNL journey, musical influences, and the evolution of comedy with Dana Carvey.
Key points
- Fred Armisen's Versatility. Fred discusses his diverse ethnic background and how it influences his comedy.
- The Pressure of SNL Auditions. Fred shares his nerves during the audition process for SNL.
- Music as a Comedy Tool. Fred explains how his musical background enhances his comedic performances.
- The Magic of Collaboration. The joy of working with writers who elevate your ideas is exhilarating.
- Drumming Passion. A heartfelt discussion about the love for drumming and its community.
- Ringo Starr's Legacy. A deep dive into Ringo's drumming style and its impact on music.
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Episode highlights
- Fred Armisen's VersatilityFred discusses his diverse ethnic background and how it influences his comedy.“You could play like anything from all over the world.”3:01Nov 2, 2022
- The Pressure of SNL AuditionsFred shares his nerves during the audition process for SNL.“I cannot believe I got this terrifying, can't believe that.”15:33Nov 2, 2022
- Music as a Comedy ToolFred explains how his musical background enhances his comedic performances.“Music is like a crutch, it's my only way in.”22:12Nov 2, 2022
- The Magic of CollaborationThe joy of working with writers who elevate your ideas is exhilarating.“It's the magic of working with writers that like I never would have thought of that.”30:26Nov 2, 2022
- Drumming PassionA heartfelt discussion about the love for drumming and its community.“I just want something where drummers can feel like they're part of an inside joke.”40:52Nov 2, 2022
- Ringo Starr's LegacyA deep dive into Ringo's drumming style and its impact on music.“Everyone loves Ringo, even privately they'll go, no, those are expressive fills.”42:57Nov 2, 2022
- The Joy of DrummingExploring the simplicity and challenges of drumming to a click track.“It's tough to sync that up perfectly.”48:41Nov 2, 2022
- Reflections on MarriageA heartfelt discussion about the joys and challenges of being married.“I really enjoy being married. I like having a friend.”49:14Nov 2, 2022
Tension
40/ 100Low tension
