Jake Szymanski | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
- Nov 29, 2023
- 1:04:59
- Full Episode
Jury Duty, directing SNL Digital Shorts, and mockumentaries with Jake Szymanski.
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
Jake Zamansky discusses the making of <i>Jury Duty</i>, its unique premise, and his journey in comedy and film.
Key points
- Jake Samansky on Comedy and Horror. Jake shares his journey from comedy nerd to director, touching on his experiences in the industry.
- Haunted Hotel Stories. A humorous exchange about a supposedly haunted hotel in Milwaukee.
- The Power of Kindness in Hollywood. Jake reflects on the importance of kindness in the film industry, inspired by Ron Howard.
- From Funni or Die to SNL. Transitioning from online sketches to a major network show was a pivotal moment.
- The Art of Comedy Editing. The importance of editing in comedy is crucial for timing and humor.
- The Unique Concept of Jury Duty. A social experiment where one participant is unaware everyone else is acting.
Episode highlights
- Jake Samansky on Comedy and HorrorJake shares his journey from comedy nerd to director, touching on his experiences in the industry.“I was always into comedy, I was always a comedy nerd.”5:53Nov 29, 2023
- Haunted Hotel StoriesA humorous exchange about a supposedly haunted hotel in Milwaukee.“Shut the [ __ ] up, I go is it haunted?”12:18Nov 29, 2023
- The Power of Kindness in HollywoodJake reflects on the importance of kindness in the film industry, inspired by Ron Howard.“You can be on top and be nice and be a great guy.”19:32Nov 29, 2023
- From Funni or Die to SNLTransitioning from online sketches to a major network show was a pivotal moment.“Funni or Die was like the best prep.”23:36Nov 29, 2023
- The Art of Comedy EditingThe importance of editing in comedy is crucial for timing and humor.“Editors have so much power.”29:12Nov 29, 2023
- The Unique Concept of Jury DutyA social experiment where one participant is unaware everyone else is acting.“One non-actor in the show.”38:11Nov 29, 2023
- Casting ConcernsKirk Fox's recognizable mustache led to last-minute seating changes during filming.“We immediately changed where everyone was sitting.”40:41Nov 29, 2023
- Jury Duty HumorA juror's outrageous excuse for avoiding jury duty becomes a comedic highlight.“The guy that says I'm a racist is one of the biggest laughs.”41:32Nov 29, 2023
Tension
75/ 100High tension
