Jeff Arcuri Wants to Make Mailbox Money
- Aug 5, 2026
- 50:45
- Full Episode
Jeff Arcuri joins David and Dana this week to talk about doing comedy in the round, crowd work, and his new Netflix special “Nice to Meet You”. Also, the guys compare “mailbox money”, wonder if the pottery scene in Ghost is sexual, and Jeff explains why you should search for his special by his last name and not “Jeff”.
On Audacy’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
Comedian Jeff Dmer discusses his Netflix special, crowd work, and personal stories about his wife's cancer journey.
Key points
- The Thursday Show Chaos. The Thursday show was chaotic, with people looking for bathrooms near the stage.
- Jeff's Netflix Special. Jeff discusses his Netflix special and the challenges of taping it.
- Editing the Special. Jeff shares insights on editing his special and crowd work.
- The Mouth-Body Connection. Oral health issues can affect your heart, brain, and overall well-being.
- Navigating Tough Crowds. A comedian shares the relief of acknowledging a tough crowd during a special taping.
- The Special Taping Experience. Comedians discuss the challenges and dynamics of filming a special in front of an audience.
Episode highlights
- Jeff's Netflix SpecialJeff discusses his Netflix special and the challenges of taping it.“My special is great. It's outrageously good.”3:20Aug 5, 2026
- Editing the SpecialJeff shares insights on editing his special and crowd work.“90% of the show came from one show.”11:31Aug 5, 2026
- The Mouth-Body ConnectionOral health issues can affect your heart, brain, and overall well-being.“Caring for your smile really is caring for your whole self.”18:12Aug 5, 2026
- Navigating Tough CrowdsA comedian shares the relief of acknowledging a tough crowd during a special taping.“We're just having fun. We're not going to use this.”19:08Aug 5, 2026
- The Special Taping ExperienceComedians discuss the challenges and dynamics of filming a special in front of an audience.“I can't believe I got a tough crowd on my own special.”19:31Aug 5, 2026
- Ownership of SpecialsThe conversation shifts to the financial aspects and ownership of comedy specials.“It's great to see why it was so good. The amount of work you put into it.”34:14Aug 5, 2026
- A Bold Modern TwistTreat yourself to a blast from the past with a firework freeze flavored 5-hour energy shot.“Ignite your taste buds with a firework freeze flavored 5-hour energy shot.”37:31Aug 5, 2026
- Navigating Cancer with HumorA heartfelt discussion about a friend's battle with cancer, filled with laughter and support.“We're getting more good news than we're getting bad news.”38:13Aug 5, 2026
