Julia Sweeney | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Episode Description
Women on SNL, Pat, and religion with Julia Sweeney.
*Note: this interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike took effect.
n 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
Julia Sweeney discusses her SNL experiences, her character Pat, and her views on atheism and comedy's evolution.
Key points
- Julia Sweeney's Journey to Atheism. Julia discusses her philosophical transformation and the impact of her one-woman shows.
- The Evolution of Women in Comedy. A conversation about the changing dynamics for women in comedy, especially on SNL.
- The Thrill of SNL. Being at the center of the universe was thrilling, but it changed over time.
- The Shift in Sketches. Sketches became less inclusive, leaving some cast members feeling lost.
- A Bittersweet Movie Experience. Creating a movie was fun, but it ultimately bombed, leading to mixed feelings.
- Cultural Reflections. Discussing the impact of the MeToo movement on careers and public perception.
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Episode highlights
- Julia Sweeney's Journey to AtheismJulia discusses her philosophical transformation and the impact of her one-woman shows.“I don't live my life under the assumption that there's a deity watching what I do.”2:49Aug 30, 2023
- The Evolution of Women in ComedyA conversation about the changing dynamics for women in comedy, especially on SNL.“I think you paved the way; they changed everything.”12:25Aug 30, 2023
- The Thrill of SNLBeing at the center of the universe was thrilling, but it changed over time.“It was the greatest, most thrilling thing.”25:32Aug 30, 2023
- The Shift in SketchesSketches became less inclusive, leaving some cast members feeling lost.“There was no place for me in those sketches.”25:53Aug 30, 2023
- A Bittersweet Movie ExperienceCreating a movie was fun, but it ultimately bombed, leading to mixed feelings.“I wrote to Eisner...I know I just wasted eight million dollars.”39:26Aug 30, 2023
- Cultural ReflectionsDiscussing the impact of the MeToo movement on careers and public perception.“I was crazed with anger at how the MeToo movement had been twisted up.”43:40Aug 30, 2023
- Julia Sweeney Reflects on SNLJulia shares her experiences and thoughts on her time at SNL, including memorable moments and the evolution of the show.“I never thought anything negative about you.”46:46Aug 30, 2023
- The Evolution of ComedyA discussion on how comedy and performances have changed over the years, highlighting the resilience of performers.“I think that's the most potent thing someone has ever done.”47:17Aug 30, 2023
Tension
40/ 100Low tension
