Kyle Mooney | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Episode Description
Inside SNL, getting assigned impressions, and Y2K with Kyle Mooney.
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
Kyle Mooney discusses his film Y2K, SNL experiences, and adapting his humor for a wider audience.
Key points
- Y2K Movie Insights. Kyle Mooney discusses his film 'Y2K,' blending comedy with the nostalgia of the late 90s.
- Comedy and Horror Blend. The conversation reveals how 'Y2K' combines elements of comedy and horror.
- A24's Unique Approach. Kyle shares his experience working with A24 and their distinctive marketing strategies.
- Creative Collaboration. The importance of collaboration in the creative process is highlighted.
- The Journey of Writing. The transition from writing to pitching and the struggles involved.
- The Pressure of SNL. Working at SNL teaches you to produce under pressure, but it's not always healthy.
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Episode highlights
- Y2K Movie InsightsKyle Mooney discusses his film 'Y2K,' blending comedy with the nostalgia of the late 90s.“It's about two high schoolers going to a party in 99 and Y2K actually happening.”10:46Dec 11, 2024
- Comedy and Horror BlendThe conversation reveals how 'Y2K' combines elements of comedy and horror.“I think comedy scary is an apt descriptor.”13:06Dec 11, 2024
- A24's Unique ApproachKyle shares his experience working with A24 and their distinctive marketing strategies.“A24 has been truly awesome and unlike any studio I've ever worked with.”21:39Dec 11, 2024
- Creative CollaborationThe importance of collaboration in the creative process is highlighted.“I felt more like a collaboration than just me.”26:54Dec 11, 2024
- The Journey of WritingThe transition from writing to pitching and the struggles involved.“It can all be good and then suddenly the edit looks wrong.”28:01Dec 11, 2024
- The Pressure of SNLWorking at SNL teaches you to produce under pressure, but it's not always healthy.“It's definitely not good for you.”35:15Dec 11, 2024
- Kyle's Stand-Up JourneyKyle shares his experiences with stand-up comedy and his character Bruce Chandan.“I would do character bits... like a shitty standup comedian.”49:44Dec 11, 2024
- Selling Out in ComedyKyle discusses the concept of selling out and his views on commercials.“Selling out is taking money and being in a really shitty movie.”52:16Dec 11, 2024
Tension
40/ 100Low tension
