Leslie Jones | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Episode Description
Stand-up brawls, The Slap, and a different approach to SNL with Leslie Jones.
*Note: this interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike took effect.
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
Leslie Jones discusses her book, SNL experiences, and challenges as a female comic in this engaging episode.
Key points
- The Equalizer Movie Idea. A unique movie idea featuring Leslie coaching a junior high basketball team.
- Stand-Up Struggles. Leslie discusses the challenges female comedians face in the industry.
- The Impact of Comedy on Trauma. Comedians discuss how the slap incident triggered memories of past bullying experiences.
- Chris Rock's Poise After the Incident. Despite the shock, Chris Rock continued his performance, showcasing his professionalism.
- The Challenge of Stand-Up Comedy. Comedians reflect on the difficulties of performing live and the pressure of recording.
- Leslie's Powerful Presence. Leslie Jones reflects on her unique connection with a powerful figure in her life.
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Episode highlights
- The Equalizer Movie IdeaA unique movie idea featuring Leslie coaching a junior high basketball team.“Leslie Jones kicks ass!”1:34Sep 20, 2023
- Stand-Up StrugglesLeslie discusses the challenges female comedians face in the industry.“Always know your worth!”11:58Sep 20, 2023
- The Impact of Comedy on TraumaComedians discuss how the slap incident triggered memories of past bullying experiences.“It triggered us just because Will's so much bigger than Chris.”23:59Sep 20, 2023
- Chris Rock's Poise After the IncidentDespite the shock, Chris Rock continued his performance, showcasing his professionalism.“Chris kept talking, which was mind-boggling.”26:21Sep 20, 2023
- The Challenge of Stand-Up ComedyComedians reflect on the difficulties of performing live and the pressure of recording.“The scariest part is then they ask you to record it.”30:09Sep 20, 2023
- Leslie's Powerful PresenceLeslie Jones reflects on her unique connection with a powerful figure in her life.“Lauren to you guys is so powerful and [ __ ] but to me he was just like this older man.”40:07Sep 20, 2023
- The Evolution of StardomLeslie discusses the changing expectations of what it means to be a star.“If you're a star, you should look like a star.”41:23Sep 20, 2023
- SNL's High School VibesLeslie compares her experience at SNL to navigating high school dynamics.“SNL's for young [ __ ], because it's a high school.”44:00Sep 20, 2023
Tension
60/ 100Some tension
