Lorne Michaels (Part 1) | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Episode Description
Saturday Night Live Creator and Producer, Lorne Michaels joins the podcast. Part two next week...
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
Lauren Michaels discusses his 50-year career with SNL and the evolution of comedy in a candid interview with Dana Carvey and David Spade.
Key points
- The Great and Powerful Oz. The podcast features Lauren Michaels, a pivotal figure in comedy history.
- Lauren Michaels' Humor. Dana shares a humorous insight into Lauren's candidness about the film industry.
- Nostalgia for High School. A discussion on how the best cast memories often come from high school days.
- The Golden Age of Comedy. Reflecting on the current state of comedy, one guest declares, "It's a golden age now, yeah."
- Auditioning at Yankee Stadium. The pressure of performing live is likened to batting at Yankee Stadium, a metaphor for high stakes in comedy.
- The Role of a Coach. A guest shares how they viewed their mentor as a coach, guiding them through the comedy landscape.
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Episode highlights
- Lauren Michaels' HumorDana shares a humorous insight into Lauren's candidness about the film industry.“Not every studio wants to lose 30 million and work with an a**hole.”2:20Oct 7, 2022
- Nostalgia for High SchoolA discussion on how the best cast memories often come from high school days.“The four longest years of your life are high school.”19:14Oct 7, 2022
- The Golden Age of ComedyReflecting on the current state of comedy, one guest declares, "It's a golden age now, yeah."“It's a golden age now, yeah.”20:39Oct 7, 2022
- Auditioning at Yankee StadiumThe pressure of performing live is likened to batting at Yankee Stadium, a metaphor for high stakes in comedy.“You have to bat at Yankee Stadium if you're gonna be in the major leagues.”29:56Oct 7, 2022
- The Role of a CoachA guest shares how they viewed their mentor as a coach, guiding them through the comedy landscape.“I always saw you kind of as a coach in a way.”30:13Oct 7, 2022
- The Tough Reality of ComedyA humorous take on the harsh truths of comedy, likening new acts to ugly babies.“All babies are ugly unless they're your baby.”31:25Oct 7, 2022
- Controversial ArgumentsExploring the logic behind extreme views on capital punishment.“I understood how you could get there logically.”40:13Oct 7, 2022
- Comedy and ControversyA sketch that sparked debate about its comedic value.“It was just comedy, you know, but it really got uh okay.”40:47Oct 7, 2022
Tension
40/ 100Low tension
