Netflix is a Joke, Oscar Nominations, + Playing the Role of Poop??
Episode Description
Dana and David react to the Oscar nominations before weighing in on Davos, Trump, and Greenland—because why not? From there, they go full inside baseball: their upcoming Netflix Is a Joke show, the real impact of test screenings on movies, the biggest laughs Tommy Boy got initially versus what audiences ended up loving, and why Jordan Peele quit acting altogether. Plus, other news along the way.
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Brief Summary
David Spade and Dana Carvey humorously critique the Academy Awards and discuss their favorite films and comedians.
Key points
- Movie Review of the Year. The hosts dive into their top five movies of the year, despite not having seen any.
- Academy Awards Breakdown. A humorous take on the Academy Awards and the nominations that surprise them.
- The Dirty Secret of Awards. A revelation about how nominations often favor star power over merit.
- Comedy Store Vibes. The comedy store is described as the 'Borg' and 'mothership' of comedy, attracting superstar comedians.
- Netflix Comedy Festival. A massive lineup of headliners is set to perform at the Netflix comedy festival in LA.
- Matt Damon on Clarity in Films. Matt Damon discusses the need for clarity in storytelling for modern audiences.
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Episode highlights
- Academy Awards BreakdownA humorous take on the Academy Awards and the nominations that surprise them.“We're going to rip apart the Academy Awards.”0:34Jan 25, 2026
- The Dirty Secret of AwardsA revelation about how nominations often favor star power over merit.“They will nominate any star for anything just to have them there.”6:49Jan 25, 2026
- Comedy Store VibesThe comedy store is described as the 'Borg' and 'mothership' of comedy, attracting superstar comedians.“The comedy store, which is the Borg. It is the mothership.”19:11Jan 25, 2026
- Netflix Comedy FestivalA massive lineup of headliners is set to perform at the Netflix comedy festival in LA.“I’ve never seen this many headliners come to LA and blow it up.”28:34Jan 25, 2026
- Matt Damon on Clarity in FilmsMatt Damon discusses the need for clarity in storytelling for modern audiences.“Clarity is king when it comes to this.”33:36Jan 25, 2026
- The Pressure of ScreeningsThe stakes are high during the first screening of a film, impacting marketing budgets.“This has to be almost finished.”37:03Jan 25, 2026
- Millionaire DecisionA contestant shocks everyone by hitting the buzzer for a million dollars.“I definitely don’t regret my decision.”43:11Jan 25, 2026
- Life's ChoicesA discussion on the value of wealth and personal experiences.“I’ve been poor and I’ve been rich. What’s better?”48:39Jan 25, 2026
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