RE-RELEASE - Julia Sweeney
- Apr 22, 2026
- 55:26
- Full Episode
Let’s revisit women on SNL, Pat, and religion with Julia Sweeney.
*Note: this interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike took effect in 2023.
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
Julia Sweeney discusses her SNL experiences, atheism, and the evolution of comedy, including her character Pat and its controversies.
Key points
- Julia Sweeney's Journey. Julia reflects on her time at SNL and her character Pat.
- Atheism and Comedy. Julia discusses her atheism and the misconceptions surrounding it.
- Sexism in Comedy. Julia and her co-host discuss the sexism they faced in the comedy industry.
- The Supreme Court and Pat. A surprising moment when Pat was mentioned in a Supreme Court case.
- The Struggles of SNL. Reflecting on the challenges faced during the last year at SNL.
- Alec Baldwin's Confession Sketch. A memorable sketch involving Alec Baldwin and a humorous take on confession.
Episode highlights
- Julia Sweeney's JourneyJulia reflects on her time at SNL and her character Pat.“She was a trip down memory lane.”1:01Apr 22, 2026
- Atheism and ComedyJulia discusses her atheism and the misconceptions surrounding it.“I don’t live my life under the assumption that there is a deity watching what I do.”2:00Apr 22, 2026
- Sexism in ComedyJulia and her co-host discuss the sexism they faced in the comedy industry.“It’s amazing how you don’t even question certain things.”13:05Apr 22, 2026
- The Supreme Court and PatA surprising moment when Pat was mentioned in a Supreme Court case.“Isn't it funny that the Supreme Court joked about Pat?”19:21Apr 22, 2026
- The Struggles of SNLReflecting on the challenges faced during the last year at SNL.“The sketches changed. They were more bro sketches.”24:58Apr 22, 2026
- Alec Baldwin's Confession SketchA memorable sketch involving Alec Baldwin and a humorous take on confession.“I ate a whole box of Oreos!”29:00Apr 22, 2026
- Sketch Comedy MemoriesJulia recalls a hilarious sketch where she orders expensive food on a date.“I always bring that up in the sketch.”35:15Apr 22, 2026
- Bittersweet Movie ExperienceJulia reflects on her experience making a movie that ultimately bombed.“Everything about it was really great.”38:46Apr 22, 2026
Tension
40/ 100Low tension
