RE-RELEASE - Rob Schneider (Part 1)
- Jul 22, 2026
- 50:58
- Full Episode
Childhood trauma, Bay Area stand-up, and Elvis in Japan with Rob Schneider.
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
Rob Schneider joins Dana Carvey and David Spade to discuss their comedic journeys and experiences at SNL.
Key points
- Rob Schneider's Early Days. A look back at Rob Schneider's beginnings in comedy and his connection with the hosts.
- The Role of Sensitivity in Comedy. Exploring how extreme sensitivity can be both a weakness and a strength in comedy.
- The Challenge of Standup. Discussing the emotional toll of bombing on stage and its lessons.
- Checks and Comedy. A comic shares the challenge of performing while the audience is distracted by their checks.
- The Pressure of Fame. A comic recalls the moment they realized they were famous and the pressure that came with it.
- The Landlord's Demise. A comic humorously recounts how their landlord's death led to unexpected freedom.
Episode highlights
- Rob Schneider's Early DaysA look back at Rob Schneider's beginnings in comedy and his connection with the hosts.“We had a lot of laughs with him.”0:54Jul 22, 2026
- The Role of Sensitivity in ComedyExploring how extreme sensitivity can be both a weakness and a strength in comedy.“It's a combination of extreme sensitivity but also...”9:32Jul 22, 2026
- The Challenge of StandupDiscussing the emotional toll of bombing on stage and its lessons.“The physical feeling of bombing felt like my ears were melting off.”11:12Jul 22, 2026
- Checks and ComedyA comic shares the challenge of performing while the audience is distracted by their checks.“Oh, they're doing math.”17:43Jul 22, 2026
- The Pressure of FameA comic recalls the moment they realized they were famous and the pressure that came with it.“Now I'm famous.”19:31Jul 22, 2026
- The Landlord's DemiseA comic humorously recounts how their landlord's death led to unexpected freedom.“I went from $200 a month to nothing.”33:04Jul 22, 2026
- Cultural InsightsThe Filipino community's strong work ethic is highlighted.“Filipinos will work hard and show up.”33:31Jul 22, 2026
- Unexpected Elvis OpportunityA call from Mark leads to a chance to perform Elvis in Japan.“Can you go to Japan to do Elvis?”34:26Jul 22, 2026
Tension
40/ 100Low tension
