RE-RELEASE - Steve Buscemi
Episode Description
Let's revisit Steve Buscemi’s relationship with Sandler, SNL hosting stories, and the Coen brothers.
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
Steve Buscemi shares film experiences, directing challenges, and personal stories, including his time as a firefighter and insights into <i>The Listener</i>.
Key points
- Steve Bushi: The Intense Actor. Steve Bushi is known for his intense roles but is a sweet, funny person in real life.
- Filming with Paul McCartney. A last-minute decision to film a scene leads to a humorous encounter with Paul McCartney.
- The Listener: A Unique Film. Tessa Thompson stars in a film that captures post-pandemic angst through intimate phone calls.
- Audition Realizations. A casting director's words lead to a pivotal realization about fame and recognition in Hollywood.
- Mortifying Audition Moment. An awkward audition experience leaves both the actor and director embarrassed.
- Returning to Firefighting. After years away, he returns to firefighting in the wake of 9/11, feeling honored to help.
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Episode highlights
- Filming with Paul McCartneyA last-minute decision to film a scene leads to a humorous encounter with Paul McCartney.“I can't do that to them.”3:41Nov 26, 2025
- The Listener: A Unique FilmTessa Thompson stars in a film that captures post-pandemic angst through intimate phone calls.“It's extremely well done and well acted by Tessa Thompson.”11:21Nov 26, 2025
- Audition RealizationsA casting director's words lead to a pivotal realization about fame and recognition in Hollywood.“I have to get my name known.”24:16Nov 26, 2025
- Mortifying Audition MomentAn awkward audition experience leaves both the actor and director embarrassed.“I was mortified. He was embarrassed.”25:34Nov 26, 2025
- Returning to FirefightingAfter years away, he returns to firefighting in the wake of 9/11, feeling honored to help.“I felt really honored that they would even let me come back.”43:11Nov 26, 2025
- Authenticity in ActingThe speaker reflects on the authenticity of a captivating actor's performance.“You weren't an actor in that movie. They're like, they got a real guy to do this.”48:05Nov 26, 2025
- Media PerceptionThe speaker humorously discusses how media portrays his dating life.“It's Beauty and the Beast in every article.”48:30Nov 26, 2025
Tension
45/ 100Some tension
