Robert Smigel | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
- Oct 7, 2022
- 1:23:00
- Full Episode
Political correctness, Farley reflections, and a Triumph roast with Robert Smigel.
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
Robert Smigel discusses his career, sketches, and collaborations with Dana Carvey and David Spade, featuring humor and insights into sketch comedy.
Key points
- Elvis Movie Anticipation. Concerns arise about the upcoming Elvis movie starring Austin Butler.
- Al Franken's Career Reflection. Discussion on Al Franken's evolution from comedy to politics and writing.
- Old White People Compliments. A humorous take on the nature of podcasting and compliments.
- The Makeup Challenge. The surprising lengths taken for character transformations in comedy.
- The Excitement of New Talent. The thrill of witnessing a new performer shine on stage.
- Biden's Vulnerability. A candid moment of empathy for Biden's struggles. 'I feel bad for Biden when I see him sort of lost.'
Episode highlights
- Elvis Movie AnticipationConcerns arise about the upcoming Elvis movie starring Austin Butler.“I’m almost worried to watch it.”1:37Oct 7, 2022
- Al Franken's Career ReflectionDiscussion on Al Franken's evolution from comedy to politics and writing.“I think he found direction.”9:50Oct 7, 2022
- Old White People ComplimentsA humorous take on the nature of podcasting and compliments.“Old white people complimenting old white people.”16:46Oct 7, 2022
- The Makeup ChallengeThe surprising lengths taken for character transformations in comedy.“I didn't realize they were going to put him in like three hours of makeup.”21:34Oct 7, 2022
- The Excitement of New TalentThe thrill of witnessing a new performer shine on stage.“It's exciting to see a new person kill.”22:16Oct 7, 2022
- Biden's VulnerabilityA candid moment of empathy for Biden's struggles. 'I feel bad for Biden when I see him sort of lost.'“I feel bad for Biden when I see him sort of lost.”40:52Oct 7, 2022
- Comedy and SensitivityA reflection on the ethics of comedy and the impact on individuals. 'I always felt like when people are that desperate, it’s not funny.'“I always felt like when people are that desperate, it’s not funny.”42:51Oct 7, 2022
- The Transformation of ComediansExploring how comedians can become caricatures of themselves over time. 'You become a character of yourself if you’re a comedian.'“You become a character of yourself if you’re a comedian.”48:02Oct 7, 2022
Tension
30/ 100Low tension
