Shane Gillis | Full Episode | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
- Aug 2, 2023
- 57:35
- Full Episode
A very, very short time as an SNL cast member, intent in comedy, and Norm Macdonald with Shane Gillis.
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
Shane Gillis discusses his SNL experience, stand-up career, and navigating cancel culture with Dana Carvey and David Spade.
Key points
- Shane Gillis: The SNL Roller Coaster. Shane shares his emotional journey from being hired to being let go from SNL.
- The Wild West of Comedy. Discussion on the new era of homemade show business and the absence of corporate control.
- The Audition Experience. Shane describes the nerve-wracking experience of auditioning for SNL.
- Public Enemy Number One. A video surfaces of the speaker saying something controversial, leading to public backlash.
- The Weight of Expectations. The speaker reflects on the pressure of performing in theaters versus clubs.
- The Comedy Landscape. A discussion about the evolving nature of comedy and the challenges of sensitive topics.
Episode highlights
- Shane Gillis: The SNL Roller CoasterShane shares his emotional journey from being hired to being let go from SNL.“There was actual real emotion there were laughs but there was real emotion on the podcast.”1:29Aug 2, 2023
- The Wild West of ComedyDiscussion on the new era of homemade show business and the absence of corporate control.“Now it's like the wild west, you create this Empire.”3:22Aug 2, 2023
- The Audition ExperienceShane describes the nerve-wracking experience of auditioning for SNL.“I was literally, I'm never gonna get this SNL.”15:31Aug 2, 2023
- Public Enemy Number OneA video surfaces of the speaker saying something controversial, leading to public backlash.“I was like oh yeah no context nothing yes Public Enemy Number One”24:08Aug 2, 2023
- The Weight of ExpectationsThe speaker reflects on the pressure of performing in theaters versus clubs.“There's a weird feeling of nervousness like they're paying more they're staring this is more of a big night out”38:18Aug 2, 2023
- The Comedy LandscapeA discussion about the evolving nature of comedy and the challenges of sensitive topics.“I feel weird because I can't do like I'm the worst case scenario like I'm white supposedly Rich I'm male and I'm old”41:24Aug 2, 2023
- Norm's Unique RhythmNorm had a distinct way of speaking that was truly one-of-a-kind.“There's only one Norm and he had a rhythm to him.”46:51Aug 2, 2023
- A Genius WeirdoNorm was described as a genius and a lovable weirdo by his friends.“He was a genius, he's such a weirdo.”48:36Aug 2, 2023
Tension
50/ 100Some tension
