SNL Bloopers and Therapy with Tony Hale
- Aug 12, 2026
- 1:02:53
- Full Episode
Tony Hale joins David and Dana this week to talk about SNL bloopers, Toy Story 5 and his new movie with Kristen Stewart and fellow Arrested Development alum Alia Shawkat, The Wrong Girls. Also, moving to Alabama, cater-waitering, and being called “like David Schwimmer but not as good looking” in his commercial acting days.
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
Tony Hale discusses his career, emotional challenges in show business, and the importance of being present.
Key points
- Tony Hail's Versatility. Tony Hail is a multifaceted talent, excelling as a producer, writer, director, and voice artist.
- The Emotional Depth of Lars and the Real Girl. A discussion on the powerful themes of community and acceptance in the film Lars and the Real Girl.
- The Emotional Toll of Show Business. Navigating the highs and lows of a career in entertainment can lead to emotional struggles.
- Therapy Insights. Years of therapy have taught valuable lessons about presence and emotional awareness.
- Letting Go. A powerful metaphor for releasing the need for approval and control in relationships.
- The Comedy Store Experience. A young comedian faces dead silence at the Comedy Store, feeling bummed about his performance.
Episode highlights
- Tony Hail's VersatilityTony Hail is a multifaceted talent, excelling as a producer, writer, director, and voice artist.“He's just a producer, writer, director, voice artist, and really funny actor.”1:29Aug 12, 2026
- The Emotional Depth of Lars and the Real GirlA discussion on the powerful themes of community and acceptance in the film Lars and the Real Girl.“It's a great picture of community. I mean it's really well done.”7:04Aug 12, 2026
- The Emotional Toll of Show BusinessNavigating the highs and lows of a career in entertainment can lead to emotional struggles.“How do you manage the emotional violence of a career in show business?”20:11Aug 12, 2026
- Therapy InsightsYears of therapy have taught valuable lessons about presence and emotional awareness.“So much of my therapy is just honestly waking myself up.”21:33Aug 12, 2026
- Letting GoA powerful metaphor for releasing the need for approval and control in relationships.“Just let go of the rope.”30:55Aug 12, 2026
- The Comedy Store ExperienceA young comedian faces dead silence at the Comedy Store, feeling bummed about his performance.“I played to dead silence.”37:41Aug 12, 2026
- A Chance EncounterAn unexpected meeting with Lauren Michaels leads to a pivotal moment in the comedian's career.“It was kind of a fluke and it was terrifying.”39:01Aug 12, 2026
- The Journey to ConfidenceThe comedian reflects on the struggle of owning their identity as an artist amidst uncertainty.“I couldn't own it yet, you know?”48:58Aug 12, 2026
