Technology Begets Hedonism
- Aug 9, 2026
- 1:01:57
- Full Episode
This week, Dana and David are talking about David’s visa adventures, working with Maya Rudolph, and the Michigan Senate race. Also, fake crying, Buzzing Around, and the news of the week.
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
Dana and David discuss teeth, summer, celebrity impressions, and humorous anecdotes in this light-hearted episode.
Key points
- August Fools Podcast. The hosts joke about the challenges of starting a podcast on August 1st.
- Embassy Experience. A comedic recount of the frustrations faced at the embassy.
- Celebrity Encounters. The hosts discuss their experiences with fans and the nostalgia of autographs.
- Political Names. A humorous observation on the names of political candidates.
- Bill Wilson's Identity. Bill Wilson humorously reflects on his name and identity in the Middle East.
- California's Varied Lifestyle. A discussion on California's diverse geography and lifestyle.
Episode highlights
- August Fools PodcastThe hosts joke about the challenges of starting a podcast on August 1st.“August fools. The worst possible day to do a podcast.”2:30Aug 9, 2026
- Embassy ExperienceA comedic recount of the frustrations faced at the embassy.“It's just exactly the DMV.”12:11Aug 9, 2026
- Celebrity EncountersThe hosts discuss their experiences with fans and the nostalgia of autographs.“God, remember the days of good old-fashioned wet autographs?”16:56Aug 9, 2026
- Political NamesA humorous observation on the names of political candidates.“These are like two made-up names.”20:16Aug 9, 2026
- Bill Wilson's IdentityBill Wilson humorously reflects on his name and identity in the Middle East.“All my life living in the Middle East, it's been a punchline for people.”21:06Aug 9, 2026
- California's Varied LifestyleA discussion on California's diverse geography and lifestyle.“You can go surfing and then skiing within four hours of each other.”22:49Aug 9, 2026
- Maya Rudolph's TalentA conversation about Maya Rudolph's impressive skills and professionalism.“She's a talent machine. That one.”26:25Aug 9, 2026
- The Pressure of ActingMeryl Streep's experience on set highlights the pressure of performing.“Meryl's just kind of going, 'Oh, I hope I live up to that.'”31:29Aug 9, 2026
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