The speaker discusses their comedic influences, mentioning Chris Farley and John Belushi, but declares Patrice O'Neill the funniest comedian with the most commentary on society. They believe that humor should push boundaries and say things that can't be said in polite society.
The speaker talks about how people tend to have a specific time period that they associate with the show SNL and how this influences their decision on comedy classes.
Stand-up comedy is one of the hardest things to do on television because comics come out as themselves, baring their soul to the audience, while other performers don't necessarily need audience participation or feedback to succeed.
Comedian and filmmaker Judd Apatow reflects on the impact he's had on the careers of numerous household comedy names such as Seth Rogen, Lena Dunham, Amy Schumer, and Pete Davidson.
The speaker discusses the impact of single camera on TV comedies such as 30 Rock, noting that it allows for a more cinematic feel and can enhance the humor.
The speaker discusses the challenges of stand-up comedy and the process of getting into the groove at SNL.