Episode
Al Franken
1:24:19
Published: Wed Nov 16 2022
Description
Remembering John Belushi, athletes hosting SNL, and risky jokes with Al Franken. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
In this excerpt from a podcast, the hosts talk about different ways to say hello and goodbye in various languages.
00:00 - 00:23 (00:23)
Summary
In this excerpt from a podcast, the hosts talk about different ways to say hello and goodbye in various languages.
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The True Accent Feature is a tool that can help people learn accents and pronunciation in different languages, which can prepare individuals for real life situations where different languages are spoken.
00:23 - 02:30 (02:06)
Summary
The True Accent Feature is a tool that can help people learn accents and pronunciation in different languages, which can prepare individuals for real life situations where different languages are spoken. It is a 10 minute tool that focuses on correct pronunciation with their true accent feature.
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PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Al Franken talks about the processes involved in creating SNL and compares it to the style of Jim Downey.
02:30 - 06:07 (03:36)
Summary
Al Franken talks about the processes involved in creating SNL and compares it to the style of Jim Downey.
EpisodeAl Franken
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speaker discusses their struggles in understanding certain types of mathematics, including calculus, and reflects on the people who are naturally gifted in all areas of math.
06:07 - 09:37 (03:30)
Summary
The speaker discusses their struggles in understanding certain types of mathematics, including calculus, and reflects on the people who are naturally gifted in all areas of math.
EpisodeAl Franken
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The host and his guest discuss the process of improvising comedy and how they compliment each other's styles.
09:37 - 13:12 (03:34)
Summary
The host and his guest discuss the process of improvising comedy and how they compliment each other's styles.
EpisodeAl Franken
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A conversation between two individuals discussing their connection and musical influences during eighth grade.
13:13 - 18:56 (05:43)
Summary
A conversation between two individuals discussing their connection and musical influences during eighth grade.
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PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The podcast features a discussion on the controversial statements made by holocaust Joker cocaine addict, the use of cocaine by politicians, and humorous political ads.
18:56 - 22:35 (03:38)
Summary
The podcast features a discussion on the controversial statements made by holocaust Joker cocaine addict, the use of cocaine by politicians, and humorous political ads.
EpisodeAl Franken
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speaker discusses the order of events during rehearsals for a show and briefly mentions a comfortable athletic product called the men's core short.
22:35 - 26:22 (03:46)
Summary
The speaker discusses the order of events during rehearsals for a show and briefly mentions a comfortable athletic product called the men's core short.
EpisodeAl Franken
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The host tells a story about a Beatles performance while also discussing how celebrities sometimes keep wardrobe from TV sets after appearances.
26:22 - 29:49 (03:26)
Summary
The host tells a story about a Beatles performance while also discussing how celebrities sometimes keep wardrobe from TV sets after appearances.
EpisodeAl Franken
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Two individuals discuss a sketch they wrote where one character wears a beanie and shorts and they talk about risky roles.
29:49 - 33:17 (03:27)
Summary
Two individuals discuss a sketch they wrote where one character wears a beanie and shorts and they talk about risky roles.
EpisodeAl Franken
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
A discussion about sketch writing on Saturday Night Live, including a story about a sketch written for Kevin Nealon and Phil Hartman, and how they incorporated inside jokes into their writing.
33:17 - 36:31 (03:13)
Summary
A discussion about sketch writing on Saturday Night Live, including a story about a sketch written for Kevin Nealon and Phil Hartman, and how they incorporated inside jokes into their writing.
EpisodeAl Franken
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speaker discusses Al's desire to do a single in the midst of having a brain tumor, and the show's focus on satire without bias.
36:32 - 41:08 (04:36)
Summary
The speaker discusses Al's desire to do a single in the midst of having a brain tumor, and the show's focus on satire without bias.
EpisodeAl Franken
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The importance of maintaining a through line in comedy performances, such as SNL sketches, to keep audiences engaged and laughing.
41:09 - 45:13 (04:04)
Summary
The importance of maintaining a through line in comedy performances, such as SNL sketches, to keep audiences engaged and laughing.
EpisodeAl Franken
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
A conversation about the history of political sketches on SNL and how they evolved with the political climate, including insights into the creation of sketches during George H.W.
45:13 - 51:08 (05:54)
Summary
A conversation about the history of political sketches on SNL and how they evolved with the political climate, including insights into the creation of sketches during George H.W. Bush's presidency.
EpisodeAl Franken
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In this podcast episode, the comedy of two political figures- Ross Perot and Sarah Palin is discussed, as well as the humorous nature of these and other three-dimensional characters that have appeared on the stage.
51:08 - 54:05 (02:57)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the comedy of two political figures- Ross Perot and Sarah Palin is discussed, as well as the humorous nature of these and other three-dimensional characters that have appeared on the stage.
EpisodeAl Franken
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
A writer shares his experience of the joys of late night comedy writing and the challenge of finding humor in every situation.
54:05 - 1:00:04 (05:58)
Summary
A writer shares his experience of the joys of late night comedy writing and the challenge of finding humor in every situation.
EpisodeAl Franken
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speaker talks about a friend who bets a lot on golf, admires Michael Jordan, and is always looking for some action.
1:00:04 - 1:03:43 (03:38)
Summary
The speaker talks about a friend who bets a lot on golf, admires Michael Jordan, and is always looking for some action. Athletes and movie stars have a special place in people's hearts because they blow our minds.
EpisodeAl Franken
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The reality show aspect of Saturday Night Live sustains it, making it compelling to watch even if the performers are not that good, according to Tom Shales.
1:03:43 - 1:08:10 (04:26)
Summary
The reality show aspect of Saturday Night Live sustains it, making it compelling to watch even if the performers are not that good, according to Tom Shales.
EpisodeAl Franken
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speaker reflects on the cast selection for a year in comedy and how some were successful, but some were big misses, while also mentioning some scandals.
1:08:10 - 1:12:16 (04:06)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the cast selection for a year in comedy and how some were successful, but some were big misses, while also mentioning some scandals.
EpisodeAl Franken
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Talkspace is offering $100 off of the first month for listeners as part of their celebration of May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
1:12:16 - 1:16:28 (04:12)
Summary
Talkspace is offering $100 off of the first month for listeners as part of their celebration of May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
EpisodeAl Franken
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Myers is struggling with his job, consulting, and his personal life as he deals with his wife and a new girlfriend named Bambi.
1:16:28 - 1:20:22 (03:53)
Summary
Myers is struggling with his job, consulting, and his personal life as he deals with his wife and a new girlfriend named Bambi.
EpisodeAl Franken
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The guest discusses how comedians tend to network primarily through people they know from high school or college who have similar interests, and mentions briefly knowing the subject of the podcast through a mutual acquaintance from Brillstein Gray.
1:20:22 - 1:25:07 (04:44)
Summary
The guest discusses how comedians tend to network primarily through people they know from high school or college who have similar interests, and mentions briefly knowing the subject of the podcast through a mutual acquaintance from Brillstein Gray.
EpisodeAl Franken
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Dana Carvey discusses the impact of modern comedy on shows like "Curb Your Enthusiasm", citing Gary Shandling's "The Larry Sanders Show" as a predecessor.
1:25:07 - 1:27:45 (02:38)
Summary
Dana Carvey discusses the impact of modern comedy on shows like "Curb Your Enthusiasm", citing Gary Shandling's "The Larry Sanders Show" as a predecessor. He also mentions his current project, "Fly on the Wall", an executive produced podcast.