Episode
Colin Quinn
1:05:00
Published: Wed Aug 31 2022
Description
Before and after Norm at SNL, the draw to comedians, and the evolution of roasts with Colin Quinn. 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
Each year, the Goldman Environmental Prize honors six ordinary people who are making an extraordinary impact for the planet.
00:00 - 02:25 (02:25)
Summary
Each year, the Goldman Environmental Prize honors six ordinary people who are making an extraordinary impact for the planet. The 2023 prize winners include a shrimp boat captain and grandmother who took on an industrial giant responsible for decades of plastic pollution on the Gulf Coast.
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PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The hosts of the "Who?
02:26 - 05:57 (03:31)
Summary
The hosts of the "Who? Weekly" podcast discuss the attention-grabbing outfits of Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, and the odd commentary from the media surrounding them.
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PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speaker recounts meeting Chris Walken and discussing the subtle acting of the 70s versus the exaggerated acting of later years, particularly Al Pacino's.
05:57 - 09:04 (03:06)
Summary
The speaker recounts meeting Chris Walken and discussing the subtle acting of the 70s versus the exaggerated acting of later years, particularly Al Pacino's. The speaker also mentions repeatedly showing up with a similar sketch, only to be told to stop.
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PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The comedian talks about his early days as a comedian, doing gigs in colleges in the Midwest and how he struggled with finding enough material to fill an hour-long performance.
09:04 - 12:00 (02:56)
Summary
The comedian talks about his early days as a comedian, doing gigs in colleges in the Midwest and how he struggled with finding enough material to fill an hour-long performance.
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PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Comedian Colin Quinn talks about his time at Saturday Night Live and how Lauren Michaels hired him as a writer despite questioning his abilities, all while poking fun at his weight.
12:00 - 16:35 (04:34)
Summary
Comedian Colin Quinn talks about his time at Saturday Night Live and how Lauren Michaels hired him as a writer despite questioning his abilities, all while poking fun at his weight.
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PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speakers discuss the benefits of dressing up like different types of people, including how it can prepare you for real life and help you sound smart in conversations.
16:35 - 20:07 (03:32)
Summary
The speakers discuss the benefits of dressing up like different types of people, including how it can prepare you for real life and help you sound smart in conversations.
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The Blame Game was a comedy game show where contestants would blame each other for societal issues.
20:07 - 22:42 (02:34)
Summary
The Blame Game was a comedy game show where contestants would blame each other for societal issues. David Spade, a former writer, talks about how he used to look down on comedians who wrote their material.
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Comedians have a unique energy that makes them funny and interesting even offstage and in casual settings, according to this podcast.
22:42 - 27:53 (05:11)
Summary
Comedians have a unique energy that makes them funny and interesting even offstage and in casual settings, according to this podcast. Their ability to be themselves and make others laugh is a defining characteristic of the comedic personality.
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The fear of cheating and trying to win over an audience can lead comedians to self-sabotage their performances by withholding authenticity and vulnerability.
27:53 - 36:17 (08:23)
Summary
The fear of cheating and trying to win over an audience can lead comedians to self-sabotage their performances by withholding authenticity and vulnerability. This mindset can hinder their growth and success in the industry.
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PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Jumbled and incoherent phrases from an unnamed person span from talking about being tired of winning to people not liking someone to talking about sub-rhythms.
36:17 - 43:34 (07:17)
Summary
Jumbled and incoherent phrases from an unnamed person span from talking about being tired of winning to people not liking someone to talking about sub-rhythms.
EpisodeColin Quinn
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speaker talks about turning down a movie opportunity involving Burt Bacharach music and realizing much later that he wanted it, but still kept turning it down out of a combination of stupidity on his part.
43:34 - 48:27 (04:52)
Summary
The speaker talks about turning down a movie opportunity involving Burt Bacharach music and realizing much later that he wanted it, but still kept turning it down out of a combination of stupidity on his part.
EpisodeColin Quinn
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Comedians discuss the pressure and desire to do a lot of work and write for movies or talk shows, as well as the competitive nature of the industry.
48:27 - 52:12 (03:45)
Summary
Comedians discuss the pressure and desire to do a lot of work and write for movies or talk shows, as well as the competitive nature of the industry.
EpisodeColin Quinn
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Drizly is a convenient online service that offers alcohol delivery to your doorstep in under 60 minutes, allowing you to shop a variety of stores and speak with customer service representatives.
52:12 - 56:41 (04:28)
Summary
Drizly is a convenient online service that offers alcohol delivery to your doorstep in under 60 minutes, allowing you to shop a variety of stores and speak with customer service representatives.
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Comedians discuss the role of research in creating historically informed comedy, with a focus on the Constitution and the complexities of historical book writing.
56:41 - 1:00:19 (03:38)
Summary
Comedians discuss the role of research in creating historically informed comedy, with a focus on the Constitution and the complexities of historical book writing.
EpisodeColin Quinn
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
This podcast discusses how comedians push the boundaries with dark humor at roasts, compared to previous years, and how it has influenced current comedians such as Amy Schumer and Whitney Cummings.
1:00:19 - 1:02:06 (01:46)
Summary
This podcast discusses how comedians push the boundaries with dark humor at roasts, compared to previous years, and how it has influenced current comedians such as Amy Schumer and Whitney Cummings.
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The hosts of the podcast discuss the process behind song selection on Saturday Night Live and mention Nick Drake's Saturday Sun.
1:02:06 - 1:04:24 (02:18)
Summary
The hosts of the podcast discuss the process behind song selection on Saturday Night Live and mention Nick Drake's Saturday Sun.
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Two people engage in unstructured banter about comedy and express their desire to hear from their listeners.
1:04:24 - 1:08:23 (03:59)
Summary
Two people engage in unstructured banter about comedy and express their desire to hear from their listeners.