Episode
Robert Smigel
1:28:23
Published: Wed Jul 06 2022
Description
Political correctness, Farley reflections, and a Triumph roast with Robert Smigel. 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 podcast episode, the hosts discuss different ways to say goodbye in Spanish, such as "hola," "hasta la vista," "hasta luego," and "adios."
00:00 - 00:23 (00:23)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss different ways to say goodbye in Spanish, such as "hola," "hasta la vista," "hasta luego," and "adios." They also joke about how some of these phrases are commonly associated with movies and food.
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PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The True Accent feature in language learning helps users learn how to speak with the correct accent.
00:23 - 02:26 (02:02)
Summary
The True Accent feature in language learning helps users learn how to speak with the correct accent. It is important to learn how to speak in a proper accent as it helps in real-life situations and makes individuals sound smart.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speaker discusses his collaboration with Triumph, the dog puppet, creator on sketches and how they complemented each other’s ideas.
02:26 - 05:16 (02:49)
Summary
The speaker discusses his collaboration with Triumph, the dog puppet, creator on sketches and how they complemented each other’s ideas.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
This transcript contains a discussion about Elvis Presley's exploitative behavior toward women, including the use of Colonel Tom to bring back young girls from South American cities for him.
05:16 - 07:54 (02:37)
Summary
This transcript contains a discussion about Elvis Presley's exploitative behavior toward women, including the use of Colonel Tom to bring back young girls from South American cities for him.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
A comedian talks about how she started doing an impression of Lorne Michaels and admits to it when she meets with Dana.
07:54 - 10:48 (02:54)
Summary
A comedian talks about how she started doing an impression of Lorne Michaels and admits to it when she meets with Dana. Mark McKinney was the only other person to do an impression of Lorne Michaels before her.
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PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
A discussion about the unpredictable nature of pop culture and how it can impact the trajectory of one's career, using examples such as George Michael and David Spade in their respective fields.
10:48 - 15:08 (04:20)
Summary
A discussion about the unpredictable nature of pop culture and how it can impact the trajectory of one's career, using examples such as George Michael and David Spade in their respective fields.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The advertiser promotes the Concert Week on their website, encouraging people to visit and purchase tickets for live events.
15:08 - 18:43 (03:35)
Summary
The advertiser promotes the Concert Week on their website, encouraging people to visit and purchase tickets for live events.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The speaker criticizes the trend of white people complimenting other white people, suggesting it would have been more relevant 15 years ago when the people being impersonated were still alive.
18:43 - 21:21 (02:37)
Summary
The speaker criticizes the trend of white people complimenting other white people, suggesting it would have been more relevant 15 years ago when the people being impersonated were still alive.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
I liked old white people complimenting other old white people.
21:21 - 24:16 (02:55)
Summary
I liked old white people complimenting other old white people.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
A writer for SNL reflects on the challenge of incorporating and utilizing big name stars, and how newcomers can establish themselves on the show through standout impressions.
24:16 - 27:47 (03:31)
Summary
A writer for SNL reflects on the challenge of incorporating and utilizing big name stars, and how newcomers can establish themselves on the show through standout impressions.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
A discussion about passive-aggressive behavior at Saturday Night Live including Lovitz's approach to creating sketch ideas and the strict behavior rules during read-throughs.
27:47 - 31:31 (03:43)
Summary
A discussion about passive-aggressive behavior at Saturday Night Live including Lovitz's approach to creating sketch ideas and the strict behavior rules during read-throughs.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Two friends, Dana and Conan, talk about doing impressions and how they bonded through it, while mentioning their mutual friend Dino Stapinopoulos, who texts Conan every time someone he does an impression of passes away.
31:31 - 36:07 (04:36)
Summary
Two friends, Dana and Conan, talk about doing impressions and how they bonded through it, while mentioning their mutual friend Dino Stapinopoulos, who texts Conan every time someone he does an impression of passes away.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
This podcast talks about how unusual questions make interviews more interesting and how to make them work effectively for an engaging experience.
36:08 - 38:44 (02:36)
Summary
This podcast talks about how unusual questions make interviews more interesting and how to make them work effectively for an engaging experience.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
A comedian recounts the funny and impressive story of a fellow comedian who auditioned for a role by perfectly impersonating former US President Obama, which likely won him the job due to people always expecting black comedians to do impersonations of famous black people.
38:44 - 41:24 (02:40)
Summary
A comedian recounts the funny and impressive story of a fellow comedian who auditioned for a role by perfectly impersonating former US President Obama, which likely won him the job due to people always expecting black comedians to do impersonations of famous black people.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Anna Wintour surprises the audience with her stand-up comedy debut, walking around and doing crowd work in her Michael Chase suit.
41:24 - 43:39 (02:14)
Summary
Anna Wintour surprises the audience with her stand-up comedy debut, walking around and doing crowd work in her Michael Chase suit.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Comedian David Brenner's career is imagined as a tour of talk shows with a trap door that drops him through every time he appears, while also discussing his early success in cartoons and decision to retire from it at 40.
43:39 - 46:33 (02:53)
Summary
Comedian David Brenner's career is imagined as a tour of talk shows with a trap door that drops him through every time he appears, while also discussing his early success in cartoons and decision to retire from it at 40.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Talkspace is offering $100 off for all the listeners in celebration of May, Mental Health Awareness Month.
46:33 - 51:58 (05:25)
Summary
Talkspace is offering $100 off for all the listeners in celebration of May, Mental Health Awareness Month.
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PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The power of persuasion lies in knowing the right way to communicate with others and how to influence them towards your desired outcome, as demonstrated by the technique of using a simple "whoop, whoop, whoop" to garner audience approval.
51:58 - 55:01 (03:02)
Summary
The power of persuasion lies in knowing the right way to communicate with others and how to influence them towards your desired outcome, as demonstrated by the technique of using a simple "whoop, whoop, whoop" to garner audience approval.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Macaulay Culkin recalls his experience as a host on SNL and how he was instructed to hit his mark and get off stage by a backstage member.
55:01 - 56:57 (01:56)
Summary
Macaulay Culkin recalls his experience as a host on SNL and how he was instructed to hit his mark and get off stage by a backstage member.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
A comedian turned the tables on the objectifying beer commercials by jokingly suggesting that instead of waiting for women to come over, it's time to pull when they stop coming over to the couch.
56:57 - 59:29 (02:32)
Summary
A comedian turned the tables on the objectifying beer commercials by jokingly suggesting that instead of waiting for women to come over, it's time to pull when they stop coming over to the couch.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
A discussion of the rarity of comedians in the world, with only 900 on the planet.
59:29 - 1:02:00 (02:30)
Summary
A discussion of the rarity of comedians in the world, with only 900 on the planet.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Comedians share memories of their famous acts and performances on the stage, including impersonations of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog or Don Rickles' stand-up.
1:02:00 - 1:06:45 (04:45)
Summary
Comedians share memories of their famous acts and performances on the stage, including impersonations of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog or Don Rickles' stand-up.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Lou Reed teams up with Jack Black and Adam Sandler to perform his classic song "Take a Walk on the Wild Side," with the all-star band capturing its simplicity and brilliance.
1:06:45 - 1:10:30 (03:45)
Summary
Lou Reed teams up with Jack Black and Adam Sandler to perform his classic song "Take a Walk on the Wild Side," with the all-star band capturing its simplicity and brilliance.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
The guest of an SNL podcast criticized the way in which Chris Farley's body was handled on the show, arguing that if his body was an issue, they should have spoken to him about it instead of just dismissing it.
1:10:30 - 1:15:08 (04:37)
Summary
The guest of an SNL podcast criticized the way in which Chris Farley's body was handled on the show, arguing that if his body was an issue, they should have spoken to him about it instead of just dismissing it.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
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The 'Matt Foley, Motivational Speaker' sketches were pivotal to Chris Farley's success on Saturday Night Live, with his physical comedy becoming a shorthand for his talent.
1:15:08 - 1:18:03 (02:55)
Summary
The 'Matt Foley, Motivational Speaker' sketches were pivotal to Chris Farley's success on Saturday Night Live, with his physical comedy becoming a shorthand for his talent. Although Farley himself valued his acting in the sketches, some criticized them for relying too heavily on his physicality.
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Get 20% off your first purchase and free shipping on US orders over $75 for the most comfortable athletic line shorts.
1:18:03 - 1:21:44 (03:40)
Summary
Get 20% off your first purchase and free shipping on US orders over $75 for the most comfortable athletic line shorts.
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The podcast discusses how Mike Myers and his character Dr.
1:21:44 - 1:25:12 (03:28)
Summary
The podcast discusses how Mike Myers and his character Dr. Evil from Austin Powers created a new type of villain that incorporated humor and light-heartedness while also being taken seriously.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
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In this podcast episode, the host discusses the comedy sketch titled "Massive Head Wound Harry", which was popularized on Saturday Night Live.
1:25:12 - 1:28:48 (03:35)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the comedy sketch titled "Massive Head Wound Harry", which was popularized on Saturday Night Live. The host also reflects on the creator's uniqueness and the reception of the sketch by the audience.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
This podcast episode features a story about a man named Massive Head Wound Harry who shows up at a party with an unexplained head wound, causing chaos and scaring everyone.
1:28:48 - 1:31:18 (02:30)
Summary
This podcast episode features a story about a man named Massive Head Wound Harry who shows up at a party with an unexplained head wound, causing chaos and scaring everyone.
EpisodeRobert Smigel
PodcastFly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
This is an advertisement for the Fly on the Wall podcast, which is produced by Cadence 13 and executive produced by Dana Carvey, David Spade, Chris Corcoran, and Charlie Finan.
1:31:18 - 1:31:43 (00:25)
Summary
This is an advertisement for the Fly on the Wall podcast, which is produced by Cadence 13 and executive produced by Dana Carvey, David Spade, Chris Corcoran, and Charlie Finan.