Literally! With Rob Lowe Kevin Nealon: Huffing Onions
Mar 19, 2026
Kevin Nealon, comedian and actor known for SNL and film/TV roles, pops in with stories from his new comedy special and long career. He talks about crafting material slowly, odd celebrity set moments, huffing onions for tears, and how aging changes comedy. Expect playful riffs on bad gigs, quirky anecdotes about jeans and pets, and nostalgic SNL memories.
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Decade Of Material Behind Loosen The Crotch
- Kevin Nealon waited almost a decade to release his stand-up special Loosen the Crotch, refining material over many years.
- He explains the title via a story about a beloved pair of jeans and burying them with his cat Pierre, highlighting the comedic payoff.
Bombing When The Game Steals Attention
- Kevin describes bombing at events when audience attention is elsewhere, like a Lakers-sponsored fundraiser where screens showed the playoff game.
- He turned mishaps into material and learned to riff on distractions, turning failure into improvisation.
Downplay Bombs To Protect The Team
- When a set goes wrong, acknowledge it lightly and defuse by telling backstage you 'killed it' to protect morale.
- Kevin and Dana Carvey habitually say 'killed it, crushed it' after tough shows to downplay failure.