Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Audacy
Longtime pals David Spade and Dana Carvey take you behind the curtain of showbiz as they hang out and chat with friends (old and new) from all corners of the entertainment world. Be a “Fly on the Wall” every Thursday as the guys and their guests share stories, tell jokes, do impressions, and deep dive into the comedy mind. On Mondays, join Dana and David to riff on current events, pop culture, trending clips, and answer audience questions. Kick back, relax, and enjoy the comedy, absurdity, and world-class banter from your favorite duo. All episodes are also available on YouTube: @flyonthewallpod. We want to hear from you! Send us your burning questions and deep thoughts: flyonthewall@audacy.com. Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade is presented by Audacy.
Episodes
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Mar 13, 2024 • 55min
Michael Keaton
The podcast delves into chaotic backstage moments at the Oscars, comparing comedic styles and ad-libbed dialogue in old movie scripts. It explores childhood memories, spooky theater visits, and offers humorous tips for casual mingling at the Oscars. The hosts share personal stories and insights into their comedy careers, reflecting on career choices, comedy, and sleeper movies. Anecdotes and camaraderie shine through as they reminisce about their collaborative work.
Mar 8, 2024 • 49min
SUPERFLY #6 - Squirt Off, Putin, and an Indian Wedding
Banter about quirky topics like a squirt off competition, revenge through social media loyalty tests, and satirical jokes about Putin's interaction with nuclear weapons. The hosts also share hilarious anecdotes, sponsor ads, and showcase comedic impressions of characters like Droopy Dog and Clint Eastwood.
Mar 6, 2024 • 56min
Ted Sarandos
Exploring the state of comedy, Netflix's journey, and Chappelle on SNL with Ted Sarandos. Discussions on learning new languages, multilingual communication, Squid Game's impact, Airbnb rentals, the diverse world of comedy, and the evolution of stand-up comedy on streaming platforms.
Mar 1, 2024 • 50min
SUPERFLY #5 - See Through Pants, Oprah, and Young Spade
In this podcast, Dana Carvey and David Spade discuss see-through baseball pants mishap, Oprah's Weight Watchers move, nature encounters, late-night show debut nerves, SNL monologue controversy, and a subpar Willy Wonka experience. They also banter about rainbows, offensive caricatures, language learning, and share funny personal anecdotes and movie character crossovers.
Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 2min
David Cross
David Cross joins Dana Carvey and David Spade to chat about shooting specials, Mr. Show, and a disastrous SNL audition. They discuss comedy across languages, sitcom scenarios, shooting comedy specials, stand-up material evolution, and embracing simplicity in comedy production. They share nostalgic reminiscences of old comedy recordings and explore fame, Hollywood lives, and celebrity reactions.
Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 6min
SUPERFLY #4 - Jason Kelce Joins
In this episode, they discuss encountering Sydney Sweeney on a plane, a virgin pregnant stingray, audience impressions, and special guest Jason Kelce. The conversation also delves into the intersection of comedy and athletics, pressure in football plays, and overtime strategy analysis in football.
Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 37min
Bill Simmons
Legendary comedians like Dana Carvey and female cast members are discussed, along with reflections on comedy sketches. The chapter also dives into the blurred lines between sports and entertainment, exploring the evolution of TV shows and comedy films in the digital age.
Feb 16, 2024 • 40min
SUPERFLY #3 - Rack 'Em
Shane Gillis hosting SNL, Super Bowl wrap up, facial hair ban for cops, Tom Petty's songs, Drake's gambling win, LED screen technology in concerts, funny commercial shoot, impressions and clowning, movie discussions
Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 3min
Mikey Day
Mikey Day, famous for his tenure on SNL and the iconic sketch David S. Pumpkins, joins the hosts. They discuss the sketch writing process, early career experiences, and challenges of impersonating Joe Biden. They share insights on a weird and hilarious sketch with Tom Hanks called 'Pumpkin Stain' and reflect on finding validation for their work.
Feb 9, 2024 • 36min
SUPERFLY #2 - Miley as Joe Dirt's Sister?
Discussion topics include Zoom stand-up comedy, impersonating Joe and Hunter Biden, flight horror stories, attending a party with comedians, Sophie Veraga's role as Colombian godmother, a Bollywood actress's fake death, a controversial situation, fame and brand deals, and the criticism towards Taylor Swift.
