The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast
The Lonely Island & Seth Meyers
Join Seth Meyers as he sits down with fellow SNL alum and comedy-music sensations The Lonely Island (Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone) to discuss their wildly popular and groundbreaking series of SNL Digital Shorts that aired on Saturday Night Live beginning in 2005. Episode by episode they'll discuss how each short was created, what the response to it was at the time, and what impact, if any, it still has today. Aided by Seth, the guys will relive their time at SNL and reminisce on the nearly 50-year-old show from a time when putting short comedy sketches on the internet was so novel that they maybe even helped launch YouTube to do it. Along the way they'll talk all things SNL from guests, fellow cast members, and favorite live sketches including many that never aired.
Episodes
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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 38min
Boogerman Part 1&2
Maya Rudolph, actress and comedian known for SNL and her musical flair, pops in to share memories of Bronx Beat and performing with the group. They reminisce about Boogerman’s wild tone, Katy Perry’s show-stopping bits, and the madcap production choices. Short, funny stories and behind-the-scenes banter keep it playful and nostalgic.
4 snips
Mar 18, 2026 • 54min
The Taccones Live at SXSW
Tony Taccone, veteran theater director and proud dad. Asa Taccone, musician and producer behind film/TV music. Jorma Taccone, comedy writer/director from SNL Digital Shorts. They reminisce about growing up creatively, the making of viral musical shorts like Natalie’s Rap and Dick in a Box, DIY production tricks, festival film premieres, and collaborations with artists like Danger Mouse.
9 snips
Mar 10, 2026 • 57min
The Heist & Ka-Blamo!
They dig into two early comedy music tracks, tracing origins, filming quirks, and DIY production tales. The conversation covers fan animations, sampling hurdles, and nostalgic LA-era music videos. Anecdotes about sports, jock stories, and production tech keep the mood playful and behind-the-scenes.
14 snips
Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 6min
Episode (Channel) 101
Akiva Schaffer, filmmaker and Lonely Island creator, and Jorma Taccone, writer/director and comedy troupe member, revisit early Lonely Island work. They dig into the recovered track I Think I Killed the President and the Channel 101 pilot Football Town. They riff on low-budget production tricks, sampling issues, and play the nostalgia-heavy Arty Party for a laugh.
11 snips
Feb 24, 2026 • 1h 9min
Episode 100: Turtleneck & Chain Part 2
Jorma Taccone, writer/director and Lonely Island member, Andy Samberg, actor/comedian and Lonely Island performer, and Akiva Schaffer, writer/director and Lonely Island producer, reminisce about the rest of Turtleneck & Chain. They trade Milan and Olympics stories, dissect song sequencing and production choices, and share behind-the-scenes tales about collaborations, lost deep cuts, and album quirks.
12 snips
Feb 17, 2026 • 1h 11min
Just 2 Guyz
Two comedians revisit a DIY 2004 music video and unpack its teenage-insecure origins. They dissect low-budget shooting choices, beats made on a four-track, and offbeat editing gags. Stories about pool scenes, cameos, live gigs and how small amateur choices led to bigger industry breaks pop up. Fans, a remembered balloon prank, and listener Q&A add playful nostalgia.
11 snips
Feb 11, 2026 • 60min
Talkin’ Ads/Turtleneck & Chain Part 1
Akiva Schaffer, filmmaker and Lonely Island creative, and Andy Samberg, comedian and music-comedy star, reminisce about making branded shorts and their Turtleneck & Chain launch. They riff on Super Bowl-style ads, Klondike and Rökk Vodka tie-ins, the April Fools announcement video, and old SNL push-up lore. Fast, funny, and full of behind-the-scenes banter.
11 snips
Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 6min
Great Day
The crew reunites and teases the origin of a misheard Alicia Keys line that inspired a running joke. They reminisce about making early shorts with no script and unpack the fast-paced creation of a manic musical short. Technical talk covers choreography, VFX, and shooting on Cherry Lane. Old sketches and a long-developed Timecrowave piece also get playful defense and breakdown.
14 snips
Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 10min
Listener Q&A Episode 11 aka Snow Day
A snowy recording with missing Andy and improv about storm day chaos. Rapid fire voice notes reveal takes on Chip and Dale, Spider‑Verse character casting, and nostalgic SNL memories. They swap stories about Colin Jost, a famously un-aired sketch, and curious pop culture mysteries like 56th and Lennox.
13 snips
Jan 20, 2026 • 58min
Listener Q&A Episode 10
Seth and Jorma tackle listener questions, revealing the ins and outs of SNL table reads and the balance of work and family life. They share hilarious anecdotes about Jorma's burrito brain and memorable childhood stories. Fans chime in with funny suggestions and praise for Jorma's subtle humor. The duo reflects on their creative partnerships and gives advice on dealing with failure while fostering collaboration. Plus, they debate quirky rankings for challenge coins and reminisce about their early comedic projects.
