Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

Simpsons fans —THE VAULT IS OPEN! I’m Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson for 35+ years, and I’m finally taking you inside Springfield. Simpsons Declassified is your all-access pass to the world’s most iconic, animated series. Each week, we crack open wild predictions, eerie coincidences and fan conspiracies and stories from 36 seasons (that’s 800+ episodes!) behind-the-scenes with writers, directors, the cast and celebrity superfans, PLUS…Simpsons-themed games— play along and test your Springfield IQ. Hear exclusive stories from our guests who were there! Perhaps some scenes that almost never aired, the jokes that died, the ones that lived and the moments that still shock me at the mic. Produced and showrun by Monica Gil-Rodriguez. From Audacy Podcasts and CRE84U Entertainment. Follow now to get new episodes first — and drop your wildest Simpsons’ theory in a review for a chance to be featured on our uniquely unique podcast, Simpsons Declassified. 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

On his 50th birthday we bring you a mega episode with Jason Sudeikis! 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

Dana pulls back the curtain on his Biden and Fauci clips that blew up the internet—how he built the voices and the rhythm. Before that, David revisits the mall audition for Star Search he actually got…and turned down, plus why he passed on a Joan Rivers cohost gig that still led to a FOX exec meeting. Then the guys react to clips—Sen. John Kennedy on aliens, “Japan invented the shower,”—and riff on reunion bands. They close by debating whether they’d do stand-up in Saudi Arabia like other comics. 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

Dana and David welcome back comedy legend Michael McKean for a ride through Hollywood and SNL stories. From the quirks of Saturday Night residual checks to Dan Aykroyd’s fascination with space and the occult. Michael dishes fresh Conehead tales, recalls a funny conversation with Howard Stern, and rattles off must-see movies—though no matter where the chat goes, it always circles back to Spinal Tap. To top it off, McKean shares what it was like to work with the GOAT himself: Paul McCartney. 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

This was easily a top 10 all-time Fly episode. Enjoy! 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

Dana and David cover a lot! First, Dana breaks down his “workout routine” of walking four miles around David’s house, while David relives the heroic saga of killing the “fly on the wall” in his shower. The guys break into Woody Allen and JFK impressions, reminisce about Mickey Rooney’s acting classes, and detour into a poop-themed restaurant. They also tackle what fast fashion really looks like and why Michael Jordan refuses to sign autographs.  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

Dana and David break down the Saturday Night Live cast shake-up, spotlighting new additions Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, and Veronika Slowikowska. They also share their thoughts on cast members being let go and Please Don't Destroy being destroyed. Along the way they revisit their own SNL days, swap behind-the-scenes stories, and reveal what it really takes to land a spot on the show. But first, David relives his performance in Alaska while Dana recalls a near-death bus ride to Hearst Castle and calls to Comcast in his perfect Cary Grant voice. 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

Let's revisit this episode with our good friend and roast queen Nikki Glaser! 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

Dana and David welcome back Nick Kroll for a whirlwind of laughs and impressions. They take turns with a spirited debate on 9/11 conspiracies, plus breaking “news” of Taylor Swift’s engagement—including burning questions about whether Oprah and Meghan Markle will attend the wedding, baby names, and brand deals. The trio then break into a barrage of Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions, reimagine Jimmy Stewart as a TikTok star, and even manage to promote ALL of  Nick’s projects—from Adults to Big Mouth to Sing.  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

Dana shows off a new hat and David debuts fresh hair and a chic background. The guys break down Weapons and Freakier Friday while David ignores phone calls from Lovitz. Then, JLo battling a roach mid-concert, mice running up pant legs, and a so-called miracle molecule for hair growth. They field fan questions, swap some truly bizarre life stories, and—because of course—close things out with a crash course on directing porn. 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

Dana and David chat with Beck Bennett to unpack Hollywood lore—like early Superman rumors that had David donning the cape, why Beck always looks awful on red carpets, and the hilariously winding tale of how a trip to the Polo Lounge led Beck to Saturday Night Live. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-our-podcast-with-beck-bennett-and-kyle-mooney/id1834487732 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

This was one of our favorite episodes and we wanted to bring it back to the surface! Enjoy this absolute legend. 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

Buckle up—David tells the most unreal story from the “god damn road" and Dana drops a chaotic wedding tale before the guys get to Liam Neeson’s “hairy balls.” Then they discuss Happy Gilmore 2, Tommy Boy and Joe Dirt trivia, reveal some little-known Macaulay Culkin SNL moments, and introduce us to a theory you didn’t know you needed: ants are aliens.  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

The guys sit down with the unstoppable John Leguizamo and dive into everything from getting in fights as a kid to then voicing Sid in Ice Age and getting revenge at the sequel negotiation table, then being typecast in Hollywood, and what it’s like working with Nolan, DiCaprio, and Schwarzenegger.  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

Rosebud Baker joins Dana and David for a very fun chat about writing for SNL’s Weekend Update with Colin Jost and Michael Che. They get into why Rosebud once felt “unfuckable,” what it was like growing up around political power (and possible war crimes), and how Dana met her family at the White House. 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

Originally published in 2022, we thought it felt right to dust off this super fun episode with our good friend Bob. Just in time for his new movie Nobody 2! 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

Dana suffers through David’s riveting tale of flying coach—yes, coach—and the painful neck it left him with. Turns out, Dana’s been there too, thanks to some aggressive couch-based TV marathons. The guys also debate Brad Pitt’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood spin-off (or is it actually Joe Dirt 2?), and spotlight the infamous Burbank Booty Sniffer. Plus, a NYC biker halts a garbage truck because he’s too enthralled with listening to Fly On the Wall (allegedly).  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

The guys welcome comedy legend Cheri Oteri for a laugh-filled conversation about her Barbara on Barbara Walters interview (it makes sense...) and why she once wished her life was a soap opera. She also shares tales of doing “stupid little things” across Europe—and impersonates the women at her nail salon. Plus: behind-the-scenes SNL stories and why Tommy Boy is cinematic gold. 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

Dana and David deliver an update on the Epstein saga, specifically on Jizz-lane Maxwell (yup, that’s how you say it ;) before diving into David recounting his Morgan Wallen tunnel walk—fully committed, fully Joe Dirt. The guys also weigh in on the Liam Neeson–Pamela Anderson dating rumors and share pest control advice no one asked for but everyone needs. And yes, the guy’s life hack? Be good-looking. Always. 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

The guys are joined by Brett Gelman to talk texting vs calling and the highs and lows of showbiz. Brett also shares a chaotic moment on Curb Your Enthusiasm, what it's like working on juggernauts like Stranger Things and Fleabag, and why he dropped serious cash on a T-shirt (even though Dana hates it). Plus, a story about doing a commercial with David that they still wish got to air and the brilliance of Chris Elliott. 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