Digest

This episode of Seth Meyers and The Lonely Island podcast is a retrospective on their first season on SNL. The episode begins with a discussion of their final digital short, "Andy Walking," which they acknowledge was not their strongest work. They then move on to discuss a sketch called "Andy and Kevin Backstage," which they wrote and which is a clever take on the movie "Usual Suspects." The sketch features a pre-taped segment that is very well-done and which the audience enjoys. The episode also includes a discussion of the "falconer" sketches, which were written by Sloughan and Alan and which featured Will Forte. The episode ends with a discussion of the "Anderson Cooper 360" cold open, which was a recurring bit on the show. The episode is full of funny anecdotes and insights into the creative process of SNL.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction

This Chapter introduces the podcast and its sponsors, Airbnb and Viori.

00:00:06

Season Finale and Digital Short

This Chapter discusses the final episode of the first season and the digital short "Andy Walking." The hosts reflect on the short's simplicity and the effort that went into it, despite its seemingly easy appearance. They also discuss the inspiration behind the short, which was a segment on Jay Leno's show.

00:19:48

Andy and Kevin Backstage Sketch

This Chapter delves into the "Andy and Kevin Backstage" sketch, highlighting its clever take on "Usual Suspects." The hosts discuss the sketch's structure, which involved a mix of live and pre-taped segments, and the audience's reaction to the reveal of the "Usual Suspects" connection.

00:26:40

Anderson Cooper 360 Cold Open

This Chapter focuses on the "Anderson Cooper 360" cold open, a recurring bit on the show. The hosts discuss the humor of the jokes, which centered around Anderson Cooper's appearance, and share a personal anecdote about meeting Anderson Cooper at the gym.

00:30:30

End of an Era

This Chapter marks the end of the first season of the podcast. The hosts reflect on their time at SNL and discuss some of the sketches that were cut, including a Vincent Price sketch and a sketch called "Spirit of the Wolf."

00:33:40

Music and Nostalgia

This Chapter explores the phenomenon of hearing music from one's youth and the feeling of nostalgia it evokes. The hosts discuss how they feel old when they hear early 90s hip-hop playing and how their children perceive this music as something their father likes. They also discuss the challenges of playing music from their youth for their children, as many of these songs are more offensive than today's music.

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Q&A

• What was the final digital short that The Lonely Island produced for their first season on SNL?

  The final digital short was called "Andy Walking." It was a simple short that involved Andy walking around the city and asking people basic questions, but it wasn't their strongest work.

• What was the name of the sketch that The Lonely Island wrote for their first season on SNL that was a clever take on the movie "Usual Suspects"?

  The sketch was called "Andy and Kevin Backstage." It featured a pre-taped segment that was very well-done and which the audience enjoyed.

• What was the name of the recurring bit on SNL that Seth Meyers did as Anderson Cooper?

  The bit was called "Anderson Cooper 360." It was a cold open that often featured jokes about Anderson Cooper's appearance.

• What is the name of the movie that The Lonely Island will be discussing in the next episode of the podcast?

  The movie is called "Hot Rod." It is a 2007 American comedy film directed by Akiva Schaffer and starring Andy Samberg.

• What is the name of the animated superhero comedy series that Seth Meyers created?

  The series is called "The Awesomes." It follows a group of superheroes who are trying to save the world from evil.

• What is the name of the character that Andy Samberg played in "The Awesomes"?

  Andy's character's name is not mentioned in the podcast, but he is described as a superhero who is trying to save the world from evil.

• What is the name of the song that Nelly Furtado sang on her album "Loose"?

  The song is called "Promiscuous." It was a big hit and is still popular today.

• What is the name of the character that Will Forte played on SNL?

  The character is called "The Falconer." He is known for his eccentric personality and his falcon, Donald.

• What is the name of the character that Darryl Hammond played on SNL?

  Darryl Hammond played a variety of characters on SNL, but one of his most famous impressions was of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

• What is the name of the character that Rachel Dratch played on SNL?

  Rachel Dratch played a variety of characters on SNL, but one of her most famous impressions was of a New Englander.

Show Notes