This interview is part of the Writers on Writing Oral History Collection, produced by the Writers Guild of America, and features executive producer Steven Kunes, who talks about his four-decade career in Hollywood, writing and producing network TV comedy series, and the creation of "Over My Dead Body,” a show that legendary TV producer Norman Lear calls, “.. ... Show More
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126. Seth Meyers: SNL, Late Night, and a Ton of New Jokes
<p>Mike sits down with the legendary comedian and writer Seth Meyers for a conversation that reveals who is secretly the funniest of the funniest at SNL behind-the-scenes and who was the most popular Strike Force Five host. Then, Mike and Seth work out new material about serial k ... Show More
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One of My Faves: Stressing in My Flesh Suit (with Mike Birbiglia)
This week, we're revisiting my interview with Mike Birbiglia. He talks about his new Broadway show “The Old Man and The Pool,” and how he makes a show about death and mortality funny. Mike gets into his creative process around joke writing, like how he got underneath the meaning ... Show More
43m 58s
Apr 2023
One of My Faves: Stressing in My Flesh Suit (with Mike Birbiglia)
This week, we're revisiting my interview with Mike Birbiglia. He talks about his new Broadway show “The Old Man and The Pool,” and how he makes a show about death and mortality funny. Mike gets into his creative process around joke writing, like how he got underneath the meaning ... Show More
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FROM THE VAULT: 'SNL' Veteran Kevin Nealon
Paul and Skip have a hilarious talk with the longtime Saturday Night Live veteran, who opens up about his hit YouTube series 'Hiking with Kevin,' rumors of a 'Weeds' reunion, and his early years as a little German boy. He also recalls how he won over SNL producer Lorne Michaels f ... Show More
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Nore Davis, Jenny Zigrino, Greer Barnes, Rory Scovel
Half hour themed episode with comedian Nore Davis! He talks all things stand-up, shares details on what it took to prepare for the half hour taping, and also reveals the one credit he has that no other comic does. Listen to more from each comedian below: Nore Davis - Thank You, G ... Show More
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