Episode Details

Matt Buechele takes aim at the political double standards that are driving the country apart, asking why some scandals end careers while others barely register. From Graham Platner’s failed Senate campaign to President Trump’s $5 million civil judgment, what does accountability even mean anymore?

Fred Armisen joins Matt in Los Angeles to talk about filming Wednesday in Ireland, the enduring magic of Hollywood, self-driving cars, and why no one notices the things you’re most self-conscious about. They also dive into Saturday Night Live, with Fred sharing stories about legendary castmates, sketches that bombed, the surprising origins of “The Californians,” and returning for the show’s 50th anniversary. Plus, they discuss music, Devo, the B-52s, and Fred’s 100 Sound Effects album before wrapping up with a round of predictions about Lorne Michaels, UFOs, and Broadway.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Fred Armisen, Wednesday S3, and Studio Magic

00:05:42 Waymo Logistics and Bullying Delivery Robots

00:11:30 Mastering the Perfect Fred Armisen Impression

00:17:15 Pitching "The Snob Test" Reality TV Idea

00:23:00 The Genius of the 2000s SNL Cast

00:28:45 Behind the Scenes of The Californians Sketch

00:34:30 Backstage at the SNL 50th Anniversary

00:40:15 Drumming for Devo and the B-52s Live

00:46:00 Pittsburgh Hype and the Stomp Clap Hey Era

00:51:45 Creating the 100 Sound Effects Album

00:57:30 Lorne Michaels and the Future of SNL

01:03:15 UFO Skepticism and Broadway Musical Dreams

Topics:

Filming Wednesday Season 3 in Ireland

Survival tips for New York subways

The danger of LA delivery robots

Pitching The Snob Test reality show

Inside the SNL genius all-star cast

How The Californians became a hit

Drumming for Devo and B-52s live

Why Lorne Michaels won't retire

The era of Stomp Clap Hey music

UFOs and why aliens are bored of us

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