Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

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Longtime pals David Spade and Dana Carvey take you behind the curtain of showbiz as they hang out and chat with friends (old and new) from all corners of the entertainment world. Be a “Fly on the Wall” every Thursday as the guys and their guests share stories, tell jokes, do impressions, and deep dive into the comedy mind.
On Mondays, join Dana and David to riff on current events, pop culture, trending clips, and answer audience questions. Kick back, relax, and enjoy the comedy, absurdity, and world-class banter from your favorite duo.
All episodes are also available on YouTube: @flyonthewallpod.
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361 episodes

Chilling, Taste Testing & Quiet Quitting

Dana unleashes a new Johnny Carson bit, David explains Heated Rivalry (way too late), and the guys discuss NIL in college sports, golfing with Travis Kelce, 2 of David's new projects, baby Jon Lovitz and so much more. 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

55m
Mar 23
Adam Friedland Joins the Old Boys Club

Adam Friedland crashes the “Old Boys Club” and immediately starts showering the guys with compliments. From there it’s a stories of Rob Schneider, Jerry Seinfeld, and a shared appreciation for Sarah Sherman. The conversation drifts into Adam’s hidden talents and Jewish jokes that crush with audiences. Things briefly get philosophical about confronting politicians on podcasts and whether comedians should be treated like modern-day thinkers. Naturally, the episode returns to safer territory with the most important cultural debate of our time: Grown Ups vs. Grown Ups 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

51m
Mar 19
RE-RELEASE - Bryan Cranston

Let’s revisit trying standup, kissing in acting class, and hosting SNL with Bryan Cranston. 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

59m
Mar 18
We tried to go LIVE on YouTube to Talk Oscars

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51m
Mar 16
Lake Bell (Always Better Than Lake Titicaca)

The endlessly multi hyphenate Lake Bell joins Dana and David to unpack the mysterious origins of her name, dive into the art of voice acting (including working with Dana on The Secret Life of Pets), pull back the curtain on how award shows and after-parties actually work, and talk about her latest HBO series, The Chair Company. 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

1h 7m
Mar 12
RE-RELEASE - Kyle Dunnigan

Let’s revisit Tony Robbin's birthday, bombing on cruise ships, and a chaotic SNL audition with Kyle Dunnigan. 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

1h 12m
Mar 11
Jim Carrey Conspiracy, Lamar Odom’s Cocaine Summers, & Amanda Seyfried’s Prosthetic WHAT?!

Dana Carvey returns to The David Spade Show to recap life on the road with David — including a possible pink eye incident. The two dive into their latest movie pitch for Jason Statham’s next action hit, The Goiter and attempt to solve the mysterious Jim Carrey conspiracy circulating online. They also revisit an SNL sketch that never made it to air, weigh in on current headlines like tensions with Iran and California’s crime, and unleash another chaotic edition of Buzzing Around. Plus, the news stories get even stranger: Lamar Odom’s legendary cocaine summers, and Amanda Seyfried’s prosthetic… what exactly? 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

54m
Mar 09
Tim Meadows RETURNS: Sandler Text Chains & Farley Memories

Tim Meadows is back with the guys to talk about the movie that unexpectedly revived his career — Mean Girls — and his new CBS series DMV, where he stars alongside fellow SNL alum Molly Kearney. He also spills on the absurd Adam Sandler group text chains and reflects on working with the late, great Chris Farley. Nostalgia, chaos, and classic Meadows — all in one episode. 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

49m
Mar 05
RE-RELEASE - Cecily Strong

Let’s revisit leaving SNL, Trump hosting, and teeth acting with Cecily Strong. 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

1h 23m
Mar 04
State of Boring News, Epstein Files & Hotel Laundry Secrets

Dana and David return to argue about how to properly describe each other, what time dinner should actually be, and deliver this week’s hottest takes — from tax tips to fitness advice. Then they pivot to the “serious stuff”: Bill Gates and Deepak Chopra reacting to the Epstein Files, the State of the Union, dating strategies, and the definitive guide to washing your underwear in a hotel coffee maker. 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

58m
Mar 02
Denis Leary: Conan’s Comedy Cousin

It’s triple D today: Denis, David, and Dana. That’s right—Denis Leary, aka Conan O’Brien’s comedy cousin, joins the pod to reminisce about the Boston comedy scene of the ’80s, including his time at Emerson College’s Comedy Workshop. Denis gets into why he never did Saturday Night Live—even though he would’ve landed there during the guys’ era—and reflects on his iconic film roles, including Demolition Man, plus what it was like golfing with Sylvester Stallone. 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

1h 0m
Feb 26
RE-RELEASE - Garrett Morris

Let’s revisit problems with the law, Richard Pryor stories, and the original SNL days with Garrett Morris. 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

58m
Feb 25
Esquire, Encore, & Emergencies

Dana gives David his flowers for landing an Esquire feature and crushing an encore at the Comedy Store. Then things take a turn — breaking news, emergencies, and a “special guest” who clears it all up… with a little help from some Bill Burr impressions. Plus: Buzzing Around, the worst stadium names ever, nightmare carnival rides, and the dangers of live streaming. 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

53m
Feb 23
Martin Short Got Eddie Vedder to Quit Smoking???

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder joins the guys to reflect on the early Seattle grunge scene, his first Saturday Night Live appearance in 1991 with David Spade, and how he pulled off the unheard-of feat of performing three songs in one night. He draws surprising parallels between music and stand-up comedy before diving into his new Netflix documentary on epidermolysis bullosa, Matter of Time. The conversation wraps with stories about his “cameo” in Hugh Jackman’s Song Sung Blue and how Martin Short once convinced him to quit smoking. 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

1h 0m
Feb 19
RE-RELEASE - Chloe Fineman

Let’s revisit Lorne's analysis, impression inspiration, and evolving on the show with Chloe Fineman. 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

59m
Feb 18
Marcello Hernandez’s SNL 50th Photo Shoot Mystery & VERY Late Super Bowl Hot Takes

Dana and David return to crack the mystery of the sweater Marcello Hernandez snagged at New York Magazine’s SNL 50th anniversary photo shoot (yes, the one with Dana). From there, they dive into their VERY late Super Bowl hot takes before jumping into another hilarious round of Buzzing Around. They wrap things up with some news… and trust us, you’ll want the subtitles on for this episode. It’ll all make sense once you hit play. 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

52m
Feb 16
RE-RELEASE - Paul Rudd

Let's revisit SNL experience and technique, career decision-making, and a magical Paul McCartney moment with Paul Rudd. 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

1h 10m
Feb 12
Chris Farley, Penis Surgery, & the Olympics!

Dana and David are back—this time confronting the undeniable truth that they may have the worst shoe game in all of comedy. From there, they debate who’s had more emails: Epstein or Dana. Plus, David shares an INSANE Chris Farley story, on-set tales involving Keanu Reeves, and Buzzing Around makes its return. Things heat up fast during the news, so buckle up. 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

55m
Feb 09
Marcello Hernandez (IN STUDIO): New SNL Intersects Old Skool

Fresh off presenting at the Grammys, Marcello Hernández (aka SNL’s Domingo) joins the guys in studio. He shares what it was like chatting backstage with Queen Latifah, his love for Olivia Dean’s music, and how surreal the whole Grammys experience was. Then it’s all Saturday Night Live: the origins of Domingo, how Marcello landed his first sketch, and the biggest on-air bomb he and Dana ever shared. They also get into whether Marcello texts with Lorne Michaels and who could possibly take over when he retires. Plus, the guys get a Spanish lesson for the ages. 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

1h 11m
Feb 05
RE-RELEASE - Chelsea Handler

Let’s revisit Hollywood parties, dating, and her special with Chelsea Handler. 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

50m
Feb 04
David's Drunk Texts + Escort Demand Skyrockets!

Dana and David are back rocking their wildest hair yet. David kicks things off with golfing stories alongside Jon Lovitz, receiving a CRAZY drunk midnight text, and witnessing the biggest French loaf he’s ever seen on television (it’ll make sense once you tune in). Dana then dives into recent revelations around AI and Sydney Sweeney’s new underwear line, Syrn, before they jump into the news with riveting stories like why escort demand is skyrocketing. And FINALLY, they decide what Fly On The Wall fans should officially be called. 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

55m
Feb 02
Bert Kreischer (IN STUDIO): Drinking Beers & Hacking Comedy

The guys welcome Bert Kreischer into the studio. They cover Dana’s unhinged diet, how to drink like Bert without wrecking your next day, and how young Bert cleverly locked in job security at comedy clubs before anyone knew his name. Bert also breaks down his rules for recording a comedy special and what it actually means to “hack” comedy. And in perhaps the most important reveal of all—Bert explains how his dad knew Pete Davidson not because of SNL… but for a very different reason. You’ll want to hear that part. 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

1h 21m
Jan 29
RE-RELEASE - Chevy Chase

Let’s revisit hilarity and chaos with Chevy Chase (and family). 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

1h 10m
Jan 28
Netflix is a Joke, Oscar Nominations, + Playing the Role of Poop???

Dana and David react to the Oscar nominations before weighing in on Davos, Trump, and Greenland—because why not? From there, they go full inside baseball: their upcoming Netflix Is a Joke show, the real impact of test screenings on movies, the biggest laughs Tommy Boy got initially versus what audiences ended up loving, and why Jordan Peele quit acting altogether. Plus, other news along the way. 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

54m
Jan 26
Jimmy Kimmel & The Celebrities We Love

The guys jump in with the hard-hitting questions right away—like Jimmy Kimmel’s daily routine and whether he still goes to the mall—before spiraling into a whirlwind of celebrity stories and late-night lore. From debating the truth behind Kate Beckinsale’s infamous egg story to unpacking theories about 31 Atlas, tracing how Oprah inadvertently helped create The Man Show, arguing about ghosts, and exploring the future of AI, this episode has it all. 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

1h 1m
Jan 22
RE-RELEASE - Marc Maron

We revisit the pioneer of podcasting who interviewed Neil Young, Springsteen, and Robin Williams, and did a scene alongside Robert De Niro. It’s our chat with Marc Maron. 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

1h 9m
Jan 21
iHeart’s Best Comedy Podcast Reigning Champs Will Defend Their Title… Or Will They?

Dana and David waste no time diving into awards season—starting with the most important question of all: were the reigning champions of iHeart’s Best Comedy Podcast nominated again this year… or not? The answer remains murky, despite what The Hollywood Reporter claims. From there, they break down the Golden Globes and how hard Nikki Glaser crushed it, which jokes David tried to sneak into the show. Also, the guys debate whether walking up stairs is exercise or not. And best of all, Joe Dirt lives! You’ll have to listen to find out what that means. 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

57m
Jan 19
Mr. Wonderful aka Kevin O’Leary: Shark Tank Meets Marty Supreme

The guys welcome Mr. Wonderful himself—Kevin O’Leary—fresh off his first major acting role in Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme. Kevin breaks down why he wanted to do more than just spank Timothée Chalamet’s butt in the film (alternate ending, anyone?), how the now-iconic vampire line came to be, and what surprised him most about stepping onto a movie set. Plus, he reflects on his years of Shark Tank, what it’s really like hanging out with Mark Cuban and Barbara Corcoran, and drops some business wisdom that goes completely over Dana and David’s heads. 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

51m
Jan 15
From Busboys & Dishwashers to SNL + Let's End White People?

Dana and David jump on to celebrate Dana’s 43rd wedding anniversary—but let’s be honest, the real milestone is ANOTHER deep dive into Housemaid, now that David has finally seen it. From there, the guys mark the one-year anniversary of the LA fires and ask the big question: where did all the money actually go? Along the way: audition survival tips, why Love Island: Moon would be the greatest reality show ever, their very official takes on modern art, and news! 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

57m
Jan 12
Teri Hatcher (IN STUDIO) Is “Real and Spectacular”

Dana and David welcome Teri Hatcher for a candid, funny cruise through it all: she tells the wild story of tagging along to a Love Boat audition—and booking the role over her best friend—shares what she splurged on when the money finally hit, and opens up about dating and how she’s finding her way into comedy. Teri explains how Lois & Clark made acting feel like a real career, drops stories from hosting SNL and leading Desperate Housewives, and—true to form—jokes about feeling like a “hick,” having an “average vagina,” and why her boobs are “real and spectacular” (even if Jerry Seinfeld isn’t convinced). 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

1h 6m
Jan 08