Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Episode: Chris Farley, Penis Surgery, & the Olympics!
Date: February 9, 2026
Episode Overview
In this Monday riff episode, Dana and David deliver their trademark blend of comedy, banter, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. The duo covers topics ranging from standup and celebrity encounters to viral news stories—no guest this week, just their perspectives and classic improv humor. Highlights include shoe shaming at the Comedy Store, an anticlimactic Chris Farley story, Hollywood press junket absurdities, the hazards of penis surgery, viral TikTok stunts, and Olympics talk.
Main Segments and Key Discussion Points
1. Catching Up: Comedy Store Shoegate & Marcelo Stories
[01:21 – 04:43]
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David’s Shoe Embarrassment: David recounts being roasted by female comics for his "bad shoe game" at the Comedy Store.
"[The female comics said] you have the worst shoe game. It was really embarrassing." — David [01:21] -
Marcelo at the Club: They discuss recording a recent podcast episode with comic Marcelo, who then hung out backstage at the Comedy Store.
“You guys look like you're in a singing group with your sweats... The Vanilla Boys.” — Dana [01:57] -
Impressions of Sebastian Maniscalco: Marcelo's “hysterical” take on Sebastian amuses Dana, who, as a voice impressionist, especially appreciates the subtleties.
"Sebastian’s usually like, 'My Uber driver's here. Are you Gagak?'" — David [04:20]
2. The World of Standup: Generational Attitudes
[03:44 – 04:55]
- Comedian Dynamics: Dana remarks on veteran comics who resent younger comics’ success, appreciating Marcelo’s humble attitude. “I did meet along the way bitter comedians ... mad at you for being young.” — Dana [03:44]
3. The World’s Most Anticlimactic Chris Farley Story
[08:19 – 10:43]
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Story Setup: David shares a “doozy” Chris Farley story a fan insisted on telling him at the Appleton airport.
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The Punchline: It’s merely that Farley once spent the night at the fan’s brother’s house.
“That was it.” — Dana [10:14] -
Meta-commentary: “There’s a movie there that’s got a beginning but not a middle and not an end.” — David [10:43]
4. Celebrity Autograph Hustlers and Modern Fandom
[11:10 – 11:51]
- Professional Autograph Seekers: Dana and David riff on how autographs have become transactional, no longer about admiration. “They don’t even like you. They’re just like, sign this and get out of my way.” — David [11:29]
5. Theater Gigs Gone Awry & Milwaukee Standup
[23:19 – 24:10]
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Dana’s Quiet Audience: Dana tells of a gig where the crowd was eerily silent, only to learn afterwards, “No one gets laughs in this room.” “Maybe you should have told me before I went out that it’s impossible!” — Dana [23:53]
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On Midwestern Audiences:
“Chris [Farley] told me once, ‘You’re gonna go to Wisconsin, that’s where they all look like me.’” — David [23:00]
6. Showbiz Absurdities: Hollywood Height Tricks & Movie Roles
[26:27 – 31:45]
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Shoe Manipulation on Set: Dana describes having lifts added incrementally to keep height parity with a tall female co-star, poking fun at Tom Cruise’s rumored special shoes. “They just started—what? These aren’t the same… Yes, you can just put me on stilts.” — Dana [26:28]
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David’s Upcoming Film (“Outcome”): David appears in Jonah Hill’s new movie starring Keanu Reeves as a troubled actor, with Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer.
“I was a little star struck around Keanu, I have to say…” — David [31:49]
“He’s so... the coolest of the cool.” — Dana [31:55] -
On Keanu Reeves:
“He didn’t get a car to take him back to LA. He took the bus with everyone.” — Dana [32:14]
7. Press Junkets, Celebrity Couples, & Over-Sharing
[41:01 – 45:20]
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Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi: David finds it odd how effusive Robbie’s comments are about her co-star during press junkets, despite being married. “At one point I was reading [the interview] going, if I’m the husband, what do you do?” — David [42:08]
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Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban: Dana recalls Kidman once publicly saying she was “exhausted from so many orgasms” with Urban. “Keith Urban’s in Nashville, this guitar, watching a tank, ‘Wait a minute, Nick’s having eggasms!’” — Dana [42:41]
8. News Oddities: Penis Enlargement Surgery Tragedy
[45:29 – 47:13]
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Diamond Dealer Dies: They discuss a real headline: a billionaire dying during penis enlargement surgery. “The weird part was that they—the wife insisted they complete the operation even though he’d passed away.” — Dana [46:32]
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International Surgeries:
“I guess Turkey’s a big place. Syria, you know, they said, put a... Turkey wiener on you.” — David [46:49]
9. Viral News and Clickbait Tales
[50:57 – 54:33]
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‘100 Mini Ducks’ House Cleaning Test: A viral TikTok story where cleaners must find hidden toy ducks to prove thoroughness. Dana and David find it rude and over-the-top. “My housekeeper would find four out of a hundred.” — Dana [51:29]
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Debunking a Sandler Tabloid Story: Rumors that Adam Sandler stormed a Chanel store after his daughter was snubbed are declared “million percent” fake. “He’s not that showy, where he’d go, ‘Watch this, I’ll buy everything.’” — David [53:13]
10. Standout Improv Segment: “Buzzing Around” Impressions
[34:42 – 39:48]
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“Buzzing Around” Game: Dana improvises impressions:
- Johnny Carson doing a monologue with Donald Trump as Ed McMahon and Tony Montana as the bandleader.
“What do you think, Donnie? — He doesn’t know.” — David [37:59]
- Johnny Carson doing a monologue with Donald Trump as Ed McMahon and Tony Montana as the bandleader.
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Classic banter on the art of impressions and tribute to late-night formats: “He would just stare at the camera… and be fantastic and Ed would laugh.” — Dana [36:38]
11. Olympics, Athletic Feats, and Age
[56:05 – 59:03]
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70-Year-Old Racing Sprinter: They watch and discuss a viral clip of a septuagenarian competing in track, riffing on how the sport has changed. “For a guy to stride out like that with turnover at 70… maybe getting a little extra something in his Cheerios.” — Dana [56:23]
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Olympic Programming Confusion: They joke about the complexity and oddity of some Olympic events.
“Oh, it’s the one where they shoot a gun and ice-fish or whatever that one’s called.” — David [58:03] -
Fun sports trivia:
“Who has the highest recorded VO2 max? Norwegian cross-country skier, 94.” — Dana [59:04]
12. Absurd Internet Clips and Viral Oddities
[60:13 – 61:47]
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Gravity-Free Woman: They react to a viral video claiming someone needs to carry a sandbag to prevent floating away; they find it delightfully ridiculous. “If they let go, it’s just gonna float up… she has to carry a bag of…” — David [60:13]
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Magicians Awe: Brief tribute to David Blaine’s mind-boggling tricks, remembering his “coconut card” stunt with Harrison Ford. “And then Harrison Ford pauses, doesn’t say anything, and just says, ‘Get out of my house.’” — Dana [63:36]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On bitter comics:
“Even successful ones ... still mad at you just for being young.” — Dana [03:54] -
On the Farley story:
“That was it.” — Dana [10:14]
“There’s a movie there that’s got a beginning but not a middle and not an end.” — David [10:43] -
On press junket exaggerations:
“If I’m the husband, what do you do?” — David [42:08] -
On celebrity height tricks:
“They just started—what? These aren’t the same…” — Dana [26:28]
“You can just put me on stilts.” — Dana [26:28] -
On viral cleaning challenges:
“It’s rude. Here’s one in the tree. Hi. Water me. I had too much to drink.” — Dana [51:40] -
On being star struck by Keanu:
“He’s so… the coolest of the cool.” — Dana [31:55] -
On magicians:
“...and then open it up and then… he sees his card with his weird little signature. Harrison Ford… just says, get out of my house.” — Dana [63:36]
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Segment | Start | End |
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| Comedy Store Shoegate & Marcelo Stories | 01:21 | 04:43 |
| Comics’ Attitudes & Generations | 03:44 | 04:55 |
| Chris Farley Story | 08:19 | 10:43 |
| Autograph Seekers & Fandom | 11:10 | 11:51 |
| Quiet Milwaukee Audience | 23:19 | 24:10 |
| Set Shoes, Movie Roles, Keanu | 26:27 | 31:45 |
| Press Junkets & Over-Sharing | 41:01 | 45:20 |
| Penis Surgery Tragedy | 45:29 | 47:13 |
| Viral Ducks / Clickbait | 50:57 | 54:33 |
| Buzzing Around/Impressions | 34:42 | 39:48 |
| Olympics Wisecracks | 56:05 | 59:03 |
| Gravity-Free TikTok | 60:13 | 61:47 |
| David Blaine / Magicians | 62:01 | 63:36 |
Tone & Style
The episode encapsulates the duo’s hallmark: rapid-fire, self-deprecating humor, classic standup sensibilities, and smart-alecky improvisation. Jokes, impressions, and off-the-cuff takes keep the tone light and self-aware, often turning meta about comedy and Hollywood itself.
Summary Verdict
If you missed this episode, you missed an hour of infectious comedic rhythm, old-school and new-school showbiz stories, and comedic chemistry heightened by their years in the business. Whether they're riffing on Chris Farley, dissecting viral oddities, or performing dead-on impressions, Dana and David ensure there’s no shortage of laughs or insight into comedy’s enduring weirdness.