Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

Episode Title: Emergency Podcast: We Plead Ignorance To Halloween
Date: October 27, 2025
Hosts: Dana Carvey & David Spade

Episode Overview

In this spirited, rapid-fire “Emergency Podcast,” comedy legends Dana Carvey and David Spade riff on all things Halloween, plead ignorance to trending controversies, and share inside stories from showbiz. This episode is a wild ride through lazy costumes, celebrity encounters, major sports scandals, and showbiz business, peppered with their trademark impressions and banter. Along the way, they dive into nostalgia, discuss current events (both serious and silly), and tackle a few listener questions, always circling back to the episode’s theme of humorously "pleading ignorance"—especially about Halloween and its adjacent emergencies.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The “Emergency” Podcast Concept and Show Attire

The episode opens referencing the (lighthearted) “emergency” designation for the podcast, poking fun at the triviality of their subject (“it wasn’t a level 12 emergency”—Dana, 04:16).
Outfit talk: Spade’s black T-shirt vs. Carvey’s dark green one; they jest about the color being “an optical illusion” (03:11–04:00, 49:19–49:43).

2. Halloween ‘Confessions’ & Costume Fails

Both hosts revel in their own “lazy costume” stories, sharing embarrassing Halloween getups:
- Spade’s “Batman” effort: simply a white sweatshirt with a black bat logo—no effort, total flop (“Batman got...horrible reviews”—Spade, 07:27).
- His pun costume: "David Suede"—brown bomber jacket, hardly a costume (08:53).
- Dana relays his brother’s clever “mirror” costume and a surreal moment seeing a teen as Garth (09:44–10:53).
- The all-time favorite: Carvey’s “Human Centipede” costume at a Hollywood party, complete with blow-up dolls and a very gross explanation of the movie behind it (“It killed.”—Dana, 12:54).
  - Quote: “[The movie] is a fate worse than death. They line you up and they sew the mouth to the next guy's head, anal region, his anus, of course.” – Dana (13:20)
Halloween nostalgia: Trick-or-treat tales from childhood and comments on how the holiday changes as you age (08:19–08:46).

3. Comedy, Pleading Ignorance, and Internet Controversies

Spade and Carvey riff on how minor issues can “trend fast and wide.”
- Spade is “accused” in the press of “pleading ignorance” to controversy about a comedy gig:
  - “She told the doctor that I pleaded ignorance.” —David (05:58)
  - “That’s the greatest phrase. I love that, too. The greatest phrase, Rose, was that…” – Dana (06:03)
- They lampoon clickbait culture and joke about renaming the show “Emergency Podcast” for more clicks (11:43–11:57).

4. Showbiz and SNL inside Baseball

Jennifer Aniston’s revelation about turning down SNL before “Friends” and her critique of SNL’s male-dominated environment, plus her connection to Sandler and Spade.
- Quote: “She said she would love to ask Lorne how it went because she said she ran into me and Sandler in the room right outside.” – David (29:19)
The economics and syndication of “Friends”:
- The core cast’s famed million-dollar-per-episode contracts and even more lucrative syndication/streaming deals (31:09–33:35).
- Carvey and Spade’s envy, and riffing on what it would be like to land a big recurring voice gig (like on The Simpsons) (33:35–34:15).

5. Impressions & Banter

Dana and David treat listeners to impressions throughout:
- Francis Ford Coppola (17:39–18:57): Coppola’s woes after “Megatropolis,” and Dana’s voice shift.
- Several asides with their classic SNL characters and bits from “Wayne’s World,” “Tommy Boy,” “Hans & Franz,” and more recurring voices.

6. Current Events & Trending Clips

NBA Sports Betting Scandal (20:21–28:03):
- They provide a rundown of a (fictionalized) NBA betting scandal: Mob involvement, players and coaches faking injuries and fixing games.
- The hosts muse about why rich players would risk their careers, and connect it to comedic bets in Vegas, riffing on betting on set length, catchphrases, and more (“I made a fortune. Normally I’ll just be totally honest taking the under that you would get less than 60 laughs per set.”—Dana, 22:08).
- Related riff: hosts mock their own “catchphrases” being bet on in Vegas shows.
Tech & Military News:
- Discussion of seventh-generation fighter jets with AI and “no human pilots” while riffing on how much the US military spends and the likelihood these secrets are being “leaked” to Putin and Xi via podcast comments (34:38–37:19).
Miscellaneous News:
- Man living with 90% of his brain missing—jokes ensue about only needing 10% and various comedic “medical” explanations (44:32–45:49).
- Viral juggling video of people tossing plastic grocery bags: a possible challenge for future episodes (46:00–47:47).

7. Vegas, Shows, and The Sphere

Spade shares plans to experience “The Sphere” in Vegas, watching “The Wizard of Oz”–esque immersive show (39:05–41:07).
They joke about the increasing spectacle of live events and the economics of private jets for working comedians.

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

On the meaning of “emergency podcast”:
- “Some people in the comments are like, ‘Why is it an emergency?’ I’m like, it just sounded funny, like it was kind of a trivial story.” —Spade (04:16)
On ‘pleading ignorance’ as a trend:
- “She told the doctor that I pleaded ignorance.” —Spade (05:58)
- “That’s the greatest phrase.” —Dana (06:03)
On lazy Halloween costumes:
- “I wore that with jeans. And I was... Batman. Got horrible, horrible reviews then.” —Spade (07:27)
- “I was David Suede.” —Spade (08:53)
On seeing a kid in a Garth costume at the door:
- “I go, shoot, enough with Hollywood. I’m with the real people. ... I was looked up and framing the. The door was open and framing. It was a tall kid dressed exactly like Garth.” —Dana (09:44)
On Halloween adult costume parties:
- “...Full size blow up doll biting on my butt and taped me with a diaper on. ... And then three little baby size blow up dolls... I went as the human centipede. Oh, it killed.” —Dana (12:54)
On impressions:
- Dana as Francis Ford Coppola, coaching Al Pacino and Shia LaBeouf (18:06–18:50)
On the NBA scandal:
- “Our guy would win... and then some, one player... would also in games, bet on games and then fake an injury. So he could sort of turn the game.” —Dana (21:30)
On showbiz envy:
- “Can I be a little envious? Is it okay? ... I wish I’d gotten a funny voice on The Simpsons.” —Dana (33:35)
On the “Sphere” in Vegas:
- “I’m going in Vegas and I have an afternoon off... There’s a five o’clock matinee and they’re playing The Wizard of Oz.” —Spade (39:09)
On only using 10% of the brain (joking about a viral story):
- “This guy nailed the 10%. ... [Hydrocephalus] No, that’s not the real one. It’s called hydrogen cephalus. Sounds dirty.” —Dana (44:38)
On the conclusion of their emergency podcast:
- “We covered a lot of ground. Coppola, the be. We did a little Trump, Halloween. I thought we brought it today.” —Dana (48:28)
- “Will it translate into… smash that subscribe button.” —Spade (48:42)

Timestamps for Key Segments

03:11 — Banter about shirts and accidental “emergency” podcast theme
06:19 — Halloween candy-giving and mask stories
07:27 — Spade’s laziest costume (“Batman” sweater)
12:54 — Dana’s “human centipede” costume and party memories
17:16 — Francis Ford Coppola impression and financial woes
20:21 — NBA sports betting scandal “set the table”
29:19 — Jennifer Aniston and SNL, the "Friends" contract/SNL pipeline
33:35 — Pay envy: the cost of success (Friends, Simpsons, etc.)
39:09 — Spade’s plan to visit The Sphere in Las Vegas
44:32 — Discussion of viral story: man with 90% of his brain missing
46:00 — Video: juggling plastic bags
48:28 — Hosts recap and sign off

Tone & Style

Conversational, warm, and brimming with improvisational riffs
Self-deprecating humor (“I pleaded ignorance ... that’s my thing.”)
Classic Spade/Carvey impersonations and callbacks to SNL
Freewheeling—jumping from current events to personal anecdotes with playful interruptions and tangents

For New Listeners

This episode perfectly showcases the signature Fly on the Wall mélange: SNL lore, affectionate roasting, showbiz inside jokes, absurd “emergency” riffing, and authentic comedic vulnerability. If you love standup, old SNL, and meta pop culture commentary, Carvey and Spade make even the silliest Halloween costume or latest scandal into laugh-out-loud therapy.

Don’t miss next week’s episode—possibly another “emergency”—and maybe a live demonstration of Spade’s juggling skills. And remember:
“I'm gonna shock the world.” —Spade (49:19)

Smash that subscribe!

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

Episode Title: Emergency Podcast: We Plead Ignorance To Halloween
Date: October 27, 2025
Hosts: Dana Carvey & David Spade

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The “Emergency” Podcast Concept and Show Attire

The episode opens referencing the (lighthearted) “emergency” designation for the podcast, poking fun at the triviality of their subject (“it wasn’t a level 12 emergency”—Dana, 04:16).
Outfit talk: Spade’s black T-shirt vs. Carvey’s dark green one; they jest about the color being “an optical illusion” (03:11–04:00, 49:19–49:43).

2. Halloween ‘Confessions’ & Costume Fails

Both hosts revel in their own “lazy costume” stories, sharing embarrassing Halloween getups:
- Spade’s “Batman” effort: simply a white sweatshirt with a black bat logo—no effort, total flop (“Batman got...horrible reviews”—Spade, 07:27).
- His pun costume: "David Suede"—brown bomber jacket, hardly a costume (08:53).
- Dana relays his brother’s clever “mirror” costume and a surreal moment seeing a teen as Garth (09:44–10:53).
- The all-time favorite: Carvey’s “Human Centipede” costume at a Hollywood party, complete with blow-up dolls and a very gross explanation of the movie behind it (“It killed.”—Dana, 12:54).
  - Quote: “[The movie] is a fate worse than death. They line you up and they sew the mouth to the next guy's head, anal region, his anus, of course.” – Dana (13:20)
Halloween nostalgia: Trick-or-treat tales from childhood and comments on how the holiday changes as you age (08:19–08:46).

3. Comedy, Pleading Ignorance, and Internet Controversies

Spade and Carvey riff on how minor issues can “trend fast and wide.”
- Spade is “accused” in the press of “pleading ignorance” to controversy about a comedy gig:
  - “She told the doctor that I pleaded ignorance.” —David (05:58)
  - “That’s the greatest phrase. I love that, too. The greatest phrase, Rose, was that…” – Dana (06:03)
- They lampoon clickbait culture and joke about renaming the show “Emergency Podcast” for more clicks (11:43–11:57).

4. Showbiz and SNL inside Baseball

Jennifer Aniston’s revelation about turning down SNL before “Friends” and her critique of SNL’s male-dominated environment, plus her connection to Sandler and Spade.
- Quote: “She said she would love to ask Lorne how it went because she said she ran into me and Sandler in the room right outside.” – David (29:19)
The economics and syndication of “Friends”:
- The core cast’s famed million-dollar-per-episode contracts and even more lucrative syndication/streaming deals (31:09–33:35).
- Carvey and Spade’s envy, and riffing on what it would be like to land a big recurring voice gig (like on The Simpsons) (33:35–34:15).

5. Impressions & Banter

Dana and David treat listeners to impressions throughout:
- Francis Ford Coppola (17:39–18:57): Coppola’s woes after “Megatropolis,” and Dana’s voice shift.
- Several asides with their classic SNL characters and bits from “Wayne’s World,” “Tommy Boy,” “Hans & Franz,” and more recurring voices.

6. Current Events & Trending Clips

NBA Sports Betting Scandal (20:21–28:03):
- They provide a rundown of a (fictionalized) NBA betting scandal: Mob involvement, players and coaches faking injuries and fixing games.
- The hosts muse about why rich players would risk their careers, and connect it to comedic bets in Vegas, riffing on betting on set length, catchphrases, and more (“I made a fortune. Normally I’ll just be totally honest taking the under that you would get less than 60 laughs per set.”—Dana, 22:08).
- Related riff: hosts mock their own “catchphrases” being bet on in Vegas shows.
Tech & Military News:
- Discussion of seventh-generation fighter jets with AI and “no human pilots” while riffing on how much the US military spends and the likelihood these secrets are being “leaked” to Putin and Xi via podcast comments (34:38–37:19).
Miscellaneous News:
- Man living with 90% of his brain missing—jokes ensue about only needing 10% and various comedic “medical” explanations (44:32–45:49).
- Viral juggling video of people tossing plastic grocery bags: a possible challenge for future episodes (46:00–47:47).

7. Vegas, Shows, and The Sphere

Spade shares plans to experience “The Sphere” in Vegas, watching “The Wizard of Oz”–esque immersive show (39:05–41:07).
They joke about the increasing spectacle of live events and the economics of private jets for working comedians.

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

On the meaning of “emergency podcast”:
- “Some people in the comments are like, ‘Why is it an emergency?’ I’m like, it just sounded funny, like it was kind of a trivial story.” —Spade (04:16)
On ‘pleading ignorance’ as a trend:
- “She told the doctor that I pleaded ignorance.” —Spade (05:58)
- “That’s the greatest phrase.” —Dana (06:03)
On lazy Halloween costumes:
- “I wore that with jeans. And I was... Batman. Got horrible, horrible reviews then.” —Spade (07:27)
- “I was David Suede.” —Spade (08:53)
On seeing a kid in a Garth costume at the door:
- “I go, shoot, enough with Hollywood. I’m with the real people. ... I was looked up and framing the. The door was open and framing. It was a tall kid dressed exactly like Garth.” —Dana (09:44)
On Halloween adult costume parties:
- “...Full size blow up doll biting on my butt and taped me with a diaper on. ... And then three little baby size blow up dolls... I went as the human centipede. Oh, it killed.” —Dana (12:54)
On impressions:
- Dana as Francis Ford Coppola, coaching Al Pacino and Shia LaBeouf (18:06–18:50)
On the NBA scandal:
- “Our guy would win... and then some, one player... would also in games, bet on games and then fake an injury. So he could sort of turn the game.” —Dana (21:30)
On showbiz envy:
- “Can I be a little envious? Is it okay? ... I wish I’d gotten a funny voice on The Simpsons.” —Dana (33:35)
On the “Sphere” in Vegas:
- “I’m going in Vegas and I have an afternoon off... There’s a five o’clock matinee and they’re playing The Wizard of Oz.” —Spade (39:09)
On only using 10% of the brain (joking about a viral story):
- “This guy nailed the 10%. ... [Hydrocephalus] No, that’s not the real one. It’s called hydrogen cephalus. Sounds dirty.” —Dana (44:38)
On the conclusion of their emergency podcast:
- “We covered a lot of ground. Coppola, the be. We did a little Trump, Halloween. I thought we brought it today.” —Dana (48:28)
- “Will it translate into… smash that subscribe button.” —Spade (48:42)

Timestamps for Key Segments

03:11 — Banter about shirts and accidental “emergency” podcast theme
06:19 — Halloween candy-giving and mask stories
07:27 — Spade’s laziest costume (“Batman” sweater)
12:54 — Dana’s “human centipede” costume and party memories
17:16 — Francis Ford Coppola impression and financial woes
20:21 — NBA sports betting scandal “set the table”
29:19 — Jennifer Aniston and SNL, the "Friends" contract/SNL pipeline
33:35 — Pay envy: the cost of success (Friends, Simpsons, etc.)
39:09 — Spade’s plan to visit The Sphere in Las Vegas
44:32 — Discussion of viral story: man with 90% of his brain missing
46:00 — Video: juggling plastic bags
48:28 — Hosts recap and sign off

Tone & Style

Conversational, warm, and brimming with improvisational riffs
Self-deprecating humor (“I pleaded ignorance ... that’s my thing.”)
Classic Spade/Carvey impersonations and callbacks to SNL
Freewheeling—jumping from current events to personal anecdotes with playful interruptions and tangents

For New Listeners

Smash that subscribe!

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Summary

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The “Emergency” Podcast Concept and Show Attire

2. Halloween ‘Confessions’ & Costume Fails

3. Comedy, Pleading Ignorance, and Internet Controversies

4. Showbiz and SNL inside Baseball

5. Impressions & Banter

6. Current Events & Trending Clips

7. Vegas, Shows, and The Sphere

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

Timestamps for Key Segments

Tone & Style

For New Listeners

Summary

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The “Emergency” Podcast Concept and Show Attire

2. Halloween ‘Confessions’ & Costume Fails

3. Comedy, Pleading Ignorance, and Internet Controversies

4. Showbiz and SNL inside Baseball

5. Impressions & Banter

6. Current Events & Trending Clips

7. Vegas, Shows, and The Sphere

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

Timestamps for Key Segments

Tone & Style

For New Listeners