Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Episode: Jim Carrey Conspiracy, Lamar Odom’s Cocaine Summers, & Amanda Seyfried’s Prosthetic WHAT?!
Date: March 9, 2026
Hosts: Dana Carvey & David Spade
Episode Overview
This episode of Fly on the Wall is classic Carvey and Spade: comedic banter, celebrity impressions, showbiz gossip, and a healthy dose of absurdity. The main through-lines are the rumor mill swirling around Jim Carrey’s recent public appearance (and wild conspiracy theories about celebrity “clones”), a trove of quirky news stories (from Lamar Odom’s legendary “cocaine summers” to Amanda Seyfried’s prosthetic butthole), plus stand-up war stories and SNL shop talk. The duo’s chemistry is front and center, with tangential jokes, inside Hollywood stories, and their signature impressionist riffs.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Physical Gross-out Humor and the Fictional “Goiter” Movie
(02:24 – 05:18)
- The guys riff on what’s grosser: boils, goiters, or pustules.
- Memorable moment: They pitch a fake horror movie called The Goiter starring Timothy Chalamet, Benicio Del Toro, and Bradley Cooper.
- [02:42] Dana: “I knew that was coming.”
- [05:13] Spade: “The goiter. They make the goiter lovable.”
2. Fast Food Fame & Drive-thru Stories
(07:02 – 09:30)
- Dana and David share stories about being recognized in fast food joints.
- Spade talks about being asked if he was in Benchwarmers at McDonald’s; Carvey gets asked if he knows David Spade.
- [09:02] Dana (on being recognized): “You do a podcast with him, but do you know him?”
3. Jim Carrey Conspiracy at the Caesar Awards
(11:01 – 13:26)
- The big internet debate: Was Jim Carrey actually at the Caesar Awards in Paris, or was it some kind of imposter or mask-wearing lookalike?
- Spade investigates and confirms with Carrey that he was truly there; both hosts joke about “Mission Impossible” masks and the culture of Hollywood facial tweaks.
- [11:39] Spade: “His face looked a little more circular… is it him or is it not?”
- [12:59] Dana: (mocking social media doubt) “Don’t, don’t, don’t, can’t tell, not sure, not sure—it’s a mask. Don’t, don’t, can’t tell.”
4. Jim Carrey’s Legacy & SNL’s Impact
(21:10 – 23:38)
- Both hosts reflect on Carrey’s genius, especially his transformational work in Ace Ventura and physical comedy that “created a new idea of being a comedian on screen.”
- [21:28] Dana: “No one else could have been in that role… he created this new idea of hyper-reality, so committed.”
- Spade confirms Carrey is “just Jim” and debunks the internet gossip.
5. SNL Shop Talk: Cut-for-Time & Edgy Skits
(24:42 – 27:19)
- Discussion of an SNL sketch that didn’t air (“Celebrity Tourette’s”): how skits get cut, the etiquette, and how YouTube has changed what gets seen.
- [25:43] Dana: “Those things on the surface are funny, but if you look too deep about Tourette’s… yes, it’s a little offensive.”
- [27:02] Spade: “I’m so jealous… now sketches cut for time live on YouTube.”
6. Comedy Club Life & Larry “Bubbles” Brown
(28:37 – 31:17)
- The guys talk about recent live gigs; Dana “crushed,” Spade destroyed, and their opener, cult comic Larry “Bubbles” Brown, gets a plug.
- Discuss the origin of Brown’s nickname and share green room and road anecdotes.
- [30:53] Spade: “I know I do like to get bubbled up. Never heard that term in my life.”
7. Trump Impressions & The Snack Cake Analogy
(32:43 – 34:50)
- Carvey improvises a Trump speech filled with absurd Hostess snack cake metaphors.
- [33:22] Dana (as Trump): “He’s a vicious ding dong pig head… He’s a moist cookie, a honey bun.”
8. LA Pharmacy Crime Rant
(35:01 – 38:48)
- Hilarious frustrations over everything being locked up in LA pharmacies—even shampoo and Q-tips.
- [36:02] Spade: “If you have to lock up the toothpicks, folks, I think we’re losing the battle against crime.”
- [37:19] Dana: “The pharmacy had like an army man… I just want a Cadbury bar, so I’ve got a Glock 45 in my face.”
9. News Bites: Onions, Farts in a Jar, and Chopping Broccoli
(47:03 – 49:08)
- They tackle silly news:
- Woman sends ex 1,000 lbs of onions (“definitely fake”)
- “Fart in a jar” as the ultimate cheap gift
- Dana did an acoustic “Chopping Broccoli” at a gig (callback to his iconic SNL bit)
10. Lamar Odom, Drug Confessions & SNL What-Ifs
(49:08 – 53:19)
- Jokingly analyze Lamar Odom’s claim: “I’d be in the Hall of Fame if not for my great cocaine summers.”
- Bant about SNL “hall of fame” status and the merit of cast party costumes.
11. Amanda Seyfried’s Prosthetic Butthole
(54:00 – 55:24)
- The crowning “WHAT?!” headline: Amanda Seyfried wore a prosthetic butthole for her new film. The duo speculate wildly; the details are thin, but the jokes are thick.
- [54:09] Spade: “There’s her with her regular butthole. That’s just her.”
- [55:13] Carvey: “She got most realistic butthole.”
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- [13:26] Spade (debunking Carrey conspiracy): “Can’t, can’t, can’t, don’t know, can’t tell… Not a mask, not a mask, not a mask.”
- [21:25] Carvey: “I turned down Ace Ventura… but Jim Carrey was way better than anyone else could have been.”
- [30:54] Spade: “I know I do like to get bubbled up. Never heard that term in my life.”
- [33:22] Carvey as Trump: “He’s a divicious Ding Dong pig head with… He’s a moist cookie. He’s a honey bun. He’s moist and soft with cinnamon.”
- [36:02] Spade: “If you have to lock up the toothpicks, folks, I think we’re losing the battle against crime.”
- [54:13] Carvey: “She did get best butthole. She got most realistic butthole.”
Impression Fest: “Buzzing Around”
(41:03 – 45:08)
- The segment features Carvey’s parade of impressions (Travolta, John Kennedy, Bob Dylan, Michael Caine, Timothy Chalamet, Burgess Meredith) all stuck on a life raft, arguing over how to paddle to Fiji.
- Mashup of nonsense, commitment to character, and pure improv zaniness.
- [44:34] Carvey as Kennedy: “Did I wake up one morning—this is what you call a madhouse. Your words, not mine!”
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 02:24 – 05:18 Gross-out riff & “The Goiter” movie pitch
- 07:02 – 09:30 Fast food fame encounters
- 11:01 – 13:26 Jim Carrey conspiracy theories
- 21:10 – 23:38 Jim Carrey praise and SNL’s ethos
- 24:42 – 27:19 SNL cut-for-time discussions
- 28:37 – 31:17 Comedy gigs, Larry "Bubbles" Brown, and “being bubbled up”
- 32:43 – 34:50 Trump as Hostess pastries
- 35:01 – 38:48 LA pharmacy crime rant
- 41:03 – 45:08 “Buzzing Around” – life raft impressions
- 47:03 – 49:08 News bites: onions, fart in a jar, Chopping Broccoli
- 49:08 – 53:19 Lamar Odom, drugs & SNL what-ifs
- 54:00 – 55:24 Amanda Seyfried’s prosthetic butthole headlines
Tone & Style
The episode is a whirlwind: self-deprecating, irreverent, inside-joke laden, and improv-heavy. Dana and David riff effortlessly, performing celebrity impressions, skewering headline absurdities, and dropping behind-the-scenes comedy insights. They lean into both the crude (bodily functions, prosthetic body parts) and the high-concept (mask conspiracy theories, celebrity culture), sometimes in the same breath.
Summary
If you love comedy, impressions, or seeing the bitterly funny side of Hollywood and pop culture, this episode is a gold mine. The blend of industry commentary, rapid-fire bits, and ridiculous headlines produces a podcast that’s equal parts SNL writers’ room, green room backstage, and tabloid recap. Throw in “bubbling up,” locked-up LA pharmacies, Trump pastries, and prosthetic buttholes, and you’ve got a singularly unfiltered hour with two comedy icons.
