Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

Episode: New Fly Merch + Trump Arrests Jimmy Stewart and Christopher Walken??
Date: November 10, 2025
Hosts: Dana Carvey & David Spade

Episode Overview

In this lively Monday edition, Dana Carvey and David Spade riff on the launch of their brand-new "Fly on the Wall" merch, swap stories about touring, dip into recent political headlines, and, as always, break out a cavalcade of celebrity impressions—including a wild sketch featuring Donald Trump as a police officer arresting Jimmy Stewart and Christopher Walken. The episode weaves together classic showbiz banter, comic takes on current events, and the offbeat, seamless camaraderie that’s the show’s hallmark.

Key Topics & Segments

1. Fly on the Wall Merch Launch (03:11–10:27)

• Dana and David excitedly announce their limited-time merch drop, including hoodies, sweatpants, mugs, trucker hats, and more.
• The duo lightly roast podcast merch culture, comparing their own new line to those from "Smartless," "Conan Needs a Friend," and others.
• Dana jokes about the "sex appeal meters in Japan" breaking due to their merch.
  Notable Quote:

  Dana: "We're breaking sex appeal meters in Japan. It's going all over." (10:36)

• Discussion of SNL-related merchandise, with Dana recalling selling Church Lady posters in the '80s and NBC’s ongoing merch tradition.

2. Behind-the-Scenes: Touring with Adam Sandler (23:03–25:53)

• David recounts a recent whirlwind tour with Adam Sandler, Nick Kroll, Anthony Jeselnik, Swartzen, Sarah Sherman, Fortune Feimster, Kim Whitley, and Rob Schneider.
• Anecdotes about musical sketches on tour, including Dana's Russian cosmonaut character in "Space Station 69".
• A chaotic backstage moment where David comes out onstage too early, making for a "total disaster" that ended up being hilarious. Notable Moment:

  David: "It was so funny because, A, I can't sing. B, mistakes are funny." (24:52)

• Story of a surprise onstage Kevin James appearance that delights a crowd of 13,000.

3. Political Riffs: Elections, Taxes, Celebrity Activism (25:55–33:06)

• David asks: "What is a special election?" Dana offers an explainer on redistricting and Proposition 50 in California, discussing the broader issue of gerrymandering. Quote:

  Dana: “By redrawing lines, they create more Democratic congressmen that will go to Washington.” (27:53)

• Both express frustration over California's "mansion tax" and public spending inefficiencies.
• Discussion of Jennifer Lawrence swearing off publicly discussing politics: Quote:

  David: “She said, it’s just pointless. Celebrities talking about politics, people—it doesn’t move the needle enough.” (31:42)

• Reflection on the efficacy and backlash of celebrity political endorsements.

4. Comedy Improv: Trump Arrests Jimmy Stewart and Christopher Walken (44:01–47:46)

• In this week's "Buzzing Around" impression segment (sponsored by 5-Hour Energy), Dana is challenged to fit Jimmy Stewart, Christopher Walken, and Donald Trump into a sketch scenario.
• The setup: Stewart and Walken get pulled over by Trump, now masquerading as a cop. Memorable Exchange:

  Dana (as Trump): "I'm the President of the United States, and I moonlight as a highway patrolman. You were going faster than you're supposed to go. I'm gonna have to give you a ticket—and I like to give tickets!" (45:41)

• Jimmy Fallon makes a cameo, everyone scrambles; David jokes about someone animating the bit via AI. Laughs abound at the absurd premise and impressions. David: “One of our viewers will make that animated and it'll be funny.” (47:32)

5. Weird News & Headlines (48:20–54:24)

• Mississippi Truck Crash: A truck carrying monkeys with hepatitis C, herpes, and Covid crashes; the duo jokes about "the feel good clip of the year."

  David: “This sounds like a real zoo. I don’t want to go to.” (48:31)

• Florida Bans Chemtrails: The hosts riff on atmospheric spraying, geoengineering, and Bill Gates’s “Apeel” fruit spray.
• China’s Influencer Degree Law: China now requires influencers to have a college degree to discuss finance, medicine, law, and education—Dana and David contrast open speech in the U.S. with China's strict controls.

  Dana: “If you want to have freedom, you have to put up with a lot of shit. Otherwise, you go for this police state kind of stuff.” (53:21)

• Both share personal “brushes with the law” stories—including David’s college jail stint due to a sibling’s mistaken identity.

6. Personal Stories: Getting Busted (54:05–57:06)

• Dana tells a dramatic story about being wrongly suspected of stealing a ring during a move, facing police intimidation:

  Dana: “They were going to arrest me on a Friday night so I’d have to spend … a weekend in the jail. … I had to go down to the police station, fingerprints, sign my signature a thousand times, and be photographed.” (56:04)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Merch:
  Dana: “Orders are open November 6th through the 13th. Only. Only one week.” (04:26)
• On Being Comedians:
  David: “People think you just open your laptop and do it. That’s hysterical. I wish it was that easy.” (25:53)
• On U.S. Diversity in Politics:
  Dana: “Only in America … a guy from Uganda named Zoran Mamdani can run for mayor of the largest, most, maybe the greatest city in the world.” (37:09)

Segment Timestamps

• [03:11–10:27] Merch Launch & Podcast Merch Culture
• [23:03–25:53] Sandler Tour Stories & Musical Bits
• [25:55–33:06] Special Elections, Taxes, Celebrity Politics
• [44:01–47:46] Impression Improv: Trump, Stewart, Walken, Fallon
• [48:20–54:24] Wacky Headlines: Monkeys, Chemtrails, China/Influencer Laws
• [54:05–57:06] Personal “Busted” Stories

Tone & Style

The episode is irreverent and quick-witted, with playful ribbing, seamless impression work, and a blend of sincere and satirical takes on both showbiz and the world-at-large. Dana and David’s rapport is relaxed and self-deprecating, inviting listeners to feel like “a fly on the wall” for hilarious and oddly heartfelt conversations.

Summary written for those who want the laughs, impressions, and inside stories—no listen required. Skip the ads, join the banter, and enjoy the fly’s view of comedy life and headlines.