Summary of "Senses Working Overtime with David Cross" – Episode Featuring Nick Kroll

Released on January 23, 2025

Introduction and Tour Updates

The episode kicks off with light-hearted banter between David Cross (A) and Nick Kroll (B) as they discuss their color preferences and personal lives. Cross mentions his ongoing tour and hints at Broadway engagements, setting a casual and humorous tone for the conversation.

• [00:37] B: "I'm gonna slide into this red here."
• [02:10] A: "We went through a rough patch and decided to separate. We're still in touch, still friends."

Broadway and "All In. Comedy About Love"

Cross and Kroll delve into their simultaneous participation in the Broadway production "All In. Comedy About Love." They share experiences about performing night after night and interacting with notable guests like Fred Armisen, Richard Kind, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

• [04:28] A: "And Nick Kroll will be on stage... you come to the stage door."
• [05:32] A: "I went to the premiere night... with Fred, Richard Kind, and Nick."

Experiences in Film and TV

The conversation shifts to their experiences in the film and television industries. Cross recounts challenging roles, such as portraying Joey Bishop in the series "Genius," where he felt out of his depth. Kroll discusses his habit of watching his own work and occasionally feeling embarrassed by his performances.

• [10:41] A: "I was playing Jerry Wexler... the Aretha Franklin story."
• [12:59] B: "I only exclusively watch the stuff comics do."

Personal Anecdotes and High School Tales

Nick Kroll shares a humorous and entirely fabricated anecdote about delivering a disastrous graduation speech where he supposedly exposed himself to the crowd. This leads to playful exchanges between Cross and Kroll, highlighting their comedic chemistry.

• [32:05] A: "I took my dick out at my high school graduation and I did not."
• [33:17] B: "I did not expose my genitals to the crowd at the graduation speech."

Festival Stories: Bonnaroo

The duo reminisce about their experiences at music festivals like Bonnaroo, recounting amusing stories about festival logistics, backstage antics, and interactions with fellow comedians and performers.

• [53:14] B: "This show, the league that I was on and the Workaholics guys were there."
• [57:37] A: "That's not a very good story."

Parody Segments: Smith and Wollensky's Corporate Retreat

A significant portion of the episode features over-the-top, fictionalized segments parodying a corporate retreat for Smith and Wollensky's employees. Cross and Kroll engage in humorous dialogues that blend corporate jargon with absurd comedy, creating a satirical take on corporate culture.

• [58:37] A: "This is a corporate retreat for everybody in [Smith and Wollensky's]."
• [60:37] A: "And so all you Tim Conway Heads...".

Humorous Licensing Jokes

Cross and Kroll continue their comedic exchange with jokes about various fictional licenses, such as the "License to Chill," "License to Crawl," and other absurd permissions. This segment showcases their improvisational skills and knack for creating hilarious scenarios.

• [66:02] B: "I've directed, yeah. I'm doing a new show for FX... called 'Adults.'"
• [78:43] A: "Halloween's coming up... it's mandatory Halloween dress up till we get to Halloween."

Conclusion: Halloween Jokes and Closing Remarks

As the episode winds down, Cross and Kroll maintain their humorous tone with jokes about early Halloween preparations, despite it being January. They wrap up the episode with more playful banter, leaving listeners amused and entertained.

• [78:52] A: "From Sparrows to Smith and Wollensky's, Happy Halloween."
• [80:43] B: "Thanks for having me."

Notable Quotes with Speaker Attribution and Timestamps

• [00:37] B: "I'm gonna slide into this red here."
• [02:10] A: "We went through a rough patch and decided to separate. We're still in touch, still friends."
• [04:28] A: "And Nick Kroll will be on stage... you come to the stage door."
• [10:41] A: "I was playing Jerry Wexler... the Aretha Franklin story."
• [12:59] B: "I only exclusively watch the stuff comics do."
• [32:05] A: "I took my dick out at my high school graduation and I did not."
• [33:17] B: "I did not expose my genitals to the crowd at the graduation speech."
• [53:14] B: "This show, the league that I was on and the Workaholics guys were there."
• [57:37] A: "That's not a very good story."
• [58:37] A: "This is a corporate retreat for everybody in [Smith and Wollensky's]."
• [60:37] A: "And so all you Tim Conway Heads...".
• [66:02] B: "I've directed, yeah. I'm doing a new show for FX... called 'Adults.'"
• [78:43] A: "Halloween's coming up... it's mandatory Halloween dress up till we get to Halloween."
• [78:52] A: "From Sparrows to Smith and Wollensky's, Happy Halloween."
• [80:43] B: "Thanks for having me."

Overall Flow and Insights

The episode is a blend of structured topics and spontaneous humor, showcasing the natural chemistry between David Cross and Nick Kroll. Their conversation weaves through personal stories, industry insights, and fictionalized corporate satire, all delivered with a comedic flair that keeps listeners engaged. The inclusion of notable quotes and specific anecdotes provides depth and relatability, making the summary a useful overview for those who haven't listened to the episode.

Note: Advertisements, intros, outros, and non-content sections have been intentionally omitted to focus solely on the core discussions and comedic exchanges between the hosts.