Stephen A's Get@Me: Stephen A and Jim Gaffigan answer fan emails and comments.

Summary

The Stephen A. Smith Show: Episode Summary

Episode Title: Stephen A's Get@Me: Stephen A and Jim Gaffigan answer fan emails and comments
Release Date: December 11, 2024
Hosts: Stephen A. Smith and Jim Gaffigan
Format: Fan Interaction Segment
Duration: Approximately 6 minutes of main content

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Introduction: Collaborating with Jim Gaffigan (01:04 - 01:21)

In this engaging episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show, host Stephen A. Smith teams up with renowned comedian Jim Gaffigan to tackle a series of fan-submitted tweets. Smith humorously acknowledges his occasional off-the-cuff remarks, stating, “sometimes I'm going off about y'all, but I'm trying to be funny about it” (01:04). He invites Gaffigan to assist in responding to these creative and often quirky fan interactions, setting the stage for a lively and entertaining discussion.

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Fan Tweet #1: Catzillas Protect Madison Square Garden (01:21 - 04:37)

Tweet Content:
“Stephen A. Smith, how many catzillas do you think is needed to protect Madison Square Garden from Godzilla? Good Lord. Do you see what I have to deal with? Do you see what I have to deal with, some of these people, to send in these tweets?”

Stephen A. Smith's Response:
Smith highlights the absurdity of the question, questioning the sender's state of mind with, “How do we know he's not high how do you know the difference between somebody that's drunk and somebody that's high?” (02:13). He humorously suggests a plausible number, saying, “How about nine? As in nine lives?” (02:29).

Jim Gaffigan's Commentary:
Gaffigan pokes fun at the tweet by questioning its seriousness: “I think, you know, is it a riddle or is it. Is this guy's drunk?” (01:43). He further jokes about the sender’s possible motives, advising, “Try to get out of your mom's basement more often” (02:13).

Notable Quotes:

• Stephen A.: “How about nine? As in nine lives?” (02:29)
• Jim Gaffigan: “Try to get out of your mom's basement more often” (02:13)

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Fan Tweet #2: Salvageable Cigarettes Book Guide (03:00 - 04:44)

Tweet Content:
“Stephen A. Smith. I'm making a book that's a guide to finding a salvageable cigarette on the side of the road that one could smoke on the ground. Score scale currently being established, what would you rate this snipe?”

Stephen A. Smith's Response:
Smith raises ethical concerns about encouraging smoking among youth, countering Gaffigan's playful suggestion.

Jim Gaffigan's Commentary:
Gaffigan humorously endorses the idea, quipping, “I'm trying to encourage all the kids to smoke cigarettes” (03:38), only to be rebuked by Smith who clarifies, “Because why are you trying to encourage kids to smoke cigarettes?” (03:42). The exchange highlights their comedic chemistry and ability to play off each other’s jokes.

Notable Quotes:

• Jim Gaffigan: “I'm trying to encourage all the kids to smoke cigarettes” (03:38)
• Stephen A.: “Because why are you trying to encourage kids to smoke cigarettes?” (03:42)

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Fan Tweet #3: Pooping Pants at a Party (04:44 - 06:34)

Tweet Content:
“Stephen A. Smith. I pooped my pants waiting to go to the bathroom at a friend's party. What do I do?”

Stephen A. Smith's Response:
Smith empathizes with the embarrassment, advising, “race the hell out the house before someone notices your nasty ass doing that” (05:20).

Jim Gaffigan's Commentary:
Gaffigan adds a humorous twist by speculating on the sender’s intentions, suggesting the tweet indicates the fan’s high regard for Stephen A., stating, “he was at a party... you're more important than him” (05:20). He further lightens the mood by proposing, “That could have been a baby that tweeted that out. We don't know how old the guy is, so it might be a super smart baby” (06:08).

Notable Quotes:

• Stephen A.: “race the hell out the house before someone notices your nasty ass doing that” (05:20)
• Jim Gaffigan: “That could have been a baby that tweeted that out” (06:08)

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Conclusion: Wrapping Up the Fan Interactions (06:34 - 06:45)

As the discussion on fan tweets concludes, Stephen A. extends his gratitude to Jim Gaffigan, wishing him success with his upcoming tour and projects. The segment wraps up with mutual appreciation, highlighting the camaraderie between the host and his guest.

Notable Quotes:

• Stephen A.: “Happy holidays, one and only, Jim Gaffkin, right here with Stephen A.” (06:34)
• Jim Gaffigan: “Thanks so much. Appreciate it.” (06:33)

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Final Notes:

This episode stands out for its dynamic interplay between Stephen A. Smith and Jim Gaffigan, blending insightful commentary with sharp humor. By addressing fan tweets ranging from fantastical scenarios involving Catzillas to the more personal and embarrassing moments like pooping pants at a party, the duo showcases their ability to engage with audience interactions in a relatable and entertaining manner. Notable for its humorous take and the inclusion of memorable quotes, this episode offers both entertainment and a glimpse into the hosts' personalities, making it a must-listen for fans and newcomers alike.

Transcript

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[Stephen A. Smith]

The one and only Jim Gaffigan is here with me right now, and he's promised to help me with these tweets because, damn it, sometimes I'm going off about y'all, but I'm trying to be funny about it. Well, this is a. This man is a professional at this stuff, so I figured he'll help me out. So let's get to some of these tweets. Let's show it. You ready for the Go Jam? Let's do it.

[Jim Gaffigan]

Yeah.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Okay, so this is at Cat Silliness, right? Stephen A. Smith, how many catzillas do you think is needed to protect Madison Square Garden from Godzilla? Good Lord. Do you see what I have to deal with? Do you see what I have to deal with, some of these people, to send in these tweets? Go ahead, Jim. Answer the question.

[Jim Gaffigan]

I think, you know, is it a riddle or is it. Is this guy's drunk? I mean, I think he's just. I just would say. I don't know. I mean, is there some cat thing? Is there a Nick thing that I'm unaware of? Or the Rangers, Jim.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I have no idea. But I will say this. I'll ask you this question. You said, is this guy drunk or what? How do we know he's not high how do you know the difference between somebody that's drunk and somebody that's high?

[Jim Gaffigan]

That is a pretty interesting visual. I would say that he's, you know, if I was going to respond, I'd say, great graphic design work. Try to get out of your mom's basement more often. That's what I would say.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I agree. And I say, the hell would it say to say Catzilla's. How about nine? As in nine lives? How about that? How about. I think it's a safe bet to go. Say way to go. Okay, next tweet, let's go. This is from at what Mot Z. Motz M O T Z S. Stephen A. Smith. I'm making a book that's a guide to finding a salvageable cigarette on the side of the road that one could smoke on the ground. Score scale currently being established, what would you rate this snipe?

[Jim Gaffigan]

Oh, my God. I think there's some people with some time on their hands, right? Yeah. So it's just like somebody's just scrolling through like images and going and getting very creative. I would say that that cigarette. If I was a 12 year old and I was gonna try to smoke a cigarette, that would be one that I would pick up. Right. Because I mean, you are gonna get herpes from it. But like, you'd get, you'd get it, you know, it's. You're not gonna burn your fingers. Right, Right. And by the way, what I'm trying to say is I'm trying to encourage all the kids to smoke cigarettes.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Okay.

[Jim Gaffigan]

I think that's because.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Because why are you trying to encourage kids to smoke cigarettes?

[Jim Gaffigan]

Because it's cool. That's the only thing that's cool is.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Smoking c. I would say cigars. I would say cigars are cool. For me, cigars are cool more so than cigarettes. Me personally, that's just me. Let me get, let me get another tweet up in here, which. What you got, guys? Stephen A. Smith. If you cooked and ate the Philly Fanatic, what would his meat tastes like? The Philly.

[Jim Gaffigan]

It's a great question.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Is it a great question?

[Jim Gaffigan]

You know, I mean, so what is, you know, there's the, the fur. Right, but what is the meat? What if it, what if it, what if he's made of cheesesteak like that?

[Stephen A. Smith]

He's not going to be made of cheesesteak. That's not going to be.

[Jim Gaffigan]

We don't know. We don't know.

[Stephen A. Smith]

That's got swan written all over it. That's got swine written all that's got. That got the pork written all over it, man. All over.

[Jim Gaffigan]

Yeah, that. I. You know, again, what is prompting someone to think about consuming the Philly fanatic.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Yeah. Tom on the hands. Tom on the hands.

[Jim Gaffigan]

Also, you need to get out of your mom's basement more, too, to that guy.

[Stephen A. Smith]

That's right. And probably Tom on the hands. And the fact they're probably discussing that the Phillies losing that might have something to do with it, too. Let's not forget that one. We got one last tweet. One last tweet, Jim. Here it is at Udown Capital, right? Stephen A. Smith. I pooped my pants waiting to go to the bathroom at a friend's party. What do I do? I'd say race the hell out the house before someone notices your nasty ass doing that. That's what I'd say. Because I can't imagine something more embarrassing as an adult than pooping in your own damn pants before you got to the toilet and then everybody noticing you're dead. That would be my advice, Jim. What would be yours?

[Jim Gaffigan]

I mean, I think the fact that this guy, I assume it's a guy, took time out after he pooped his pants to send this tweet shows you how important you are to his life. You know what I mean? Not only are you more important than him finding a bathroom.

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[Jim Gaffigan]

You're more important than him, kind of. And he was at a party.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Yeah.

[Jim Gaffigan]

I would say this guy. This guy likes you. He's. He's a fan.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I don't know if I feel good about that. I really don't know.

[Jim Gaffigan]

Well, he's obviously a winner.

[Stephen A. Smith]

You know what I'm saying? I'm just saying. And I'm sincerely hoping that he's reflecting on something he did in the past rather than literally sending out this tweet to me right after he pooped in his damn pants and the stuff is still hanging on his body.

[Jim Gaffigan]

Well, what if. Hey, we don't know. That could have been a text from, like, a three, three month old baby, right? That could have been a baby that tweeted that out. We don't know how old the guy is, so it might be a super smart baby.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Maybe so. Maybe so. Jim Gaffigan, appreciate you, man. Thank you so much, man. Good luck on the tour. Good luck with everything you're doing. Good luck with the skinny. Now streaming on Hulu. Thank you so much, man.

[Jim Gaffigan]

Thanks so much. Appreciate it.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Happy holidays, one and only, Jim Gaffkin, right here with Stephen A. On the Stephen A. Smith Show. Foreign.

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