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“I like the idea of this pod better than its actual execution. I realize the premise is two SNL alums from a long time ago jawing with others about the joys and perils of being on SNL. Immediately, its appeal is limited. It’s obviously not relatable to most people. It still COULD feasibly be funny, since most of the audience found SNL funny, at least at some point in time. And, they’re comedians. BUT, Dana Carvey just comes off as super needy, which is kind of sad. He interrupts guests constantly and talks over the guest about himself and his experiences as Church Lady, or whatever. We’ve heard this all before. A lot. Like, in almost every episode. Honestly, not that interesting (nor was it back in its heyday, I’m afraid). We tune in largely to hear the guest, who is often silent in the background listening to Dana bring the conversation back to himself and his impressions which, of course, results in the guest feeling obligated to compliment him on his impressions. David must go home at the end of the day totally exhausted by this. Enough already. Seriously.
Also, I’ve read some reviews by listeners getting frustrated with Dana and David’s more conservative political leanings being sometimes on display in their podcast. I don’t really care one way or the other who they support politically. And, to be fair, the great majority of podcasters out there are clearly left-leaning, so I don’t see why there can’t be right-leaning podcasters, as well. (We are a democracy, right? Maybe?) However, I wouldn’t mind if every podcaster would simply keep their political views to themself.
The biggest cringe is the “Dana factor”, I’m sorry to say. It kind of blows the whole show. Many people say that Dana is narcissistic, but it actually comes off as his having a very low self-esteem. I know you’ve met people like this. You come away from the pod actually feeling sorry for him. Bummer.”
Exhausted from rhetoric via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/24
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