the Lonely Island Podcast with Seth Meyers for raw talks on SNL sketches.
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why comedy legends like The Lonely Island second-guess their hits?
They’ve been digging in the comedy trenches for years, and not every swing is a home run.
Take that recent episode of The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast, where Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone, and Meyers dished on their SNL digital shorts.
One minute they’re laughing about the epic “Doogie Howser Theme” remake with Neil Patrick Harris—turning that synth classic into a full-blown orchestral rock-out—and the next, they’re cringing over misses like “My Testicles.”
It’s raw and real; Taccone even admitted feeling like they let down icons, starting with Tom Hanks in that 2006 dud.
Hanks and Samberg as a cheesy Europop duo, basically whining about protecting their, uh, family jewels, in a sketch that flops harder than a bad dance move.
The Lonely Island nailed funnier tracks like “Jizz in My Pants,” but this one? No catchy hook in sight.
What drives that guilt over ‘flops’?
Seeing Hanks on screen lately hit Taccone hard, sparking a wave of regret that spilled into the chat.
Samberg couldn’t resist poking fun, asking if Taccone broke his foot dropping Hanks’ name so casually—whoops, make that “Tommy” from Forrest Gump.
It’s hilarious how these guys loop back to past blunders, like the time they thought they bombed with Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin.
Originally titled “Sexy Song,” it was a jab at Right Said Fred’s 1991 smash “I’m Too Sexy,” which topped charts everywhere from the US to Europe.
That track’s got a sneaky guitar riff lifted from Jimi Hendrix’s “Third Stone From the Sun,” though nobody credited the legend—talk about a hidden Easter egg.
The podcast keeps things light, mixing self-deprecation with nostalgia, showing how even pros question their best efforts.
All in all, it’s a reminder that comedy’s messiest moments can make for the most entertaining stories.
How does this tie into their creative process?
Short answer: it’s all about growth. They riff on failures to keep things fresh, blending sharp jabs with heartfelt chats, proving comedy’s an evolving game.
In a world of polished content, their raw takes stand out—check out SNL’s digital shorts archive for more gems and gaffes.