Join Seth Meyers as he sits down with fellow SNL alum and comedy-music sensations The Lonely Island (Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone) to discuss their wildly popular and groundbreaking series of SNL Digital Shorts that aired on Saturday Night Live beginning in 2005. Episode by episode they'll discuss how each short was created, what the response to it was at the time, and what impact, if any, it still has today. Aided by Seth, the guys will relive their time at SNL and reminisce on the nearly 50-year-old show from a time when putting short comedy sketches on the internet was so novel that they maybe even helped launch YouTube to do it. Along the way they'll talk all things SNL from guests, fellow cast members, and favorite live sketches including many that never aired.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast

On this episode of The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast, the guys try to figure out who made Zach Looks for a New Assistant (it was John Solomon) and why it has a Digital Short bumper on it even though none of them worked on it (no clue). So they’re just going to sit back and enjoy it... eventually. But first, they will talk about many things, including more 90s movies like the hit comedy of the decade starring future MacGruber villain Billy Zane, Silence of the Hams; Rachel Dratch’s fail in the crossword (it’s Church Chat, not Church Lady); the classic SNL sketch Colon Blow (written by the great Al Franken); and the parade of unused impressions in the sketch The Original Kings of Catchphrase Comedy Tour, in which we learn that Andy’s character was an unused audition bit. Oh, and I totally forgot to mention that this is a “versus” episode. Andy is here for the first half and Jorm for the second. Who does a better job? You decide!

Part 1
Church Chat | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuJpalsj9sQ
Debbie Downer | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfE93xON8jk
Colon Blow | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku42Iszh9KM
The Original Kings of Catchphrase Comedy Tour | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6PCcM39Pgg
Silence of the Hams Trailer | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lErnYQKfzp0

Part 2
Zach Looks For a New Assistant | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIuLU-qKQtg
Delish Dish | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPpcfH_HHH8&t=1s
Bad Ronald | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIYfZgs2DuE
Radio Rental | https://radiorentalusa.com/
Weekend Update | Liam | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYawJbi4nOw

Check out the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
https://lucasmuseum.org/

And the Jamestown New York Comedy Center
https://comedycenter.org/

And if you’re in Berkley go see Tony’s new play!
https://www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/how-shakespeare-saved-my-life-1mrc

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Record Date
9/13/26 🐝

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Zach Looks for a New Assistant

On this episode of The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast…we've got ALL FOUR SHOCK JOCKS!!! Ba ba baaa baaaa. It’s a big deal. Anyways, the guys go on to respond to listener comments about the previous episode, they chat about the New York Times Lonely Island-themed crossword clue (thanks Sam Ezersky) and also debate the comedy movie of each year from 1990–1995. Finally they get into the next tracks on Turtleneck and Chain, “Watch Me Do Me - Classy Skit #2” and “Japan”

List of comedy films of the 1990’s  | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_comedy_films_of_the_1990s 

The Lonely Island: Watch Me Do Me - Classy Skit #2  |  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ6WuH9Dmu8 

T-Pain - Karaoke ft. DJ Khaled |  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6cfw5ACTPU 

The Lonely Island: Japan | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K94BU5pdZE&list=RD4K94BU5pdZE&start_radio=1 

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Record Date
🐝 9/6/26

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Turtleneck & Chain Part 5: Japan

On this episode of The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast… Seth is gone but we have the “Threeodores” so we’re good. Andy talks about what he had for breakfast over the Oppenheimer score before the guys move on to talking about “Turtleneck and Chain,” focusing on the track “Trouble on Dookie Island,” describing its Wu-Tang/Raekwon/Ghostface homage, B-Sides beat, and the Scarface intro recreated for free by Michael Bolton! They play and dissect lyrics, debate misheard lines on lyric sites, and explain the “dookies” concept. Jorma shares multiple Howard Parker voiceover takes of “Trouble on Dookie Island” and the MacGruber-inspired origin of that title. They wrap up by looking back on the “Falcor vs. Atreyu” sketch from their album, teasing “Watch Me Do Me” and the surprising old-school inspiration for some of their comedy. 


Show Notes
Trouble on Dookie Island | https://youtu.be/LOfXGVuOblQ?si=xuKikV5vN7GqRpG_

RaeKwon - RainyDayz feat. Ghostface Killah and Blue Raspberry | https://youtu.be/GArvqSiI-po?si=TBKPJ9xH_UeEjDm8

RaeKwon - Wisdom Body feat. Ghostface Killah | https://youtu.be/9bh0ni8ekUA?si=aFTBpT4RvCR3N_pm

John and Marsha - Stan Freberg - 1951 Hits Archive | https://youtu.be/SEnRePOf708?si=BhO7kSF6phsOZdLo

Falcor vs. Atreyu - Classy Skit #1 | https://youtu.be/G1LnjKSfMRE?si=y0ES5SEnUOQ6wtsZ

The first Wayne’s World sketch aired in the Leslie Nielsen show February 18th, 1989 I https://www.instagram.com/reels/C9qoENFPUuc/

Bill and Ted premiered in theaters one day earlier on February 17th, 1989 I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3fx6TugN7g


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Record Date 🐝8/30/26


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Turtleneck & Chain Part 4: Trouble on Dookie Island

On this episode of The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast, we have a quorum (quaidum?) and so the guys are picking up where they left off with their 2011 sophomore album, Turtleneck & Chain. This time they’re talking about the title track itself, Turtleneck & Chain. Before that, though, Seth has some feedback from last week, some thoughts on To Catch a Predator, the movie Coyote vs. Acme, and some more feedback from Beastly. Plus, find out the surprising turn of events for two out of three of the Sushi Glory Hole judges. Enjoy!

Turtleneck & Chain | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed9XSu5EXxY
To Catch the Predator | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhMSF_LOnvA
Weezer: We Might as Well Be Strangers | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXLegsq_7hM
Coyote vs. Acme | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-43VeYGiPM
The Mirror (w/ Elliot Page)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnOuEFeAJM8&t=1s
Disney Channel Acting School | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeSd7Q7oThc
Sushi Glory Hole | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbGchfT3yMs
Cuckoo Trailer | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t--PedCN5_k
BEAST IT - 2013 Independent Spirit Awards | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKUOtg8ZYXc

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Record Date
8/23/26 🐝

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Turtleneck & Chain Part 3

On this episode of The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast, Akiva is on Kiv leave and the guys are talking about Beastly from Season 36 Episode 17 on March 5th, 2011. You’re never going to believe it, but Declan is back! This time being portrayed by Gene Hackman (it’s Andy) in what will be the final in a two part recurring character piece. We’re also diving into spelling bee early this week, talking about exciting things like glasses, and the news that JJ Casuals got a shout out in the New York Times. The guys also talk about the sketches Our Time! With Taboo and apl.de.ap., the The Essentials: The Sound of Music, and Moisturizing Facial Cream and Rock-a-Billy Lady Party. Plus some details on Jorm's Nair routine. Enjoy!

Beastly | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hvD_nNuPyw
Our Time! With Taboo and apl.de.ap. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7GrkMg2Iq8
Disney Channel Acting School | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeSd7Q7oThc
The Miley Cyrus Show: Justin Bieber | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP_EvQAbgvs
Moisturizing Facial Cream and Rock-a-Billy Lady Party | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na89OF7Fq48
 
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Record Date
🐝8/14/26

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Beastly

On this episode of The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast the guys are discussing The Roommate from season 36 episode 14 with host Dana Carvey and musical guest Linkin Park. This short features none of them! Instead it features a cameo from Justin Bieber and one of Andy’s defining roles, Declan. Also, some feedback from last week, a Mark Zuckerberg reference and much more!

Show Notes
The Roommate | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiDVORz534w
Jesse Eisenberg Monologue (feat. Andy Samberg and Mark Zuckerberg) |  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJXhgAw4eck
Wayne's World: 2011 Oscar Picks | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIfLGh7e5F4
Church Chat: The Kardashians, Snooki, Justin Bieber |https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azFb0g7YhHg


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Record Date
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The Roommate

On this episode of The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast the guys are talking about The Creep from Season 36 Episode 13 and January 29th, 2011. Featuring all three members of the Lonely Island, even though one of them doesn’t get a verse. And that same member isn’t on this episode...technically. Jorm was out but he sent in some voice notes to correct the record along the way. The guys also discuss T-Pain’s tweet and the legacy of globally famous rapper “Two-Pack”. Plus, what filmmaker John Waters was doing in detail in early 2011 and how absolutely massive it was to have Nikki Minaj on a song right after she broke on Kanye West’s “Monster”.

Show Notes

The Creep | https://youtu.be/tLPZmPaHme0
T-Pain on X | https://x.com/TPAIN/status/2080684488112140426?s=20

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Record Date
7/31/26 🐝

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The Creep

Hey look at that, it’s an episode! Only a few days late! Everyone is on summer vacation so we’re struggling to get these episodes out. But we won’t stop trying! And I’m kinda “raw-doggin” this description so hopefully it makes sense! In this episode, it’s sort of a Q&A but it's also about Nintendo Cartoon Hour, one of the earliest things Akiva and Jorma made back when they first moved to LA. See where it all began! Andy is still gone and the guys are reeling from last week’s scathing voice note. But don’t worry, if you want more in-depth filmmaking talk, editing lessons, and technical details on the backend of YouTube, this is the episode for you. Can someone send this pod to Christopher Nolan to see if he likes it?

Show Notes
It Begins... (The Simpsons) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Johmlmq-dRU
The New Yorker Mini Crossword Thursday April 30th 2025 | https://www.newyorker.com/puzzles-and-games-dept/mini-crossword/2026/04/30
Nintendo Cartoon Hour | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93KLGQatPmU

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Record Date
7/26/26 🎤🐝
7/27/26 🐝
7/28/26🐝
7/29/26🐝

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Nintendo Cartoon Hour

On this episode of The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast, we’re doing another QA Q&A. Andy is out and we can’t do any of the shorts without him so this is what we got! But it’s a good one because we got Lin-Manuel Miranda (fellow Quaid) to send in an unreleased demo of I Am Moana from the film...Moana. He’s setting the record straight on the misheard lyrics. Also, for all you theater rake fans, we’ve got some killer talk about title sequences in films. Plus a jizz story, a correction and a sincere apology for misspelling Pee-wee last week (my bad), and a big happy birthday to Tyler! Enjoy!

Fly High Duluth

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Record Date
7/19/26 
7/21/26 🐝

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Listener Q&A Episode 14

This week on The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast, Seth is late and Andy has a hard out. But they’re doing their best to talk about Pee-wee and Andy’s Night Out from Season 36, Episode 23 on January 15th, 2011. But first, some important discourse on a couple of new indie films coming out this week as well as some commentary of popular music from the last 20 years. Plus, the guys reveal how they got to work with their childhood hero Pee Week Herman and what it was like to be friends with Paul Reubens with memories from Josh Meyers who worked with Paul on his broadway show. And most importantly, an update on the Maverick Party.

Show Notes

Andy and Pee-Wee’s Night Out
GAIL DAUGHTRY AND THE CELEBRITY SEX PASS | Official Trailer
Moana | Final Trailer
Moana - Cast - I Am Moana (Song of the Ancestors) | Explicit Version
CeeLo Green - FUCK YOU
Duck Poo
CeeLo Green 'Bright Lights Bigger City' OFFICIAL VIDEO
Pee-wee as Himself | Official Trailer | HBO 
Back in the Day (feat. The Lonely Island) | Deltron 303 Event 2
MC Paul Barman – How Hard Is That?
The Onion’s Latest Joke: Taking Over Infowars - The Daily

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Record Date
7/9/2026 🐝

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