My Favorite Lyrics with Devon Walker

This week, Devon reunites with his old friends Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton (co-hosts of the “Good Noticings” podcast) to speak on the genius of Sabrina Carpenter, pitch a new jingle for a Texas waterpark, and agree that we all need to get back on the same algorithm.  Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton are New York-based comedians who co-host “Good Noticings,” the pop culture podcast that make...

The F is for Phenomenal. Comedian and podcaster Ian Lara joins Devon on the show today to recount growing up in Queens during a modern music renaissance, talk about auditioning for Tyler Perry shows, and to analyze one his favorite Lil Wayne verses.  Ian Lara is a New York–born comedian whose blend of honesty and humor has made him a favorite on stage and on screen. He first broke out when his Com...

It is our first ever solo episode of My Favorite Lyrics. Devon is flying solo and reading your wild, emotional, unhinged listener submitted lyrics. Thank you for blowing up the inbox and keep 'em coming in the comments. New episodes every Tuesday. Host and Executive Producer: Devon Walker Executive Producer: Lauren Mandel Associate Producer: Carmen Carigan Recorded at Spotify Studios Have a favori...

Christian rapper-turned-comic Rufat Agayev graces the show this week to give Kid Cudi his flowers, speak on the “B.O.Bification” of music in the 2010s, and explain why Lupe Fiasco changed his life.  Rufat Agayev is a Brooklyn-based stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. Born in Azerbaijan, he immigrated to the U.S. as a refugee in the early ’90s. He first gained recognition as a rapper, opening for...

“Bones” superfan and Devon’s former coworker Michael Longfellow joins the show this week to confirm that he was right about liking the rapper Yeat, romanticize melancholy, and reminisce on sharing a dressing room at SNL. Michael Longfellow is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Longfellow was hired to join the cast of the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live as a featured pla...

Robby Hoffman’s moving to Saskatchewan. Comedian Robby Hoffman joins Devon this week to discuss the influence of family and religion on her music taste, make a direct plea to The Cranberries, and to reveal that she may have served as the inspiration for some Chappell Roan lyrics. Robby Hoffman is a small, ex-Hasidic, queer comedian who can be seen as the breakout star of season 4 of HBO Max’s Hack...

Comedian, podcaster and Devon’s temporary roommate Conner McNutt joins the show this week to question Sza’s fixation on Forrest Gump, define ‘white boy drinking’, and to recount moshing at a Baby Keem concert with Devon. Conner is comedian and writer from Los Angeles, where he co-hosts the podcast “ Hate Watch Podcast”with Devan Costa. He has also hosted a monthly stand-up show at The Hollywood Im...

David Gborie is a comedian, writer, voice actor, and all-around thorough dude—originally from Denver, Colorado. He can currently be heard as the signature voice of Comedy Central. David co-hosts the wildly popular All Fantasy Everything podcast as well as My Momma Told Me alongside Langston Kerman. His new special, Gbirth of a Nation, is now available on YouTube. Onscreen, he has recently appeared...

Comedian, writer, and Rap Sh!t star Aida Osman joins Devon to question Mos Def’s diner order in the “You Don’t Know My Name” music video, remind us that Malcolm X was from Nebraska, and speak on some unforgettable Nicki Minaj lyrics. Aida Osman is a writer, comedian, and actress whose sharp wit gained early attention as a co-host on the podcast Keep It, blending pop-culture commentary with her uni...

This just in: songs have meaning. Podcasting pro and comic Nicole Byer graces the show this week to walk Devon through some wild Celine Dion lyrics, reveal her favorite era of Michael Jackson, and to make the claim that they don’t make McDonald’s Happy Meal toys like they used to. Nicole Byer is an actress, comedian, podcaster, and writer. She currently hosts the Headgum podcast Why Won't You Date...

Liza Treyger is not ready to make nice. The hilarious and inimitable Liza Treygers joins Devon on the show this week as the two identify their go-to karaoke songs, explain their personal connections to The Dixie Chicks, and to break down an Ava Max lyric that resonates heavily with Liza.  Named one of Variety’s “Top Ten Comics to Watch,” Rolling Stone’s “Ten Comics to Watch,” Comedy Central’s “Com...

Musician and multi-hyphenate Lexa Gates sits down with Devon for her first-ever podcast to show her appreciation for Ice Spice’s lyrics, explain the personal meaning behind her music, and to reveal the inner workings of her secret IG spam account. Lexa Gates, the Colombian-Puerto Rican artist from Queens, has carved out a singular lane with her intoxicating blend of R&B and rap. After leaving scho...

Improviser, writer, and Devon’s former SNL officemate Carl Tart joins the show this week to finally settle the Brandy vs. Monica debate, speak on the ideal time to play “Back That Azz Up” at a party, and present a line-by-line lyrical dissection of the song “HA” by Juvenile. Carl Tart is an actor, writer, and comedian. He was a featured player on the Fox sketch show Party Over Here and has since a...

You know The Cupid Shuffle. Now meet the guy who made it. Devon and Cupid get into how a line dance becomes a movement, how his time on The Voice really went down, and what it takes to earn a ticket to the Linedance King's cookout. Hailing from Lafayette, Louisiana, Cupid is the undisputed King of Line Dance. With his soulful voice and infectious dance tracks, he has made the world move for years....

Christian ska fan, father, and self-proclaimed “music nerd” James Austin Johnson reunites with Devon on the show this week to chronicle his Nashville music roots, explain why Steely Dan “has hoes,” and explain how one song cured his fear of flying. Host and Executive Producer: ⁠⁠Devon Walker⁠ Executive Producer: Lauren Mandel Associate Producer: Carmen Carigan Engineer: Jesse Carson Have a favorit...

Atlanta-based musical duo Coco & Clair Clair crack open a bottle of wine with Devon on the pod this week as they decode a Winnie the Pooh reference in a Young Thug song, discuss some suspect behavior on Facebook, and dive into the lore of Claire’s face showing up on Playboi Carti’s lockscreen. Coco & Clair Clair joke that if their debut album, 2021’s Sexy, was a baby boy, then their 2024 album Gir...

Comedic powerhouse Caleb Hearon and Devon overcome their massive age gap this week to revel in the Godliness of the lyrics in “No Brainer,” poke a hole in the plot of “Brokeback Mountain,” and pay homage to Kansas City legend Tech N9ne. Don't miss Caleb's new comedy special "Caleb Hearon: Model Comedian" streaming now on HBO Max. Caleb Hearon is a comedian, writer, and actor originally from Kansas...

Well, Lemme Say This... Peyton Dix and Hunter Harris have arrived to usher Devon into his Unc era. The trio dissect the genius of Kendrick's “Euphoria,” speak on Fergie’s healing journey and respond to a wild voicemail from a Prince fan. Peyton Dix, cohost of the podcast “Lemme Say This” is a Brooklyn-based, Los Angeles-raised consultant and writer. She's served as MAC Cosmetics's global social di...

The hilarious Ali Kolbert joins Devon to interpret the real story of “Dilemma” by Nelly and Kelly Rowland, and dissect each perspective in Shaggy's “It Wasn’t Me.” Plus, Ali reveals a former comedian crush, and it’s not who you'd think. Ali Kolbert is a stand-up comedian and podcast host based out of New York City. Kolbert began her career as an NBC Page at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, where she worked o...

In this *rewind* (re-release) episode, Devon is joined by a true homie, Mary Beth Barone — stand-up comedian and star of Prime Video’s Overcompensating — to talk about some lyrics. There’s the song that flatlined a college hookup, a surprising case for Lil Wayne as the voice of the working class, and a vulnerable moment where Mary Beth asks herself the toughest question of all: does she still ride...

Go ahead and put on a Nelly song from 2003 after this, because Gary Richardson is joining Devon on the show this week! The friends and stand-up show cohosts break down the Black vs. White karaoke cultural exchange rate, posit that Nate Dogg is the ultimate family man, and discuss why Future is Devon’s version of Bob Dylan. Gary Richardson is a writer, actor, director, and producer originally from...

Yonkers in the house! Comedic powerhouse and “Yo Momma” alum Nore Davis joins Devon on the show this week. The duo pay their respects to DMX, discuss the tribal energy of fandom in New York City, and issue an apology to every former contestant on “Making the Band.” Nore Davis is a stand-up comedian and actor from Yonkers, New York. Davis started performing stand-up as a teenager, and has since the...

There’s no one who might be in love with a stripper more than this week’s guest. Devon’s former SNL coworker and comedic force Punkie Johnson expresses her appreciation for one of T-Pain’s biggest hits, coaches Devon on how to approach the Atlanta strip club scene, and raises her eyebrows at a recent piggyback sample by GloRilla. Punkie Johnson is an American comedian and actress based who began h...

Devon and the ascot-wearing DJ, music historian, and podcast host Donwill team up on the pod this week. The duo pay their respects to Too $hort, posit that Mystikal may be doing too much, and share that Trick Daddy was a key part of their sexual awakenings. Donwill is a Brooklyn-based Webby Award-winning rapper who has parlayed his passion for music and writing into a wide array of opportunities....

Justin Bieber super-fan, comedian and writer Rosebud Baker graces the pod this week! Devon and ‘Rosie’ both reveal that they almost didn’t walk at high school graduation, break down the over-the-top lyrics of Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing,” and obsess over a fan voicemail dissecting a whimsical Westside Gunn lyric. Rosebud Baker is New York-based comedian, writer, and actress. Baker started he...