The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast

This week on The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast, the guys are back from the holidays and discussing a short they describe as “okay.” It’s Golden Girls’ Theme from Season 35, Episode 21 on May 8, 2010 featuring the entire cast of SNL (plus some guests and definitely not Seth) and host, Betty White. Before they get into that though, they catch up, respond to some comments and thoughts from ov...

This week on The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast we’re taking a look back at all the shorts we discussed in 2025 and deciding if they belong in the “Criterion” Lonely Island box set. We’re also including a category for Kim’s Video. To decide this for us, we’ve got Seth and special guests Questlove (The Roots and Tonight Show band leader) and Lin-Manuel Miranda (from a very good musical calle...

This week on the pod we’re revisiting our 2024 Criterion episode in preparation for next week when we’ll be releasing our 2025 round up. On this episode, Seth is joined by Jake Tapper, Mike Schur, and Alan Sepinwall for a special breakdown of which digital shorts make the Criterion collection from 2024! They discuss what other categories the digital shorts can fall into, including “additional read...

This week on The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast, Seth is gone. The guy are answering some of your emails. From Quaid Army Patches to whether or not the ads are good or bad, it’s a real shaggy ep. Have a good holiday! Send us an email: thelonelyislandpod@gmail.com Send us a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/thelonelyisland Send us stuff: P.O. Box 4024 New York, NY 10185 Photos and everyt...

"This week on the Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast the guys are talking Cherry Battle from Season 35 Episode 20 with host Gabourey Sidibe. Andy isn’t here today so Seth, Jorm, and Akiva are handling the shockjock duties. It’s a bit of a shaggy episode but not full shaggy. They also talk about Glenda Goodwin, Attorney at Law, T.T. and Mario, and they answer some more questions from the army. C...

Seth is gone! He’s in Foggy London Town hanging out with Graham Norton. So the guys are answering some Q&As from the QA. First and foremost, Jorm is NOT faking his accident! It’s totally real. Just because he got up on stage and danced as Pee-Wee Herman does not mean he did not have a life-threatening accident mere months ago that could have paralyzed him for life. He just has an amazing docto...

On this episode of The Lonely Island & Seth Meyers Podcast, the guys discuss “The Other Man” from Season 35, Episode 19, starring Ryan Phillippe. Plus, Andy and Akiva’s response to last week’s video episode, Jorm’s thoughts on a new MacGruber on SNL, and the return of Mondo Butts! The Other Man | https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2xu0tnFour Seasons Trailer | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK...

Happy Thanksgiving QA! This week we’re bringing you a special VIDEO episode with Jorm and Seth thanking you all for your wonderful gifts and support, you’ve given Jorm this year during his recovery. This was Jorm’s idea, so he of course invited his doctor on as well, Dr. Shirvinda Wijesekera, MD, to talk about his injury and the surgery to fix Jorm’s EXPLODED back. Enjoy this one, and let us know...

This week on The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast the guys are discussing Boombox from Season 35 Episode 17. But first some clarification on a few things from last week including The Spider League and the Tufted Titmouse, which is not a funny name at all. In addition to a great short, they also talk about the much missed Mondo Butts sketch with Jude Law that never aired. Have fun! Boombox (ft...

This week on The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast we’re discussing Zach Drops by the Set from Season 35, Episode 16, on March 6, 2010. It’s just Akiva and Seth for a little bit, but Jonathan Krisel is back, and Andy eventually joins. Jorm is unfortunately doing cool things elsewhere. Also on this episode, they discuss the classic sketch Bidet from John Solomon and Colin Jost and get a voice n...

Today on The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast the guys are discussing Flags of the World from Season 35 Episode 15 on February 27th 2010 with host Jennifer Lopez. Once again directed by Jonathan Krisel who is also this week’s special guest! In addition they discuss the never-aired “Tooter” digital short with Ashton Kutcher from Season 35 Episode 14 on February 6th 2010. They also discuss some...

This week on The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast, we’re taking The Curse from Season 35, Episode 13, on January 30th, 2010. Akiva isn’t here this week, but we’ve got Jon Hamm himself to replace him! Jon is here to tell us all about how Andy talked him into playing a version of Timothy Cappello but with more goo. Fun fact: this was a solo outing for Andy, as Jorm was still working on MacGrube...

This week on The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast, the guys discuss Laser Cats 5 from January 16th, 2010, Season 35, Episode 12. This installment of the Laser Cats franchise features not only Sigourney Weaver (who was definitely in the first Avatar) but legendary filmmaker James Cameron (creator of Avatar but not Avatar: The Last Airbender). Also, the guys are joined by special guest and Lase...

This week on The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast, the guys discuss “Booty Call” with Alicia Keys from Season 35, Episode 11, featuring host Charles Barkley and musical guest Alicia Keys. Plus, some reactions to Seth’s big Taylor Swift episode and updates on Nic Cage on Update—and a few surprise guests! Booty Call | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7ZhFa8ePPY MacGruber: Sensitivity Training |...

Today on The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast, the guys discuss The Tizzle Wizzle Show (Jammy Shuffle) from the Christmas show 2009 with James Franco. But before they do that, they respond to your comments from last week’s episode while wondering if Jorm is ever going to join. You’ll have to listen to the whole thing to find out! They also talk about some sketches they missed from last week a...

Today on The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast, we’re talking about Shy Ronni featuring Rihanna. A short that almost didn’t happen and certainly no one thought would be as classic. Plus a little light catch up on what’s going with the guys, queen bee of course, and Jorm is out of the hospital! And gloating about his awards. Shy Ronnie (ft. Rihanna) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX4vzKH4les...

This week on The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast we’re talking about Seth’s favorite short, Two Worlds Collide. And to help us understand the truly genius and inspired concept we have Kenan Thompson joining the pod! Find out how he dove deep and found the character of Reba McEntire in what is most likely Lorne Michaels’s favorite digital short. Plus the guys respond to some feedback from the...

This week on The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast, we’re down one shock jock and it’s not the one that is literally in the hospital. Andy couldn’t make his schedule work with Seth’s so he’s not here. But the guys are answering your Qs with some As. Seth has discovered the subreddit and has pulled some choice pieces from it to share with the guys, but don’t worry they all agree that they won’t...

This week The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers talk about the digital short, Get Out! And no, it has nothing to do with Jordan Peele’s movie of the same name...maybe? Jorm feels like he overshared last week and might be taking back all the details of his accident. Meanwhile, they talk about all the hot goss around Frisbee and Taylor Swift.....in Sports Illustrated. Also in this episode: More Jon Bovi...

This week The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers start off with a shocking update for one of their members. Don’t worry he’s okay...more or less. But despite the jokes…it is very serious and we all wish him well. IN ADDITION they talk about the 2009 Twilight-inspired digital short starring a young up-and-coming musician named Taylor Swift. Taylor has been in the news lately for her engagement to the Ka...

This week, The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers talk about the digital short Brenda and Shaun! Drew Barrymore’s return to SNL brought a follow-up to the classic digital short Body Fuzion. They also take a moment to discuss the passing of Seth’s beloved dog, the headline grabber Frisbee. Plus, Andy’s stuntman suit from Hot Rod is up for auction, and they revisit sketches like Cooking Al Fresco, ESPN C...

This week The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers talk about the digital short, Threw It on the Ground! They also chat about sketches like Blenda Fresh and Norwegian Actors' Playhouse, and special guests Stephanie Beatriz and Jonah Hill pop in to say hello! Threw It On The Ground | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAYL5H46QnQ Comedy Central Animation Panel | San Diego Comic Con 2025 | https://www.youtube...

This week we're re-releasing the very first listener Q&A episode! This originally aired in September 2024 so some of the references are dated but the laughs are still fresh. Seth and the guys answer some of your burning questions (slightly smoldering almost a year later) about the making of some of their digital shorts, Andy’s Spelling Bee tactics, and so so so much more! Sorry for the Hauser...

This week The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers are joined by special guests Will Forte and John Solomon! The group chats about opening weekend of The Naked Gun before going into two digital shorts starring Megan Fox: The Date and Megan’s Roommate. Show Notes:The Date | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SBo5wzn4MIMegan's Roommate | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkiVFQyPqAUAkiva on Jake Tapper | https...

This week Andy, Akiva, and Jorma chat about the making of The Naked Gun, directed by Akiva, and starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. They also do a part two in taking listeners behind the scenes of the 2009 MTV Movie Awards, reminiscing about more favorite moments with fellow writers. We hear guest voice notes from Paul Rust, Matt Murray, Tim Kalpakis, and Scott Aukerman! The Naked Gun offici...