The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast

This week The Lonely Island and Seth talk about the 2009 MTV Movie Awards hosted by Andy Samberg! They chat about the hilarious promo videos starring Andy and some of that year’s most iconic actors in the lead up to the live show, what it was like writing the promo scripts, the medley performed by LeAnn Rimes, Chris Isaak, and Forest Whitaker, and so many other fun moments from the show. Plus, we...

This week The Lonely Island and Seth talk about two digital shorts that didn’t make it past dress: My Secret Weapon and Mugless! Plus, they chat about memories working with Will Ferrell when he hosted as well as sketches like Remembrances, Goodnight Saigon, Celebrity Jeopardy, and more! Andy Samberg | Good Hang with Amy Poehler | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZxPMQBQN48Will Ferrell Monologue |...

This week The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers talk about the digital short, Motherlover feat. Justin Timberlake! They chat about their memories working with Justin as well as other sketches from that SNL episode including Target Lady, a sketch that was cut called McDonald's, and Seth's Weekend Update! Motherlover | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0DeIqJm4vMTarget Lady: Classic Peg | https://youtu.b...

Do you remember December 17th, 2005? It's the day SNL first aired the digital short Lazy Sunday by The Lonely Island. A sketch that changed SNL forever and literally started people watching YouTube. And now to celebrate those digital shorts, Seth Meyers, Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone are launching The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast. They're going to dive back into each of...

This week The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers discuss the SNL episode hosted by Zac Efron! They chat about their digital short that never aired, Guys in Sunglasses Lookin’ Dope, plus they recall fun memories from sketches like Balcony Songs, High School Musical 4: Senior Class, Gino’s Pizza Rolls, and more! Show Notes:Digman! Season 2 Trailer | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlIGCms7nHIThe Naked Gu...

This week The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers talk about the digital short, Like a Boss! Plus, they also chat about memories of The Rock hosting SNL and sketches like The Rock Obama, Hawaiian Hotel, The Lighthouse, Muppet Bus with Seth Rogan, and more! Like A Boss (ft. Seth Rogen) - Uncensored Version | https://youtu.be/NisCkxU544c?si=Df8ZWRPjnTpvZiMiLike A Boss (SNL Version) | https://www.youtube.c...

This week The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers talk about the digital short, Party Guys! Plus, they chat about Tracy Morgan hosting SNL that week and memories they have from his monologue and sketches like Rocket Dog! Party Guys | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvWnkivxh54 CHAPPIE | Official Trailer | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyy7y0QOK-0 Women Talkin’ ‘Bout Murder | https://podcasts.apple.com...

This week The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers talk about the digital short, Property of the Queen, what it was like working with the Jonas brothers, and how this short was received on the tail of I’m On a Boat. Plus, they also chat about performing I’m On a Boat live with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots, sketches like Sir Mix A Lot’s Photo Shop, and more! Tommy Cash - Espresso Macchiato | https://www.you...

The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers talk about their digital short, I’m On a Boat! They discuss how they came up with the idea, Jorma’s reaction when he heard the song, what it was like working with T-Pain, audience reaction to the short, and so much more! Plus, they also talk about memorable sketches when Bradley Cooper hosted SNL including Sex with Your Wife, Bad Guys, Good Conversation, and more!...

This week The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers talk about the digital short, Laser Cats! 4 Ever. They talk about their memories making the short with Steve Martin, plus they also chat about topics from last week’s pod again, like dissecting the Frazier theme song, talking more in-depth about Dennis Franz in NYPD Blue and the promo that came out before the show, and more! Laser Cats 4 Ever - https://y...

This week The Lonely Island and (sort of) Seth Meyers talk about the digital short, A Couple of Homies! The guys also talk about the video of Jorm dancing to Fleet Foxes, a scene from NYPD Blue, and they get a voice note from a double Quaid! A Couple Of Homies - not on YouTube sorry! Maybe Google it? Andy on Everybody's Live with John Mulaney - https://youtu.be/Il9v4x37ux4?si=i5VJDnZ-hZc9dcyM Jorm...

This week The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers talk about the digital short, Doogie Howser Theme, starring Neil Patrick Harris! Plus they talk about other memorable sketches during the episode where Harris was the host, including Two First Names, Save Broadway, and more! We also hear a special voice note from Rob Klein about the sketch, Lamps! Doogie Howser Theme (real) - https://www.youtube.com/watc...

This week The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers talk about the digital short, Cookies, starring Fred Armisen. This episode is full of surprises including voice notes and a very special guest appearance! Plus, they also chat about other sketches including Australians, Bronx Beat, Wedding Toast, and more! Cookies - https://youtu.be/XDJjStqXbmw?si=zWYQyKrs8WxkpVPl Restless Leg Tour Near You - https://www...

It’s a listener episode! This week The Lonely Island (without) Seth Meyers answer listener questions and break out fun photos from the past! Voicemails, emails, burning curiosities — see if yours made the cut! Head to The Lonely Island YouTube channel to watch the video so you don’t miss out on the BTS photos! Strange Brew Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pacru8ve9k Monty Python's Flying...

Two special guests, Will Forte and John Solomon, join the pod this week to share their fond memories of making MacGruber, including their favorite moments with the legendary Val Kilmer. We dedicate this episode to Val, who passed away on April 1, 2025, and celebrate the joy, humor, and heart he brought to the screen and to those who knew him. MacGuber trailer - https://youtu.be/xQHHHBkigDY?si=n4kX...

This week on the pod, The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers chat about sketches from the John Malkovich episode! Plus, they answer some of your burning questions! Tune in to see if your voicemail or emailed question made the cut! Calculator Christmas Gift - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sode7Jbmwf8 Vinny Talks to John - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI3eiqrWEzU (Not all the clips we mention are av...

This week The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers talk about the digital short, Jizz In My Pants! Plus, they chat about the SNL episode with Tim McGraw hosting and memorable sketches like Clear Rite, Blizzard Man, Trick or Turkey, Dateline, and Virgania Horsen's Pony Express. They also revisit a deleted scene from last week's digital short AND you won't want to miss this week's latest podcast jingle fro...

This week The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers talk about the digital short, Everyone’s a Critic, and whether or not they think it deserves a spot in the Criterion Collection. Plus, they talk about memorable sketches including Kissing Family, No No No, and Songwriter’s Showcase with Paul Rudd, a hilarious weekend update with Justin Timberlake, and so much more!  Everyone’s a critic: https://www.youtu...

This week The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers revisit "an golden era" episode of SNL featuring Jon Hamm. An episode so good that it deserved a dedicated breakdown. Featuring legendary sketches like Jon Hamm's John Ham, Trick or Treat, and A-Holes featuring Elisabeth Moss and John Slattery. They also do a quick check-in on the Josh Brolin episode because they could not not talk about Fart Face and An...

This week The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers do an in-depth breakdown of the digital short, Ras Trent! Find out how much Akiva and Andy truly know about Reggae and DanceHall music and what all the references are. Plus Jorma isn't here this week. Ras Trent - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLQbKo-7HfI Weekend Update: Sarah Palin Rap - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQlgkq_EW64 Ras Trent on genuis.c...

This week The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers talk about the digital shorts Hey!, Extreme Challenge, and Jam the Vote. We hear a special voice note and they also chat about other sketches like Googie Rene, Mark Wahlberg Talks to Animals, The Maharelle Sisters, and more!   Hey! (Murray Hill) - https://youtu.be/-L60riY6CMQ?si=AzR-6vL5lbxl0lix Extreme Activities Challenge - https://www.youtube.com/watc...

In this special bonus episode brought to you by Airbnb, The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers recap their weekend participating in the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special!   The Lonely Island: Musical Medley -  https://youtu.be/UV-RZYz8xTc?si=8IYmgJ8UEh4i2CM8 Scared Straight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNt1l2Kkfe4 Lawrence Welk - https://youtu.be/DPeo-c0Fmfc?si=3codYph8jInkrvK1 Black Je...

This week on the pod, The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers are answering your questions! Tune in to see if your voicemail or emailed question made the cut!   (Not all the clips we mention are available online; some never even aired.)  If you want to see more photos and clips follow us on Instagram @lonelymeyerspod. Send us an email! thelonelyislandpod@gmail.com   Support our sponsors: Acorns Early Re...

This week The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers talk about the digital short (and a song on the Incredibad album) Space Olympics! Plus, they chat about Michael Phelps hosting SNL and sketches like Cathy in the News, Quizbowl, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler as Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton, and more!   Space Olympics - https://youtu.be/XVoBQqketHM?si=EnDBG87goQB2NP_K Olympic French Pole Vaulter on His Gian...

We're back with part 2 of the breakdown of the Incredibad album! Incredibad is the debut studio album from The Lonely Island, released on February 10, 2009, through Universal Republic Records. The guys discuss the process of writing, recording, and other fun behind the scenes memories!   Incredibad album - https://open.spotify.com/album/5uWFEnAIeksRbygyWNrmlZ?si=Hkbw3TQPRbOvhzEFiiVMAQ   (Not all t...