RE-RELEASE - Marcello Hernandez
Summary
Dana Carvey and David Spade welcome SNL star Marcelo Hernandez to discuss his breakout role as Domingo and his new Netflix special, *American Boy*. The trio shares hilarious anecdotes from the Grammys, including Hernandez’s encounter with Queen Latifah and a memorable seat-filler mix-up. They also revisit Hernandez’s early SNL experiences, such as the infamous *Sábado Gigante* sketch bomb, and debate the accuracy of the Cuban accent in *Scarface*.
Topics discussed
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Intro: David Payne impressions and SNL banter
Behind the scenes: Shirt swap and Grammy prep
Grammys: Queen Latifah and seat fillers
SNL characters: Domingo and Sebastian
New bits: Father-in-law and whispery work
Sponsor: Culligan Purity water
SNL history: Baseball sketch and Juan Soto
The Sapporo Gigante bomb and bonding
SNL censorship and Italian sketch
TikTok, special, and Sarah Sherman
Special release and physical comedy
Language game: Spanish vs English speed
Scarface accent and Sebastian's evolution
Dating, agencies, and haircuts
SNL succession and Lorne Michaels
Latin music: Bad Bunny and Karol G
Touring: Florida shows and The Chevalier
Crafting the act and presenting at Grammys
Sponsors: Wayfair, Quince, and eyewear
Family dynamics and mom's reaction
Financial advice and early career patience
College days and Fallon stand-up
Improv bits and physical comedy
Early jobs: Telemarketing and Gilbert Gottfried
Wrap-up and podcast outro
Sponsor: Bioma GLP-1 booster
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