"Seth Meyers"
Summary
Seth Meyers joins SmartLess to discuss his career origins, including his time at Northwestern, performing in Amsterdam, and his 13-year run on SNL. He reflects on his transition from cast member to writer and his solo hosting of Weekend Update after Amy Poehler’s departure. The conversation covers his relationships with fellow performers like Fred Armisen and Chris Parnell, as well as his personal life and family.
Topics discussed
Sponsors, Hollywood Bowl announcement, and intro
Chat on privacy, cookies, and 'bad boy' image
Seth's personal life, relationships, and mindset
Guest introduction and podcast tech struggles
Running into Seth in London and NYC
Early career: waiting tables and running
Steelers fandom and family connections
Northwestern, improv, and Second City auditions
Sponsor breaks (Sonos, Sherwin-Williams, US Bank)
SNL cast dynamics and film school experience
Advice on career risk and no backup plan
Living in Amsterdam and Boom Chicago
Getting hired on SNL and early struggles
Unaired sketches and Chris Parnell's style
Transition to Weekend Update and hosting
Hosting solo after Amy Poehler left
Sponsor breaks (Vitamix, GoodRx, Hilton)
First solo show and the Sarah Palin era
Moving to Late Night and head writer role
Writing process and daily routine
Summer downtime, sports, and team loyalties
Future plans and closing the interview
Hosts' outro and final sponsor reads
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