Zach Looks for a New Assistant
Summary
The hosts resolve a long-standing technical glitch that caused them to see the wrong name on screen, restoring peace to the group. They discuss the decline of the 90s SNL-to-movie pipeline and analyze the parody film *Silence of the Hams*. The episode also features a voice note from Rachel Dratch defending her SNL crossword puzzle error, a review of the *Kings of Catchphrase Comedy Tour* sketch, and a lighthearted debate about driving parents to the airport.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: Verizon Fios and Hims
Tech support anecdote and missing guest Jorn
Billy Zane parody movie and Japan recording recap
Lonely Island references and Seth Meyers podcast
NYT Crossword controversy and Church Lady sketch
Debbie Downer sketch analysis and fantasy football
Red Bull commercials and comedy movie business decline
SNL cast side projects and profitable comedy films
Verizon 5G ad and Walden University sponsor
Zach Galifianakis assistant search and pterodactyl wings
Kings of Catchphrase Comedy tour and writing credits
So I'm Single Fanny and Chip So character origins
Velociraptor sketch and Addy Newsflash Sweeney
Favorite comedy movies and Jack Black spelling bee
George Lucas Museum and Jamestown Comedy Museum
Airport logistics and Andy's wedding speech
Parental curfews and 1950s parenting styles
Podcast listening habits and Funk Master Flex history
Radio station ID pranks and Terry Gross interview
Walden University sponsor and K-Rock DJ trivia
SNL music credits and Kevin & Bean theme song
Gangster rap parody and Queens of the Stone Age
Podcast guest compensation and Bad Ronald movie
Zach Looks for a New Assistant short film review
Future Instagram post and Seth McFarland shoutout
Ro sponsor ad
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