Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out 176. Jane Wickline & Liva Pierce: SNL, Dukes, and Working Out Songs
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Jul 7, 2025 Comedic duo Jane Wickline and Liva Pierce, acclaimed for their work on Saturday Night Live and their sketch comedy, Dukes, join in for a fun chat. They share how a classic film brought them together and dive into their unique takes on adult films. Jane recounts her humorous SNL audition experience, while Liva adds insights on the challenges of sketch writing. The duo also gets creative, turning jokes into catchy songs for their touring show. Their playful banter reveals the art of collaboration and the joy of live performance.
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Dukes Duo Origin Story
- Jane Wickline and Liva Pierce met on a long bus ride and bonded over watching The Graduate together.
- Their friendship began with shared creative interests, not romance, leading to their comedy duo Dukes.
Arrive Early to Perform
- Arrive early and familiarize yourself with the performance space to manage nerves.
- Jane showed up 40 minutes early to her SNL screen test, which helped her emotionally prepare.
Seamless Sketch Shows Win
- Comedy sketches flow best when each leads logically to the next without blackouts.
- Bob Odenkirk's Mr. Show is cited as a gold standard for seamless sketch transitions.