Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

Emergency Podcast: We Plead Ignorance To Halloween

Oct 27, 2025
The hosts dive into hilarious Halloween costume stories, sharing both epic fails and memorable wins. They bring out their best Francis Ford Coppola impressions alongside jokes about a GoFundMe campaign. A shocking sports betting scandal involving the mob takes center stage, before they reveal why Jennifer Aniston turned down SNL. The conversation takes a twist with a medical marvel about a man living with only a fraction of his brain, ending on a light note with a viral juggling clip that sparks even more laughter.
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INSIGHT

Wait To Judge Viral Stories

  • David and Dana reflect that viral controversies can feel inflated and people rush to judge without full facts.
  • David says he often "pleads ignorance" until he gathers a few facts rather than joining the immediate chorus.
ANECDOTE

Halloween Costumes: Lazy And Elaborate

  • Dana Carvey will commission a custom Halloween mask based on an SNL-era photo to hand out candy.
  • David Spade described lazy and elaborate past costumes, including his “David Suede” and Human Centipede gag that killed at a party.
ADVICE

Plan Meals To Avoid Takeout Trap

  • Try pre-ordering chef-prepared meals to avoid unhealthy, expensive takeout during colder months.
  • Dana recommends ForkFullMeals.com with a promo to keep meals simple and avoid holiday overeating regret.
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