Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Andrew Santino: Pete Davidson Edged Him Out But Peyton Manning Put Him On
Nov 20, 2025
Andrew Santino, a stand-up comedian and host of Whiskey Ginger, entertains with his humorous take on being a 'ginger' and shares some hilarious impressions. He dives into his Hulu special White Noise, revealing the editing journey and how Peyton Manning's production company got involved. Santino recounts his nerve-wracking SNL audition experience, edged out by Pete Davidson, and discusses the challenges of live comedy. The conversation is peppered with fun anecdotes, making it a laugh-filled delight for fans of comedy.
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SNL Callback That Didn’t Lead To Hire
- Andrew Santino recounts testing for SNL and being invited back by Lorne Michaels after initial auditions.
- He describes being told he wasn't the exact "puzzle piece" SNL wanted and later learning Pete Davidson was chosen instead.
Impressions Highlight Rhythmic Humor
- Early in the episode Andrew and hosts trade impressions, including Dana and Andrew riffing on Trump and Barron clips.
- They demonstrate how mimicry and rhythm alone can be comedic without added jokes.
Peyton Manning Produced His Special
- Andrew explains Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions contacted him after seeing his stand-up and produced his special White Noise.
- He credits Peyton's interest and the production team's fandom for getting the special made.