Bob and Rob Grabowski return to The Analysis to talk funny — diving deep into two documentaries that celebrate the architects of laughter: Colin Hanks’ “I Like Me” (on John Candy) and Fred Armisen’s “Downey Wrote That” (on longtime SNL head writer Jim Downey).
From Candy’s mix of heart and heartbreak to Downey’s sharp political wit, the episode unpacks how these two legends shaped the DNA of modern comedy. Expect reflections on Planes, Trains & Automobiles, the “I like me” speech, improv at Second City, SNL lore, and even Norm Macdonald’s Weekend Update rebellion.
It’s a nostalgic, bittersweet ride through laughter, legacy, and what it means to be funny and human at the same time.
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Bob and Rob Grabowski return to The Analysis to talk funny — diving deep into two documentaries that celebrate the architects of laughter: Colin Hanks’ “I Like Me” (on John Candy) and Fred Armisen’s “Downey Wrote That” (on longtime SNL head writer Jim Downey).
From Candy’s mix of heart and heartbreak to Downey’s sharp political wit, the episode unpacks how these two legends shaped the DNA of modern comedy. Expect reflections on Planes, Trains & Automobiles, the “I like me” speech, improv at Second City, SNL lore, and even Norm Macdonald’s Weekend Update rebellion.
It’s a nostalgic, bittersweet ride through laughter, legacy, and what it means to be funny and human at the same time.
Episode 292 – James Gunn’s Superman: Hope, Hype & Heroic Uncertainty
It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s another Analysis Podcast deep dive! In Episode 292, we suit up and fly headfirst into James Gunn’s bold new take on Superman. With a new Clark Kent, a stacked ensemble cast, and a shifting DCEU landscape, there’s plenty to dissect—and even more to speculate on.
Bob, and Rob explore:
How David Corenswet stacks up in the cape
The Superman vs. The Authority tone shift
Can Gunn really balance heart, heroism, and humor—or are we just getting Guardians in a cape?
The risks of reboot fatigue in a world still haunted by the Snyderverse
Whether this film is truly hopeful… or just another IP puzzle piece
Plus, we get into the visual tone, the costume decisions, and whether the DCEU can actually be saved (or if we should all just go back to rewatching Man of Steel).
Is Gunn’s Superman going to soar—or crash under the weight of expectations?
🎧 Tune in to Episode 292 of The Analysis wherever you get your podcasts.
Up, up, and debate away.
The Analysis: A Movie and TV Podcast
Bob and Rob Grabowski return to The Analysis to talk funny — diving deep into two documentaries that celebrate the architects of laughter: Colin Hanks’ “I Like Me” (on John Candy) and Fred Armisen’s “Downey Wrote That” (on longtime SNL head writer Jim Downey).
From Candy’s mix of heart and heartbreak to Downey’s sharp political wit, the episode unpacks how these two legends shaped the DNA of modern comedy. Expect reflections on Planes, Trains & Automobiles, the “I like me” speech, improv at Second City, SNL lore, and even Norm Macdonald’s Weekend Update rebellion.
It’s a nostalgic, bittersweet ride through laughter, legacy, and what it means to be funny and human at the same time.
