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 296: Emmys Recap & Remembering Robert Redford
The Analysis: A Movie and TV Podcast
48 minutes 56 seconds
1 month ago
Episode 296: Emmys Recap & Remembering Robert Redford
Award season is here, and the Emmys just dropped! Matt and Bob are joined once again by our awards correspondent, Spenser Davis, to break down the highs, lows, and everything in between from this year’s telecast. From Nate Bargatze’s opening bit to standout speeches, surprise wins, and the ongoing comedy/drama category debate, we ask the big question: did the Emmys actually get it right this year?
Then we shift gears to honor the life and legacy of Robert Redford. We revisit his iconic collaborations with Paul Newman, his powerhouse run through The Sting, Three Days of the Condor, and All the President’s Men, his Oscar-winning directorial debut Ordinary People, and his later-career gems like All Is Lost and The Old Man & the Gun. Beyond the screen, we explore Redford’s humanitarian spirit, the birth of Sundance, and how he lifted others up throughout his career.
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.
