Audacy Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension with Comedians Dana Carvey and David Spade, Hosts of "Fly on the Wall," Announces Expansion to Video
Audacy today announced that it has signed a multi-year contract extension with comedy icons Dana Carvey and David Spade, deepening its collaboration on the hit podcast “Fly on the Wall” and marking a format expansion that will integrate both “Fly on the Wall” and its spin-off “Superfly” into a unified video and audio podcast experience.
The trailer for the new “Fly on the Wall” episodes will be released on Monday, June 23, followed by the first new episode on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Beginning June 30, new episodes will be released weekly on Mondays and Thursdays.
The first new episode on June 26 will feature special guest Julie Bowen.
A fan favorite and fixture on the top podcast charts since its launch in January 2022, “Fly on the Wall” has become essential listening for Saturday Night Live enthusiasts and comedy lovers alike, earning the show an iHeartPodcast Award for Best Comedy Podcast earlier this year. With their unmistakable chemistry and decades-long legacy on SNL, Carvey and Spade offer behind-the-scenes stories, iconic impressions, and irreverent humor that resonates deeply with longtime fans.
“Superfly,” launched in February 2024, showcases Carvey and Spade riffing on current events, viral social clips, pop culture moments, and audience submissions with their trademark absurdity, sharp impressions, and semi-regular guest appearances.
“Fly on the Wall” and “Superfly” have generated more than 100 million combined downloads.
The podcasts will merge into a single show and expand to full video for all episodes later in 2025, offering fans a dynamic and immersive way to enjoy the duo’s signature humor and chemistry. In addition, Carvey and Spade will incorporate interactive elements into the combined audio and video format, including fan-submitted questions.
David Spade said “...(insert funny quote from Spade here).”
"I am thrilled to be carrying on with the 'Fly on the Wall' podcast," said Dana Carvey. "In other news - It's a David Spade Summer!"
“Dana and David have built one of the most engaging, successful comedy podcasts in the space, and as the momentum only continues to grow, we’re thrilled to take this next step with them and bring their content and community to life in new ways,” said Leah Reis-Dennis, Head of Podcasts, Audacy. “With their loyal fan base, top-tier guests, and the expansion into full video, ‘Fly on the Wall’ creates an unmatched environment for advertisers looking to align with premium, personality-driven content and a powerhouse platform for brands to authentically connect with millions of comedy fans.”
Since its debut in January 2022, “Fly on the Wall” has consistently topped the podcast charts, reaching #1 in Comedy and #2 overall on Apple Podcasts. The show was named one of Vulture’s Top Comedy Podcasts of 2022 and one of Variety's Best New Podcasts of 2022. Guests include Lorne Michaels, Chris Rock, Paul McCartney, Tom Hanks, Tina Fey, Adam Sandler, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Hader, Steve Martin & Martin Short, Will Ferrell, Mike Myers, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Amy Poehler, Jimmy Fallon, Conan O’Brien, and Larry David.
“Fly on the Wall” is Executive Produced by Carvey, Spade, and Audacy’s Reis-Dennis.
Carvey and Spade are represented by UTA and Brillstein Entertainment Partners.
Dana Carvey is an actor, comedian, and screenwriter. Carvey was a cast member on Saturday Night Live for seven seasons, from 1986 to 1993; he earned five consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations during his time on SNL.
David Spade is an actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1996, and starred in the films Tommy Boy, Black Sheep, The Wrong Missy, and the Joe Dirt and Grown Ups franchises. He was nominated for an Emmy, two Golden Globes, and an American Comedy Award for his role on NBC’s Just Shoot Me!
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