Dan Aykroyd

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 6 shows

Appears On

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers Cinephobe American Scandal Handsome Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Episode Appearances

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Apr 22, 2026

RE-RELEASE - Julia Sweeney

“Dana mentioned telling him about paranormal activity in Mill Valley house; he expressed interest in paranormal investigation”

Saturday Night Live cast dynamics and competitive culture in 1990sGender representation and female utility players in sketch comedyPat character creation, intent, and contemporary cultural reinterpretation

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Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers · Mar 24, 2026

VINCENT D'ONOFRIO Loved Magic Shows at Disneyworld

“Co-owner of Hard Rock Cafe; worked with D'Onofrio on film 'Feeling Minnesota'”

Magic performance as gateway to stage comfortCommunity theater as training ground for professional actorsFather figures and mentorship in creative development

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Cinephobe · Mar 12, 2026

Cinephobe Ep 303: Tommy Boy

“Played villain Zalinsky; filmed all scenes in just two days; provided monologue about corporate consolidation”

SNL-to-Film Pipeline and Sketch-to-Feature AdaptationPhysical Comedy and Stunt Performance in 1990s CinemaHome Video Revenue Models and Theatrical vs. Ancillary Market Performance

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American Scandal · Mar 10, 2026

Twlight Zone Accident | The Final Cut | 4

“Actor in Trading Places, Landis' post-accident box office success that rehabilitated his career”

Criminal negligence prosecution standardsWorkplace safety regulation in film productionChild labor law enforcement in entertainment

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Handsome · Feb 17, 2026

Trixie Mattel asks about party invitations

“Performer who appeared in 1970s Godspell production in Toronto”

Oscar nomination process and documentary film industry politicsParty planning etiquette and guest management strategiesPet health emergencies and veterinary care decisions

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American Scandal · Feb 17, 2026

Twlight Zone Accident | The Baby Mogul | 1

“Canadian comedian who starred in Blues Brothers with Belushi; wrote 300-page script Landis had to edit”

Child labor laws in film and television productionFilm production safety protocols and oversightDirector creative control versus studio accountability

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Handsome · Jan 27, 2026

Megan Falley asks about unwanted questions

“Canadian actor and comedian Fortune Feemster encountered on a flight from Toronto; offered supportive career advice.”

Grief and Loss CommunicationDigital Wellness and Boundary SettingAward Show Culture and Celebrity Events

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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Nov 12, 2025

Julia Gets Wise with Jane Curtin

“Original SNL cast member”

Saturday Night Live history and original cast dynamicsFemale representation and sexism in 1970s-80s televisionWork-life balance in entertainment careers

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