Welcome to Industry Standard with Isa Tejera!
This week, I’m joined by veteran SNL writer Will Stephen, one of the brilliant minds behind some of the show’s most viral sketches — often starring Bowen Yang. You’ve probably seen his work in Bowen Is Still Straight, or Bowen as Moo Deng. He’s also the genius behind the Foodie Boys Podcast sketch with Sabrina Carpenter, Rap Roundtable with Timothée Chalamet, and the Emmy-winning song Come Back, Barack.
In this episode, through Will’s story and insight, you’ll discover
How you can break into comedy writing
What actually gets people to laugh (hint: it’s all about the unexpected)
Where to find SNL-level sketch inspiration
A huge thank you to Will for joining the show!
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