Political Double Standards, SNL Secrets, and Music Obsessions | Fred Armisen

Political Double Standards, SNL Secrets, and Music Obsessions | Fred Armisen

From That Sounds Like A Lot with Matt Buechele by Matt Buechele

July 13, 2026 · 1h 16m · Episode 11

About this episode

Matt Buechele discusses political double standards and interviews Fred Armisen about his experiences in Hollywood and music.

Matt Buechele takes aim at the political double standards that are driving the country apart, asking why some scandals end careers while others barely register. From Graham Platner’s failed Senate campaign to President Trump’s $5 million civil judgment, what does accountability even mean anymore? Fred Armisen joins Matt in Los Angeles to talk about filming Wednesday in Ireland, the enduring magic of Hollywood, self-driving cars, and why no one notices the things you’re most self-conscious about. They also dive into Saturday Night Live, with Fred sharing stories about legendary castmates, sketches that bombed, the surprising origins of “The Californians,” and returning for the show’s 50th anniversary. Plus, they discuss music, Devo, the B-52s, and Fred’s 100 Sound Effects album before wrapping up with a round of predictions about Lorne Michaels, UFOs, and Broadway. Chapters: 00:00:00 Fred Armisen, Wednesday S3, and Studio Magic 00:05:42 Waymo Logistics and Bullying Delivery Robots 00:11:30 Mastering the Perfect Fred Armisen Impression 00:17:15 Pitching "The Snob Test" Reality TV Idea 00:23:00 The Genius of the 2000s SNL Cast 00:28:45 Behind the Scenes of The Californians Sketch…

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Host: Matt Buechele

Guest: Fred Armisen

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Organizations: Saturday Night Live, Devo, B-52s

Places: Los Angeles, Ireland

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