cover of episode Keegan-Michael Key

Keegan-Michael Key

2024/10/21
logo of podcast Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Chapters

Keegan-Michael Key discusses the dark underbelly and social commentary in Key & Peele's comedy, contrasting it with the mischievousness of In Living Color.
  • Key & Peele's comedy had a dark underbelly and social commentary.
  • The show aimed to roast famous people and address social issues in a funny way.
  • Jordan Peele's philosophy was to make the comedy funny first and then add social commentary.

Shownotes Transcript

Keegan-Michael Key (Transformers One, Key and Peele, Keanu) is an actor and comedian. Keegan joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the lore of the Milford panther, growing up in Detroit, and gives a masterclass on the history of sketch comedy. Keegan and Dax talk about dark underbelly of Key and Peele comedy, how most characters are based on basic archetypes, and getting emotional while hosting SNL. Keegan explains how important it is to stay connected with your audience as a comedian, how social media has changed the way people consume comedy, and Shaquille O’Neal pops by for a visit. 

Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/) now.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info).