Bob Odenkirk Talks About The Influences Behind SNL Van Down By The River Sketch | Working It Out
Mike Birbiglia | February 24, 2026
Actor-Writer-Director Bob Odenkirk shares with comedian Mike Birbiglia why the sketch he wrote with Chris Farley is so popular. The two also discuss Better Call Saul and why anger may be a major factor in comedy.
Cool. As always, luck is everything. He said it himself: he didn't even really take an acting class. 😂 That's usually how you DON'T succeed. Usually. Unless you're truly fortunate. Which he was.
Birbiglia! I knew you doing open mics back in the day! Great job! Great tease for the interview! You two would make a great team on a project. Is that a Mike Birbiglia custom skate deck on the back wall?
Bob’ s conversation with Seth and Josh Meyers helps me be a better mom everyday. “I am where I need to be. “ Thank you Bob. I hope you got my letter of appreciation.
@petercipriani3307
February 24, 2026 at 10:13 am
Perfect Bob Odenkirk clip. Covered the two biggies: a) analyzing comedy and 2) anger
@atticusthebear
February 24, 2026 at 10:13 am
“Do not underestimate this anger. This anger was the engine that powered Good Omens.” Terry Pratchett
@SBb374
February 24, 2026 at 10:13 am
Saul Goodman would definitely be in the Epstein files.
@Novastar.SaberCombat
February 24, 2026 at 10:13 am
Cool. As always, luck is everything. He said it himself: he didn't even really take an acting class. 😂 That's usually how you DON'T succeed. Usually. Unless you're truly fortunate. Which he was.
@lennybrucelee
February 24, 2026 at 10:13 am
Birbiglia! I knew you doing open mics back in the day! Great job! Great tease for the interview! You two would make a great team on a project. Is that a Mike Birbiglia custom skate deck on the back wall?
@DntXpctMch
February 24, 2026 at 10:13 am
Bob’ s conversation with Seth and Josh Meyers helps me be a better mom everyday. “I am where I need to be. “ Thank you Bob. I hope you got my letter of appreciation.
@Barklikeadog61
February 24, 2026 at 10:13 am
I got the same anger meter from my dad too, but thank god I didn’t get his golf swing!
@SJReid82
February 24, 2026 at 10:13 am
Ah nice, it's like the before and after picture sitting down to have a conversation with one another.
@theeviljames
February 24, 2026 at 10:13 am
Love the 10 minute preview for social media strategy, hate it for me! Must, need, have more! I am lolling (but am I?) 🙂
@privatetatum
February 24, 2026 at 10:13 am
❤ Bob Odenkirk!
@privatetatum
February 24, 2026 at 10:13 am
it’s all good, man. ❤
@BuskerDuck
February 24, 2026 at 10:13 am
You could cut the sexual tension with a cutting implement.
@8ofNine-y2j
February 24, 2026 at 10:13 am
These two look like brothers.
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