Podcasts Culture I Don't Get It Podcast I Don't Get It: Jimmy Fallon

I Don't Get It: Jimmy Fallon

Published: March 20, 2017, 6:07 p.m.

Noah Tarnow and Bill Scurry talk about JIMMY FALLON, the most recent host of \u201cThe Tonight Show.\u201d We puzzle over the meteoric rise of a slight comedic talent, how Lorne Michaels came to realize something about what Fallon\u2019s future might hold for him, and what Fallon\u2019s ascendance means to the landscape of culture. Also, they despise him.\n\n0:00-04:17 -- Introduction, and Who is Jimmy Fallon?\n04:46-11:56 -- How do you feel about Jimmy Fallon?\n12:16-20:29 -- Why is Jimmy Fallon so popular?\n20:59-24:03 -- Would you like Jimmy Fallon if you were a kid today?\n24:22-29:48 -- Is your irrational hatred of Jimmy Fallon based on jealousy, and conclusion\n\nThis week's theme: "Easy Lover" by Phil Collins and Phillip Bailey.