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.
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to Armchair Expert.
I'm Dan Shepard and I'm joined by Lily Padman.
Hi there.
I'm Def Leppard.
That was the thing that Kathryn Hahn wanted to do.
Did people say no?
I ended up listening to that episode.
Yeah.
After the fact.
Def Leppard.
Okay, there we go.
Yeah.
Def Leppard today with a very musical name.
Name Keegan Michael Key.
Keegan Michael Key.
He's a genius.
He is.
What a blessing.