Seinfeld Criticizes Stern’s Comedy Skills on ‘Fly on the Wall’

In a recent conversation with David Spade and Dana Carvey on their podcast “Fly on the Wall”, Jerry Seinfeld made disparaging remarks about Howard Stern’s comedy abilities. Seinfeld suggested that although Stern pioneered the genre, current comedians have surpassed him. Seinfeld referred to Stern as “interesting” and praised his interview skills, but expressed doubts about his stand-up comedy chops. Stern’s longtime co-host Robin Quivers was brought on for her humorous contributions, according to fellow guest Spade. However, Stern’s serious philosophy was also mentioned by Carvey. Seinfeld later apologized to Stern, stating that he meant to say Stern felt overwhelmed rather than outmatched, and acknowledged that Stern’s show remained unparalleled. Overall, the conversation highlighted the ongoing debate over the state of contemporary comedy and the role of podcasts within it.