Smigel's New Podcast: Comedic Consulting for Real Life

Robert Smigel, celebrated for his work on 'Saturday Night Live' and as the creator of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, is set to debut a new podcast on May 8th. Titled 'Humor Me With Robert Smigel & Friends,' the weekly series from iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Network will feature Smigel and a roster of comedy stars offering comedic advice.

Listeners can submit requests for help making everyday situations funnier via a dedicated website. Smigel and his comedian friends, including David Letterman, Bob Odenkirk, and Ellie Kemper, will brainstorm solutions for everything from best man speeches to difficult breakups. The initial run will consist of 10 episodes, with new installments airing Fridays.

Smigel's wife, Michelle Saks Smigel, is credited as the show's creator and inspired the interactive concept. The podcast builds on Smigel's experience in comedy writers' rooms, emphasizing the fun of idea generation. Previous comedic consulting efforts have included helping a man write an apology for a bathroom incident and crafting a eulogy for a disliked father-in-law.

Further cementing his prolific career, Smigel has recently co-written, co-directed, and voiced characters in the animated Netflix movie 'Leo' and its upcoming sequel, following his work on the 'Hotel Transylvania' film series. His past credits also include serving as the first head writer/producer for 'Late Night With Conan O'Brien.'