Episode 8: Comedy, Culture & NYC Grit: Colin Quinn on SNL, Broadway, and Humor’s Power

09/07/2025 19 min
Episode 8: Comedy, Culture & NYC Grit: Colin Quinn on SNL, Broadway, and Humor’s Power

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In this episode of Building Bridges, host Michael Hershman is joined by acclaimed comedian and writer Colin Quinn for a dynamic conversation on comedy, culture, and the evolving role of humor in public discourse. From his early days on MTV’s Remote Control and Saturday Night Live to his critically acclaimed Broadway shows directed by Jerry Seinfeld and his latest YouTube special, Quinn reflects on a career shaped by authenticity and resilience.

Together, they explore the influence of growing up in New York and the power of humor as a means of connection. The episode also features candid man-on-the-street interviews asking New Yorkers how humor helps them navigate difficult topics in today’s world.


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