Colin Quinn: podcast appearances and interviews

Colin Edward Quinn, born on June 6, 1959, is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He gained significant recognition as a cast member and writer on Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 2000, where he was known for anchoring the Weekend Update segment. Before his time on SNL, Quinn was noted for his role as the announcer, sidekick, and co-host on MTV's 1980s game show Remote Control. After leaving SNL, he hosted the late-night panel show Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn on Comedy Central, where he and a panel of prominent New York comedians discussed and debated current news stories. Quinn's film appearances include roles such as Dooey in A Night at the Roxbury, Dickey Bailey in the Grown Ups films, and as Amy Schumer's father in Trainwreck. He is often regarded by fellow comedians like Jerry Seinfeld, Tina Fey, Chris Rock, and Dave Attell as a quintessential 'comic’s comic' and a notable figure in New York comedy.

In addition to his television and film work, Quinn is known for his comedic one-man shows, which explore themes related to history and his upbringing in New York City. As of 2020, he has written and performed in seven stage productions, including Irish Wake, My Two Cents, Long Story Short, Unconstitutional, The New York Story, Red State Blue State, and The Wrong Side of History. Some of these shows, including Long Story Short, have been filmed as specials for HBO and Netflix, with Quinn collaborating with notable figures such as Jerry Seinfeld as a director.