My Favorite Lyrics with Devon Walker
Each week on My Favorite Lyrics, comedian and SNL cast member Devon Walker invites people he thinks are cool to talk about the music that shaped them and the lyrics they can't get out of their heads. Iconic, idiotic, or accidentally profound, no bar is safe. My Favorite Lyrics is hosted by Devon Walker and produced by Disco Nap.
Episodes
November 25, 2025 • 78 mins
David Gborie is a comedian, writer, voice actor, and all-around thorough dude—originally from Denver, Colorado.
He can currently be heard as the signature voice of Comedy Central. David co-hosts the wildly popular All Fantasy Everything podcast as well as My Momma Told Me alongside Langston Kerman.
His new special, Gbirth of a Nation, is now available on YouTube. Onscreen, he has recently appeared on NBC’s AP Bio and TBS’s Chad...
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November 18, 2025 • 53 mins
Comedian, writer, and Rap Sh!t star Aida Osman joins Devon to question Mos Def’s diner order in the “You Don’t Know My Name” music video, remind us that Malcolm X was from Nebraska, and speak on some unforgettable Nicki Minaj lyrics.
Aida Osman is a writer, comedian, and actress whose sharp wit gained early attention as a co-host on the podcast Keep It, blending pop-culture commentary with her unique comedic voice.
As a TV wr...
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November 11, 2025 • 63 mins
This just in: songs have meaning. Podcasting pro and comic Nicole Byer graces the show this week to walk Devon through some wild Celine Dion lyrics, reveal her favorite era of Michael Jackson, and to make the claim that they don’t make McDonald’s Happy Meal toys like they used to.
Nicole Byer is an actress, comedian, podcaster, and writer.
She currently hosts the Headgum podcast Why Won't You Date Me?, the Earwolf podcast Best ...
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November 4, 2025 • 68 mins
Liza Treyger is not ready to make nice. The hilarious and inimitable Liza Treygers joins Devon on the show this week as the two identify their go-to karaoke songs, explain their personal connections to The Dixie Chicks, and to break down an Ava Max lyric that resonates heavily with Liza.
Named one of Variety’s “Top Ten Comics to Watch,” Rolling Stone’s “Ten Comics to Watch,” Comedy Central’s “Comics to Watch” and a comic who 's...
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October 28, 2025 • 62 mins
Musician and multi-hyphenate Lexa Gates sits down with Devon for her first-ever podcast to show her appreciation for Ice Spice’s lyrics, explain the personal meaning behind her music, and to reveal the inner workings of her secret IG spam account.
Lexa Gates, the Colombian-Puerto Rican artist from Queens, has carved out a singular lane with her intoxicating blend of R&B and rap. After leaving school at 15 and teaching herself to ...
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October 21, 2025 • 68 mins
Improviser, writer, and Devon’s former SNL officemate Carl Tart joins the show this week to finally settle the Brandy vs. Monica debate, speak on the ideal time to play “Back That Azz Up” at a party, and present a line-by-line lyrical dissection of the song “HA” by Juvenile.
Carl Tart is an actor, writer, and comedian. He was a featured player on the Fox sketch show Party Over Here and has since appeared on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Th...
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October 14, 2025 • 54 mins
You know The Cupid Shuffle. Now meet the guy who made it. Devon and Cupid get into how a line dance becomes a movement, how his time on The Voice really went down, and what it takes to earn a ticket to the Linedance King's cookout.
Hailing from Lafayette, Louisiana, Cupid is the undisputed King of Line Dance. With his soulful voice and infectious dance tracks, he has made the world move for years. Starting his musical journey in c...
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October 7, 2025 • 66 mins
Christian ska fan, father, and self-proclaimed “music nerd” James Austin Johnson reunites with Devon on the show this week to chronicle his Nashville music roots, explain why Steely Dan “has hoes,” and explain how one song cured his fear of flying.
Host and Executive Producer: Devon Walker
Executive Producer: Lauren Mandel
Associate Producer: Carmen Carigan
Engineer: Jesse Carson
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September 30, 2025 • 64 mins
Atlanta-based musical duo Coco & Clair Clair crack open a bottle of wine with Devon on the pod this week as they decode a Winnie the Pooh reference in a Young Thug song, discuss some suspect behavior on Facebook, and dive into the lore of Claire’s face showing up on Playboi Carti’s lockscreen.
Coco & Clair Clair joke that if their debut album, 2021’s Sexy, was a baby boy, then their 2024 album Girl is, well, a baby girl. The Atla...
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September 23, 2025 • 69 mins
Comedic powerhouse Caleb Hearon and Devon overcome their massive age gap this week to revel in the Godliness of the lyrics in “No Brainer,” poke a hole in the plot of “Brokeback Mountain,” and pay homage to Kansas City legend Tech N9ne.
Don't miss Caleb's new comedy special "Caleb Hearon: Model Comedian" streaming now on HBO Max.
Caleb Hearon is a comedian, writer, and actor originally from Kansas City, Missouri. He hosts the ch...
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September 16, 2025 • 65 mins
Well, Lemme Say This... Peyton Dix and Hunter Harris have arrived to usher Devon into his Unc era. The trio dissect the genius of Kendrick's “Euphoria,” speak on Fergie’s healing journey and respond to a wild voicemail from a Prince fan.
Peyton Dix, cohost of the podcast “Lemme Say This” is a Brooklyn-based, Los Angeles-raised consultant and writer. She's served as MAC Cosmetics's global social director, InStyle’s special projec...
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September 9, 2025 • 64 mins
The hilarious Ali Kolbert joins Devon to interpret the real story of “Dilemma” by Nelly and Kelly Rowland, and dissect each perspective in Shaggy's “It Wasn’t Me.” Plus, Ali reveals a former comedian crush, and it’s not who you'd think.
Ali Kolbert is a stand-up comedian and podcast host based out of New York City. Kolbert began her career as an NBC Page at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, where she worked on Saturday Night Live, The Tonight...
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September 2, 2025 • 60 mins
In this *rewind* (re-release) episode, Devon is joined by a true homie, Mary Beth Barone — stand-up comedian and star of Prime Video’s Overcompensating — to talk about some lyrics. There’s the song that flatlined a college hookup, a surprising case for Lil Wayne as the voice of the working class, and a vulnerable moment where Mary Beth asks herself the toughest question of all: does she still ride for Katy Perry?
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August 26, 2025 • 66 mins
Go ahead and put on a Nelly song from 2003 after this, because Gary Richardson is joining Devon on the show this week! The friends and stand-up show cohosts break down the Black vs. White karaoke cultural exchange rate, posit that Nate Dogg is the ultimate family man, and discuss why Future is Devon’s version of Bob Dylan.
Gary Richardson is a writer, actor, director, and producer originally from St. Louis. His writing credits i...
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August 19, 2025 • 60 mins
Yonkers in the house! Comedic powerhouse and “Yo Momma” alum Nore Davis joins Devon on the show this week. The duo pay their respects to DMX, discuss the tribal energy of fandom in New York City, and issue an apology to every former contestant on “Making the Band.”
Nore Davis is a stand-up comedian and actor from Yonkers, New York. Davis started performing stand-up as a teenager, and has since then appeared on Inside Amy Schume...
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August 12, 2025 • 65 mins
There’s no one who might be in love with a stripper more than this week’s guest. Devon’s former SNL coworker and comedic force Punkie Johnson expresses her appreciation for one of T-Pain’s biggest hits, coaches Devon on how to approach the Atlanta strip club scene, and raises her eyebrows at a recent piggyback sample by GloRilla.
Punkie Johnson is an American comedian and actress based who began her career as a stand-up comedia...
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August 5, 2025 • 63 mins
Devon and the ascot-wearing DJ, music historian, and podcast host Donwill team up on the pod this week. The duo pay their respects to Too $hort, posit that Mystikal may be doing too much, and share that Trick Daddy was a key part of their sexual awakenings.
Donwill is a Brooklyn-based Webby Award-winning rapper who has parlayed his passion for music and writing into a wide array of opportunities. As a member of the rap group Ta...
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July 29, 2025 • 55 mins
Justin Bieber super-fan, comedian and writer Rosebud Baker graces the pod this week! Devon and ‘Rosie’ both reveal that they almost didn’t walk at high school graduation, break down the over-the-top lyrics of Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing,” and obsess over a fan voicemail dissecting a whimsical Westside Gunn lyric.
Rosebud Baker is New York-based comedian, writer, and actress. Baker started her career in stand-up comedy in 2...
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July 22, 2025 • 60 mins
Comedian, low-down musician, and part-time sculptor Asha Ward joins Devon on the pod this week to break down some of her favorite Kodak Black lyrics, pitch some new ideas for Love Island, and explain why making music feels embarrassing.
Asha Ward is a New York-based comedian and writer. In 2022, she became youngest-ever writer on the staff of Saturday Night Live.
Asha began her career after college as a receptionist by day and ...
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July 15, 2025 • 59 mins
Punchline lover and G-Unit super fan Jay Jurden runs a masterclass in lyricism on this week’s episode. Devon and Jay highlight their favorite parts of early 2000s regional rap beef, pay their respects to Trina’s confidence, and give some unsolicited advice to one Aubrey Graham.
Jay Jurden is a New York-based comedian, writer and actor. Originally from Mississippi, Jay regularly performs comedy all over the country. He was recen...
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