What Fred Armisen has said about Punk rock touring

2 quotes · 1 episode · Apr 7, 2026

Fred Armisen, American comedian, actor and musician, former 'Saturday Night Live' cast member and co-creator of 'Portlandia', has been quoted on Punk rock touring 2 times in 1 episode of Good Hang with Amy Poehler, most recently on April 7, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

In their words

  • Armisen said he went to art school mainly because his favorite bands came out of art school, not out of a passion for film.

    “I really had it in my head that I wanted to be in a band. So the common way to go is to go to art school”

    Good Hang with Amy Poehler: Fred Armisen (Apr 7, 2026) · Listen from 22:38

  • Armisen said he realized he lacked a passion for filmmaking when classmates wanted to discuss editing all day and he did not.

    “They would talk about editing and I'm like, we're supposed to get good grades, but we're not supposed to like-”

    Good Hang with Amy Poehler: Fred Armisen (Apr 7, 2026) · Listen from 23:29

Episodes

  • Fred Armisen

    Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Apr 7, 2026 · 1 h 9 min

    Amy Poehler talks with Fred Armisen about his family history, punk band years, Blue Man Group, SNL and conflict styles, with a visit from Carrie Brownstein.

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