Revisiting "Just 2 Guyz"

• 🎙️ Akiva and Jorma host this episode, delving into their 2004 pre-SNL video, "Just 2 Guyz," a highly requested topic.
• ⏳ The video, now over 20 years old, was originally posted on their website before YouTube existed, later gaining over 13 million views.
• 💡 It's the first of a "quadrilogy" of videos, made for fun and not initially intended for wider release or SNL.

Creative Process & Production

• 🎬 The video was shot in Akiva and Andy's apartment off Melrose, with minimal crew, often just three people including friend Jonah Goldstein.
• 🛠️ Production was a slow process, sometimes taking weeks to shoot, utilizing available locations like a high school graduation setup across the street.
• 🎶 Jorma created all the beats, often reusing and slightly altering the original track, maintaining a consistent "off-beat" sound.

The "Just 2 Guyz" Persona

• 🎭 The characters were a manifestation of 13-year-old insecurities and awkwardness, requiring the hosts to get into character by being fidgety and nervous.
• 😂 They embraced "anti-continuity" as a point of pride, intentionally making editing mistakes to enhance the characters' ineptitude.
• 🤷‍♂️ Many fans struggled to understand why they would make such "bad" videos after producing polished works like "I'm on a Boat," finding the intentional awkwardness confusing.

Behind the Scenes Stories

• 🎈 Akiva's wife, Liz, was present during the original filming, helping by throwing balloons for certain shots.
• 🤣 Andy Samberg's character, "Steve the Cunt," was a recurring joke that his wife, Joanna, particularly loved, seeing it as a testament to his charm.
• 🤝 The video was instrumental in securing their Awesome Town deal with Fox, proving their comedic talent despite the low-budget aesthetic.

Fan Engagement & Future Plans

• 💬 The hosts addressed fan questions about the characters' current status, the "guys" vs. "guyz" spelling, and the origin of "Steve the Cunt."
• 👨‍👩‍👧 One fan shared a story of using "spinach dip and real hot chicks" as a call-and-response with her daughter, highlighting the video's lasting impact.
• ⏭️ They plan to cover the remaining "Just 2 Guyz" sequels and other early Lonely Island videos in future episodes, potentially with Seth Meyers.