Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Vic Michaelis joins us on Say More to break down their incredible rise as a standout performer on @dropout and their new starring role in "Ponies" on @peacock. In this exclusive interview, the VIP (Very Important People) host shares behind-the-scenes secrets from Game Changer, the emotional core of the "One Year Later" challenge, and the viral pitch that almost "ruined" Brennan Lee Mulligan’s Google search results forever. We also dive into Vic’s background in Canadian sketch comedy, their SCTV inspirations like Catherine O’Hara, and what it was like transforming into an 18th-century American Girl Doll for the internet's favorite prank.
Whether you're a die-hard Dropout fan, a lover of improv comedy, or just discovering Vic’s work on @dimension20show this conversation is packed with wit, creative insight, and a surprise disaster movie challenge you won't want to miss!
Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more deep-dive interviews with your favorite comedians!
00:00 Being Comfortable on Camera
00:10 The "Innocent" Snack That Broke the Internet
01:30 The Stress of Interviewing
02:00 Creative Freedom at Dropout
03:00 Pranking the Internet with "Eurovision"
04:31 Pitching Brennan Lee Mulligan's Departure
06:47 Becoming an American Girl Doll
07:47 Ruining Brennan’s Google Results
08:50 Still the President of Dropout?
09:30 Big Hair & Transformations for Peacock's "Ponies"
11:10 Black Belts & Stunt Lessons
12:40 Team Building & Rage Rooms
15:15 Transitioning from Producer to Performer
16:00 The Importance of Discovery in Comedy
19:10 The Rise of Prestige Streaming Comedy
21:10 The Emotional Core of "One Year Later"
22:42 Navigating Fandom Expectations
24:00 Finding Connection in "Gladlands"
25:25 Grief & Anthropology in Comedy
26:40 Exploring Canadian Comedy Roots
28:15 The Dream of Catherine O'Hara
30:00 The "Say More" Disaster Movie Challenge
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Vic Michaelis joins us on Say More to break down their incredible rise as a standout performer on @dropout and their new starring role in "Ponies" on @peacock. In this exclusive interview, the VIP (Very Important People) host shares behind-the-scenes secrets from Game Changer, the emotional core of the "One Year Later" challenge, and the viral pitch that almost "ruined" Brennan Lee Mulligan’s Google search results forever. We also dive into Vic’s background in Canadian sketch comedy, their SCTV inspirations like Catherine O’Hara, and what it was like transforming into an 18th-century American Girl Doll for the internet's favorite prank.
Whether you're a die-hard Dropout fan, a lover of improv comedy, or just discovering Vic’s work on @dimension20show this conversation is packed with wit, creative insight, and a surprise disaster movie challenge you won't want to miss!
Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more deep-dive interviews with your favorite comedians!
00:00 Being Comfortable on Camera
00:10 The "Innocent" Snack That Broke the Internet
01:30 The Stress of Interviewing
02:00 Creative Freedom at Dropout
03:00 Pranking the Internet with "Eurovision"
04:31 Pitching Brennan Lee Mulligan's Departure
06:47 Becoming an American Girl Doll
07:47 Ruining Brennan’s Google Results
08:50 Still the President of Dropout?
09:30 Big Hair & Transformations for Peacock's "Ponies"
11:10 Black Belts & Stunt Lessons
12:40 Team Building & Rage Rooms
15:15 Transitioning from Producer to Performer
16:00 The Importance of Discovery in Comedy
19:10 The Rise of Prestige Streaming Comedy
21:10 The Emotional Core of "One Year Later"
22:42 Navigating Fandom Expectations
24:00 Finding Connection in "Gladlands"
25:25 Grief & Anthropology in Comedy
26:40 Exploring Canadian Comedy Roots
28:15 The Dream of Catherine O'Hara
30:00 The "Say More" Disaster Movie Challenge
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#VicMichaelis #Dropout #VIP #GameChanger #BrennanLeeMulligan #PoniesPeacock #ImprovComedy #SayMore #mashable
