My Favorite Lyrics is hosted by Saturday Night Live star and stand-up comedian Devon Walker.
Every week, Devon 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.
Devon Walker: An American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. In 2022, Walker joined the cast of the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live as a featured player for the show’s 48th season. He was promoted to repertory cast in 2024. Walker began his comedy career with his first open mic event in late 2014, as he was beginning graduate school. He moved to New York City in 2018, where he hosted the monthly comedy show Dad with comics Alex English and Gary Richardson at The Jane. In 2017, Walker was chosen for their Up Next showcase, and in 2019, he had his own special on Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring. He has written for the animated Netflix comedy Big Mouth] and the 2022 Freeform comedy series Everything’s Trash.
This week, Walker is joined by friend and fellow stand-up comedian Aida Osman as they discuss a variety of topics including their love for music and personal comedic journeys.
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 writer, Aida has lent her talents to Big Mouth, Betty, and most notably, the HBO Max series Rap Sh!t. Osman also co-starred in the show’s lead role. Her on-screen credits also include a stint on MTV’s Wild ’N Out, where she brought her improv and comedic energy to a national audience. Whether she’s writing, performing stand-up, or acting, Aida Osman continues to elevate stories that are funny, honest, and deeply personal.
Checkout previous episodes of My Favorite Lyrics w/ Devon Walker featuring Langston Kerman, Sam Jay, Alex English, & More HERE
