Podcasts by Saturday Night Live (SNL) Afterparty

Billie Eilish, S47-E8 from 2021-12-13T04:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of Billie Eilish pulling double duty as host and musical guest on the December 11, 2021 episode of...

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Simu Liu / Saweetie, S47-E7 from 2021-11-22T04:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Simu Liu-hosted, November 20, 2021 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Saweet...

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Jonathan Majors / Taylor Swift, S47-E6 from 2021-11-15T04:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Jonathan Majors-hosted, November 13, 2021 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest...

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Kieran Culkin / Ed Sheeran, S47-E5 from 2021-11-08T04:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Kieran Culkin-hosted, November 6, 2021 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Ed...

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Jason Sudeikis / Brandi Carlile, S47-E4 from 2021-10-25T03:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Jason Sudeikis-hosted, October 23, 2021 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest B...

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Rami Malek / Young Thug, S47-E3 from 2021-10-18T03:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Rami Malek-hosted, October 16, 2021 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Young...

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Kim Kardashian West / Halsey, S47-E2 from 2021-10-11T03:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Kim Kardashian West-hosted, October 9, 2021 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical gue...

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Owen Wilson / Kacey Musgraves, S47-E1 from 2021-10-04T03:30

Enjoy this full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Owen Wilson-hosted, October 2, 2021 Season 47 premiere episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Kacey Musgraves....

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Owen Wilson / Kacey Musgraves, S47-E1 from 2021-10-04T03:30

Enjoy this full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Owen Wilson-hosted, October 2, 2021 Season 47 premiere episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Kacey Musgraves....

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Season 47 Preseason Extravaganza! from 2021-09-29T03:30

Saturday Night Live's Season 47 Premiere is tonight!

Enjoy our preseason news roundup and get up to speed on the state of SNL, cast hirings, host bookings, Emmy wins, and more. We also di...

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Season 46 Postseason Extravaganza! from 2021-07-07T03:30

SNL's 46th season was anything but ordinary. Kicking off "in-studio" during the height of the pandemic--to make hay during the election--the show turned in a record-breaking 6-episode run, follo...

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Season 46 Post-New Year's "Cut for Time" Sketches from 2021-06-23T03:30

Enjoy this full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of Season 46's post-New Year's "cut for time" sketches.

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Anya Taylor-Joy / Lil Nas X, S46-E20 from 2021-05-26T03:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Anya Taylor-Joy-hosted, May 22, 2021 Season 46 finale episode of Saturday Night Live with m...

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Keegan-Michael Key / Olivia Rodrigo, S46-E19 from 2021-05-19T03:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Keegan-Michael Key-hosted, May 15, 2021 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest O...

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Elon Musk / Miley Cyrus, S46-E18 from 2021-05-12T03:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Elon Musk-hosted, May 8, 2021 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical Miley Cyrus.

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Interview: Gary Kroeger from 2021-04-28T03:30

Recently, John had an opportunity to chat with Saturday Night Live alum Gary Kroeger about his life, path to SNL and sage advice for aspiring performers. Gary's insights on SNL, showbiz and life...

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Carey Mulligan / Kid Cudi, S46-E17 from 2021-04-14T03:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Carey Mulligan-hosted, April 10, 2021 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Kid...

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Daniel Kaluuya / St. Vincent, S46-E16 from 2021-04-07T03:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Daniel Kaluuya-hosted, April 3, 2021 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest St. ...

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Maya Rudolph / Jack Harlow, S46-E15 from 2021-03-31T03:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Maya Rudolph-hosted, March 27, 2021 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Jack ...

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Vintage: Bill Murray / The Spinners, S7-E8 from 2021-03-17T03:30

Enjoy this full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Bill Murray-hosted, December 12, 1981 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest The Spinners.

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Nick Jonas, S46-E14 from 2021-03-03T04:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Nick Jonas-hosted, February 27, 2021 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest... a...

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Regé-Jean Page / Bad Bunny, S46-E13 from 2021-02-24T04:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Regé-Jean Page hosted, February 20, 2021 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest ...

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Regina King / Nathaniel Rateliff, S46-E12 from 2021-02-17T04:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Regina King hosted, February 13, 2021 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Nat...

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Dan Levy / Phoebe Bridgers, S46-E11 from 2021-02-10T04:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Dan Levy hosted, February 6, 2021 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Phoebe ...

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John Krasinski / Machine Gun Kelly, S46-E10 from 2021-02-03T04:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the John Krasinski hosted, January 30, 2021 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest M...

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Season 46 Pre-Christmas "Cut for Time" Sketches from 2021-01-20T04:30

Enjoy this full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of Season 46's pre-Christmas "cut for time" sketches.

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Kristen Wiig / Dua Lipa, S46-E9 from 2020-12-23T04:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Kristen Wiig hosted, December 19, 2020 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Du...

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Timothée Chalamet / Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, S46-E8 from 2020-12-16T04:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Timothée Chalamet hosted, December 12, 2020 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical gue...

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Jason Bateman / Morgan Wallen, S46-E7 from 2020-12-09T04:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Jason Bateman hosted, December 5, 2020 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Mo...

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Dave Chappelle / Foo Fighters, S46-E6 from 2020-11-11T04:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter-only" version of our discussion of the Dave Chappelle hosted, November 7, 2020 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest F...

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John Mulaney / The Strokes, S46-E5 from 2020-11-04T04:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter-only" version of our discussion of the John Mulaney hosted, October 31, 2020 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest The...

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Adele / H.E.R., S46-E4 from 2020-10-28T03:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter-only" version of our discussion of the Adele hosted, October 24, 2020 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest H.E.R.

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Issa Rae / Justin Bieber, S46-E3 from 2020-10-21T03:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter-only" version of our discussion of the Issa Rae hosted, October 17, 2020 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Justin ...

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Bill Burr / Jack White, S46-E2 from 2020-10-14T03:30

Enjoy these selected highlights from the full-length "supporter-only" version of our podcast—discussing Bill Burr hosting the October 10, 2020 episode of Saturday Night Live with fill-in musical...

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Chris Rock / Megan Thee Stallion, S46-E1 from 2020-10-07T03:30

Enjoy this full-length, ad-free, "patron-only" version of the podcast.

Season 46 is here! And we had lots to say about Jim Carrey's debut as Joe Biden, Chris Rock's politically-charged st...

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Season 46 Preseason Extravaganza! from 2020-09-30T03:30

Enjoy this full-length, ad-free, "patron-only" version of the podcast.

Katherine, Steve and John break down all of the latest Season 46 news, and discuss SNL's unprecedented mid-COVID ret...

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Vintage: Tina Fey / Carrie Underwood, S33-E5 from 2020-09-16T03:30

Enjoy this full-length "patron-only" version of Katherine’s—and her guest, Jason Wildhagen’s—discussion of Tina Fey’s inaugural 2008 SNL hosting gig.

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SNL at Home "Digital Exclusives" Part 2 from 2020-08-12T03:30

Enjoy this full-length "patron-only" version of our discussion of the final 7 SNL at Home cut-for-time sketches:

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SNL at Home "Digital Exclusives" Part 1 from 2020-07-29T03:30

Enjoy this full-length "patron-only" version of our discussion of the first 8 SNL at Home cut-for-time sketches:

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Season 45 Postseason Extravaganza! from 2020-06-24T03:30

In these selected highlights from our full-length Season 45 retrospective, Katherine, Steve and John issue their featured player report cards, and answer our patrons' burning questions.

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Interview: Wally "the Cue Card Guy" Feresten from 2020-06-03T03:30

Enjoy this full-length "patron-only" version of our interview with SNL's legendary cue card chief, Wally Feresten, wherein he regales us with stories of his early days at SNL, the highs and lows...

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SNL at Home: Kristen Wiig / Boyz II Men featuring Babyface from 2020-05-15T15:05:03

In these selected highlights from our full coverage of Saturday Night Live's "At Home" Season 45 finale—with host Kristen Wiig and musical guest Boyz II Men featuring Babyface—Katherine, Steve a...

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SNL at Home: Brad Pitt / Miley Cyrus from 2020-04-29T03:30

In these selected highlights from Saturday Night Live's second "At Home" episode—with quasi-host Brad Pitt and musical guest Miley Cyrus—Katherine and John marvel at the show’s ability to up its...

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SNL at Home: Tom Hanks / Chris Martin from 2020-04-15T03:30

In these selected highlights from our full coverage of the Tom Hanks hosted episode of Saturday Night Live at Home, Katherine, Steve and John run the gamut from turtle-induced on-air mid-life cr...

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SNL at Home: Quarantine Shopping&Cut-for-Time Leftovers from 2020-04-01T03:30

In lieu of new SNL, Katherine, Steve and John discuss Season 45's remaining cut-for-time sketches as well as Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim's Instagram Live QVC Sketch—of which, they were able to ...

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Daniel Craig / The Weeknd, S45-E15 from 2020-03-11T03:30

In these selected highlights from our full coverage of Saturday Night Live season 45 episode 15, Katherine, Steve and John discuss the liabilities of casual "breaking", the questionable nutritio...

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John Mulaney / David Byrne, S45-E14 from 2020-03-04T04:30

In these selected highlights from our full coverage of Saturday Night Live season 45 episode 14, Steve, Katherine and John discuss The SNLCU Phase 2, inevitable Mulaney-led musical extravaganzas...

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RuPaul / Justin Bieber, S45-E13 from 2020-02-12T04:30

In these selected highlights from our full coverage of Saturday Night Live season 45 episode 13, Steve and John—along with their special guest Katherine Coleman—discuss Boop-It's depths of despa...

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J.J. Watt / Luke Combs, S45-E12 from 2020-02-05T04:30

In these selected highlights from our full coverage of Saturday Night Live season 45 episode 12, Steve and John discuss Ego's Update Desk debut, peak bachelor, and exploring consequences within ...

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Adam Driver / Halsey, S45-E11 from 2020-01-29T04:30

In these selected highlights from our full coverage of Saturday Night Live season 45 episode 11, Steve and John discuss Kylo Ren’s second undercover outing, when stupid sketches soar, and the ri...

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100th Podcast Episode Blowout Spectacular! from 2020-01-22T04:30

John and Steve discuss all of SNL's officially released, unaired, pre-Christmas Season 45 "cut-for-time" sketches. And they also answer a slew of listener questions.

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December 2019 Month in Review from 2020-01-01T04:30

Mario Lanza and Michael Feeney take a look back at the highs and lows of Saturday Night Live's December 2019 run, with hosts: Jeniffer Lopez, Scarlett Johansson, and Eddie Murphy.

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Eddie Murphy / Lizzo, S45-E10 from 2019-12-25T04:30

In these selected highlights from our full coverage of Saturday Night Live season 45 episode 10, John and Steve discuss the sketch perfection of revisiting Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood, squanderi...

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Sample: Star Wars TV Talk Podcast from 2019-12-22T04:30

While John is hard at work editing our coverage of Eddie Murphy's triumphant return to Studio 8H, please enjoy this excerpt from the Star Wars TV Talk podcast—on which John is regularly featured...

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Scarlett Johansson / Niall Horan, S45-E9 from 2019-12-17T14:54:58

In these selected highlights from our full coverage of Saturday Night Live season 45 episode 9, John and Steve discuss ...

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Jennifer Lopez / DaBaby, S45-E8 from 2019-12-11T04:30

In these selected highlights from our full coverage of Saturday Night Live season 45 episode 8, John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss Listen

November 2019 Month in Review from 2019-12-04T04:30

Mario Lanza and Joni Newman discuss the highs and lows of Season 45's November 4-episode run, with hosts: Chance the Rapper, Kristen Stewart, Harry Styles and Will Ferrell.

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Will Ferrell / King Princess, S45-E7 from 2019-11-27T04:30

In these selected highlights from our full coverage of Saturday Night Live season 45 episode 7, John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss socially-sensitive Thanksgiving dinners of bygone eras, so...

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Harry Styles, S45-E6 from 2019-11-20T04:30

In these selected highlights from our full coverage of Saturday Night Live season 45 episode 6, John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss charming pet-centric musical pre-tapes, divisive "awesome ...

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Interview: Luke Null from 2019-11-13T04:30

Enjoy this conversation that I had with comedian and SNL Season 43 alum, Luke Null, during his recent mid-west tour to promote his latest album "guitar comic".

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Kristen Stewart / Coldplay, S45-E5 from 2019-11-06T04:30

As a treat for our new listeners, enjoy this full-length "patron-only" version of our coverage of Saturday Night Live season 45 episode 5. John and Steve, along with their very special guest, Ry...

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Chance the Rapper, S45-E4 from 2019-10-30T03:30

In these selected highlights from our full coverage of Saturday Night Live season 45 episode 4, John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss ingracious co-hosts, macabre triumphs of production magic,...

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October 2019 Month in Review from 2019-10-23T03:30

Mario Lanza and Joni Newman discuss the highs and lows of Season 45's October 3-episode run, with hosts: Woody Harrelson, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and David Harbour.

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David Harbour / Camila Cabello, S45-E3 from 2019-10-16T03:30

In these selected highlights from our full coverage of Saturday Night Live season 45 episode 3, John and his guest, Andrew Dick, discuss the best-of-an-era "Grouch" pre-tape, throwback musical s...

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge / Taylor Swift, S45-E2 from 2019-10-09T03:30

In these selected highlights from our full coverage of Saturday Night Live season 45 episode 2, John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss Phoebe Waller-Bridge's stand-up comedy chops, Ego Nwodim's...

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Woody Harrelson / Billie Eilish, S45-E1 from 2019-10-02T03:30

In these selected highlights from our full coverage of Saturday Night Live's Season 45 premiere, John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss Chris and Heidi as repertory players, the comedic potenti...

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Season 45 Preseason Extravaganza! from 2019-09-25T03:30

John, Steve and Andy discuss SNL's early host and musical guest announcements, the second coming of Eddie Murphy, Leslie Jones' legacy, new cast hires and fires, edgy comedy chilling-effects, ho...

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Movie: Wayne's World from 2019-09-11T03:30

Earlier this summer, John sat down with the fine folks over at the Retro Movie Roundtable podcast to discus...

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Vintage: Carrie Fisher / The Blues Brothers, S4-E6 from 2019-08-21T03:30

John and his guest, improv and sketch impresario Dave Buckman, discuss childhood SNL indoctrination, the full Ego experience, the full Blues Brothers experience, the full SNL staff experience, w...

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Season 44 "Cut for Time" Sketches from 2019-07-24T03:30

John is joined by comedian, impressionist and SNL hopeful, Matthew Hawkins to discuss Matt's latest SNL auditi...

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Season 44 Postseason Extravaganza! from 2019-06-18T22:08:53

John and Andrew discuss Season 44's unexpectedly exceptional host bookings, Season 45 cast speculation, Cecily as "the glue", capitalizing on SNL's live nature, writers room brain-drain, risk-av...

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May 2019 Month in Review from 2019-05-29T03:30

Mike Bloom and Mario Lanza discuss the highs and lows of Season 44's May 3-episode run, with hosts: Adam Sandler, Emma Thompson and Paul Rudd.

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Paul Rudd / DJ Khaled, S44-E21 from 2019-05-22T03:30

John and special crossover cast collaborators, John Trumbull and Darin Patterson of the SNL Nerds podcast, discuss fandom origin stories, praise for all things Gardner, SNL finale stand-by line,...

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Emma Thompson / Jonas Brothers, S44-E20 from 2019-05-15T03:30

John and his guest, improv and sketch impresario Dave Buckman, discuss John's season finale news/gloating, Meet the Press misfires, dress rehearsal insights, Leslie and Pete performance growth, ...

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Adam Sandler / Shawn Mendes, S44-E19 from 2019-05-08T03:30

John and Steve—along with Andrew Dick of That Week in SNL—discuss season finale NYC podcast plans, Adam Sandler's successful self-deprecation, realistic vacation expectations, uninspired cast in...

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April 2019 Month in Review from 2019-04-24T03:30

Mike Bloom and fill-in guest Andrew Dick discuss the highs and lows of Season 44's April 2-episode run, with hosts: Kit Harington and Emma Stone.

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Emma Stone / BTS, S44-E18 from 2019-04-16T23:58:39

John and Steve discuss Michael Keaton as Julian Assange, the fashion fragility of SNL writers, Leslie nailing Whoopi, packaging up Melissa's quirks, Kenan transcending 80's music video spoofs, i...

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Kit Harington / Sara Bareilles, S44-E17 from 2019-04-10T03:30

John and vintage SNL connoisseur Andrew Dick discuss the unexpected return of Adam Sandler, Kyle Mooney's awkward pubescent peacocking, tenuous TV Funhouse revival theories, exceptional pre-tape...

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March 2019 Month in Review from 2019-04-03T03:30

Mike Bloom and Mario Lanza discuss the highs and lows of Season 44's March 3-episode run, with hosts: John Mulaney, Idris Elba and Sandra Oh.

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Idris Elba / Khalid, S44-15 from 2019-03-13T03:30

John and Steve discuss the relatability of technological impairment, Cecily Strong as queen of train-wreck women, Khalid's "doin' it" background music, Pete Davidson speaking his truth, Leslie J...

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John Mulaney / Thomas Rhett, S44-E14 from 2019-03-06T04:30

John and Steve—along with Andrew Dick of That Week in SNL—discuss Bill Hader as ringer, the theory of the "hot room", Chad vs. Cinematic Tropes, non-canonical cha cha slides, the cardinal sin of...

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February 2019 Month in Review from 2019-02-27T04:30

Mike Bloom and Mario Lanza discuss the highs and lows of Season 44's February 2-episode run, with hosts: Halsey and Don Cheadle.

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Halsey, S44-E12 from 2019-02-13T04:30

John and Steve discuss Halsey as double threat, cold-opens with bite, sexy valentine dinners with Steve's mom, mistimed hand-cast reveals, suspenseful musical performance art, smart impression-p...

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January 2019 Month in Review from 2019-01-30T04:30

Mike Bloom and Mario Lanza discuss the highs and lows of Season 44's January 2-episode run, with hosts: Rachel Brosnahan and James McAvoy.

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Rachel Brosnahan / Greta Van Fleet, S44-E10 from 2019-01-23T04:30

John and his guest, Andrew Dick—That Week in SNL—discuss featured player mid-term report cards, Mikey-Streeter recurring sketch templates, Aidy's inspired little "boomer" ditty, Greta Van Fleet'...

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December 2018 Month in Review from 2018-12-26T04:30

Mike Bloom and Mario Lanza discuss the highs and lows of Season 44's December 3-episode run, with hosts: Claire Foy, Jason Momoa and Matt Damon.

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Matt Damon / Mark Ronson&Miley Cyrus, S44-E9 from 2018-12-19T04:30

John and Steve discuss Pete Davidson Instagram drama, Momoa host intel, when monologues punch you right in the feels, Kenan as Daddy handler, macabre angel ornaments, Angel's passionate show of ...

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Jason Momoa / Mumford&Sons, S44-E8 from 2018-12-12T04:30

John and Steve discuss Momoa as return host, shortsighted Mueller casting, uninspired obligatory fan-service, short and sweet Chappelle-esque pre-tapes, Aidy as bizarro Stefon, off-the-rails alt...

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Claire Foy / Anderson .Paak, S44-E7 from 2018-12-05T04:30

John and Steve discuss sleep-deprived little snot monsters, soul-piercing eyebrows, "Maya & Marty" reincarnated, Anderson .Paak's captivating performance, Jost's Hulu-patched performance, Beck's...

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November 2018 Month in Review from 2018-11-28T04:30

Mike Bloom and Mario Lanza discuss the highs and lows of Season 44's November 3-episode run, with hosts: Jonah Hill, Liev Schreiber and Steve Carell.

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Steve Carell / Ella Mai, S44-E6 from 2018-11-21T04:30

John and Steve discuss the Ghost of Thanksgiving Past, lacklustre rap pre-tapes, mock zero-gravity acting, Leslie selling her lines, Mikey's passionate bigfoot-erotica reading, Heidi's understat...

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Liev Schreiber / Lil Wayne, S44-E5 from 2018-11-14T04:30

John and Steve discuss their winter host hopefuls, De Niro's cue-card reading inabilities, rusty go-to celebrity-humiliation vehicles, crisp hip-hop percussion, Cecily channelling Molly Shannon-...

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Jonah Hill / Maggie Rogers, S44-E4 from 2018-11-07T04:30

John and Steve do not discuss Baldwin's arrest or the latest Pete/Ariana drama. However, they do discuss Heidi's maybe-intentionally fumbly performance, inorganic script-flipping, Pete's tone-de...

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October 2018 Month in Review from 2018-10-24T03:30

Mike Bloom and Mario Lanza—formerly of the SNL Funhouse podcast—discuss the highs and lows of Season 44's initial 3-episode run, with hosts: Adam Driver, Awkwafina and Seth Meyers.

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Seth Meyers / Paul Simon, S44-E3 from 2018-10-17T03:30

John and Steve—along with improv and sketch impresario Dave Buckman—discuss the Seth connection, assumed staged celebrity engagements, Seth as storyteller, porno-railing sex face, sketches that ...

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Awkwafina / Travis Scott, S44-E2 from 2018-10-10T03:30

John and Steve discuss particularly mushy prosthetics, Travis Scott's otherworldly demeanour, rampant Auto-Tune nonsense, passionate Weekend Update outings, "peak" Eric and Donald Jr., misguided...

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Adam Driver / Kanye West, S44-E1 from 2018-10-03T03:30

John and Steve discuss player pronunciation mea culpas, cheap site-gag setups, Adam Driver's impressive comedic chops, when rehashed sketches surpass the original, Kanye West's media whore-ery, ...

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Season 44 Preseason Extravaganza! from 2018-09-26T03:30

John and Steve—along with Mike Bloom and Mario Lanza of the SNL Funhouse recap podcast—discuss unregulated SNL podcast-conglomerate mergers, Adam Driver sophomore hosting expectations, season 44...

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Vintage: Andrew Dice Clay / The Spanic Boys&Julee Cruise, S15-E19 from 2018-09-12T03:30

John and special crossover-cast collaborator Andrew Dick—That Week in SNL—discuss "Diceman" as satire, Dunn-fostered media circuses, the Lovitz/Dunn kerfuffle, the folly of "bleeping" sketch-rel...

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Vintage: Pierce Brosnan / Destiny's Child, S26-E18 from 2018-08-22T03:30

John and his guest, Dave Buckman, discuss post-911 comedic tone shifts, Beyoncé's inevitable superstardom, missed recurring-sketch opportunities, Horatio Sanz' sketch saving abilities, Tracy Mor...

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Season 43 "Cut for Time" Sketches from 2018-07-11T03:30

John and Steve review all of Saturday Night Live's officially released, unaired Season 43 "cut for time" sketches to determine which one was the "best of the rest".

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Season 43 Postseason Extravaganza! from 2018-06-13T03:30

John and Steve discuss Baldwin as perpetual Trump, Jost and Che's performance as head writers, SNL's celebrity-cameo fatigue, Ariana Grande slumming-it with Pete Davidson, the state of the featu...

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Tina Fey / Nicki Minaj, S43-E21 from 2018-05-23T03:30

John and Steve discuss Soprano-inspired cold opens, tongue-in-cheek celebrity-infused monologues, space-saving trick doors, Tina Fey's delusions of grandeur, Sarah Palin musical misfires, the hi...

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Minisode: Tales from the Standby Line from 2018-05-19T03:30

John talks with SNL standby line-dwellers live from Rockefeller Center.

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Amy Schumer / Kacey Musgraves, S43-E20 from 2018-05-16T03:30

John and Steve discuss comedy crushes, John's New York gentleman's intermission, Amy Schumer's vivacious monologue, the true burden of motherhood, Trump's pretty good week, Melissa McCarthy's mo...

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Donald Glover / Childish Gambino, S43-E19 from 2018-05-09T03:30

John and Steve discuss the tragedy of lost recordings, ineffectual lawyer voodoo, Luke Null finally catching a—literal—break, Cecily's ongoing love-affair with retro-cringe music, life-or-death ...

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John Mulaney / Jack White, S43-E18 from 2018-04-18T03:30

John and Steve discuss their uncanny host prediction abilities, celebrity-heavy cold opens, humorous polygraph squiggles, MulVaney-gate, intentionally sloppy Jack White solos, the switcharoo's d...

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Chadwick Boseman / Cardi B, S43-E17 from 2018-04-11T03:30

John and Steve discuss the state of SNL's Trump, yet more inspired Black Jeopardy, Chadwick Boseman's character choices, Cardi B's baby-bump, Trump-dong burnout, Angel's recur-potential, irredee...

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Bill Hader / Arcade Fire, S43-E16 from 2018-03-21T03:30

John and Steve discuss Luke Null in Rudnitsky territory, the dangers of concentrating ginger genes, desexualizing sex, Melissa's missed impression opportunities, socially-conscious Stefon, deep ...

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Sterling K. Brown / James Bay, S43-E15 from 2018-03-14T03:30

John and Steve discuss Sterling K. as top-notch first-time host, face-melting reality-TV travesties, Heidi's masterful fumbling, lacklustre pre-tapes, the longevity of Eric and Donald Trump Jr.,...

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Charles Barkley / Migos, S43-E14 from 2018-03-07T04:30

John and Steve discuss Bill Hader as ratings poison, the state of the podcast, Baldwin hanging in there as Trump, SNL's heavy-handed partisan messaging, Hope Hicks' pitch-perfect farewell, oblig...

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Jessica Chastain / Troye Sivan, S43-E11 from 2018-01-24T04:30

John and Taylor discuss early 90's sitcom theme-song nostalgia, undulating glistening supple hairless man-boys, the Weekend Update millennial disconnect, cleavage prosthetics, the progressive va...

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Sam Rockwell / Halsey, S43-E10 from 2018-01-17T04:30

John and Steve discuss Leslie as Oprah, Mr. Science F-bombs, fashion-positive faux pas, the shared experience of Steve's ex-girlfriends, Weekend Update tackling Trump's S---hole remarks, Scarlet...

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Kevin Hart / Foo Fighters, S43-E9 from 2017-12-20T04:30

John and Steve discuss the mechanics of featured player promotion, Kate McKinnon quick changes, scatologically-oriented Spartacus moments, Chris Redd fits of sheer enthusiasm, Dave Grohl's vinta...

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James Franco / SZA, S43-E8 from 2017-12-13T04:30

John and Steve discuss kid line-reading mishaps, Leslie's unexpected spit-take gagging, SZA's incompetent seamstress, Weekend Update pre-tapes, Chris Redd's BLACKDAR, getting a "tight five" on o...

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Saoirse Ronan / U2, S43-E7 from 2017-12-06T04:30

John and Steve discuss winning newbie collaborations, post-Kelly/Schneider girl-power music videos, Steve's shameless feminist pandering, classic comedy setups, Chad "OK" supercuts, Luke Null's ...

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Chance the Rapper / Eminem, S43-E6 from 2017-11-22T04:30

John and Steve discuss SNL's Kate addiction, Chance as capable host, 90's R&B nostalgia, when Family Feud pleasantly surprises, SNL's racial-diversity baby-steps, Eminem's magical opus, when SNL...

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Tiffany Haddish / Taylor Swift, S43-E5 from 2017-11-15T04:30

John and Steve discuss lopsided audiences, the gangsta cuteness of Tiffany Haddish, 16-bit 2D fighting game tropes, Heidi Gardner's uncanny impression, yet more fun in the SNLCU, inspired and we...

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Larry David / Miley Cyrus, S43-E4 from 2017-11-08T04:30

John and Steve discuss Sorkin-esque pumpkin drama, inflatable cameos, Disney kid career reinventions, the scumbaggery of Michael Che, the brilliance of Heidi Gardner, the inscrutability of Gay s...

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Kumail Nanjiani / Pink, S43-E3 from 2017-10-18T03:30

John—along with 'resident young person', Taylor Morgan—discusses when straw addiction hits home, the versatility of Kate McKinnon, the sad truth of Debette Goldry, Ferrero Rocher as comedy, SNL ...

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Gal Gadot / Sam Smith, S43-E2 from 2017-10-11T03:30

John and Steve discuss Gal Gadot's accent liability, comedy in the midst of tragedy, somber cold-opens, satisfying O.J. reveals, the brilliance of Chad, the folly of agenda driven comedy, the ge...

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Ryan Gosling / Jay-Z, S43-E1 from 2017-10-04T03:30

John and Steve discuss a David S. Pumpkins vs. Spacepants primetime showdown, new cast hires, rumours of Luke's demise, Kelly and Schneider leaving the show, Gosling's constant breaking, Kate's ...

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Season 43 Preseason Extravaganza! from 2017-09-27T03:30

Note: We recorded this episode before SNL announced the hiring of Heidi Gardner, Luke Null and Chris Redd as featured players. We'll discuss season 43 cast and writer changes on...

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Weekend Update: Summer Edition, 3 from 2017-08-30T03:30

John and Steve discuss the third episode of Weekend Update: Summer Edition, featuring Alec Baldwin as Trump, Kenan Thompson as black rally guy, Mikey Day as Steve Bannon, Pete Davidson, Alex Mof...

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Weekend Update: Summer Edition, 2 from 2017-08-23T03:30

John and Steve discuss the second episode of Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update: Summer Edition with Colin Jost and Michael Che, featuring Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers as George Washington and...

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Weekend Update: Summer Edition, 1 from 2017-08-16T03:30

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss the premiere episode of Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update: Summer Edition with Colin Jost and Michael Che, featuring Alex Moffat and Mikey Day as Eric ...

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Season 42 Postseason Extravaganza! from 2017-06-07T03:30

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss Saturday Night Live's renewed cultural and political relevance, Baldwin as Trump, Chappelle's show as cultural touchstone, and McCarthy as Spicy; as well ...

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Dwayne Johnson / Katy Perry, S42-E21 from 2017-05-24T03:30

John and Steve—along with their special guest, comedian Kendall Ketchum—discuss the Hanks/Comey connection, Darrell Hammond as comedy mentor, Hanks upstaging The Rock, Xentrex shades of Annuale,...

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Melissa McCarthy / HAIM, S42-E20 from 2017-05-17T03:30

John and Steve—along with our new youth and women's issues correspondent, Taylor Morgan—discuss how hosts can influence the show, Joan the mom plant, old people versus technology, Spicey's poten...

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Chris Pine / LCD Soundsystem, S42-E19 from 2017-05-10T03:30

John and Steve—along with comedian Matthew Hawkins—discuss Chris Pine as song-and-dance man, DunkAroo fuelled 90s kids show nostalgia, synth fuelled 90s R&B nostalgia, LCD Soundsystem owning the...

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Jimmy Fallon / Harry Styles, S42-E18 from 2017-04-19T03:30

John and Steve—along with their special guest, comedian Eric Schwartz—discuss Jimmy Fallon's comedy-free monologue party, in-studio Travolta switcharoos, the reinvention of Harry Styles as a sol...

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Louis C.K. / The Chainsmokers, S42-E17 from 2017-04-12T03:30

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss Trump supporter mental gymnastics, Louie's beautiful doe-eyes, the stupidity of Twitter activism, Steve's intense hatred of Mikey Day, Dodo's fatal lack o...

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Vintage: Richard Pryor / Gil Scott-Heron, S1-E7 from 2017-03-29T03:30

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss Richard Pryor's masterful stand-up, Futaba's origin story, the spiritual predecessor of "White Like Me", inspired commercial parodies, the enduring releva...

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Scarlett Johansson / Lorde, S42-E16 from 2017-03-15T03:30

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss Leslie Jones holding her own, Scarlett Johansson's rogue hair tassel, the reasonableness of Max the dog, being floored by Lorde, Al Franken's stunning ret...

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Octavia Spencer / Father John Misty, S42-E15 from 2017-03-08T04:30

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss when cast members launch from SNL, Kate McKinnon as living site gag, low-rent bus transitions, Leslie Jones line-flub drinking games, Alex Moffat's fan-se...

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Alec Baldwin / Ed Sheeran, S42-E14 from 2017-02-15T04:30

John and his guest, Matthew Hawkins, discuss the fury of Melissa McCarthy, Alec Baldwin's cool Batman voice, Alex Moffat's shades of David Spade, optimal meat positioning and ideal tentpole plac...

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Kristen Stewart / Alessia Cara, S42-E13 from 2017-02-08T04:30

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss Alec Baldwin as record-setting host, Kristen Stewart's fidgety triumph, SNL keeping pace with immigration policy, Vanessa Bayer finding her Totino, the ge...

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Aziz Ansari / Big Sean, S42-E12 from 2017-01-25T04:30

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss Katie Rich breaking the Mafia creed, divisive burlesque parody, Weekend Update on fire, friend-zone hitting home, Melissa Villaseñor's breakout dirty-talk...

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Felicity Jones / Sturgill Simpson, S42-E11 from 2017-01-18T04:30

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss Robin Duke’s thoughts on Tony Rosato, Julio Torres in the news, Felicity Jones’ adorable incompetence, the sexism of Steve...

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Interview: Robin Duke from 2017-01-04T04:30

John and his guest, Andy Hoglund, interview SNL and SCTV alumnus Robin Duke. Robin recounts her early days as a performer at Second City, her stint on SCTV, and her 4-year run on SNL. Robin also...

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Casey Affleck / Chance the Rapper, S42-E10 from 2016-12-21T04:30

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss Maren Morris as a legitimate country artist, Casey Affleck's stoic nature, a new take on Trump, poignant social observations, the grandeur of Chance the R...

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John Cena / Maren Morris, S42-E9 from 2016-12-14T04:30

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss wrestling as theatre, John Cena as the next Dwayne Johnson, Aidy Bryant's next move, the smoothness of Bryan Cranston, the shadow of Farewell Mr. Bunting,...

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Emma Stone / Shawn Mendes, S42-E8 from 2016-12-07T04:30

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss Kate McKinnon's next move, yet more Trump tweets, incompetent improv troupes, addition as showbiz algebra, vocal racial ambiguity, Leslie Jones' unveiled ...

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Kristen Wiig / The xx, S42-E7 from 2016-11-23T04:30

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss Trump tweets, SNL returning to form, living vicariously through featured players, CNN pundit-bots, Pete Davidson coming out swinging, and Bobby Moynihan a...

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Dave Chappelle / A Tribe Called Quest, S42-E6 from 2016-11-16T04:30

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss solemn cold opens, Dave Chappelle's executive decision, when sketches comment on themself, Sheila Sovage running out of steam, Lorne's feelings on Kyle's ...

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Benedict Cumberbatch / Solange, S42-E5 from 2016-11-09T04:30

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss SNL getting out the vote, the legacy of Apple's "1984" ad, Aidy Bryant playing dead, SNL and the liberal media conspiracy, Colin's mystery crotch-bump, an...

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Tom Hanks / Lady Gaga, S42-E4 from 2016-10-26T03:30

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss legendary host qualifications, SNL as spectacle, Black Jeopardy's refreshing take on race relations, committed performances saving lacklustre sketches, an...

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Emily Blunt / Bruno Mars, S42-E3 from 2016-10-19T03:30

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss Kate McKinnon as the next Kristin Wiig, student filmmaker delusions, old skool hip hop callbacks, when branded content fails hard, and Bobby Moynihan's li...

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Lin-Manuel Miranda / Twenty One Pilots, S42-E2 from 2016-10-12T03:30

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss last-minute cold open rewrites, Lin-Manuel not throwing away his shot, Melissa Villaseñor's natural speaking voice testing well, Kyle Mooney curveballs, a...

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Margot Robbie / The Weeknd, S42-E1 from 2016-10-05T03:30

In this inaugural podcast, John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss Alec Baldwin as Trump, horror as humour, strong showings from featured players, David Ortiz' obsession with food, and classic c...

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Season 42 Preseason Extravaganza! from 2016-09-28T03:30

The Saturday Night Live Afterparty podcast will be officially launching on October 3, 2016 with full coverage of SNL's season 42 premiere episode.

In this preseason extravaganza, John and...

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Teaser: Fred Armisen, S41-E21 from 2016-09-27T03:30

A "fun size" teaser for the Saturday Night Live Afterparty podcast--premiering September 2016 with full coverage of SNL season 42.

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss differences betw...

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