Podcasts by SNL Nerds
Hosts John Trumbull and Darin Patterson are two mildly unsuccessful comedians from New Jersey, and every week they watch and critique that icon of NYC comedy, Saturday Night Live!
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SNL Nerds–Episode 263–Adam Driver and Olivia Rodrigo from 2023-12-11T18:27:13
BEEP BEEP! Old friends John and Darin watch as Adam Driver marks off #4 on his SNL hosting tally and Olivia Rodrigo returns as the Listen
SNL Nerds–Now Free Bonus Episode–Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain from 2023-12-07T18:00:56
What happens when a sketch comedy team known for two-minute shorts makes a full-length feature? Darin and John find out when they watch Please Don’t Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 262–Emma Stone and Noah Kahan from 2023-12-04T14:46:50
Emma Thompson Stone returns to Studio 8H for her Five-Timers’ Jacket with first time musical guest Noah Kahan! This episode has EVERYTHING: Giant Tortoises! Mama Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 261–Tower Heist (2011) from 2023-11-27T15:01:41
John and Darin needed a Thanksgiving movie for this week. John and Darin ALSO needed a movie starring SNL alums for this week. Luckily, 2011’s Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 260–Jason Momoa&Tate McRae from 2023-11-20T14:02:39
Darin and John watch as Aquaman star Jason Momoa returns to 8H to host for the second time with musical guest Tate McRae! In the Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 259–Timothée Chalamet&boygenius from 2023-11-13T15:57:22
Timothée Chalemet returns for his second go round as an SNL host with boygenius as the musical guest, and John and Darin review the ups, Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 258–Fools Rush In (1997) a Matthew Perry Tribute from 2023-11-06T18:30:01
In honor of the late great Matthew Perry, Darin and John are watching Perry’s personal favorite of his movies, 1997’s Fools Rush In, also starring Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 257–Nate Bargatze and Foo Fighters from 2023-10-30T17:30:43
It’s SNL’s Halloween show and stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze is hosting for the first time with musical guest the Foo Fighters! John and Darin cover Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 256–Bad Bunny from 2023-10-23T17:30:18
Season 49 rolls on as Darin and John ask the question: What do you do if your host doesn’t speak English as a first language? Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 255–Pete Davidson and Ice Spice from 2023-10-16T16:01:36
SNL IS BACK, BABY!!! John and Darin get back to the nominal subject of their podcast and review a brand new episode of SNL, the Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 254–A Vampire in Brooklyn (1995) from 2023-10-09T17:30:15
Hey, kids, do ya like Eddie Murphy? Well how about if he’s a vicious killer who looks like Rick James and is trying to make Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 253–So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993) from 2023-10-02T17:36:10
It’s spooky season, so John and Darin are watching So I Married an Axe Murderer, a Mike Myers comedy-mystery that isn’t especially funny and is Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 252–90s Sketch Comedy with guest We’re Not Worthy author Jason Klamm from 2023-09-25T17:17:09
Darin and John speak to writer Jason Klamm, author of the new book We’re Not Worthy: From In Living Color to Mr. Show, How ‘90s Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 251–Happy Gilmore (1996) from 2023-09-12T14:51:22
In the honor of the late Bob Barker, John and Darin are watching Happy Gilmore, with Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, and Kevin Nealon! Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 250–The Making of Anchorman with author Saul Austerlitz from 2023-09-04T17:49:20
For our 250th episode, Darin and John talk to Saul Austerlitz, author of the new book Kind of a Big Deal: How Anchorman Stayed Classy Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 249–Caddyshack (1980) with guest Ken Krantz from 2023-08-28T17:58:23
This week, John and Darin are joined by friend of the show, stand-up comic Ken Krantz to revisit the comedy classic Caddyshack, with Chevy Chase, Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 248–Sleeping With Other People (2015) from 2023-08-21T17:58:20
Who’s in the mood for romance? No? Well, are you in the mood for two f-ed up sex addicts gradually realizing they’re perfect for each Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 247–Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985) from 2023-08-07T17:00:29
In honor of the passing of the late, great Paul Reubens, the Nerds talk all about his magnum opus, Pee Wee’s Big Adventure! With the Listen
SNL Nerds–Bonus Episode–Barbie (2023) from 2023-08-02T14:49:58
The Nerds put on their finest pink outfits and talk all about the cinematic sensation that’s sweeping the nation, Barbie! Join Darin and special guest Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 246–Meet Cute (2022) from 2023-07-31T17:30:07
It’s Trumbull’s birthday week, so Darin and John talk all about a movie John recently discovered and ended up REALLY liking! The 2022 Peacock film, Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 245–War, Inc. (2008) from 2023-07-24T16:52:40
John and Darin are still on a John Cusack kick from last week, so we decided to watch War, Inc., the kinda-sorta-but not really sequel Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 244–Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) from 2023-07-17T17:55:10
Darin & John watch Grosse Pointe Blank, a movie that dares to ask the question: What if a professional hitman went to his high school Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 243–Beverly Hills Cop (1984) from 2023-07-10T17:00:39
THE HEAT IS ON!!! Eddie Murphy stars in THE Eddie Murphy film, Beverly Hills Cop, as Axel Foley, a Detroit cop out to avenge his Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 242–We’re the Millers (2013) from 2023-07-03T18:42:53
It’s the 4th of July weekend, so how about a movie that takes place over the 4th of July weekend? It’s 2013’s We’re The Millers, Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 241–Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) from 2023-06-26T17:34:59
Our old friend Indiana Jones is returning to theaters in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny on June 30th, so what better time to Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 240–I Love My Dad (2022) from 2023-06-19T17:44:21
It’s Father’s Day, so what could be better to watch than a movie about a father catfishing his own son? It’s 2022’s exercise in awkwardness Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 239–Becoming Bond (2017) from 2023-06-12T17:16:26
John and Darin are watching 2017’s Becoming Bond, the semi-true story of how George Lazenby, an Australian male model and ex-car salesman, got tapped to Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 238–S48 Review with guest Dennis Perkins! from 2023-06-05T16:49:34
Darin and John talk about SNL’s abbreviated S48 with fellow SNL reviewer Dennis Perkins of Paste Magazine! The best live sketches! The best pretapes! The Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 237–The To Do List (2013) from 2023-05-29T16:07:22
It’s the start of Summer and the Nerds are celebrating by talking all about the zany teen sex romp that is “The To-Do List” starring Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 236–Celeste&Jesse Forever (2012) from 2023-05-15T17:30:25
SNL may be dark but the Nerds are here to bring the light as Darin and John talk all about the 2012 indie film, Celeste Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 235–Black Sheep (1996) from 2023-05-01T17:47:32
John and Darin had so much fun talking about Chris Farley and David Spade’s Tommy Boy back in 2020, they decided to tackle their follow-up Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 234–Spring Breakdown (2009) from 2023-04-24T17:58:32
Whoo, SPRING BREAK, y’all!!! Darin and John are taking in the sand, the surf, and the beaches of… Texas to check out 2009’s Spring Breakdown, Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 233–Ana de Armas and Karol G from 2023-04-18T15:07:53
Editor’s Note: This episode was pieced together from several different recording sessions. Every time the audio quality changes, take a drink (of water, stay hydrated Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 232–Molly Shannon and Jonas Brothers from 2023-04-10T14:16:05
It’s an Easter miracle as Darin and John are BACK recording in the studio and talking all about the SNL alum host whose BACK in Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 231–Quinta Brunson&Lil’Yachty from 2023-04-03T17:30:26
SNL is BACK with new episodes and the April fools, John & Darin are here to break down the most recent episode with first time Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 230–Old School (2003) from 2023-03-27T17:00:54
No new SNL this week, so Darin and John decide to kick it old school (older than usual) and talk all about the Maxim magazine Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 229–Sting&Veruca Salt (1997) from 2023-03-20T17:30:14
SNL is off this week, so John and Darin are stepping into the wayback machine and celebrating Darin’s birthday by talking all about an SNL Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 228–Jenna Ortega&The 1975 from 2023-03-13T19:01:23
On today’s episode of SNL Nerds, John and Darin dive deep into the goo goo muck and break down the latest episode hosted by Wednesday Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 227–Travis Kelce&Kelsea Ballerini from 2023-03-06T18:30:53
SNL is back with Travis Kelce and Kelsea Ballerini but sadly, no cameo from Kelsey Grammer for the Kelsey Hat Trick. Shame. John and Darin Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 226–Woody Harrelson and Jack White from 2023-02-27T18:30:59
Woody’s back for his 5th show! Jack White’s back for his 5th show! Darin & John are back for their 226th show! (Basically, we’re saying Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 225–The Princess Bride (1987) from 2023-02-20T18:00:42
We just passed Valentine’s Day and the SNL Nerds are in the mood for romance, so this week we’re watching William Goldman and Rob Reiner’s Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 224–Pedro Pascal and Coldplay from 2023-02-06T18:35:32
It’s a giggle-rific episode of SNL this week as Darin and John break down the latest episode hosted by the Mandalorian himself, Pedro Pascal! Chinese Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 223–Michael B. Jordan and Lil’Baby from 2023-01-31T00:03:37
The SNL Nerds get hella sexxxxxy this episode as John and Darin break down the latest episode hosted by the smoldering beefcake that is Michael Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 222–Aubrey Plaza and Sam Smith from 2023-01-23T18:43:59
SNL is BACK and ready to kick off 2023 with guest host Aubrey Plaza and musical guest Sam Smith! Darin & John break down the Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 221–Yesterday (2019) from 2023-01-16T19:37:08
John and Darin watch a movie that asks the musical question: What if you suddenly lived in a world where the Beatles never existed, and Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 220–Chad (2021) with guest Monette Moradi! from 2023-01-09T18:30:07
SNL is still off this week, so Darin and John decide to talk all about the Nasim Pedrad led sitcom, “Chad” with fellow SNL super Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 219–Holmes and Watson (2018) from 2023-01-02T19:22:31
HAPPY 2023, everyone! Since the original Sherlock Holmes stories are in the public domain now and it’s nearly Sherlock’s birthday, John and Darin decided to Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 218–Ghostbusters 2 (1989) with Kevin Israel from 2022-12-26T21:16:34
Darin and John close out 2022 with a bust by talking all about the New Years Eve movie to end lol New Years Eve movies, Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 217–Austin Butler and Lizzo–Cecily’s Last Show from 2022-12-19T18:22:12
SNL threw us for a loop this week when they announced that it was Cecily Strong’s last show. John and Darin react to the news, Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 216–Steve Martin&Martin Short and Brandi Carlile from 2022-12-12T19:35:01
The Nerds are getting all into the holiday spirit with a LEGENDARY episode of SNL hosted by the LEGENDARY Steve Martin and the LEGENDARY Martin Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 215–Keke Palmer and SZA from 2022-12-05T19:43:10
In a startling break from the recent format of the podcast, John and Darin recap their fun-filled lives, talk about the upcoming hosts for SNL, Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 214–Funny People (2009) from 2022-11-28T18:30:28
SNL comes back next week, so in the spirit of Thanksgiving, Darin and John pull up to the dinner table and give thanks for SOME Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 213–UHF (1989) from 2022-11-21T18:34:21
SNL is off this week, so in honor of the recent Weird Al biopic that came out on Roku, John and Darin are joined by Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 212–Dave Chappelle and Black Star from 2022-11-14T18:30:32
It’s the episode that’s got the interwebs buzzing, the streets talking and the nerds chatting. It’s Dave Chappelle hosting for the third time with hip-hop Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 211–Amy Schumer and Steve Lacy from 2022-11-07T18:30:20
Halloween may be over but the horror is just starting with the upcoming midterm elections! John and Darin break it all down along with everything Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 210–Jack Harlow from 2022-10-31T18:06:01
Happy Halloween or should we say Happy HARLOWeen (holds for applause) because on today’s episode of SNL Nerds, Darin and John break down the latest Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 209–Tales From The Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood (1996) with Ken Krantz! from 2022-10-24T19:06:44
It’s Halloween season! Time for all things spooky and frightening to come out and play! And what’s more spooky and frightening than Dennis Miller! So Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 208–Megan Thee Stallion from 2022-10-17T17:30:20
On today’s episode, Darin & John talk all about the first host of the new season to pull double duty, the one and only Megan Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 207–Brendan Gleeson and Willow from 2022-10-10T17:30:29
Top O’ The Morning to ya! On today’s episode, John & Darin break down the latest episode hosted by the amazing and extremely Irish actor, Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 206–Miles Teller and Kendrick Lamar from 2022-10-03T19:57:22
Rejoice! It’s the season 48 premier of SNL and the Nerds are here to talk all about it! First time host, Miles Teller! Third time Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 205–Running Scared (1986) with guest Tommy Ray! from 2022-09-26T17:00:37
On this episode, John & Darin are joined by comedian/writer/actor/ all-around good dude, Tommy Ray to talk about the DEFINITIVE buddy cop movie of the Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 204–Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) from 2022-09-19T20:24:25
On today’s episode, Darin & John complete their Austin Powers journey and talk all about the 2002 smash hit Austin Powers in Goldmember! Dr. Evil! Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 203–Fletch (1985) from 2022-09-12T18:09:41
Jon Hamm is starring in a new Fletch movie, so that’s as good as reason as any for John and Darin to revisit the original Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 202–SNL State of the Union 2022 from 2022-09-05T17:36:47
With this week’s announcement of the departures of Alex Moffat, Melssa Villaseñor, and Aristotle Athari, Darin and John take some time to discuss their tenures Listen
SNL Nerds–Bonus Episode–Neighbors (1981) on the Fade Out podcast with Rob Kelly from 2022-08-31T16:00:57
Howdy Neighbor! We’re dropping this special bonus episode of the SNL Nerds recent appearance on the Fade Out podcast where they discuss the life of Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 201–Iron Man (2008) with guest Zaki Hasan! from 2022-08-29T17:30:27
On today’s episode, the Nerds stretch the definition of what counts as an SNL-related movie and geek out all over the flick that kicked off Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 200–SNL cast member Gary Kroeger! from 2022-08-23T11:15:36
It’s our 200th episode extravaganza as Darin and John interview SNL cast member Gary Kroeger, who talks about everything from Superman to Needleman! Tales of Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 199–Clue (1985) from 2022-08-15T19:41:07
John and Darin revisit the 1985 cult classic based on the board game, Clue, starring Tim Curry, Michael McKean, Madeline Kahn, Lesley Ann Warren, Christopher Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 198–Man on the Moon (1999) from 2022-08-08T17:02:14
Darin and John watch Man on the Moon, a biopic about Andy Kaufman, the only performer ever voted off SNL! Jim Carrey stars as the Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 197–This Is Spinal Tap (1984) from 2022-08-01T20:30:29
It’s John’s 50th birthday, so John and Darin are watching one of the greatest rockumentaries of all time, 1984’s This Is Spinal Tap! Bask in Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 196–Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006) with guest Reenie Nayden! from 2022-07-18T17:30:38
Darin and John have watched a TON of SNL movies for the podcast, so this week we’re watching a swiftly-canceled TV show inspired by SNL, Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 195–Ghostbusters (2016) with guest Joanna Maharaj! from 2022-07-11T17:30:32
It’s the six year anniversary of 2016’s Ghostbusters, so John & Darin are watching it for the first time, with Ghostbusters (and SNL Nerds) fan Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 194–Obvious Child (2014) from 2022-07-04T17:44:46
Inspired by recent (horrible) events, Darin & John watch 2014’s Obvious Child, starring Jenny Slate! Slate stars as a comedian who decides to get an Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 193–Fire Island (2022) with guest Calvin Cato! from 2022-06-29T14:30:07
John & Darin close out Pride Month by watching Joel Kim Booster & Bowen Yang in the new film Fire Island, with our guest, comedian Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 192–Meatballs (1979) from 2022-06-20T17:30:12
The Summer SNL Movie Marathon continues as John & Darin watch Bill Murray’s film debut, Meatballs! Starring Bill Murray and… um, some other people! (Seriously, Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 191–National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983) from 2022-06-13T17:30:41
It’s the start of summer, so Darin & John are going on vacation! National Lampoon’s Vacation, that is. Starring former SNL cast member Chevy Chase, Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 190–The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks (2022) with Jon Schneider! from 2022-06-06T18:03:39
John and Darin are joined by Jon Schneider from The SNL Network as they watch The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks, the new documentary Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 189–S47 in Review with Dennis Perkins! from 2022-05-30T17:30:31
Darin and John have been reviewing SNL all year, so what are they doing now that season 47 is all over? MORE REVIEWING with BONUS Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 188–Natasha Lyonne and Japanese Breakfast from 2022-05-23T17:30:17
John and Darin watch the S47 finale as Natasha Lyonne hosts, Japanese Breakfast musical guests, and Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, and Peter Davidson Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 187–Selena Gomez and Post Malone from 2022-05-16T17:35:55
Selena Gomez and Post Malone come to Studio 8H to guest on their first episode of Saturday Night… Something. (It’ll come to us.) Darin and Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 186–Benedict Cumberbatch and Arcade Fire from 2022-05-09T18:01:34
It’s SNL’s Mother’s Day show, so who better to host than Dr. Strange? Benedict Cumberbatch returns for his second hosting gig, and Arcade Fire are Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 185–Mr. Saturday Night (1992) from 2022-05-03T17:30:34
Since Billy Crystal is back on Broadway with Mr. Saturday Night, Darin and John are going back to original movie from 1992! Buddy Young Jr. Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 184–Gilbert (2017) from 2022-04-25T17:40:46
This week we’re paying tribute to the late great Gilbert Gottfried and watching 2017’s GILBERT, the documentary all about Gottfried’s life & career. John and Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 183–Lizzo from 2022-04-18T17:30:18
Lizzo returns to Studio 8H as the host and musical guest! How’d she do, you wonder? We’re glad you asked, because Darin and John are Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 182–Jake Gyllenhaal and Camila Cabello from 2022-04-11T20:36:09
Jake Gyllenhaal returns to SNL after 15 years, and Camila Cabello returns after a much less impressive sounding three years! John and Darin cover all Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 181–Jerrod Carmichael and Gunna from 2022-04-04T17:30:37
Jerrod Carmichael and Gunna are on SNL for the first time! Darin and John are rating and reviewing it for the 181st time! But it’s Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 180–Lucy and Desi (2022) from 2022-03-28T17:30:25
John and Darin check out Amy Poehler’s new documentary, Lucy and Desi, all about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz! What went into the creation and Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 179–Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021) from 2022-03-21T17:23:11
It’s an off-week for SNL and it’s Darin’s birthday weekend, so Darin decided to talk about one of his favorite movies that he thought deserved Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 178–Zoe Kravitz and Rosalia from 2022-03-14T19:39:07
It’s the last new episode of March and SNL is going out like a lamb as John and Darin break down the most recent episode Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 177–Oscar Isaac and Charli XCX from 2022-03-07T20:04:48
Oscar Isaac hosts for the first time, Charli XCX returns as a musical guest, and, in a startlingly new format for the podcast, Darin & Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 176–John Mulaney and LCD Soundsystem from 2022-02-28T18:30:42
John Mulaney officially joins the Five Timers Club in an episode that brings us a great monologue, another New York Musical, deadpan absurdity, and celebrity Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 175–Bowfinger (1999) from 2022-02-22T01:55:50
We’re a week away from getting some brand-spanking new SNL, but until then, Darin and John are gonna celebrate Black History month by talking all Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 174–The Longest Yard (2005) from 2022-02-14T18:30:48
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?!?There’s some big football game that just happened this weekend, so John and Darin are watching a football movie with Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 173–The Bronze (2015) from 2022-02-07T18:44:58
SNL is on hiatus because of the Winter Olympics, so Darin and John are watching another entry in the “Sports movies starring SNL alums that Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 172–Willem Dafoe and Katy Perry from 2022-01-31T18:06:02
On today’s episode, John & Darin talk all about the first time host and master thespian himself, Sir Willem DaFoe! Insomnia! Boner pills! Tenant meetings! Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 171–Will Forte and Maneskin from 2022-01-24T19:00:02
Will Forte returns to host SNL for the first time, with Eurovision winners Måneskin as the musical guest! Hear what happens when Darin and John Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 170–Ariana DeBose and Bleachers from 2022-01-17T20:22:37
SNL is back in Studio 8H with host Ariana DeBose and musical guest Bleachers and John and Darin are watching it all! Ariana and Kate Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 169–When Harry Met Sally (1989) from 2022-01-10T18:30:20
Darin and John ring in 2022 with Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan in Rob Reiner and Nora Ephron’s classic romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally! Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 168–Betty White and JAY-Z from 2022-01-03T21:24:08
In tribute to the late great Betty White, John and Darin are rewatching her Season 35 hosting gig from May 8th, 2010, with musical guest Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 167–A Very Murray Christmas (2015) from 2021-12-27T19:19:25
Darin and John say goodbye, adios and smell ya later to 2021 by talking all about the 2015 Christmas special, A Very Murray Christmas! Bill Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 166–Paul Rudd and Charli XCX from 2021-12-20T19:33:05
It’s the Christmas show! Paul Rudd gets his 5 Timers Club jacket! Charli XCX returns as a musical guest! THIS IS GONNA BE THE BEST Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 165–Billie Eilish from 2021-12-13T20:00:28
Billie Eilish returns to SNL as the host and musical guest! Kate McKinnon is back in Studio 8H! Darin and John… Well, we haven’t gone Listen
SNL Nerds–Bonus Episode–For Madmen Only and The Suicide Squad with guests John Ostrander and Bob Greenberger from 2021-12-12T17:42:53
John & Darin aren’t quite done with For Madmen Only yet! In this bonus ep, writer John Ostrander tells us all about his friendship with Listen
SNL Nerds–Episode 164–For Madmen Only (2021) with guests Dave Buckman and Rich Tackenberg from 2021-12-06T18:30:40
Improv artists Dave Buckman and Rich Tackenberg join Darin & John to discuss For Madmen Only, the new doc about improv guru Del Close playing Listen
SNL Nerds – Episode 163 – Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) from 2021-11-29T17:30:18
Ghostbusters fan supreme Kevin Israel joins John & Darin again to discuss our reactions to Ghostbusters: Afterlife, starring Paul Rudd, Mckenna Grace, Carrie Coon, and Finn Wolfhard. Oh, and some g...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 162 – Simu Liu and Saweetie from 2021-11-22T13:30:10
Marvel's Shang-Chi Simu Liu hosts SNL for the first time, but SNL repeats so many sketches it STILL feels like a rerun. Darin and John talk about "Cancel Culture," Dog Head Man sketches, vomiting c...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 161 – Jonathan Majors and Taylor Swift from 2021-11-15T13:30:52
Jonathan Majors hosts, Taylor Swift returns to SNL for the 5th time, and somewhere out in Hollywood, Jake Gyllenhaal is cringing. John & Darin unpack it all for you before heading out to the Man Pa...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 160 – Kieran Culkin and Ed Sheeran from 2021-11-08T13:53:32
Kieran Culkin returns to Studio 8H after 30 years and he's brought the COVID-free Ed Sheeran with him! (We checked, and these two actually DID travel to the studio together. They're roomies, and Ed...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 159 – Ghostbusters (1984) with guest Kevin Israel from 2021-11-01T17:16:15
Hmm... We just had Halloween, it's an SNL skip week, and we still haven't covered a beloved comedy classic that's getting a sequel on Nov. 19th. What to do, what to do? Oh, I KNOW! What if Darin & ...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 158 – Jason Sudeikis and Brandi Carlile from 2021-10-25T15:30:40
SNL Favorite Son Jason Sudeikis comes back to host for the first time, and he's brought Brandi Carlile with him! (Wait, that's not accurate. They probably took their own vehicles and met at the stu...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 157 – Rami Malek and Young Thug from 2021-10-18T14:37:16
Season 47 keeps rolling along with Bond villain Rami Malek and musical guest Young Thug! Darin and John take it all apart and talk about what worked, what didn’t, and what it all means. NFL scandal...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 156 – Kim Kardashian West and Halsey from 2021-10-11T16:42:55
John and Darin strap themselves in for an all new episode of SNL hosted by the first name you think of when you hear "comedy improv". That's right, Kim Kardashian West! It's Aladdin! It's ass jokes...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 155 – Owen Wilson and Kacey Musgraves from 2021-10-04T15:10:27
SNL is back for Season 47, and Owen Wilson and Kacey Musgraves are kicking things off! John and Darin talk about Beck Bennett's departure, SNL's three new cast members, and ten new writers. Then, t...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 154 – Billy Madison with guest co-host Taylor Allen from 2021-09-27T13:30:40
On today's episode, Darin talks to his good friend and fellow Jersey comic, Taylor Allen, all about the film that started the Adam Sandler empire, 1995's Billy Madison! Sandler! The late, great Chr...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 153 – Dirty Work (1998) and Norm Macdonald tribute with special guests Frank Hablawi and Ken Krantz from 2021-09-20T13:30:58
Darin and John are joined by returning guest Ken Krantz and the Head Honcho of Non-Productive, Frank Hablawi, to talk about the passing and the legacy of the late, great Norm Macdonald. They discus...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 152 – Dragnet (1987) with guest co-host Evan Morgenstern from 2021-09-13T13:06:15
After a 2 week hiatus, the SNL Nerds are BACK....kinda, sorta. John is out on sabbatical, so Darin is talking to his good friend and old comedy partner, Evan Morgenstern about the 1987 film, Dragne...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 151 – Schmigadoon! with guest Erin Maguire! from 2021-08-23T17:03:29
Darin and John talk all about the new Apple TV+ show Schmigadoon! with fellow comedian and co-host of the "Dear Pod," podcast, Erin Maguire! They talk about her SNL journey, her love of musicals an...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 150 – with special guest Siobhan Fallon Hogan! from 2021-08-16T15:39:42
It's our 150th Episode Extravaganza, and Darin and John are celebrating with a former cast member of SNL, Siobhan Fallon Hogan! Siobhan takes us through her career, from SNL up to her new movie Rus...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 149 – The Suicide Squad (2021) with guest John Minus! from 2021-08-09T21:08:50
Darin & John get nerdier than usual on this super-sized episode of SNL Nerds as they talk ALL about the new DC movie The Suicide Squad with fellow NJ comic, John Minus! It's got blood! It's got gut...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 148 – Starsky and Hutch (2004) with guest Greg Hatcher! from 2021-08-02T15:43:05
What if... we had two undercover cops, but one was an uptight, by-the-book type, while the other one was more casual? But WAIT!!! What if it was also the 1970s? NOW how much would you pay?!? That's...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 147 – Space Jam (1996) from 2021-07-26T13:45:31
Space Jam: A New Legacy is out now, so Darin and John are watching the original, 1996's Space Jam, with Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Bill Murray! They then immediately ...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 146 – Don’t Think Twice (2016) w/ guest Jackie Byrne from 2021-07-19T12:58:06
Comedian Jackie Byrne joins John and Darin as they watch Mike Birbiglia's Don't Think Twice, a movie about an improv comedy troupe thrown into chaos when one of its members gets cast in Weekend Liv...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 145 – Blades of Glory (2007) from 2021-07-12T12:07:28
The Olympics are happening, so Darin and John are watching the greatest comedy about male figure skating made in 2007, Blades of Glory! Starring Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Amy Poehler, Will Arnett, J...
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SNL Nerds – Bonus Episode – 1941: The Illustrated Story with artist Stephen Bissette! from 2021-07-09T13:14:46
John and Darin talk to comic book legend Stephen Bissette all about adapting 1941 into comics for Heavy Metal's 1941: THE ILLUSTATED STORY and attending the New York premiere of the film! Stealing ...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 144 – 1941 (1979) from 2021-07-06T09:32:17
Darin and John celebrate Independence Day by watching Steven Spielberg's 1941! So yes, their July 4th was worse than yours. Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Ned Beatty, and a cast of thousands navigate a...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 143 – Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) from 2021-06-28T11:12:55
John and Darin watch the Lonely Island's music mockumentary that's TOTALLY NOT ABOUT JUSTIN BIEBER, YOU GUYS, 2016's Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping! Catchphrase verses! Celebrity cameos! The ho...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 142 – Beverly Hills Ninja (1997) with Mike Lawrence! from 2021-06-21T16:57:53
Darin and John are joined by comedian & writer Mike Lawrence for a fun discussion on comedy and one of Mike's childhood favorites, 1997's Chris Farley vehicle, Beverly Hills Ninja! Mike tells us ab...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 141 – SNL’s Cue Card Wally! from 2021-06-14T11:42:53
John and Darin talk to a guy who's been writing for SNL for over 30 years (on cue cards) – Wally Feresten! Getting hired at SNL, brushes with fame, and making SNL in the age of COVID, Wally's got s...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 140 – That Damn Michael Che (2021) from 2021-06-07T14:09:27
Darin & John check out That Damn Michael Che, and then they watch his new sketch comedy show on HBO Max. Policin'! Dating! Sex Workers! Vaccine Fears! Mikey Day replies to our tweet! Plus, the SNL ...
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SNL Nerds – Bonus Episode – SNL writer Hugh Fink from 2021-06-01T08:11:45
Hugh Fink, comedian and SNL writer from 1995-2002, joins John and Darin for a discussion about his time with SNL and his comedy career in general, and he's got a ton of great stories to tell. Host ...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 139 – SNL Season 46 Review with the AV Club’s Dennis Perkins! from 2021-05-31T13:50:58
Darin and John are joined by Dennis Perkins, writer of the AV Club's SNL recaps to review the highs & lows of SNL S46! Favorite sketches! Favorite musical guests! Best hosts! Who's staying? Who's g...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 138 – Anya Taylor Joy and Lil Nas X from 2021-05-24T16:16:22
It's the finale of SNL season 46, with Queen's Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy and Non-Queen's Gambit star Lil Nas X, and John & Darin are there to cover it all! Hollywood Squares! Brawrs! Squeezies! D...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 137 – Keegan Michael Key and Olivia Rodrigo with Ken Krantz from 2021-05-17T15:35:10
This week, Darin and John are joined by comedian Ken Krantz of the I Love Rock And Roll podcast! Ken was in the audience for the Keegan-Michael Key / Olivia Rodrigo episode, and he tells us all abo...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 136 – Elon Musk and Miley Cyrus from 2021-05-10T14:36:24
SNL once again answers the question "Do billionaires make good sketch comedy hosts?" with a resounding "No" as Elon Musk stinks up the joint. John & Darin do their best to make their disappointment...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 135 – Square Pegs (1982) from 2021-05-06T12:28:02
From the far-off world of 1982, Darin and John are watching SNL writer Anne Beatts' show about fitting in at high school, Square Pegs, starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Amy Linker! Will Patty and L...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 134 – Ted Lasso (Season 1) from 2021-04-26T13:51:31
John and Darin react to the Elon Musk hosting news and watch the first season of Jason Sudekis’ Apple TV show Ted Lasso! Can the world’s most upbeat man find happiness while coaching soccer in the ...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 133 – Love, Gilda (2018) from 2021-04-19T14:14:31
SNL is dark this week, so Darin and John are watching the 2018 documentary about the very FIRST Not Ready For Prime Time Player: Lisa D'Apolito’s Love, Gilda! Learn all about the great Gilda Radner...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 132 – Carey Mulligan and Kid Cudi from 2021-04-12T19:11:58
John and Darin are back, and in a startling change of format, have decided to watch a new episode of Saturday Night Live and say what they thought about it. Let’s see how it works out for them. Thi...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 131 – Daniel Kaluuya and St. Vincent from 2021-04-05T16:23:20
This week, Darin and John are watching first time host Daniel Kaluuya and second time musical guest St. Vincent! Pepé Le Pew! Vaccine game shows! Scattergories! Matt Gaetz being creepy! And... THRE...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 130 – Maya Rudolph and Jack Harlow from 2021-03-29T15:10:42
SNL Alum Maya Rudolph returns to SNL, with musical guest Jack Harlow! Beyoncé eats hot wings! Boomers get the vax! Pete Davidson raps about NFTs! John and Darin are disappointed in a late night ske...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 129 – Coming 2 America (2021) from 2021-03-22T14:19:12
Are you ready for even MORE Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall? This week, Darin and John welcome guest
Anthony Austin from the podcast The Culture as we watch Coming 2 America, the kinda different...
SNL Nerds – Episode 128 – Coming to America (1988) from 2021-03-15T14:43:59
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DARIN!!! To celebrate, we're watching one of his favorites, 1988's Coming to America, starring Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall! Will Prince Akeem find true love in the borough of Quee...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 127 – On the Rocks (2020) from 2021-03-08T15:40:17
It's a skip week for SNL, so you know what that means: Time for Darin and John to watch a movie starring an SNL alum! This time we're watching On the Rocks, starring Bill Murray, Rashida Jones, Mar...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 126 – Nick Jonas from 2021-03-01T16:22:16
Hey, how about if SNL's host pulled double duty as the musical guest? Would you like that? We haven't done that since, what, Halsey? I don't feel like Googling it, so let's just say it was Halsey. ...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 125 – Regé-Jean Page and Bad Bunny from 2021-02-22T20:37:16
So did SNL bounce back after last week's disappointing episode? Darin and John are here to tell you all about it, if they can be heard over the hooting & hollering from this week's studio audie...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 124 – Regina King and Nathaniel Rateliff from 2021-02-15T14:23:59
Another presidential impeachment finished this week, so you’d think it’d be great show for SNL, right? John and Darin thought so, too, and... Not so much, you guys. Nevertheless, we persisted. Pelo...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 123 – Dan Levy and Phoebe Bridgers from 2021-02-08T14:44:38
After an unexpected hiatus, Darin and John are back to talk all about the Dan Levy/Phoebe Bridgers episode of SNL! It's the 900th episode! It's Zillow! It's a limited knowledge of football! It's a ...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 121 – Head of State (2003) from 2021-01-25T13:45:14
We just inaugurated a new President this week (Joe... Something. It’ll come to me), so John and Darin decided to look at a movie where Chris Rock runs for President, 2003’s Head of State! Bernie Ma...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 120 – Spies Like Us (1985) from 2021-01-18T14:02:03
Hey, kids, remember the 80s? Remember MTV, Trivial Pursuit, and Chevy Chase & Dan Aykroyd headlining movies? Darin and John do! So we’re reaching back to the Me Decade for that Cold War cult classi...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 119 – Idiocracy (2006) from 2021-01-11T15:39:52
John and Darin are still on the HBO Max train and taking it right into a movie that'll take their mind's off the insane state of the world today...the Mike Judge cult classic, Idiocracy with Luke W...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 118 – Barry from 2021-01-05T13:19:21
We still have our HBO Max subscriptions from last week, so Darin and John decided to watch Bill Hader’s hitman comedy/drama series Barry! Can a hitman find love and happiness as an aspiring actor i...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 117 – Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) from 2020-12-28T13:53:42
SNL is off, so John and Darin are checking out Wonder Woman 1984, starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, and Kristen Wiig! How is the Amazing Amazon adjusting to life in the 1980s? How will Barbara Minerv...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 116 – Kristen Wiig and Dua Lipa with guests Jill and Amanda from the SNL Standby Line from 2020-12-21T16:34:02
It’s the last SNL of 2020, and SNL alum Kristen Wiig is back to host with Dua Lipa as the musical guest! A show this big can’t be covered by just two SNL podcasters, so Darin & John have Jill & Ama...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 115 – Timothee Chalamet and Bruce Springsteen with guest Krystyna Hutchinson from 2020-12-14T11:24:02
It’s the second to last SNL of 2020, and John and Darin are watching first time host Timothee Chalamet and Jersey’s own Bruce Springsteen! And because all that wasn’t special enough already, we als...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 114 – Jason Bateman and Morgan Wallen from 2020-12-07T15:11:25
Jason Bateman returns to host SNL after 15 years, with Morgan Wallen as the musical guest, and Darin & John are here for it! Santa stalkers! Homicidal Chimpanzees! Giuliani farting! And is the mull...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 113 – Belushi (2020) from 2020-11-30T13:54:09
John and Darin take a look at R.J. Cutler’s new documentary BELUSHI, currently running on Showtime! Complied from interviews for the 2005 book of the same name, BELUSHI offers an insightful look at...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 112 – The Opening Act (2020) from 2020-11-24T11:40:49
Darin and John do a deep dive into the world of standup with writer/director Steve Byrne’s The Opening Act, starring Jimmy O. Yang, Cedric the Entertainer, and SNL’s Alex Moffat! Young standup Will...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 111 – Favorite Political Sketches from 2020-11-16T10:14:49
It's an SNL off-week, so we decided to hop back into the time machine and nerd out over our favorite SNL political sketches of the past. From Chevy's terrible Ford impression to Carvey's iconic Bus...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 110 – Dave Chappelle and the Foo Fighters with special guest J-L Cauvin from 2020-11-09T16:17:32
Comedian and Trump impressionist supreme J-L Cauvin (Making Podcasts Great Again) joins Darin and John for a freewheeling conversation about comedy, the ejection, going viral during a pandemic, and...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 109 – John Mulaney and The Strokes from 2020-11-02T13:27:21
Fifth new SNL episode in a row! Last show before the election! Halloween show! John Mulaney and the Strokes both returning for the fourth time! So, y'know, it's a low key kind of episode. John and ...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 108 – Adele and H.E.R. from 2020-10-26T13:56:16
It was an underwhelming episode of SNL this week, but Darin and John still had fun talking about it! Another long meandering debate sketch! Adele on The Bachelor! The musical stylings of H.E.R.! An...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 107 – Issa Rae and Justin Bieber from 2020-10-19T16:19:41
SNL is back with first time host, Insecure and Awkward Black Girl star Issa Rae, and returning musical guest Justin Bieber! Dueling Town Halls! Five Hour Empathy! Titty meat! Increased French Canad...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 106 – Bill Burr and Jack White with KP Burke from 2020-10-12T20:06:44
SNL is joined by Bill Burr and Jack White this week, and not to be outdone, Darin & John are joined by friend and fellow comic KP Burke of the American Loser Podcast! VP Debate flies! Last-minute m...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 105 – Chris Rock and Megan Thee Stallion from 2020-10-05T16:41:12
Season 46 has begun and John & Darin are here for it! Cast alum Chris Rock returns for his third hosting gig, and he's brought Megan Thee Stallion with him! Plus, Jim Carrey as Biden! Maya Rudolph ...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 104 – Mean Girls (2004) from 2020-09-28T12:34:56
This week, Darin and John are joined by friend and fellow comic Erin Wohlberg as we cover the Tina Fey written, Lorne Michaels produced, Lindsay Lohan starring Mean Girls! Also starring Rachel McAd...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 103 – How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980) from 2020-09-21T11:02:30
John and Darin watch Jane Curtin's near-forgotten movie debut, 1980's How to Beat the High Cost of Living, with costars Jessica Lange and Susan St. James! Can three friends who've never committed a...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 102 – Office Space (1999) from 2020-09-14T17:30:30
This week, Darin and John talk about the movie spinoff of an SNL animated short, Mike Judge’s Office Space! Ron Livingston! Jennifer Aniston! Gary Cole! Stephen Root! TPS reports! The requisite 15 ...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 101 – Chadwick Boseman Tribute from 2020-09-07T20:48:31
John and Darin remember the late great Chadwick Boseman by rewatching his SNL hosting gig from 2018. (FUN FACT: Did you know that this episode featured several other sketches BESIDES T’Challa on Bl...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 100 – SNL’s First Episode! from 2020-08-31T12:16:08
Taped from New Jersey, it's the 100TH EPISODE of the SNL Nerds! And for our hundredth show, Darin and John decided to go back to the very beginning of Saturday Night Live! George Carlin! Billy Pres...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 99 – The Other Guys (2010) from 2020-08-24T14:16:10
SNL Nerds John and Darin are back with Will Ferrell and Adam McKay’s fourth cinematic collaboration, 2010’s The Other Guys! Join Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg as they try to become the type of super co...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 98 – Wet Hot American Summer (2001) from 2020-08-20T14:11:36
In memory of John’s friend Frankie Viturello, Darin and John are watching one of his favorites, Wet Hot American Summer. Join Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, Bradley Co...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 97 – Wine Country (2019) from 2020-08-10T17:04:57
It's time to pop some bottles and party like a soccer mom because we're talking all about the 2019 Netflix film "Wine Country"! Join John and Darin as they break down a film with an SNL line-up for...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 96 – Adventureland (2009) from 2020-08-03T13:57:18
Ever had a crappy summer job? Then you'll find something to relate to in this week's movie, Greg Mottola's Adventureland! Darin and John discuss young love, bad jobs, and the many, many daughters o...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 95 – Baby Mama (2008) from 2020-07-27T18:42:28
Where do babies come from? Thanks to this movie, John and Darin now know that babies come from Tina Fey's fertilized eggs being injected into Amy Poehler's body, and along the way, biological hijin...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 94 – Palm Springs (2020) from 2020-07-20T21:09:15
WATCH THIS MOVIE BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS WEEK’S EPISODE! Seriously - Spoilers abound!
What would you do if you had to live the same day forever? Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti come up...
SNL Nerds – Episode 93 – Tommy Boy (1995) from 2020-07-13T16:42:09
Holy Schnikes! John and Darin welcome comic Brandon Collins from the Medium Popcorn podcast to watch Chris Farley and David Spade first cinematic teaming, 1995's Tommy Boy! Dan Aykroyd! Brian Denne...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 92 – Stripes (1982) from 2020-07-06T14:57:14
WE WANT YOU to listen to this episode of the SNL Nerds! Bill Murray and Harold Ramis enlist in the Army in the comedy classic Stripes! Does it still hold up after almost 40 years or should it be di...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 91 – Killing Gunther (2017) from 2020-06-29T15:38:43
John and Darin have watched a lot of SNL movies for the podcast, but this might be the first one that got a cast member fired (or did it?). Tune in as the SNL Nerds unpack the controversy surroundi...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 90 – The King of Staten Island (2020) from 2020-06-22T14:17:54
After interviewing screenwriter David Sirus, Darin and John watch the movie itself! Judd Apatow directs Pete Davidson in a semi-autobiographical story of a young stoner struggling to move past the ...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 89 – Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) from 2020-06-15T15:33:51
THE WRONG MOVIE DIED!!! This week John & Darin take a look at one of the great overlooked comedies of our time, 2007's Walk Hard! John C. Reilly stars as Rock & Roll trailblazer Dewey Cox, with Jen...
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SNL Nerds – Bonus Episode – writer Dave Sirus on The King of Staten Island (2020) from 2020-06-12T19:00:14
Darin & John talk to writer and stand-up comedian Dave Sirus about his career in comedy! Roast battles! Writing for SNL! And all about his latest project, the Pete Davidson VOD movie The King of St...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 88 – Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) from 2020-06-08T14:22:22
YEAH, BABY! The world's greatest international man of mystery is back, and Darin & John are along for the ride! Can Austin overcome Dr. Evil stealing his mojo? Which star did this movie save from d...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 87 – A Mighty Wind (2003) from 2020-06-01T16:17:43
Like most of us right now, John & Darin need an escape. So this week we're revisiting Christopher Guest's mockumentary classic, A Mighty Wind! 1960s folk musicians the Folksmen, the New Main Street...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 86 – Cracked Up: The Darrell Hammond Story (2018) from 2020-05-26T10:49:53
Darin & John take a look at the documentary Cracked Up: The Darrell Hammond Story, detailing the SNL cast member’s mental health journey. This is a much more serious project than what we usually co...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 85 – SNL Season 45 in Review! from 2020-05-18T14:53:10
Another season of #SNL is on the books, and John & Darin are reliving it all! Favorite hosts! Favorite sketches! Favorite musical guests! Cast changes! Controversy! Eddie Murphy's return! #SNLAtHom...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 84 – SNL at Home #3 from 2020-05-11T13:30:34
Season 45 wraps up in a way that no one ever expected, with one more #SNLAtHome! Darin & John unpack all the highs and lows of the third (and final?) SNL produced under quarantine conditions. With ...
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SNL Nerds – Bonus Episode – Screenwriters Michael Colton & John Aboud on A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) from 2020-05-08T17:19:59
John & Darin really enjoyed the Doug Kenney biopic A Futile and Stupid Gesture, so in this special BONUS episode of the #SNLNerds, we're talking to the film's writers and producers, Michael Colton ...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 83 – A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) from 2020-05-04T15:31:15
This week, Darin and John watch #SNL alum Will Forte play comedy legend Doug Kenney in the 2018 Netflix film A Futile and Stupid Gesture, also starring Martin Mull, Domhnall Gleeson, Thomas Lennon,...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 82 – SNL at Home #2 from 2020-04-27T12:53:48
#SNLAtHome returns and #SNLNerds John & Darin are there for it! Zoom calls! FaceTime! Solo sketches! Homemade music videos! Brad Pitt! OJ Simpson! The return of What's Up With That?!? And John & Da...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 81 – Hot Rod (2007) from 2020-04-20T17:04:35
SNL comedy trio the Lonely Island break into the movies with 2007's Hot Rod and Darin and John are covering it all! Andy Samberg! Jorma Taccone! Akiva Schaffer! Isla Fisher! Bill Hader! Chris Parne...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 80 – SNL At Home from 2020-04-13T19:51:52
How do you do a sketch comedy show from quarantine? That's the question that SNL tried to answer this week by doing the show as #SNLAtHome! Zoom calls! Music videos! Tom Hanks! Chris Martin! Middle...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 79 – Saturday Night (2010) from 2020-04-06T13:00:24
Just what goes into making an episode of Saturday Night Live? Find out as James Franco follows the cast and crew of SNL around for a week in December 2008. Darin and John pick out the highs and low...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 78 – Austin Powers (1997) from 2020-03-30T16:42:27
YEAH, BABY! The SNL Nerds are travelling back in time to 1967, and then cryogenically freezing themselves for 30 years to travel to 1997 (It's complicated) with Mike Myers' Super Groovy Super Spy, ...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 77 – Anchorman (2004) from 2020-03-23T22:49:03
Tired of watching the news? So are we! So unwind from your self-quarantining and social distancing with Adam McKay & Will Ferrell's comedy classic Anchorman! Darin & John follow the misadventures o...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 76 – Tropic Thunder (2008) from 2020-03-16T19:10:18
It's Darin's birthday this week, so we're watching one of his favorite comedies starring SNL alums, 2008's Tropic Thunder! Ben Stiller! Jack Black! Robert Downey Jr! Bill Hader! Vietnam! Blackface!...
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SNL Nerds – Episode 75 – Daniel Craig and The Weeknd from 2020-03-09T19:45:39
007 IN THE HOUSE!!! Daniel Craig returns to SNL for his second time hosting, with the Weeknd coming back for his third time as the [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 74 – John Mulaney and David Byrne from 2020-03-02T18:11:09
John Mulaney is back for his third time hosting SNL, and he’s brought David Byrne with him! (They commuted in together. It’s a rideshare thing.) [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 73 – Top Five (2014) from 2020-02-24T20:38:16
In celebration of Black History Month, Darin and John are watching Chris Rock’s Top Five! Come along with us we follow Rosario Dawson following Chris [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 72 – Bob Roberts (1992) from 2020-02-17T18:36:25
It’s Presidents’ Day and the SNL Nerds are getting political! Join John and Darin as they discuss Tim Robbins’ directorial debut about folksinging hard right [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 71 – RuPaul and Justin Bieber from 2020-02-10T18:00:21
Work it, girl! RuPaul hosts SNL for the first time and Justin Bieber returns as the musical guest! Darin and John talk about what worked [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 70 – JJ Watt and Luke Combs from 2020-02-03T18:30:14
JJ Watt and Luke Combs are both at SNL for the very first time, and the SNL Nerds are here for it! Marvel at John [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 69 – Adam Driver and Halsey from 2020-01-27T18:47:42
Adam Driver is back, Halsey is back, Darin is in the studio, and John is out of town, but the guys are still coming together [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 68 – Groundhog Day (1993) from 2020-01-20T18:00:07
With February 2nd fast approaching, John & Darin are learning the reason for the season by rewatching Bill Murray and Harold Ramis’ classic film Groundhog [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 67 – Too Funny To Fail – The Life and Death of the Dana Carvey Show (2017) from 2020-01-13T18:30:49
Darin & John are back for 2020 with a discussion of the Hulu documentary on 1996’s The Dana Carvey Show, the ahead of its time [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 66 – The Best of the SNL Nerds from 2020-01-06T19:16:46
Darin and John are taking a week off for the New Year, so superproducer Frank has put together this compilation of our favorite moments from [...]
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The NonPro Survey! from 2020-01-04T02:30:08
Happy New Year from everyone here at NonPro! In this new year, we need your help to make our network better than ever, just by [...]
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This Decade in Geek from 2019-12-30T20:00:15
As the decade comes to a close and we look out into a new year, the folks at NonPro gathered to talk about what made [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 65 – Scrooged (1988) from 2019-12-30T18:48:43
SNL is off this week, so John and Darin are covering everyone’s SECOND favorite holiday movie where Bill Murray starts out as a jerk and [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 64 – Eddie Murphy and Lizzo from 2019-12-23T17:34:38
SNL Great EDDIE MURPHY is back hosting after 35 years, and Darin and John are here for it! Gumby! Buckwheat! Mr. Robinson’s Neighborhood! Velvet Jones! [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 63 – Scarlett Johansson and Niall Horan from 2019-12-16T17:57:08
Scar Jo is back hosting SNL for the sixth time, and John and Darin are back talking about it! Did SNL bounce back from the [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 62 – Jennifer Lopez and DaBaby from 2019-12-09T18:55:56
J-Lo is back hosting SNL! Will it be a HUSTLERS or a GIGLI? How well do Darin and John know DaBaby? What is the optimal [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 61 – Dolemite Is My Name (2019) from 2019-12-02T20:07:33
Excited about Eddie Murphy coming hosting SNL for the first time? So are John and Darin! This week we’re watching the Eddie Murphy comeback vehicle [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 60 – Will Ferrell and King Princess from 2019-11-25T18:24:56
SNL Alum Will Ferrell joins the Five-Timers Club, and he’s brought every guest star in the known universe with him! Morgan! Armisen! Dratch! Rudolph! Harrelson! [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 59 – Harry Styles from 2019-11-18T20:05:25
Harry Styles is back at SNL as host and musical guest, and John and Darin are covering it all! Lou Ferrigno! The Mandrell Sisters! The [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 58 – Bridesmaids (2011) with guest Selena Coppock from 2019-11-11T19:57:54
It’s another off week for SNL, so Darin and John are talking about Kristen Wiig’s breakout movie, 2011’s Bridesmaids, with their guest, stand-up comic Selena [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 57 – Kristen Stewart and Coldplay from 2019-11-04T17:18:01
John and Darin recap their Halloweens, talk about Kristen Stewart’s second hosting gig, and discuss their possible influence on SNL doing yet another sketch featuring [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 56 – Chance the Rapper from 2019-10-28T17:30:31
It’s an All-New, All-Creepy Halloween SNL Nerds! Darin and John talk about Chance the Rapper’s second time hosting, discuss SNL’s hosts & musical guests for [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 55 – The Rutles – All You Need Is Cash (1978) from 2019-10-21T18:55:41
An off week for SNL means that John & Darin are watching another SNL movie! This week, we’re tackling 1978’s classic Beatles mockumentary, The Rutles: [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 54 – David Harbour and Camilla Cabello from 2019-10-14T15:17:35
Things get Stranger at SNL with host David Harbour and musical guest Camilla Cabello! Darin and John talk about puppies, Oscar the Grouch, John Malkovich [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 53 – Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Taylor Swift from 2019-10-07T18:17:30
John and Darin are back covering the second episode of the season with first-time host Fleabag’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge and returning musical guest Taylor Swift! Impeachment [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 52 – Woody Harrelson and Billie Eilish from 2019-09-30T16:29:39
SNL Season 45 is here! It’s a brand new season for Saturday Night Live, and the SNL Nerds are here for it! Darin and John [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 51 – 1st Anniversary Extravaganza! from 2019-09-24T00:04:28
John and Darin are celebrating one year of the SNL Nerds, and you’re invited to the party! We discuss Shane Gillis’ surprise firing, Darin being [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 50 – Three Amigos (1986) from 2019-09-16T17:24:48
Darin and John welcome musician and ¡Three Amigos! enthusiast Brad from The Decomposition Podcast to the show! Together, the guys discuss SNL’s new hires and [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 49 – Trading Places (1983) from 2019-09-09T16:47:39
On this week’s SNL Nerds, John and Darin watch a movie starring two SNL alums, one future SNL cast member, and two SNL writers: 1983’s [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 48 – Wired (1989) from 2019-09-02T17:40:50
This week, Darin & John unpack all the Season 45 news that dropped this week (Eddie Murphy! Leslie Jones!) And, because they’re gluttons for punishment, [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 47 – Delta House (1979) from 2019-08-26T17:24:45
How do you follow up one of the funniest and raunchiest comedies of all time? How about with a sitcom airing during the family hour [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 46 – Animal House (1978) from 2019-08-19T17:30:41
SNL hasn’t announced its season 45 premiere date yet, so Darin & John are redefining “SNL Movies” to mean “Movies starring people from SNL!” And [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 45 – MacGruber (2010) from 2019-08-12T17:10:02
John & Darin wrap up their SNL Summer Movie Marathon with 2010’s MacGruber, starring Will Forte, Kristen Wiig, Ryan Phillippe, Powers Booth, and Val Kilmer! [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 44 – The Ladies Man (2000) from 2019-08-05T17:25:29
The SNL Summer Movie Marathon rolls on as Darin & John welcome comedian Chris Lamberth to talk about 2000’s The Ladies Man! Tim Meadows! Community [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 43 – Superstar (1999) from 2019-07-29T20:22:16
Darin and John welcome friend & fellow comic Natty Bumpercar to the studio to talk about 1999’s Superstar! Will Molly Shannon’s Mary Katharine Gallagher character [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 42 – A Night At The Roxbury (1998) from 2019-07-22T20:03:29
This week, we cover two SNL characters who barely speak, don’t have names, and mainly just bop their heads to a single song. Who better [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 41 – Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) from 2019-07-15T17:00:34
18 years after the Blues Brothers and 2 years before the year 2000, it’s the sequel that no one asked for! Darin & John watch [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 40 – Stuart Saves His Family (1995) from 2019-07-08T17:03:19
Next up on the SNL Nerds Summer Movie Marathon, Al Franken’s “Daily Affirmations” character Stuart Smalley gets his own movie, directed by Harold Ramis! Self-Help [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 39 – It’s Pat: The Movie (1994) from 2019-07-01T17:37:40
The SNL Summer Movie Marathon rolls on as Darin and John endure 77 minutes of jokes about indeterminate gender with It’s Pat: The Movie! Will [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 38 – Wayne’s World 2 (1993) from 2019-06-24T19:36:34
John and Darin continue the SNL Summer Movie Marathon with the very first SNL movie sequel, Wayne’s World 2! Are Wayne and Garth still Excellent [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 37 – Coneheads (1993) from 2019-06-17T19:30:56
This week, Darin and John cover 1993’s Coneheads movie! Dan Aykroyd as Beldar! Jane Curtin as Prymaat! Not Laraine Newman as Connie! Will the INS [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 36 – Wayne’s World (1992) from 2019-06-10T19:00:43
SNL Nerds! Party Time! Excellent! John and Darin’s summer movie marathon of SNL movies continues with the 1992 hit Wayne’s World! Does the movie still [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 35 – The Blues Brothers (1980) from 2019-06-03T19:00:43
Darin and John are kicking off their summer marathon of SNL movies with 1980’s The Blues Brothers! Belushi! Aykroyd! Music! Comedy! Cocaine! (So much cocaine, [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 34 – Season 44 in Review! from 2019-05-27T20:29:17
Another year of SNL is on the books, so John & Darin are reviewing the highs and lows of Season 44! Favorite sketches! Favorite hosts! [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 33 – Paul Rudd and DJ Khaled from 2019-05-20T18:22:53
It’s the Season 44 finale, and Darin and John are celebrating with a SUPER-SIZED crossover episode of the SNL Nerds! We’re joined by our friend [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 32 – Emma Thompson and the Jonas Brothers from 2019-05-13T19:30:05
First-timer Emma Thompson comes to SNL to host the penultimate show of Season 44 with the Jonas Brothers returning as musical guests! John & Darin [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 31 – Adam Sandler and Shawn Mendes from 2019-05-06T19:30:28
SNL alum Adam Sandler returns to Studio 8H to host the show for the very first time! Will he be the Wedding Singer or the [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 30 – Part 2 of Avengers: Endgame Hosts! from 2019-04-29T19:30:37
It’s spoiler-free! AVENGERS ASSEMBLE AGAIN! SNL has had SO many Avengers hosts, John & Darin had to make this one a two-parter! Paul Rudd! Josh [...]
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SNL Nerds – Episode 29 – Avengers: Endgame Hosts! from 2019-04-22T19:30:33
AVENGERS ASSEMBLE! Darin & John are gearing up for AVENGERS; ENDGAME, so this week they’re talking all about Avengers who’ve hosted SNL! Robert Downey Jr., [...]
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