This week on the SNL Hall of Fame Podcast, we shine the spotlight on one of Saturday Night Live’s most formidable and versatile performers: Cecily Strong. Nominated by our good friend and returning guest Kirstin Rajala, Cecily’s Hall of Fame candidacy is given the deep dive it deserves.

🗣️ Host Bill Kenney leads a compelling conversation with Kirstin, where they explore:

• Cecily Strong’s Weekend Update characters like The Girl You Wish You Hadn’t Started a Conversation With at a Party, Kathy Ann, and the unforgettable Judge Jeanine Pirro
• Her legacy as a political voice and comedic force, from the powerful Goober the Clown monologue to the emotional Blue Christmas farewell
• The range and depth she brought to characters like Gemma, Donna Fingerneck, and the Ex-Porn Stars sketches
• Her influence on female-driven pre-tapes like Do It on My Twin Bed and This Is Not a Feminist Song

Meanwhile, jD is joined by Matt Ardill in the Trivia Corner to explore Cecily’s Chicago roots, her breakout on SNL, and her impact across 11 groundbreaking seasons.

🎧 Listen in as we celebrate a triple threat with fierce comedic timing, unmatched character work, and emotional resonance. Whether you laughed at her malapropisms or cried during her clown monologue, Cecily left a Cecily-sized hole in the SNL cast when she left—and this episode is a love letter to everything she brought to Studio 8H.

🗳️ Voting for the SNL Hall of Fame Season 7 Class opens next week!

This year, you get unlimited votes—so make your voice heard and honor the legends who defined Saturday Night Live.

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