Saturday Night Characters

His name is Matt Foley… he is 35 years old… he is divorced… and he lives in the most famous van down by the river. Rich Rosario is the guest who brings Farley’s most memorable SNL character to the pod. We discuss the magical influence of a SNL “Best of” DVD like Farley’s. A true dynamo of the show, Rich and I break the most imitated SNL character of our lifetime. We also discuss why we don’t remember much of Foley’s 8 appearances. Lots of laughs and a little heartbreak, this is the legendary Chris Farley admiration episode.

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This episode is our most reactionary yet. How could we not talk about Norm MacDonald? But then again, what could be said that hasn’t been said already? Matt decides to open this episode up with some guest emails, reading what Norm and his comedy meant to them. He then goes onto explains why Norm’s David Letterman impression is his favorite Norm character work from SNL. “Ya got any gum?!?” You may need some for this episode.

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Oops you did it again! You selected the one and only SNL character podcast that takes us into the world of Studio 8H. In this episode, we break down mega impressionist Chloe Fineman and how her take on Britney Spears is different than all the others before. Whether it’s the talk show format or the recent Britney documentary, this episode goes beyond the joke. Our guest is Austin comedian and yoga teacher Chael Rose. She courageously retells her experiences in the improv comedy world and how it liberated her identify. A truly empowering episode of both the character and the guest.

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Stop your dancing and take a break from your Wheel of Fortune fandom! It’s time you comb your hair straight up into a point and listen to Austin performer and therapist Lane Ingram as he takes us back in the SNL time machine to discuss Martin Short’s bizarre yet intoxicating Ed Grimley. On this episode, Lane put himself on the therapy couch to uncover just what it is that Martin Short does with this weirdo of a character that makes Lane’s inner 4 year old still giggle. While not necessarily a original SNL character, Ed Grimley is one of the most original characters to ever perform on the show. And that same can be said of our guest.

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She’s not the talk show host we deserve, but she’s the one we need. Of course we’re talking about Wendy Williams Twitter rival Dionne Warwick! Our guest is writer, performer, editor, director, and all-star podcast guest John Ross of Brooklyn. In this episode, he advocates for the greatness of Miss Warwick, the underrated talent of Ego Nwodim, and the brilliant choice for a talk show as the setting for the joke. John’s an incredibly joyful artist who loves comedy and characters. He also plays “The Character Questionnaire” at a level that’s borderline genius. Listen now!

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Grab yourself some frozen pizza bites, thrown them in the oven, download this episode, and listen to Brooklyn writer and performer James Kuo (The Late Show) deliver the goods on Vanessa Bayer’s “My Hungry Guys” Totino’s Commercial Lady. Just because she doesn’t have a name doesn’t mean she’s not one of the most original and emotionally complex characters of the 2000s run. James gives us his theories on who exactly the “My Hungry Guys” lady is in real life. He also admits that he wasn’t raised to love SNL, but like so many people who watched a few “Best of” DVD’s during college, he soon became a fan. Speaking of history… is Vanessa Bayer the most underappreciated 21st century SNL performer??? The only way to find out is to go get those pizza bites out of your oven and listen to this episode!

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It’s not cool to be a bully. But it’s pretty hilarious to be the catty critic from Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Jebidiah Atkinson is Taran Killam’s signature Weekend Update Correspondence character. This episode features New York City’s Lauren Stripling Brodie- one of the podcast’s most die hard SNL fans yet! Lauren is the top brass of the nationally praised Story Pirates. When she’s not teaching children how to expand their minds and build totally absurd and original stories, she’s a contestant on numerous game shows. And when she’s not a contestant on numerous game shows, she’s a spectacular guest on podcasts. In this episode we find out the origins of Jebidiah, what it means to be a critic, and the power of having an attitude.

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If you find yourself living your best life while doing stand up comedy at an all woman’s rock and folk music festival straight out of the 1990s, you might be Cinder Calhoun. Ana Gasteyer’s subtle yet grounded feminist musician seems more Portlandia than SNL. But our guest is Catherine Wing and she educates us on what’s so special about this character who many vaguely recall. We talk the power of music festivals, Norm Macdonald being a totally not supportive scene partner, and great 90s female musicians. We also take a rabbit hole into the mind of Catherine Wing, one of the most unique and distinct people on the NYC comedy scene. Is she really Cinder Calhoun dressed up in modern attire? Or was Cinder Calhoun really Catherine Wing? Listen to this chicken or the egg episode.

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This guest is the episode of this episode. Answer- Not Turd Ferguson. The real answer is Paul Burke. Paul is an actor, improviser, director and teacher at the Blacktop Theater based out of the Sacramento area. Will Ferrell’s subtle actions and incredible reactions as the beloved host of Jeopardy make this a truly unique character examination. Paul breaks down the speed of Jeopardy, the joy in watching Tom Hanks play a dumb Tom Hanks, and the power of improv to build a community. This episode was a real treat for people who are interested in learning about having an objective in a scene or people who want to remember the great foil known as Sir Sean Connery.

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