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 trueContinue reading "Ep 41: Chris Farley’s Matt Foley with Rich Rosario"

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 DavidContinue reading "Ep 40: Remember Norm MacDonald (and his David Letterman impression)"

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 theContinue reading "Ep 39: Chael Rose with Chloe Fineman’s Britney Spears"

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,Continue reading "Ep 38: Lane Ingram with Martin Short’s Ed Grimley"

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 ofContinue reading "Ep 37: John Ross w/ Ego Nwodim’s Dionne Warwick"

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 andContinue reading "Ep 36: James Kuo with Vanessa Bayer’s “My Hungry Guys” Totino’s Commercial Lady"

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 ofContinue reading "Ep 35: Lauren Stripling Brodie with Taran Killam’s Jebidiah Atkinson"

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 ofContinue reading "Ep 35: Lauren Stripling Brodie with Taran Killam’s Jebidiah Atkinson"

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 onContinue reading "Ep 34: Catherine Wing with Ana Gasteyer’s Cinder Calhoun"

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 characterContinue reading "Ep 33: Paul Burke with Will Ferrell’s Alex Trebek"