Saturday Night Live (NBC)

Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

Mentioned On

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live Good Hang with Amy Poehler Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Episode Mentions

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Apr 1, 2026

RE-RELEASE - Jay Mohr

“Primary subject of discussion; Jay Mohr's experience as feature player and writer in early 1990s”

Saturday Night Live production and writing process (1990s)Feature player vs. cast member dynamics and career progressionSketch comedy writing and editorial decision-making

View Analysis

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Mar 25, 2026

RE-RELEASE - Robert Smigel

“Primary focus of episode; Smigel's main career platform as sketch writer and cartoonist for decades”

SNL sketch writing techniques and creative processJohnny Carson impression and late-night comedy historyAmbiguously Gay Duo sketch and LGBTQ+ representation in comedy

View Analysis

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Mar 18, 2026

RE-RELEASE - Bryan Cranston

“Platform where Cranston hosted during Breaking Bad's peak, discussing monologue writing and sketch selection process”

Career Trajectory and Opportunity RecognitionAudition Psychology and Performance AnxietyImposter Syndrome in High-Achievement Careers

View Analysis

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Feb 18, 2026

RE-RELEASE - Chloe Fineman

“Chloe Fineman's primary workplace where she has been a cast member for five years performing impressions and sketches”

SNL Cast Dynamics and HierarchyCelebrity Impression Performance TechniqueSketch Comedy Writing Process

View Analysis

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Feb 16, 2026

Marcello Hernandez’s SNL 50th Photo Shoot Mystery & VERY Late Super Bowl Hot Takes

“Primary subject of discussion regarding 50th anniversary photo shoot and performance techniques with Marcello Hernandez”

SNL 50th Anniversary Photo Shoot ProductionSuper Bowl LVIII Halftime Show AnalysisBad Bunny Performance and Language Controversy

View Analysis

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Feb 4, 2026

"ChuckleHut 3000 on the Corner of Butt and Ass" (w/ Sarah Sherman)

“Sherman's recent employment as cast member, discussed extensively regarding workplace dynamics and final week”

HBO Comedy Specials and Stand-Up PerformanceSaturday Night Live Cast Dynamics and Workplace CultureReality Television Format Analysis (The Traitors, Real Housewives)

View Analysis

TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live · Jan 21, 2026

#4646 Zen Koanheads

“Primary subject of discussion regarding sketch originality and comparison between two emperor-themed sketches”

SNL sketch originality and premise comparisonInternet discourse and TikTok comment cultureMedical conditions and public appearance management

View Analysis

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Jan 21, 2026

“Oh, Look! Spider-Man!” (w/ Kristen Wiig)

“Primary focus of discussion; Kristen's seven-year tenure as cast member and creative collaborator”

SNL Cast Experience and CultureSketch Comedy Writing and Development ProcessEarly Career Entertainment Jobs

View Analysis

Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Nov 18, 2025

Ariana Grande

“Discussed extensively as venue where Grande performed sketches and developed comedy skills with cast members”

Musical Theater Performance and Character DevelopmentVocal Training and Technique for Operatic RolesSNL Sketch Comedy and Performance Vulnerability

View Analysis

Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Oct 7, 2025

Rachel Dratch

“Rachel Dratch was cast as the only new actor in fall 1999 and created the iconic Debbie Downer character”

Comedy Writing and Character DevelopmentSecond City Training and Improv ComedySaturday Night Live Cast Experience

View Analysis

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Oct 30, 2024

Julia Gets Wise with Catherine O’Hara

“Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Catherine O'Hara both worked on SNL; discussed production schedule, casting, and sketch selection process.”

Improvisation techniques and 'Yes, and' principleGender pay equity in entertainmentSecond City and SCTV legacy

View Analysis