Kate McKinnon

Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Appears On

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Good Hang with Amy Poehler SmartLess

Episode Appearances

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Mar 4, 2026

RE-RELEASE - Cecily Strong

“Long-running SNL cast member; discussed as peer with comparable tenure to Strong”

SNL Cast Member Retention and LongevityCharacter Development in Live Sketch ComedyFemale Representation in Comedy Television

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

RE-RELEASE - Chloe Fineman

“Veteran cast member who participated in understudy sketch and known for being collaborative”

SNL Cast Dynamics and HierarchyCelebrity Impression Performance TechniqueSketch Comedy Writing Process

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Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Oct 28, 2025

Kate McKinnon

“Primary guest; SNL cast member for 10 years, author of Millicent Quibb series, now pursuing homesteading and carpentry”

SNL Cast Dynamics and MentorshipIntroversion in High-Pressure EntertainmentPost-Career Reinvention and Life Planning

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Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Sep 16, 2025

Olivia Colman

“Co-star in The Roses; discussed as fun, eccentric collaborator and friend”

Comedy-to-Drama Career TransitionsWorkplace Professionalism and CultureBritish vs American Comedy Traditions

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SmartLess · Sep 15, 2025

"Kate McKinnon"

“Guest discussing her career from SNL to writing middle-grade novels and woodworking”

Saturday Night Live cast member experience and performance techniquesTransition from performance to literary authorship in middle-grade fictionCharacter development and voice work in comedy

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SmartLess · Aug 25, 2025

"Olivia Colman"

“Co-star in The Roses; known for improvisation skills that influenced Colman's approach”

Comedy-to-drama career transitionsCasting and role selection criteriaRehearsal processes and ensemble building

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