Podcast Episodes

The Early Years of SNL: S04E12 Rick Nelson/Judy Collins (2/17/79)

They say comedy is subjective, and this S4 episode of SNL proves the point. While many Saturday Night Live fans praise this outing hosted by former c…

1 year, 6 months ago

My SNL Story: Rosie Shuster

Rosie Shuster is a national treasure – in Canada AND the US. A two-time Emmy winner, she was an integral part in the creation of Saturday Night Live,…

1 year, 6 months ago

Deep Thoughts: (What is) Mr. Mike's Mondo Video

We are very excited to discuss what is widely considered the VERY BEST of the SNL-related movies. A project filled with artistic precision, coherency…

1 year, 6 months ago

The Early Years of SNL: S04E11 Cicely Tyson/Talking Heads (2/10/79)

Talking Heads make their US television debut on this week’s episode of SNL! Also...Cicely Tyson hosts. The show brings out a lot of recurring charact…

1 year, 6 months ago

Bill Swerski's Tournament Talk: Best SNL Musical Guest Appearances

March Madness is BACK! And so is Tournament Talk! Bill Swerski returns (hopefully) to lead the debate over SNL's Best Musical Guest Appearances.

Our p…

1 year, 6 months ago

The Early Years of SNL: S04E10 Michael Palin/The Doobie Brothers (1/27/79)

Michael Palin is BACK hosting SNL for his second time as he helps welcome the show into 1979.  And If that wasn’t enough to get you excited, The Doob…

1 year, 6 months ago

The Early Years of SNL: S04E09 Elliott Gould/Peter Tosh (12/16/78)

Elliott Gould returns to SNL for the 4th time to handle the hosting duties for S4’s Christmas episode. He brings with him Peter Tosh as musical guest…

1 year, 7 months ago

My SNL Story: Gary Kroeger

My SNL Story is back and we’re talking with Gary Kroeger. Recruited by the show in the fall of 1982, just weeks prior to the start of Season 8, Gary …

1 year, 7 months ago

The Early Years of SNL: S04E08 Eric Idle/Kate Bush (12/9/78)

Eric Idle returns to SNL for the first time since his two Season 2 hosting gigs! This time, he brings along new British pop sensation Kate Bush for h…

1 year, 7 months ago

The Early Years of SNL: S04E07 Walter Matthau (12/2/78)

We’re back to The Early Years of SNL as we return to S4 with acclaimed actor Walter Matthau taking his best swing at hosting. While lacking an offici…

1 year, 7 months ago