Nick welcomes author Mike Thomas, who discusses his fantastic 2014 book “You Might Remember Me: The Life & Times of Phil Hartman.” Together, they explore Phil Hartman’s life and career, from his days as an album cover designer and graphic artist to his time with The Groundlings comedy group, which […]

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In this episode, Nick welcomes the multi-talented Scott OKen from The Factory Theater, as they take a nostalgic journey through their 40-year friendship and reminisce about their favorite SNL cast members, moments, and memories. Join them as they dive into Scott’s top 5 sketches, featuring iconic moments like Richard Pryor’s […]

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Get ready for a wild ride as Nick dives headfirst into the uproarious Saturday Night Live (SNL) episode hosted by none other than martial arts sensation Steven Seagal. Labeled as the worst SNL episode ever (even by Lorne Michaels) and featuring the most disastrous host in the show’s history, this […]

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In this podcast episode, Nick delves into the intriguing history of toilet humor on TV, from its first appearance on “Leave It To Beaver” to iconic moments on “All in the Family” and SNL. He discusses memorable commercial parodies, the evolution of toilet-related humor on SNL, and two unforgettable bidet-centric […]

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Nick is joined by the beautiful and talented actress Dana DeLorenzo, known for her appearances on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and “Ash vs. Evil Dead,” to discuss her career in comedy and her admiration for “Saturday Night Live.” During their conversation, Nick and Dana reminisce about their […]

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On this episode, Nick guides you through Season 8 Episode 7 of “Saturday Night Live,” which aired on November 20th, 1982. This particular episode stands out for several reasons, including the fact that 7-year-old Drew Barrymore hosted it, making her the youngest person ever to do so. Additionally, the episode […]

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In this episode, Nick talks about some incredibly talented and funny people who auditioned for SNL, but were not hired. Many of these folks would go on to very successful careers on TV, in movies, and in the world of comedy. Some of these rejected performers, in fact, are absolute […]

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Nick discusses Miskel Spillman, an 80-year-old grandmother who won the “Anyone Can Host” contest and became the first non-celebrity to host SNL. The episode, which aired during Christmas in 1977, was surprisingly hilarious yet dark. It featured memorable sketches, recurring characters like Mr. Mike, Emily Litella, and Franken & Davis […]

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Nick is joined by Amy Seeley, a certified comedy geek, who has an extensive background as a writer, director, and teacher. She co-founded Chicago’s Factory Theater and is a graduate of Second City. Together, they delve into the topic of the best female cast members throughout the history of “SNL”. […]

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Nick talks about the 11 “official” Saturday Night Live movies (yes, there were only 11, and 2 of them were sequels). They were the ones that are actually based on sketches that came directly from SNL, or characters that were created by SNL writers or cast members specifically for the […]

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