That Show Hasn’t Been Funny In Years: an SNL podcast

Nick pays tribute to the late great Tim Curry by looking back at the only time he hosted "Saturday Night Live." It was a decent show in which Curry showcased his great talent for sketch comedy, impersonation, and fantastic singing, dancing and musical abilities. You will hear some of the great moments from the show including Curry's hilarious Mick Jagger impression, a bawdy musical number about a big zucchini, and a sketch in which Tim and musical guest Meat Loaf satirize the "Rocky Horror Picture Show," a movie that they both appeared in. The behind-the-scenes stories about this episode are legendary too, and include the fact that rebellious writer Michael O'Donoghue almost got the episode canceled completely. You will hear that story and much more as Nick salutes the wonderful work that Tim Curry did on SNL. [Ep 193]

Nick takes a quick look ahead at the first 4 shows of Saturday Night Live Season 52, including the cast changes, new players, hosts, musical guests, and more. The season premiere features first-time host and New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson, followed by Dakota Johnson and Shane Gillis, both returning for their 3rd hosting appearances. Then, actress Inde Navarrette from the hit film Obsession makes her hosting debut for the Halloween show.

You'll hear examples of why Johnson and Gillis have been invited back, along with a look at what Brunson and Navarrette might bring to the show. Nick digs into past SNL appearances by athletes and hot young actors to see what history might tell us about the new hosts. Season 52 kicks off September 26, and this is a fun preview of what might be coming. [Ep 192]