An SNL fan podcast recapping each episode of Saturday Night Live along with trivia, history and predictions. Every week we bring our own take on the recent show, discuss the host, musical guest and key cast members.
Better late than never but here ware at the end of now historic Season 45 of Saturday Night Live. Despite sudden stop in production of the show we love, cast and team behind SNL continued to provide us with home made entertainment through these uncertain weeks. Was it a successful run? Do we want to see SNL come back in this format in September or would we rather wait till we can get back to normal? We talk about that and obviously break down this season finale with special appearance from Kristen Wiig and Boys II Men!
We're back again in the new normal for SNL! As the battle against coronavirus continues the cast of Saturday Night Live does their best to bring us their good old show. This time Brad Pitt seems to lead the show but we discuss whether these episodes actually have a host? We go through each and every sketch of this new format and breakdown Miley Cyrus's amazing rendition of 'Wish You Were Here' by Pink Floyd. Come join us! What else is there to do?
Even in these crazy times Saturday Night Live is back to put smiles on our faces! Nothing is the same in this historical episode but we're happy that the cast is there to get us through this lockdown. We break down the whole episode! We look at what's different, what's the same, what's still there and what's not. They might not be together, it might not be live but it's still SNL we love and more! America's Dad Tom Hanks is providing hosting duties with Chris Martin as a musical guest.
His name is Craig...Daniel Craig and it's his second time hosting SNL. We are all sad about new James Bond film getting postponed by 6 months but for now we can enjoy Daniel Craig's energised performance on Saturday Night Live. We talk about the show's ever changing structure, our favourite James Bond actors, coronavirus comedy and much more! The Weeknd performs Blinding Lights and Scared To Live.
We've been bad and we know it! Double feature where we talk about RuPaul and John Mulaney hosted episodes! A lot to get through - our thoughts on Justin Bieber, Pete Davidson's revealing interview. We talk the good, the bad and the ugly of these two, quite polar opposites of SNL episodes. Also, who doesn't love David Byrne. Guy's such a legend!
The short list of NFL players who hosted SNL just got bigger with JJ Watt running the show this week with musical guest Luke Combs! Andrew is back in the game to talk about our favourite sketches, Super Bowl, a movie called Rudy, country movies, Taylor Swift and much more! Let's see if JJ Watt ends up being a memorable NFL host!
Adam Driver returns to host for the 3rd time with musical guest, also returning Halsey! I also lost my Andrew but my dear friend Al Horner came to the rescue to guest host the show. We dive in deep! We talk about the episode, Adam Driver's hot year in film, Halsey's 9/11 mess up and of course the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant. Welcome back to the show in 2020!
Better late than never! Eddie Murphy is back on SNL! It's BIG! We are late on this one but only because we wanted to do it properly! By now, we all know Murphy did a great job hosting and didn't miss a beat in 35 years since his last time on the show! We discuss every sketch, SNL in the 80s, Murphy's run on the show, his movies and even The Rise of Skywalker! Yes, yes, yes we also can't get over how good Lizzo is! It's 2020 baby and it's good to be back!
Scarlett Johansson is back for her 6th time hosting with musical guest Niall Horan! Unfortunately, this is definitely a season low with misguided sketches overloaded with pointless singing and lack of creativity. Check us out as we dissect as fast as we possibly can! We also discuss the upcoming Top Gun film and Scarlett's Marriage Story which is now available on Netflix.
We know we're late but we wouldn't miss an episode with Jennifer Lopez! Fresh off her Golden Globe nomination J.Lo returns to host SNL with music guest Da Baby! Let's see if Jenny from the Block still got what it takes to make us laugh. We break down our favourite sketches and shake up our Top 5 list of Season 45. Also, what's up with J.Lo trying to remind us how attractive she is? We know. Welcome back to I'm On A Podcast!
The one and only Will Ferrell returns to SNL to pick up his 5 timers jacket! Oh and host a pretty damn good show while at it! We talk about our love for all things Will Farrell! If you thought Saturday Night Live was done with cameos, well you were wrong as they're taking it to the next level. Also, again where IS Pete Davidson?!
Harry Styles gets his chance to show his comedic skills doing double duty on Saturday Night Live! Can he join Justin Timberlake, Chance the Rapper or Paul Simon as one of the great SNL musician hosts? We're talking One Direction, top sketches, Weekend Update and what is exactly watermelon sugar?
Nothing can last forever! Kristen Stewart and Coldplay bring us the first true stinker of Season 45! We break down the appearance of Conan, military dog in a sketch and discuss what the hell happened to Coldplay over the years. Seriously though, who let Kristen Stewart host again after the 2017 monologue F-Bomb?!
Chance The Rapper returns for double duty for another strong episode of season 45! Watch us breakdown a disaster of a sketch! Our Top 5 list is getting more and more complicated! Did Michael Che cross the line making fun of Caitlyn Jenner? Come join us on I'm On A Podcast! We're cool guys.
SNL is on a hot streak with another strong episode this time hosted by Stranger Things own David Harbour with musical guest Camila Cabello. Join us on this podcast as we breakdown this episode for you and most importantly talk about that amazing Joker/Sesame Street parody that's definitely the highlight of the episode. We talk about the bizarre career of David Harbour and got an update on Pete Davidson's whereabouts!
Here we are for the second episode of Season 45 of SNL. British sensation Phoebe Waller Bridge hosts with Taylor Swift as the musical guest. We breakdown this strong debut from the creator of Fleabag!
Season 45 begins with Woody Harrelson hosting and Billie Eilish as the musical guest! Will Saturday Night Live start off on a strong foot or are we in for another mixed season? We discuss all things Woody and introduce our new structure - sketch breakdown and Top 5 list! Welcome back to I'm On A Podcast! We missed you!
We are back for Season 45 this Saturday October 28th! In this pre-show podcast we're discussing new cast changes and controversies that came along with it. Was SNL right to fire Shane Gillis? We quickly discuss the hosts for the next few episodes? Should we be happy about Eddie Murphy returning to SNL? Finally, we run you through all the podcast changes that you can expect for Season 45! We're back baby!
That's it Ladies and Gentlemen! Season 44 of Saturday Night Live has officially wrapped up with Paul Rudd hosting and DJ Khaled as musical guest! Was it a finale on the level of Game of Thrones? We'll have to see in our quick review of the episode! More importantly, we're wrapping up this tumultuous season by giving our best and worst awards! Which one was the best ? Who was the best host? Which cast member did the worst job? What was our favourite moment from these 21 episodes? Tune in to hear our thoughts as well as our dreams and hopes for the future of this podcast! Thank you all for listening!
Legend of film and TV Emma Thompson takes over hosting duties on Mother's Day! After a big Adam Sandler episode and right before the season finale with Paul Rudd can Emma Thompson keep up the energy? Andrew tunes in from Morocco (because we always deliver!) to discuss the episode, best and worst, cameos and...Jonas Brothers. Also, did SNL writers steal from themselves in this episode? This and more on I'm on a Podcast!
The BIG day has come! After 24 years Adam Sandler returns to host episode 19 of season 44 of Saturday Night Live. Although his time on the show was cut shortly by what seems like either firing or his decision to leave, Adam Sandler made a name for himself as one of the biggest film comedians in history. Now he returns to where it all started to bring back some great nostalgia moments but was the show overall a success? We discuss all that, Sandler's movie career and the path to this very important episode. Shawn Mendes performs and look out for special guests!
Emma Stone is back for her 4th go as the host! We have high expectations for her but has she met them? Also (prepare for screams) BTS is the musical guest. We go in depth into the sketches, Andrew tries to explain BTS phenomena to me, Michael Keaton shows up as Julian Assange and our favourite new Update characters Nico and Brie are back. A lot to get into so tune in!
Winter is coming...to SNL? We got Kit Harington aka John Snow hosting in an episode that might surprise you! We talk everything from the episode to where we're heading as we're nearing the end of Season 44. Don't miss all the awesome Game of Thrones cameoes in this week's episode! There's also some big news! A big SNL alumni is coming back to host for the first time and there's an unfortunate break up in a long lasting SNL partnership. Also, lovely Sara Bareilles is the musical guest with a little sketch cameo! Tune in!
We're back after a short break with Sandra Oh on hosting duty! We go through the show and see whether this TV veteran actress has the comedy goods! Tame Impala brings their two new songs 'Borderline' and 'Patience'. Also, what's up with all the streaming platforms out there?!
We are back and we are sorry for being delayed! Stand up comedian and ex-SNL writer John Mulaney returns only after a year to bring a definite highlight of Season 44. Stronger writing, elaborate sketches and a sequel to the Lobster Musical. We comment, we joke, we talk a bit of Trump and we are super too late but tune in for the newest episode of I'm on A Podcast. Also Thomas Rhett performs as a musical guest!
Do you think Idris Elba can be funny? Well let's find out! British action star and The Wire legend is hosting for the first time with Khalid as musical guest. We talk sketches, R.Kelly, Pete Davidson again oversharing about his private life and can Beck Bennet please go away already? This and more on I'm On A Podcast!
Wait...Don Cheadle has never hosted SNL? Turns out that's the case but it's never too late. It's our first time watching an episode together! Let we break down the best and worst sketches, discuss the weird t-shirt trend we're seeing this season and run through (many) SNL news. Is Kenan Thompson leaving the show? Is Aidy Bryant leaving as well? Is there going to be anyone left? Many new SNL produced shows are coming and is Seth Meyers sabotaging the current cast of SNL with his weird (but enjoyable) nostalgia call backs on Late Night? Do it! Listen to this episode! Do it!
Live from Finland it's ....I'm on a Podcast! Well, half of us! We're talking about that Halsey episode with Andrew tuning in from cold Helsinki. Did Halsey do a good job with very little acting experience? Also, after a few lows we have a decent and interesting episode which showcases less utilised cast members - Melissa Villasenor channels Lady Gaga, Kyle Mooney feels extra strong about Black History Month and Mikey Day/Heidi Gardner combo makes for a highlight of the episode. Tuuunee in!
Super talented James McAvoy is hosting with musical guest Meek Mill. Will McAvoy put his character talents to a good use? We discuss best sketches for this weeks episode and more!
It's 2019! So how do we start the new year...by another awful episode of SNL. We talk about what changes we want to introduce to the podcast, quickly review another season low which completely underutilises the talented Rachel Brosnahan. We talk some SNL News and comment on Leslie Jones controversial tweets about Ghostbusters. Also, who would have thought a band called Greta Van Fleet is a bunch of dudes. All this and more on our first episode of 2019!
In our History Class we take a look back at the first season of Saturday Night Live - the origin of the show, creator Lorne Michaels, original cast members and our favourite early moments and sketches of the early era of SNL. Whether you're a fan who wants to refresh his memory or a newbie who wants to learn how this legendary show came to be - we got your back!
Merry Xmas! This is our last episode before the Xmas break and it's a big one! We got Matt Damon with a musical host Miley Cyrus with Mark Ronson! We sum up the first half of the season and list our Top 10 sketches so far! Matt Damon provides a strong, guest filled Xmas episode which though entertains is still dragged down by the usual SNL problems. Miley Cyrus and Mark Ronson perform their hit single 'Nothing Breaks Like A Heart' and Sean Lennon joins them for a rendition of War is Over! Enjooooy!
Praise be to Gods of Atlantis! Jason Momoa brings back the energy to SNL! We talk about what seems to be the most dedicated performance of this season yet! Also we coin a new phrase 'More Momoa'. Mumford and Sons are the musical guest.
We're back after a little break! The Queen herself, Claire Foy is hosting with musical guest multi-talented Anderson .Paak ft Kendrick Lamar. We continue through the weak Season 44 with the review of the episode, talk about Mikey Day and side chat about the movie First Man. Also, Andrew is a little bit ill.
Steve Carell returns to the show after 10 year break with musical guest Ella Mai! It's time to get real. Is SNL in trouble? Why do recent sketches fail? Is there a point to Digital Shorts? Are they leaning too much on politics? We also do a profile on a recent standout Heidi Gardner. All that and more so tune in!
Unlikely first time host Liev Schreiber delivers possibly the best episode of this season yet! Tune into our recap of the episode, quick Bohemian Rhapsody review and the history of SNL controversies caused by cast members! Lil Wayne performs with special appearance by Robert De Niro and Dan Crenshaw in Pete Davidson's very expected apology!
Jonah Hill returns to host for the 5th time! We talk Five Timers Club, Taran Killam's negative comment about the state of SNL and more Pete Davidson drama. Maggie Rogers is the musical guest!
Seth Meyers came back home! We talk about Meyer's interesting background, Paul Simon long history with SNL and Heidi Gardner totally wins this episode! Tune in 'cause we're getting better at this!
This week it's a relative newcomer, the super talented Awkwafina with musical guest Travis Scott. We discuss hosts who SNL introduced to us for the first time! We need more categories for sketch reviews! Is Pete Davidson the first cast member to act as himself?
Adam Driver hosts Season 44 premiere of SNL with Kanye West as the musical guest. It's the first episode of I'm On A Podcast! where we discuss our history with Saturday Night Live, Pete Davidson, Kanye West terrible performance and the youngest cast members in the history of the show.