Saturday Night Characters

His name is Matt Foley… he is 35 years old… he is divorced… and he lives in the most famous van down by the river. Rich Rosario is the guest who brings Farley’s most memorable SNL character to the pod. We discuss the magical influence of a SNL “Best of” DVD like Farley’s. A trueContinue reading "Ep 41: Chris Farley’s Matt Foley with Rich Rosario"

This episode is our most reactionary yet. How could we not talk about Norm MacDonald? But then again, what could be said that hasn't been said already? Matt decides to open this episode up with some guest emails, reading what Norm and his comedy meant to them. He then goes onto explains why Norm's DavidContinue reading "Ep 40: Remember Norm MacDonald (and his David Letterman impression)"

Oops you did it again! You selected the one and only SNL character podcast that takes us into the world of Studio 8H. In this episode, we break down mega impressionist Chloe Fineman and how her take on Britney Spears is different than all the others before. Whether it’s the talk show format or theContinue reading "Ep 39: Chael Rose with Chloe Fineman’s Britney Spears"

Stop your dancing and take a break from your Wheel of Fortune fandom! It’s time you comb your hair straight up into a point and listen to Austin performer and therapist Lane Ingram as he takes us back in the SNL time machine to discuss Martin Short’s bizarre yet intoxicating Ed Grimley. On this episode,Continue reading "Ep 38: Lane Ingram with Martin Short’s Ed Grimley"

She’s not the talk show host we deserve, but she’s the one we need. Of course we’re talking about Wendy Williams Twitter rival Dionne Warwick! Our guest is writer, performer, editor, director, and all-star podcast guest John Ross of Brooklyn. In this episode, he advocates for the greatness of Miss Warwick, the underrated talent ofContinue reading "Ep 37: John Ross w/ Ego Nwodim’s Dionne Warwick"

Grab yourself some frozen pizza bites, thrown them in the oven, download this episode, and listen to Brooklyn writer and performer James Kuo (The Late Show) deliver the goods on Vanessa Bayer’s “My Hungry Guys” Totino’s Commercial Lady. Just because she doesn’t have a name doesn’t mean she’s not one of the most original andContinue reading "Ep 36: James Kuo with Vanessa Bayer’s “My Hungry Guys” Totino’s Commercial Lady"

It's not cool to be a bully. But it's pretty hilarious to be the catty critic from Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Jebidiah Atkinson is Taran Killam's signature Weekend Update Correspondence character. This episode features New York City's Lauren Stripling Brodie- one of the podcast's most die hard SNL fans yet! Lauren is the top brass ofContinue reading "Ep 35: Lauren Stripling Brodie with Taran Killam’s Jebidiah Atkinson"

It’s not cool to be a bully. But it’s pretty hilarious to be the catty critic from Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Jebidiah Atkinson is Taran Killam’s signature Weekend Update Correspondence character. This episode features New York City’s Lauren Stripling Brodie- one of the podcast’s most die hard SNL fans yet! Lauren is the top brass ofContinue reading "Ep 35: Lauren Stripling Brodie with Taran Killam’s Jebidiah Atkinson"

If you find yourself living your best life while doing stand up comedy at an all woman’s rock and folk music festival straight out of the 1990s, you might be Cinder Calhoun. Ana Gasteyer’s subtle yet grounded feminist musician seems more Portlandia than SNL. But our guest is Catherine Wing and she educates us onContinue reading "Ep 34: Catherine Wing with Ana Gasteyer’s Cinder Calhoun"

This guest is the episode of this episode. Answer- Not Turd Ferguson. The real answer is Paul Burke. Paul is an actor, improviser, director and teacher at the Blacktop Theater based out of the Sacramento area. Will Ferrell’s subtle actions and incredible reactions as the beloved host of Jeopardy make this a truly unique characterContinue reading "Ep 33: Paul Burke with Will Ferrell’s Alex Trebek"

Our first Bill Murray character is arguably SNL’s first truly iconic character. Stop watching those Star Wars and start listening to this episode featuring Nick The Lounge Singer. eJaqcue Arend is a performer, comedian, director, and instructor based out of Phoenix. Like Nick, Jacque is a fun loving and charismatic presence who brightens up everyoneContinue reading "Ep 32: Jacque Arend with Bill Murray’s Nick The Lounge Singer"

From his pre SNL days with the West Coast comedy troupe Good Neighbor to his time as a Not Ready For Primetime Player at 30 Rock, Kyle Mooney’s Chris Kirkpatrick is one of his most original character yet. This alternative culture embracing, secretly sensitive high school student is not everyone’s cup of Mountain Dew. LuckilyContinue reading "Ep 31: Isaac Garza with Kyle Mooney’s Chris Fitzpatrick"

We go to a dinner for the coffee and muffins, but we linger for that special person who makes us feel seen. This episode is our most theatrically inspired one to date. Brenda The Waitress was a one and done character performed by the severely underrated talent that was Jan Hooks. Our guest is NewContinue reading "Ep 30: Jordan Randolph with Jan Hooks’s Brenda The Waitress"

Do you love old people? Are you afraid of rap music? Will you only listen to the sales pitch of Sam Waterston? Then this episode is exactly what you need to fight off the upcoming robot invasion. Drew Coolidge is an actor and comedian based out of Austin. After cutting his “improv teeth” in LA,Continue reading "Ep 29: Drew Coolidge with the Old Glory Insurance Commercial Robot"

The only thing better than one funny lady? Two funny ladies! This episode doubles down with both our guests and our characters. Jessica Taylor and Becca Schall are the Brooklyn based duo Accountable Comedy. Not only are they the comedy you can count on, but they are the first duo ever on the Saturday NightContinue reading "Ep 28: Accountable Comedy with Ana Gasteyer and Molly Shannon’s NPR Delicious Dish Ladies"

We all need someone to love. And if we have to find them at the last call of a seedy dive bar, so be it! That’s where we find ourselves with our guest, Dave Buckman. He’s an actor and director based out of Austin. He’s also an owner for Coldtowne Theater. But most importantly, he’sContinue reading "Ep 27: Dave Buckman with Kate McKinnon’s Sheila Sovage"

What’s the best way to listen to this episode with Brooklyn writer, performer, and hip hop improviser Annemarie Cullen? Slide into a hot tub, nibble on some lamb shanks, and cozy up between your “luvah” and “Barbara Her-nan-DEZ.” While Rachel Dratch is terribly underrated, her sexualized college professor Virginia Clarvin is beloved by all whoContinue reading "Ep 26: Annemarie Cullen with Rachel Dratch’s “Luvah” Virginia Clarvin"

You may need some tiny bubbles for this episode, because it’s a gosh darn woozy of a good time! LA writer Kristen Loe brings on that tiny handed titan from Kristen Wiig’s arsenal of funny. We’re talking about the most real of those “perfect” Marielle Sisters, Dooneese. We get into why actors love to playContinue reading "Ep 25: Kristen Loe with Kristen Wiig’s Dooneese"

Every guest loves the character they choose, but Alex Walker LOVES Kristen Wiig’s Target Lady (so much so, Alex and her bestie in high school basically shared a secret languaged made up of Target Lady’s joyous reactions). Alex is one of Austin’s most original comedians, bringing heartfelt laughs to whom ever sees her. Just likeContinue reading "Ep 24: Alex Walker with Kristen Wiig’s Target Lady"

Ep 23 could very well be the Michael Jordan episodes of Saturday Night Characters! Brooklyn based writer and comedian Diego Martinez comes on the pod to go all “X’s and O’s” with the most basketbally sketch EVER on SNL! What really makes this episode stand out, as always, is his love for the characters. TheyContinue reading "Ep 23: Diego Martinez with Jason Sudeikis and Tim Robinson’s Tesh Brothers"

Wherever you are, stop! Take a look in the mirror and say, “You’re good enough, you’re smart enough, and dog gonnit, people like me.” That’s what Al Franken’s most memoriable SNL character Stuart Smalley would want you to do. He’d also want you to listen to New York improv extraordinaire Justin Torres as he embracesContinue reading "Ep 22: Justin Torres with Al Franken’s Stuart Smalley"

This episode features the “top brass” of Arizona comedy minds! Our guest is Krissy Lenz, a performer, director, and teacher based out of downtown Meza. She’s the artistic director for the wonderful Neighborhood Comedy Theater as well as the host of the fantastic “Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast.” So yeah… she’s the “top brass” onContinue reading "Ep 21: Krissy Lenz with Kate McKinnon’s Colleen Rafferty"

Are these two brothers the most simple SNL characters of all time? Doug and Steve Butabi never give up when they set their sights on a night out. All they need to have a good time is a gold chain, a little nose candy, and a whole lot of Maddie Cordovano! Austin based performer andContinue reading "Ep 20: Maddie Cordovano with Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan’s Butabi Brothers/Night at the Roxbury Guys"

This episode features Boston based actor, singer, dancer, and theater teacher Shawn Verrier. Not only is he someone who loves the bold and the beautiful people who make up the theater world, but he’s also my best friend. The character he brings onto the pod is the high kickin’ gal won’t take no for anContinue reading "Ep 19: Shawn Verrier with Molly Shannon’s Sally O’Malley"

Ladies and gentleman of the internet… I’m just a podcaster. Your world frightens and scares me. There’s so much about podcasting I don’t know. But what I do know is that when an episode has one of the most loveable guests that any podcast could ask for, he deserves your full attention- and your fullContinue reading "Ep 18: Chris Bell with Phil Hartman’s Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer"

Get ready to cozy up with a warm cup a tea and your favorite home knit sweater. This episode features a fellow NPR lover who appreciates the reserved energy behind this 90s SNL titan’s performance. Samantha Worthen is an ATL/LA actress who decided to focus on one half of the classic Delicious Dish duo, MollyContinue reading "Ep 17: Samantha Worthen with Molly Shannon’s NPR host Terry Rialto"

This episode doesn’t have one character to talk about. Chris Hasting reaches into his magic bag of SNL classics and pulls out over twenty stand up comedians, with each one having a hilarious (in a meta sort of way) catchphrase. This episode is a lighting round featuring the Original Kings of Catchphrase Comedy. Chris HastingContinue reading "Ep 16: Chris Hastings with the Original Kings of Catchphrase Comedy"