The Saturday Night Live (SNL) Standby Line

Season 48 episode 18: Ana de Armas / Karol G This week we are coming at you with 3 cut live sketches, 1 cut pretape, the entire cut weekend update jokes from dress, detailed/accurate changes in sketches, behind the scenes content, and more! Hear about the big changes in Molly's update feature! How did the dogs do in dress rehearsal? Dress reactions to the return of Lisa?! Enjoy!

Season 48 episode 17: Molly Shannon / Jonas Brothers This week we are coming at you with 3 cut live sketches, the entire cut weekend update jokes from dress, detailed/accurate changes in sketches, behind the scenes content, and more! Michael Che cut from a pretape?! Was that ad-libing in the cold open? Hiccups in the valet sketch from live? How did molly react with the audience? And more! Enjoy!

Season 48 episode 16: Quinta Brunson / Lil Yachty This week we are coming at you with 2 cut sketches, 1 cut pretape, Chloe & Heidi's cut weekend update piece, the entire cut weekend update jokes from dress, cast changes in sketches, behind the scenes content, and more! Hear about the tech problems Lil Yachty had. How did Michael Che pull that prank off? A baby on the grill?? Fake blood everywhere??  Enjoy!

Season 48 episode 15: Jenna Ortega / The 1975 This week we are coming at you with 4 cut sketches, 1 cut pretape, Ego's cut weekend update piece, the entire cut weekend update jokes from dress, cast changes in sketches, behind the scenes content, and more! Hear about the tech problems The 1975 had before their performance, how a Fred Armisen sketch was cut, the ending change in the Exorcism sketch, and more! Enjoy!

Season 48 episode 14: Travis Kelce / Kelsea Ballerini This week we are coming at you with 3 cut sketches, the entire cut weekend update jokes from dress, cast changes in sketches, behind the scenes content, and more! Hear about a prop that broke mid-performace, how the crying-tears mechanisms and floating chair worked, Mikey Day using his improv skills, and more! Enjoy!

Season 48 episode 13: Woody Harrelson / Jack White This week we are coming at you with 2 cut sketches, Sarah (Squirm) Sherman's cut update piece, the entire cut weekend update jokes from dress, cast changes in sketches, behind the scenes content, and more! Hear about the missing scene from the Slingshot sketch, who was breaking the most during dress, and why there were so few changes! Enjoy!

Season 48 episode 12: Pedro Pascal / Coldplay This week we are coming at you with 2 cut sketches, Marcello Hernandez's cut update piece, the entire cut weekend update jokes from dress, cast changes in sketches, behind the scenes content, and more! Hear about Mikey Day cut from the cold open, why there was fewer pretapes, your hosts singing, and more! Enjoy!

Season 48 episode 11: Michael B Jordan / Lil Baby This week we are coming at you with 3 cut sketches, Marcello Hernandez's cut update piece, the entire cut weekend update jokes from dress, cast changes in sketches, behind the scenes content, and more! Hear about some cool technical stuff, big changes in sketches, Heidi Gardner cut from the Cold Open! Enjoy!

Season 48 episode 10: Aubrey Plaza / Sam Smith This week we are coming at you with 3 cut sketches, the entire cut weekend update jokes from dress, cast changes in sketches, behind the scenes content, and more! A change in LFNY? Amy Poehler backstage? Hear about the new standby sytsem Enjoy!

Season 48 episode 9: Austin Butler / Lizzo This week we are coming at you with 4 cut sketches, the entire cut weekend update jokes from dress PLUS the cut joke-swap with Che and Colin, emotional goodbyes, cast changes in sketches, and more! Cecily Strong's best moments! A recurring cut sketch! Return of Jewish Elvis! Enjoy!

Season 48 episode 8: Steve Martin & Martin Short / Brandi Carlile This week we are coming at you with 4 cut sketches, the entire cut weekend update jokes from dress, a cut pretape, cast changes in sketches, and more! Rehearsal technical difficulties! Martin Short takes a tumble? A cut sketch brought back from the Willem Defoe show! Enjoy!

Season 48 episode 7: Keke Palmer / SZA This week we are coming at you with 2 cut sketches, the entire cut weekend update jokes from dress, 1 cut weekend update feature, a cut pretape, cast changes in sketches, and more! Which celebrites were in the audience this week? How did SZA's performace work? Wondering how they did up the fight scene set? Enjoy!

Season 48 episode 6: Dave Chappelle / Black Star This week we are coming at you with 4 cut sketches, the entire cut weekend update jokes from dress, 1 cut weekend update feature, cast changes in sketches, and more! A sketch without a host?? LFNY changed for live show! Two sketches that were previously cut that were brought back? Enjoy!

Season 48 episode 5: Amy Schumer / Steve Lacy This week we are coming at you with 2 cut sketches, the entire cut weekend update jokes from dress, 2 cut weekend update features, cast changes in sketches, and more! Two cast members cut from the Twitter sketch!  Amy's monologue cut jokes that were just for dress! Sarah Squirm's cut weekend update take-over! Enjoy!

Season 48 episode 4: Jack Harlow  This week we are coming at you with 4 cut sketches, the entire cut weekend update jokes from dress, 1 cut weekend update feature, cast changes in sketches, and more! A cut Pete Davidson reference? David S Pupmkins reveal changed? Kisses during goodnights? So much! Enjoy!

Season 48 episode 3: Megan Thee Stallion double duty! This week we are coming at you with 3 cut sketches, the entire cut weekend update jokes from dress, 1 cut weekend update feature, cast changes in sketches, and more! Bowen Yang cut fomr Cold Open? Kenan cut from weekend update? Why was JAJ cut from update again? Enjoy!

Season 48 episode 2: Brendan Gleeson / Willow This week we are coming at you with 4 cut sketches, lots of cut weekend update jokes, 1 cut weekend update feature, cast changes in sketches, and more! JAJ's update piece was impressions? Opinions on the Try Guys sketch? Sketches brought back from last week! Enjoy!

Season 48 episode 1: Miles Teller / Kendrick Lamar - Premiere! This week we are coming at you with 3 cut sketches, cut weekend update jokes, cast changes in sketches, and more. We also have all the behind the scenes content from the Live show this week! Who replaced Shaun White in the rehearsal show? How has standby line changed? Who was cut from Carribean Queens? Miles Teller was cut out of his shirt?? Enjoy!

We have a special episode where we interview SNL's hair/wig department head: Jodi Mancuso! Jodi shares a life in the week working at SNL, stories from the past, how changes between dress and live happen with wigs, and more! Did you know that Jodi is the actual inspo behind the famous Bronx Beat sketch? Hear about how it came to life and hear the real sweater weather! Enjoy!

We're back from hiatus! We have a special episode where we interviewed SNL's makeup department head: Louie Zakarian! Louie is the one behind all the elaborate special effect pieces and the crazy talented makeup that you see on the show. For example: the Baby Yoda head piece! Louie shares with us what a typical week at SNL looks like for him, some stories from this season, his favorite pieces of work, and a great story about Andy Samberg! Enjoy!  

Season 47 has concluded and it's time for your Standby Line crew to get together and do a roundtable wrap-up! We each discuss our top episodes, sketches, hosts, mvps, and more! See who you agree with the most, some hot-takes, memories from the season, and our wishes for season 48! Enjoy!

Season 47 episode 21: Natasha Lyonne / Japanese Breakfast - FINALE! This week we are coming at you with 3 cut sketchES, the original, farewell cold open from dress, behind the scenes moments, writing credits, changes between dress/live, and more action! We also have all the behind the scenes content from the Live show this week! Kyle's farewell you didn't see. Who cried the most in Live? Cold opened swapped? The goodbyes that happened off camera. Natasha taking pictures of the audience! Enjoy!

Season 47 episode 20: Selena Gomez / Post Malone This week we are coming at you with ONE cut sketch, Selena cut from the cold open, behind the scenes moments, writing credits, changes between dress/live, and more action! Who dropped the F-Bomb this week? What happened during Post Malone's performance? And all your burning questions! Enjoy!

Season 47 episode 19: Benedict Cumberbatch / Arcade Fire This week we are coming at you with FOUR cut sketches, Punkie Johnson's cut weekend update feature, behind the scenes moments, writing credits, changes between dress/live, and more action! We compare 2 previous cut sketches that made it to air this week! Who was cut from the Chuck. E Cheese sketch? What made Kate McKinnon break during update? All this and more! Enjoy!

Season 47 episode 18: Lizzo double duty! This week we are coming at you with ONE cut (recurring) sketch, a cut weekend update feature that includes Lizzo, behind the scenes moments, writing credits, changes between dress/live, and more action! What did they have to change about the Tik Tok digital? What did the goat do behind the scenes with Kate McKinnon?? Who broke the most this episode? All that and more! Enjoy!

Season 47 episode 17: Jake Gyllenhaal / Camila Cabello This week we are coming at you with TWO cut sketches, A cut weekend update feature, behind the scenes moments, writing credits, changes between dress/live, and more action! What changed between Punkie's therapy sketch from last time when it was cut? Who was cut from the Truckers sketch? Which writer appeared on Weekend Update? And more! Enjoy!

Season 47 episode 16: Jerrod Carmichael / Gunna This week we are coming at you with THREE cut sketches, behind the scenes moments, writing credits, changes between dress/live, and more action! What did they cut out of the Angelo sketch that you missed? Standby line was HOW short? Who broke the most this week? Enjoy!

Season 47 episode 15:  Zoë Kravitz / Rosalía This week we are coming at you with THREE cut sketches, ONE cut weekend update feature, behind the scenes moments, writing credits, changes between dress/live, and more action! Which sketch was Rosalia cut from? A cut sketch that had the cast cracking up, Zoë and Kate McKinnon sharing cut moments, and more! Enjoy!

Season 47 episode 14:  Oscar Isaac / Charli XCX This week we are coming at you with FOUR cut sketch, ONE cut weekend update feature, behind the scenes moments, writing credits, changes between dress/live, and more action! Very cool technical happenings for the Punk Band cut sketch, cast members breaking, and who watched Charli perform from the floor? Enjoy!

Season 47 episode 13: John Mulaney / LCD Soundsystem This week we are coming at you with ONE cut sketch, TWO cut weekend update features, behind the scenes moments, writing credits, changes between dress/live, and more action! What was the slime made out of? Who was cut from the Five Timers sketch? Who broke the most this episode? Enjoy!

We were lucky enough to interview SNL alumni, Siobhan Fallon Hogan! In the interview Siobhan tells us how she got her start on the show, talks about her new movie 'Rushed', the one woman show she wrote, advice for young actors, powerful women in the industry, and more!

Season 47 episode 12: Willem Dafoe / Katy Perry This week we are coming at you with FOUR cut sketches, 1 cut weekend update feature, behind the scenes moments, writing credits, changes between dress/live, and standby line in a blizzard! Who is Connor? What did Kate McKinnon do with the dogs during dress? Why were all Andrew's sketches cut? We have it all! Enjoy!

Season 47 episode 11: Will Forte / Måneskin This week we are coming at you with FOUR cut sketches, 2 cut digitals, behind the scenes moments, writing credits, changes between dress/live, and standby line tips for the cold.  What happened at dress with Alex/Pete update? Who was Kate laughing at during the cold open? What are some of Che's sketch pitches that didn't make it? Enjoy!

SNL season 47 episode 10: Ariana DeBose / Bleachers SNL is back for 2022! This week we have the full details of 3 cut sketches, 2 cut weekend update features, behind the scenes content, and we explain how we survived below freezing temps in the line! What did Pete Davidson talk about on update this week that was cut? Kate McKinnon did what with Ariana in rehearsal? And how on earth was a Kenan sketch cut? We have it all! Enjoy!

A special episode from our vault! In this episode we have Linnea sub in for Amanda while we discuss the 2018 and 2019 episodes when John Mulaney hosted! We have cut sketches, behind the scenes content, winter weather advice for standby line, and some cast news. Enjoy!

SNL season 47 episode 9: Paul Rudd (kind of!) So this was an interesting week! This year's historic Christmas show was a bit different. Because there were no audiences, we do not have behind the scenes content. What we do have are sketches that were supposed to air, the writers who wrote them, and the cast that was meant to appear in them. We also have the inside info about what happened with standby line and at the show. The episode also includes who all the special guests were meant to be! Enjoy!

SNL season 47 episode 8: Billie Eilish double duty! This week we are coming at you with details of THREE cut sketches! We also have cut weekend update jokes, a cut weekend update feature, behind the scenes content, Miley Cyrus cameo, and new standby line happenings. Enjoy!

SNL season 47 episode 7: Simu Liu & Saweetie This week we are coming at you with details of THREE cut sketches! We also have cut weekend update jokes, behind the scenes content, and new standby line happenings. Enjoy!

SNL season 47 episode 6: Jonathan Majors & Taylor Swift This week we are coming at you with THREE cut sketches! We also have a cut weekend update feature, behind the scenes content from the Live show, and the chaos of this standby line. Enjoy!

SNL season 47 episode 5: Kieran Culkin & Ed Sheeran  This week we are coming at you with a SIX cut sketches! The most we've ever had - plus a cut weekend update feature, behind the scenes content, and standby line happenings.  Enjoy!

SNL season 47 episode 4! This week we have all the details about THREE cut sketches, one PDD pre-tape, cut weekend update jokes, and all the behind the scenes goodness from the dress rehearsal show. As always, we also included some standby line happenings. Enjoy!

SNL season 47 episode 3! This week we have all the details about FOUR cut sketches, two pre-tapes, cut weekend update jokes, and all the behind the scenes goodness from the dress rehearsal show. As always, we also included some standby line happenings. Enjoy!

SNL season 47 episode 2! This week we have all the details about FOUR cut sketches, a cut weekend update feature, and all the behind the scenes goodness from the dress rehearsal AND live show. As always, we also included some updated information about standby line. Enjoy!

A BIG WEEK!  SNL has finally returned with the season 47 premiere hosted by Owen Wilson with musical guest Kacey Musgraves! In this episode we share all the behind the scenes content, FIVE cut sketches, and all the news about the new standby line.  Also in this episode we interview KENAN THOMPSON as he helps us share our big announcement that we have been teasing you with all summer!

With SNL season 47 returning this week, we wanted to give some updated standby line tips and tricks. Our last tips and tricks episode was from 2019 and the line has very obviously changed and grown since! Tune into this episode to learn how exactly to do the standby line and what to expect.

Ever done standby line in the rain? The snow? Ever had something crazy happen to you while waiting? Well then check out this episode! We read some wild stories from fans who have done standby line in the past and talk about the crazy experiences that happened.  *Notice new stuff involving our sound? Don't worry! We are aware and in the process of navigating new equipment and new recording styles

This week, tune in to hear our fascinating and fantastic interview with SNL director, Don Roy King! Don is an Emmy winner, actor, AND producer, all on top if his directing gigs! In this episode you'll hear about his life's work, behind the scenes stories, and what being a director for the show is all about. *Disclaimer* We had to conduct this interview over the phone so please excuse some of the sound quality!

We are back from hiatus and ready to kick off Season 4 of The Standby Line! In this very special episode, we talk with SNL alumnus, Gary Kroeger! Gary was in the cast in the '80s, and in this episode he shares the differences between what he did then and what our current cast does now. We also get some excellent stories from behind the scenes, about his cast mates, and what his life is like now.

The gang's all here! In this episode, we are joined by the 'Standby Line Crew' to discuss all things Season 46. We and our friends talk about our favorite sketches, episodes, hosts, AND our Season 46 MVP, along with some truly special moments and memories that occurred during the course of this past season.

Here we go again! Your Standby Line hosts were lucky enough to score tickets to the Live show for the Season 46 finale, and we got to chat with someone who went to the Dress Rehearsal too! Listen in to hear about all the behind the scenes moments you crave, four cut-for-time sketches, what happened when the cameras STOPPED rolling, and more interesting tidbits from this season's historic finale. Happy summer hiatus, Standby Line! This episode sponsored by: ➙ Yah Nasty Soaps @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/YahNastySoaps

Tune in to hear our very special interview with Chris Leary! Chris works at SNL in the wardrobe/dressing department, & here he shares what his job entails, memories at the show, funny cast stories, AND he talks about working closely with Bowen Yang & Maya Rudolph! Chris also worked at "Hamilton" on Broadway so he shares his experience from there too. This episode sponsored by: ➙ POD Pocket Waterproof Blankets @ https://www.etsy.com/shop/PodBrandGoods ➙ News Rodeo @ https://newsrodeo.co.uk/