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Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez catch up on the hottest pop culture tidbits, including new Olivia Nuzzi updates, the latest Taylor Swift discourse, the unexpected success of Heated Rivalry, Lily Allen's special “Madeline” performance on “SNL,” Rosalía's stunning album “Lux,” Cynthia Erivo's recent book snafu, and why “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” has taken a noticeably darker turn. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including references to sexual assault. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Show Notes: Olivia Nuzzi's “Jailbait” song Olivia Nuzzi Memoir Episode Part 1 Olivia Nuzzi Memoir Episode Part 2 Cheryl Hines Memoir Episode Why Doesn't America Read Anymore? (NPR) White Paper: Purpose and Audience (Purude University's Online Writing Lab) Taylor Swift's Last Album Sparked Bizarre Accusations of Nazism. It Was a Coordinated Attack (Rolling Stone) Taylor Swift  - ANATOMY OF A NARRATIVE How Online Narratives Spread, Escalate, & Reshape Cultural Perception (GUDEA Report) Twitter Hate Accounts Targeting Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex (White Paper by Bot Sentinel) Targeted Trolling and Trend Manipulation: How Organized Attacks on Amber Heard and Other Women Thrive on Twitter (White Paper on anti-Amber Heard campaigns on Twitter from Bot Sentinel) Are you in TikTok's cat niche? What 121,000 videos reveal. (Washington Post) America Last: How Fuentes's Coordinated Raids and Foreign Fake-Speech Networks Inflate His Influence (Network Contagion Research Institute & Rutgers University Social Perception Lab) Who Trolled Amber? - Episode 3 “Into the dark” Jordan Firstman Still Wants Gay People to Like Him (Vulture) ‘Heated Rivalry' Stars Respond to Jordan Firstman's Critique of Show's Sex Scenes: ‘Is There Only One Way to Have Authentic Gay Sex on TV?' (Variety) Lily Allen “Madeline” (SNL Performance with Dakota Johnson) Rosalía - Lux (Spotify) (Apple)  Rosalía & the evolving definition of Latinidad Why does Rosalía cause so much controversy? Sean Combs: The Reckoning (Netflix Documentary) A ‘Wicked' superfan uncovered a problem in Cynthia Erivo's memoir (Washington Post) Wicked Costume Designer Defends Elphaba's ‘Sex Cardigan' from Intimate Scene with Fiyero Uma Thurman: The Texas abortion law is a human rights crisis for American women (Washington Post) This Is Why Uma Thurman Is Angry (The New York Times) Where to find our guest Kristina Lopez: Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's guest didn't just enter the music industry — he grew up inside it. He isn't just a Grammy-winning producer or a respected solo artist. He's one of the rare creatives who's built a career rooted in loyalty, advocacy, and taste — while learning in public and evolving in real time. And The Writer Is… FINNEAS! In this episode, he breaks down: Growing up in the industry without losing your footing The quiet flaw baked into today's music industry — and the one trait he's seen in every truly exceptional artistLoyalty over leverage — and why relationships still matterAdvocating for artists when you already have a seat at the tableLearning as you go without pretending you have it all figured out This one is grounded and essential for anyone trying to build something that actually lasts. A special thank you to our sponsors... Our lead sponsor, NMPA aka the National Music Publisher's Association. Your support means the world to us! And @splice the best sample library on the market, period. Chapters 0:00:00 Teaser 0:02:37 What FINNEAS Would Change About the Music Industry 0:07:40 “What Do You Do?” Identity & Being Multihyphenate 0:08:54 Why taste beats momentum 0:10:51 FINNEAS & Ashe (Not Just a Band Name) 0:12:51 From Workaholism to Efficiency 0:14:17 Tools, Shortcuts & Speed in the Studio 0:16:13 Him and Billie and Their Creative Differences 0:20:11 Stage Fright, SNL & Performing Under Pressure 0:24:23 Writing Songs for Film vs Albums 0:27:49 Writing “What Was I Made For? 0:30:46 Writing Honest Lyrics in LA0:32:48 Parenting, Legacy & Keeping Ego Out of the House 0:36:42 Creative Endurance: Why some artists last and others disappear 0:38:57 Homeschooling, Childhood & Creative Freedom 0:41:46 Professionalism as a Creative Advantage 0:44:42 Why some songs don't belong — and that's okay 0:46:45 Artists FINNEAS Would Love to Work With 0:48:46 How Not to Chase Trends: Why reference points should be old, weird, and far away 0:51:13 Albums Worth Sitting With: Listening deeply 0:53:06 Honesty, Family & Creative Trust 0:58:14 Love, Partnership & Sustaining Ambition 1:01:36 The Lowest Point of His Career 1:04:57 Separating Your Work From Your Worth 1:08:14 Knowing When to Pivot (Without Panicking) 1:11:04 Taste as a Long-Term Advantage 1:14:34 The Myth of Doing It All Yourself 1:17:55 Why Some Artists Plateau 1:21:11 Endurance vs Intensity: Why longevity favors consistency 1:24:33 Avoiding burnout in a high-output career 1:28:01 Creative Confidence Without Arrogance 1:31:14 Aging in the Industry While Staying Curious: Why relevance comes from curiosity, not youth 1:34:36 Learning to Say No 1:38:08 Fear as a Creative Signal 1:41:36 Advice to His Younger Self 1:45:01 What Still Excites Him About Music 1:48:33 Redefining a Successful Career 1:51:58 Building something that lasts without losing yourself Hosted by Ross Golan Produced by Joe London and Jad Saad Edit by Jad Saad Post Production by Pratik Karki Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we love to hate this week, from TV & TikTok to pop culture and beyond! When we aren't binging Sister Wives, 90 Day Fiance, Teen Mom and all the cringey crap on TLC and Bravo, you can find us recapping it all on your favorite podcast app at WE LOVE TO HATE EVERYTHING!SHOW LINEUP:-Weekend Update-Rob Reiner-Sister Wives (TLC) -Seeking SW Garrick back at it on apps-Before the 90 Days-RHOSLC-RHOBH -Merrily We Roll Along/Best Worst Thing That Could Have Ever HappenedAll Her Fault-Jen Shah FREE -Kelly Osbourne-Andy Dick -SNL (Josh O'Connor/Lily Allen)-AMBER ALERT: Kail and Chris Lopez drama, Jenelle's Onlyfans surpriseLEAVE US A VOICEMAIL AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/384445/1/grbop5liib63rf2tSnark and sarcasm is highly encouraged as we see what our favorite family is up to, as well as a dip into the latest pop culture news and highlights. Subscribe on YouTube, Patreon, and your favorite podcast app!Please like and subscribe on Youtube!Join our private Facebook Group "We Love to Hate Everything"Coming up this week on Patreon:patreon.com/lovetohatetv + patreon.com/trpod*THE ENTIRE BACKLOG OF AMANDA LOVES TO HATE TEEN MOM IS AVAILABLE FOR only $3*WE LOVE TO HATE TV*Tier 1+:The Brady Bunch S1 E12 "The Voice of Christmas"*Tiers 2+: Sister Wives S15 E3 "Robyn the Peacemaker"TOTAL REQUEST PODCASTThe Brady Bunch S1 E12 "The Voice of Christmas"GIRL DINNERGirl Dinner Episode 71 "Christmas Movies"CHECK OUT AMANDA'S OTHER PODCAST POD AND THE CITY!!! Available on Itunes/Spotify etc, Youtube, and Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas will never be the same, a mysterious story of a woman found dead in a freezer, a HUGE update on the license plate controversy, shocking new details on the Rob Reiner attack, Brown University shooting failures, Good Idea or Bad Idea - Australia Edition, SNL called out for AI images, the Grinch movie debate and so much more!

Christmas will never be the same, a mysterious story of a woman found dead in a freezer, a HUGE update on the license plate controversy, shocking new details on the Rob Reiner attack, Brown University shooting failures, Good Idea or Bad Idea - Australia Edition, SNL called out for AI images, the Grinch movie debate and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come join us to dive deep into all of the most interesting moments from the Saturday Night Live Season 51 episode with host Josh O'Connor and musical guest Lily Allen (S51 E8). This week on our roundtable podcast, Jon Schneider is joined by Tucker Des Lauriers of Big Brother 26 & The Amazing Race 38, Rebecca North, & Rich Tackenberg!The video version of our roundtable is available here:https://youtube.com/live/RtjGebVv4yo-----Welcome to the official Saturday Night Network podcast feed, where you will hear audio from our weekly roundtables discussing all things SNL. Podcast hosts, journalists, and superfans will look back at the entire history of Saturday Night Live and talk about how the legacy of Season 51 compares to all eras of the show.Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesnlnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and subscribe on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesnlnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to never miss an episode!Catch up on more S51E8 coverage:⁠Josh O'Connor / Lily Allen Hot Take Show (Dec. 13, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Catch up on more S51 Roundtables:Melissa McCarthy / Dijon Roundtable (Dec. 8, 2025)⁠Glen Powell / Olivia Dean Roundtable (Nov. 17, 2025)⁠⁠⁠Nikki Glaser / Sombr Roundtable (Nov. 10, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Miles Teller / Brandi Carlile Roundtable (Nov. 3, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sabrina Carpenter Roundtable (Oct. 20, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amy Poehler / Role Model Roundtable (Oct. 13, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bad Bunny / Doja Cat Roundtable (Oct. 6, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Eight Crazy Nights: Episode 375 - Celebrate the holidays with a Hanukkah Normies Like Us special as we take a look at the Adam Sandler Animated "classic" with Eight Crazy Nights If you don't like share and subscribe that's a technical foul! Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Mike started this podcast so that one day Michael Che would come on. Today is that day. In this all-timer episode, Mike and Che work out tons of jokes and discuss the advice Lorne Michaels gave to Che that he'll never forget, how Che went from designing and selling t-shirts on the street to being a stand-up comic, and what keeps him coming back to SNL. Plus, the time Che nearly did something to Colin Jost on air that he would really regret.Please consider donating to Food Bank For NYC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Andrew Yang Podcast, Andrew sits down with comedian and writer Bianca Sia for a hilarious and thoughtful conversation on comedy, authenticity, and politics. They talk about SNL afterparties, the art of a great “zinger,” why comedians understand truth better than politicians, and what Andrew learned about people while running for president. Watch the full episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have a question for Andrew? Drop it in the comments section below or send us a text or voice memo to mailbag@andrewyang.com! ---- Follow Andrew Yang: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Bianca Sia: Instagram ---- Get 50% off Factor at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Factor Meals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get an extra 3 months free at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Express VPN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 20% off + 2 free pillows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Helix Sleep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Use code: helixpartner20 Get $30 off your first two (2) orders at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wonder ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| Use code: ANDREW104 ---- Subscribe to the Andrew Yang Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1: Rest in peace Rob Reiner. Here's all the info we have right now about what might have happened. Following up from last week, Andy Dick has checked himself into rehab. Jacob Elordi let the paparazzi know how he feels. Don't forget to watch ‘National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' for Bob's Movie Club THIS WEEK! The Atmospheric River has something to say. 10 years ago this week reminds us about a hilarious Serena Williams scandal. Sarah and Vinnie chat about some of their worst interviews over the years. Hour 2: TMZ is reporting more details on Rob Reiner and his wife's death. In much happier news, Sarah and Vinnie are no strangers to matchmaking, and last week's Bad Advice might be the start of another! Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen are really having a moment, and we're here for it. The Powerball billion dollar prize is still up for grabs! Is a donation made in your name a good gift? Listen up! Here's how to be a good travel companion next week. (48:16) Hour 3: Remembering Rob Reiner's tremendous career and a film he made about his family. Amy Schumer and her husband announced their split. Dick Van Dyke is 100! Ryan Lochte is auctioning off his Olympic metals. Sarah is making a judgment on a not so shocking story out of Las Vegas. Matty shares a story that makes you wonder how he can be so judgmental. Are seasonal cookies the best holiday snack? (1:29:29) Hour 4: Sarah is recapping Lily Allen on SNL. Courtney Love is telling her story in a new documentary. It's actually crazy how bad the Chiefs season was. Too bad Taylor Swift couldn't help. It's time to whip up those New Year's Resolutions. Plus, a food delivery recipient's worst nightmare, and a game of Dead or Alive! (2:09:59)

Sarah is recapping Lily Allen on SNL. Courtney Love is telling her story in a new documentary. It's actually crazy how bad the Chiefs season was. Too bad Taylor Swift couldn't help. It's time to whip up those New Year's Resolutions. Plus, a food delivery recipient's worst nightmare, and a game of Dead or Alive!

One-on-one episode today, Chris was in Japan, and Jason is home in Glendale. We chat about a velcro sleeveless acupuncture shirt, eating the shell of shrimp, baked miso on a pedestal, TJ went to a few holiday parties, writers pivoting to video, Lily Allen on SNL, and the trend of bringing celebrities on stage each show, compliment whiplash, Nas is rapping about the blockchain and biotech investments, we run down some of the LA Times best 101 restaurant list, when the Uber Black costs the same as comfort, and PTA filmed the Cameron Winter Carnegie Hall performance like a Kubrick film. twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week in Music History: December 15-21 | John Lennon’s Final UK Show, Pink Floyd’s The Wall, Nirvana MTV Unplugged & More Join Buzz Knight and Master of Music Mayhem Harry Jacobs for an unforgettable journey through music history on the Takin’ A Walk podcast! This week’s episode covers December 15-21, packed with legendary moments that shaped rock and roll forever. Featured Music History Highlights:

Jenna and Rosie help viewers navigate tricky social situations in another edition of “Girl Code”. Also, catching up with Simu Liu to discuss his new series “The Copenhagen Test”. Plus, “SNL” alum and singer Ana Gasteyer joins to discuss her tour “Sugar and Booze: A Holiday Special” and plays a fun jazz improv game. And, Today Style Editor Bobbie Thomas highlights some of the best beauty gifts ahead of the holidays.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Josh O'Connor has four films out this year. In Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Rian Johnson's latest whodunnit, he shape-shifts into a boxer turned priest. O'Connor talks about how working with a stacked ensemble cast didn't take away from the community and collaboration he craves, calling it “a beautiful thing.” He also reveals the moments on set with Daniel Craig and Glenn Close that left him in awe. Plus, The Crown actor dishes on what preparation was like ahead of hosting SNL, how his very late introduction to TikTok came about, and the current state of his beloved frog pond. Video episodes are available on the Still Watching Netflix YouTube Channel. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

Send us a textTara and EmKay are thrillified to speak to the editor of the Wicked films, Myron Kerstein! Rabbit holes include Myron's road to editing, a day in the life of editing Wicked, and so much more.Show Notes:Myron KersteinUltimate Oz UniverseCakeworthyInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Taylor Swift handed out $197 million in bonuses to her workers during the Eras Tour. Actress Kate Winslet said that Eminem asked her to shave his butt when she was on SNL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michigan's coach plan b failure, Alicia Silverstone's acting lips, Joe Burrow's swords and bringing awareness to hot tub sex trafficking.Send us a textSupport the showShare this episode with your besties! Connect with Honestly Smartlesshonestlysmartless.comIG: @honestlysmartlessTikTok: @honestlysmartlessChelsea's IG: @chelsea_turanoLindsay's IG: @dr.lindsayregehrYouTube: Honestly Smartless Send us a text Support the show and will give you a shout out

This Week in Music History: December 15-21 | John Lennon’s Final UK Show, Pink Floyd’s The Wall, Nirvana MTV Unplugged & More Join Buzz Knight and Master of Music Mayhem Harry Jacobs for an unforgettable journey through music history on the Takin’ A Walk podcast! This week’s episode covers December 15-21, packed with legendary moments that shaped rock and roll forever. Featured Music History Highlights:

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!! Meredith Nudo is back for her annual Christmas episode. This year we look at the Christmas episode from season three of SNL. We look at how some 70s Christmas humor works and doesn't work in 2025. Apologies in advance for my voice. I hope you can get past it and enjoy the episode. Please support this episode with my Patreon page with the link below. This podcast can be found on Cross The Streams Media platform. www.patreon.com/scottwhite www.scottyblanco.com www.instagram.com/scottspodcasts www.youtube.com/scottwhitecomedian www.crossthestreamsmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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FIFA Peace Award. The Inaugural BS Peace Award given to Donald Trump, because he was passed over for a Nobel Peace Prize. Laughable. Deserving of a SNL skit. The Ukraine/Russian war. IT’S OVER. No negotiations. Russia will get what it wants. Trump”s Big Beautiful PEACE Nothing Burger, has NO Meat; Loaded with Onions. A Venezuelan War? I hope not….. 100 % ILLEGAL.

Send us a textTara and EmKay are thrillified to speak to the editor of the Wicked films, Myron Kerstein! Rabbit holes include Myron's road to editing, a day in the life of editing Wicked, and so much more.Show Notes:Myron KersteinUltimate Oz UniverseCakeworthyInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

We went LIVE right after the Josh O'Connor & Lily Allen Saturday Night Live episode to talk about the best and funniest moments from the night! Host Jon Schneider was joined on this Hot Take Show by panelists Deremy Dove & Thomas Sena!The video version of our Hot Take Show is available here:https://youtube.com/live/-Ezaf_xbcu8-----Welcome to the official Saturday Night Network podcast feed, where you will hear audio from our weekly roundtables discussing all things SNL. Podcast hosts, journalists, and superfans will look back at the entire history of Saturday Night Live and talk about how the legacy of Season 51 compares to all eras of the show.Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesnlnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and subscribe on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesnlnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to never miss an episode!Catch up on other Season 51 Hot Take Shows:S51E7 - Melissa McCarthy / Dijon (Dec. 6, 2025)⁠S51E6 - Glen Powell / Olivia Dean (Nov. 15, 2025)⁠⁠⁠S51E5 - Nikki Glaser / Sombr (Nov. 8, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E4 - Miles Teller / Brandi Carlile (Nov. 1, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E3 - Sabrina Carpenter (Oct. 18, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E2 - Amy Poehler / Role Model (Oct. 11, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E1 - Bad Bunny / Doja Cat (Oct. 4, 2025)

Known for her roles in Marvel's The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Black Widow, Scarlett Johansson is a Tony-winning and Academy Award-nominated actress who has spent the last three years building her skincare line, The Outset. In this conversation from June 2023, Johansson joins Willie Geist at The Outset's New York offices to discuss starring in Wes Anderson's Asteroid City, balancing blockbuster films and family life, and her husband Colin Jost's unlikely eye cream obsession. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jo Jo Siwa BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.JoJo Siwa just dropped a bombshell announcement thats got her fanbase buzzing like never before. On December 10, according to Diva Magazine and PinkNews, the Dance Moms alum revealed on TikTok her biggest fan venture yet: The JoJo Siwa Cruise, a three-day extravaganza aboard Royal Caribbeans Utopia of the Seas, setting sail from Port Canaveral Florida on June 12 2026. Picture this: live Infinity Heart concerts at sea, meet-and-greets, QandAs, build-a-bow workshops, dance classes led by JoJo herself, trivia games, and nonstop parties, all for the ultimate Siwanator adventure. Prices start at about 1050 dollars per person, with suites already sold out, as Attitude reports, though some TikTok skeptics are joking its an SNL sketch or dubbing it Siwa at Sea-wa.This high-seas empire-builder marks a savvy business pivot with long-term branding punch, partnering directly with Royal Caribbean for exclusive access via JoJoSiwaCruise.com, per License Global. Fans can snag swag like lanyards and hoodies too. Amid the hype, AOL notes Siwa clapped back at LGBT critics accusing her of ditching the queer community or going tradwife since her red-carpet romance with Love Island star Chris Hughes, confirmed earlier this year via IMDb and Hollywood Gossip after their Celebrity Big Brother stint.On the TV front, CT Insider says she popped up on the December 11 Hell's Kitchen episode for a charity night at Foxwoods, charming contestants during the season 24 showdown. Social media lit up with cruise reactions, from ecstatic bookings to cheeky Chris Hughes aboard quips, while AOL also caught her shutting down rumors about a limited Dance Moms reunion sans Abby Lee Miller. No fresh public appearances or tracks dropped in the last 48 hours, but this cruise cements Siwas evolution from bow-wearing kid star to full-on experiential mogul. Stay tuned, Siwanators, the waves are just cresting.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

SNL legend Victoria Jackson joins me to talk about stage four cancer, New Age deception, and why she believes a massive spiritual lie is sweeping the West. We also discuss Charlie Kirk's martyrdom, weak Third Way pastors, and what it will take for the church to wake up TIMESTAMPS(0:00) Intro(3:56) Victoria Jackson Joins Show(4:38) Socrates in the City Gala And Travel Stories(11:09) Cancer, FaitH, And Every Moment(25:08) New Age “We Are God” Lie(43:04) Charlie Kirk Martyrdom And Church(50:20) Not Dead Yet Book And ClosingSponsors: SECURE YOUR FUTURE WITH A GOLD IRA: https://metaxasgoldira.org Help Save Lives in Israel TODAY: https://savinglifeisrael.org MyPillow — Save BIG with code ERIC: https://mypillow.com Christian Solidarity International: https://csi-usa.org/metaxas/

A lot of things aren't as good as they used to be. TV mainstays like The Simpsons and Saturday Night Live. Restaurants. Even Disney. But that doesn't mean they have to keep trending downward. Mike Lindell got hit harder than any of us and he's rebuilding, even throwing his hat in the ring for Minnesota governor. Knives Out 2 sucked and now the third one is good. Are we entering the era of optimism? That's probably a bit premature, but perhaps. On the show:The familyKristyn BurttTim LammersMike LindellTopics:Extra cold weekendTaylor Swift oversaturationDisney/Pixar is mediocre nowSNL is also mediocre nowWake Up Dead ManMike Lindell for governorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our latest episode of Political Rehab--the show that MAKES POLITICS FUN AGAIN--with a Democrat and Republican (both named Matt!) breaking down the week's most pressing political stories. This week: we hit  the strange Supreme Court catch-22, fake news about fake news, a Democratic Tea Party?!? another Republican speaker meltdown, and an ugly, ugly Donald Trump political moment. Plus our fun segments ‘Up or Down' and ‘That's Bullshit,' which this week hits the Republican “alternative” to ACA subsidies. And our weekly Dose A' Hope covers SNL's refreshing humor and the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team.00:00 Introduction00:57 Trump Dump: Weekly Trump Critique01:39 Trump's Rally and Biden Blame Game03:23 Economic Critique and Affordability Tour05:31 Trump's Immigration Rant08:11 Republican Leadership and Dysfunction13:59 Democratic Tea Party Revolt16:53 Supreme Court Showdown19:47 Up or Down: Quick Takes on Current Events23:14 AI and Instacart: Price Manipulation23:54 Kevin Hassett: Potential Fed Chair24:54 Kamala Harris: Book Tour and Political Future26:11 Gavin Newsom: Rising Favorability27:12 The White House Ballroom: Trump's Latest Project28:09 US Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker29:44 That's Bullshit! Affordable Care Act: Republican Alternatives40:46 Political Humor: SNL's Pentagon Sketch42:57 US Men's National Soccer Team: World Cup Hopes

UK players scoff at the notion of dissension in their ranks; Jamal Mashburn and Rick Pitino talk about coaching today's players; (10:00) an update on John Pelphrey's wife Tracy and her cancer battle; (19:00) ex-UK QB Derrick Ramsey on new head coach Will Stein and current QB Cutter Boley; (48:00) ex-Cat and Indiana native Jerry Hale on UK vs IU and his memories of Joe B vs Bob Knight; (1:00:00) Vandy coach Clark Lea on why the 'Dores took their playoff snub gracefully plus part of a great sports-related sketch from SNL featuring Bob Uecker...

After crashing out a little bit with the January Jones episode, we thought we'd return to this era for a slightly better outing, this time hosted by Steve Buscemi! Who doesn't love Steve? No one, that's who. And if you don't like Steve Buscemi, keep that to yourself, ya weirdo. So what do we got on deck for this one? Well, we've got a fairly well remembered sketch with Coach Bert, a cameo from Maya Rudolph as Whitney Houston, some fun debuts, some last iterations of a few sketches and The Black Keys playing some songs you may remember and have very little opinion on. Friends, it looks like we got ourselves an episode of SNL. 

Let's revisit the bad boys of SNL and heat vs fame with Chris Rock.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Xtra Large December continued with a GIGANTIC episode featuring our pal comedian Sarah Squirm (aka SNL's Sarah Sherman) telling us about her new HBO Max special "Live + In The Flesh," star of television's Stranger Things and leader of musical outfit Djo Joe Keery, and writer/podcaster Dan O'Sullivan. We also presented our potential Dopps and Drops of the Year, This Week in AI Slop and a brand new 2 Wet Crew video from Doug. PLUS, more dopps, more drops, a bunch of funny clips with Melania Trump, Mike Lindell and other various weirdos, Doug's improved versions of The Doors "Love Her Madly" and his NFL Renames.Support Office Hours and watch another hour of today's episode including Doug's Guess The Emo Game, Vic's New Gals, a bonus performance of "Oh Messy Life" from Cap'n Jazz, and much more with OFFICE HOURS+. Get a FREE seven-day trial at patreon.com/officehourslive.Check out our new merch items at officehours.merchtable.comCheck out Dan's podcast "The Outfit" here.Watch the latest season of On Cinema at the Cinema and get tickets to The Farewell tour now at heinetwork.tv.Exclusive! Get $35 off the Carver Mat at auraframes.com/officehourslive - Promo Code OFFICEHOURSLIVESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After Pres. Trump says a Venezuelan oil tanker was seized "for a very good reason," 'The View' co-hosts weigh in. Then, the co-hosts discuss Trump's new "gold card" immigration program that would instantly give non-Americans permanent residence status after they pass a background check. Husband and wife duo Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick are sharing the screen together for the first time in 20 years in their new movie, 'The Best You Can' — and they tell us why they said yes to the roles! 'SNL' star Sarah Sherman tells us about her debut stand-up special 'Sarah Squirm: Live + In The Flesh' and discusses some of her iconic 'Saturday Night Live' characters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's get statistical! SNL By The Numbers is here for Week #7, and we are continuing our analytics coverage with the Melissa McCarthy & Dijon episode! Host Mike Murray and guests Rachel Chang and Andrew Haynes take you through the power rankings, screen time metrics, and more in our data-driven show!The video version of our By The Numbers show is available here: https://youtube.com/live/mbCaNksduXQ-----Welcome to the official Saturday Night Network podcast feed, where you will hear audio from our weekly roundtables discussing all things SNL. Podcast hosts, journalists, and superfans will look back at the entire history of Saturday Night Live and talk about how the legacy of Season 51 compares to all eras of the show.Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesnlnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and subscribe on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thesnlnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to never miss an episode!Catch up on more S51E7 coverage:Melissa McCarthy / Dijon Roundtable (Dec. 8, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Melissa McCarthy⁠ / Dijon Hot Take Show (Dec. 6, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Catch up on more Season 51 By The Numbers:S51E6 - Glen Powell / Olivia Dean (Nov. 19, 2025)⁠S51E5 - Nikki Glaser / Sombr (Nov. 12, 2025)⁠⁠⁠S51E4 - Miles Teller / Brandi Carlile (Nov. 5, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E3 - Sabrina Carpenter (Oct. 22, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E2 - Amy Poehler / Role Model (Oct. 15, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E1 - Bad Bunny / Doja Cat (Oct. 8, 2025)

This week Matt brings his 12 best songs of 2025 to the mix and Sam helps him count them down.We start by turning chaos into rhythm—yes, we joke about measuring chores in “Bruno Mars minutes”—and then dig into the textures that made this list sing. Inhaler brings that recognizable lineage without slipping into pastiche, while Jon Batiste crossfades jazz, soul, R&B, and hip‑hop into one irresistible lift. Raekwon reminds us the music video still matters when artists build worlds worth rewatching, and Julian Baker sharpens the edges of love with metaphors that cut and comfort at once. The Minus 5 becomes this year's deep‑dive rabbit hole, a catalog made for holiday listening sprees.David Byrne, Ghost Train Orchestra, and Hayley Williams pose a deceptively simple question—what is the reason for it?—and answer it with arrangement, rhythm, and surprise. Bad Bunny's “Nueva Yol” doubles as a love letter to New York and a case study in performance as gateway; go watch the SNL set and tell us it doesn't hook you. ROLE MODEL's viral “Sally” bit shows how smart stagecraft fuels repeat plays, while Eric Church centers the theme that ties the hour together: music as a time machine, stitching memories with melodies. Counting Crows deliver a classic storyteller's arc about becoming, and Kacey Musgraves closes the book with a vow that cuts through the noise: if everything falls apart, you were it.Come back next week to hear Sam's Top 12 of 2025!!https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/matts-best-of-2025/pl.u-q6DaTNGyBP1. Bonde de Brunao - Bruno Mars2. Your House - Inhaler3. Big Money - Jon Batiste4. Bear Hill - Raekwon5. Sugar in the Tank - Julien Baker & Torres6. Words & Birds - The Minus 57. What is the Reason For It? - David Byrne & Ghost Train Orchestra featuring Hayley Williams8. NuevaYOL - Bad Bunny9. Sally, When The Wine Runs Out - ROLE MODEL10. Hands of Time - Eric Church11. Spaceman in Tulsa - Counting Crows12. If The World Burns Down - Kacey Musgraves Support the showVisit us at https://www.superawesomemix.com to learn more about our app, our merchandise, our cards, and more!

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.Catherine's library find is a couple of titles that take inspiration from literary classics: Texts from Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters by Daniel M. Lavery (from 2014) and Ladies in Waiting: Jane Austen's Unsung Characters, a recently published anthology of nine tales. Mentioned: The Mr. Darcy and Miss Tilney mystery series. ​Terri's random recommendation is Mystic Monk Coffee. Her shipment finally arrived, after taking a detour from New Jersey to New Hampshire and back again, and she's pleased with the flavors. (But also, someone stop her before she orders more coffee.)In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2017 on making kids' issues our own. Mentioned: "I Miss My Ex's Dad" from Saturday Night Live.Next week's lineup:Lost S4 E7, "Ji Yeon," on Tuesday, December 16The Lowdown S1 E5, "This Land?," on Wednesday, December 17Weekly roundup on Thursday, December 18Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like a San Francisco woman giving birth in the back of a self-driving Waymo, before speaking with Kate Hudson, John Stamos and Lily Allen.

Michelle Wolf is probably best known for being the comedian who roasted Sarah Huckabee Sanders to her face at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in 2018. Seven years later, her only regret is that she wasn't meaner. In this episode, Wolf reflects on how much—and how little—has changed since, from Donald Trump's escalating attacks on comedians to her new identity as mom of two, which she explores in her new Netflix special ‘The Well.' She discusses her complicated reasons for turning down the Riyadh Comedy Festival, explains how her short-lived talk show ‘The Break' predicted Trump 2.0, and shares her take on the fragile state of late-night TV. And later, Wolf reveals how she ended up writing Kim Kardashian's SNL monologue after the reality star decided Amy Schumer's jokes weren't funny enough. Follow Michelle Wolf on Instagram @michelleisawolf Follow Matt Wilstein on Bluesky @mattwilstein Follow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpodWatch full episodes of The Last Laugh podcast on the Daily Beast's Obsessed YouTube channelHighlights from this episode and others at TheDailyBeast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick takes a deep dive into one of the most chaotic stretches in Saturday Night Live history as he revisits the odd, uneven, and often baffling ninth season. The show spent that year juggling strange host selections, shaky writing, and a rotating cast of Weekend Update anchors while drama swirled behind the scenes. Eddie Murphy was technically still part of the cast, yet he appeared live in fewer than half the shows, with the rest of his material coming from pre-taped sketches recorded before he left to make movies. With Eddie mostly absent, the show scrambled to fill the gaps and made some truly head-scratching choices. Hosts ranged from NBC President Brandon Tartikoff to newsman Edwin Newman and even former senator George McGovern. The season also brought in old-school television favorites like Jerry Lewis, The Smothers Brothers, Flip Wilson, and the legendary Don Rickles, mixed in with performers who were popular at the time. The result was a season packed with misfires, surprises, and unforgettable production chaos. Nick walks through the wild highlights and the stories behind them, capturing what made Season 9 such a strange and fascinating chapter in SNL's legacy. [Ep 153]

As seen on Gutfeld!, SNL does a sketch mocking Pete Hegseth, which Greg says was an unintentional endorsement. Plus, in a recent speech, Biden miserably failed to pronounce America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seth takes a closer look at Trump getting a fake peace prize from FIFA. Then, Sabrina Carpenter talks about how she picked the surprise songs during her Short n' Sweet Tour, opening the 50th anniversary episode of Saturday Night Live with Paul Simon and going Day Drinking with Seth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vanessa Zoltan and Carvell Wallace meet in Milwaukee to record this week's episode of Hot and Bothered, all about Bridesmaids.This week we discuss female friendship, class politics, and The Hangover. We finish the episode by calling Nick Marx to talk to us about how SNL movies get made. ---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on InstagramIf we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis with Vanessa and Ariana. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we love to hate this week, from TV & TikTok to pop culture and beyond! When we aren't binging Sister Wives, 90 Day Fiance, Teen Mom and all the cringey crap on TLC and Bravo, you can find us recapping it all on your favorite podcast app at WE LOVE TO HATE EVERYTHING!SHOW LINEUP:-Weekend update -Spotify Wrapped 2025-Sister Wives (TLC) -Sean Combs: The Reckoning (Netflix)-RHOSLC -RHOBH -SNL (Melissa McCarthy/Dijon)-West End Girl (Lily Allen)-Hollandaise sauce arrives at McDonald's Canada -Tarantino v Dano -AMBER ALERT: Cate & Ty clap back, Amanda finds different ways to drive dangerously, Janelle has a new BOYFRIENDDDDD!--DVR ALERT: Lala and Ambyr Childers PodcastLEAVE US A VOICEMAIL AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/384445/1/grbop5liib63rf2tSnark and sarcasm is highly encouraged as we see what our favorite family is up to, as well as a dip into the latest pop culture news and highlights. Subscribe on YouTube, Patreon, and your favorite podcast app!Please like and subscribe on Youtube!Join our private Facebook Group "We Love to Hate Everything"Coming up this week on Patreon:patreon.com/lovetohatetv + patreon.com/trpod*THE ENTIRE BACKLOG OF AMANDA LOVES TO HATE TEEN MOM IS AVAILABLE FOR only $3*WE LOVE TO HATE TV*Tier 1+: 9-1-1 S2 E10 "Merry Exmas"*Tiers 2+: Sister Wives S15 E2 "Felons No More"TOTAL REQUEST PODCAST9-1-1 S2 E10 "Merry Exmas"GIRL DINNERGirl Dinner Episode 70 "He-Man & She-ra Christmas Special" (1985)CHECK OUT AMANDA'S OTHER PODCAST POD AND THE CITY!!! Available on Itunes/Spotify etc, Youtube, and Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick brings Hollywood Reporter TV critic Dan Fienberg back for a fresh round of TV talk, starting with the latest SNL episodes and the unexpected charm of “Pluribus.” Dan runs through his newest reviews, including the Netflix western “The Abandons” with Gillian Anderson and the HBO Max hockey drama and love story “Heated Rivalry,” and he offers an early look at the wonderfully unhinged HBO comedy special “Sarah Squirm: Live + In The Flesh.” They also size up the newly announced 2025 Golden Globe nominations across TV and film. Esmeralda Leon joins Nick afterward for a gleefully odd detour into the history of radiators and how these clunky metal giants actually heat a home. That leads to stories about terrible landlords, the misery of board meetings, and even a memorable Tom Skilling moment that sneaks in before the laughter dies down. [Ep 410]

Comedian and "Saturday Night Live" veteran Leslie Jones has returned to the stage with a new comedy special, 'Leslie Jones: Life Part 2', with reflections on aging, fame, and events in her life. Leslie Jones discusses how she's finding the humor in life today. The comedy special is out now on Peacock.

Come join us to dive deep into all of the most interesting moments from the Saturday Night Live Season 51 episode with host Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Dijon (S51 E7). This week on our roundtable podcast, Jon Schneider is joined by Gabby Forbes-Bennett, Alex Rabinowitz, & Kirstin Rajala!The video version of our roundtable is available here:⁠https://youtube.com/live/yuhb6cwrK8Q⁠-----Welcome to the official Saturday Night Network podcast feed, where you will hear audio from our weekly roundtables discussing all things SNL. Podcast hosts, journalists, and superfans will look back at the entire history of Saturday Night Live and talk about how the legacy of Season 51 compares to all eras of the show.Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesnlnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and subscribe on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesnlnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to never miss an episode!Catch up on more S51E7 coverage:Melissa McCarthy / Dijon Dean Hot Take Show (Dec. 6, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Catch up on more S51 Roundtables:Glen Powell / Olivia Dean Roundtable (Nov. 17, 2025)⁠Nikki Glaser / Sombr Roundtable (Nov. 10, 2025)⁠⁠⁠Miles Teller / Brandi Carlile Roundtable (Nov. 3, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sabrina Carpenter Roundtable (Oct. 20, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amy Poehler / Role Model Roundtable (Oct. 13, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bad Bunny / Doja Cat Roundtable (Oct. 6, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

SNL looks to pick up the pieces as it turns into the back half of Season 5 as old standby Elliott Gould returns to become the third host in show history to do it a fifth time (a feat that wouldn't be repeated for over six years).  Gould clearly knows his way around the show, as evidenced by his “laissez-faire” approach to this episode, yet he isn't given much material to work with.It's not a good sign when the only bit the man notorious for always kicking off his Saturday Night Live appearances with a song and dance is reduced to simply eating a carrot stick for his monologue. He's forced to wait until he dresses up as a bear for an uncopyrighted Canadian retelling of “The Wizard of Oz” sketch to do both.  But, the episode does kick off with a fun cold open that turns into a runner – something we have not seen for quite awhile – and Harry Shearer continues to shine when he's given the spotlight. And, the show continues to showcase new and interesting musical acts with Gary Numan as this week's musical guest.---------------------------------Subscribe today! Follow us on social media: Twitter: @NR4PTProject Instagram: @nr4ptproject Bluesky: @nr4ptproject.bsky.social Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.comEmail: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

Welcome to an extraordinary edition of the Takin’ A Walk podcast from Buzz Knight music and the “Master of Music Mayhem,” Harry Jacobs. This comprehensive look at weekly music history explores one of the most emotionally complex weeks in rock and roll history, spanning December 8th through December 14th. From tragic losses to groundbreaking debuts, this week encompasses the full spectrum of music history’s most pivotal moments. John Lennon’s Assassination: December 8, 1980 - A Day That Changed Music Forever The episode opens with perhaps the darkest day in rock music history: December 8, 1980, when John Lennon was shot and killed outside The Dakota apartment building in New York City. Buzz Knight and Harry Jacobs provide intimate personal recollections of this Beatles tragedy that shocked the world. For listeners of this weekly music history episode note the Buzz Knight music podcast replay of "Takin A Walk" with the incredible Julian Lennon. The Beatles Reunion: Free as a Bird and the Anthology Era Moving from tragedy to reunion, the episode explores December 9, 1995, when the Beatles released “Free as a Bird”—the first new Beatles music in 24 years. Both hosts were working together at WZLX in Boston during this momentous release, bringing their firsthand perspective to this Beatles reunion moment. The track, built around a John Lennon demo with contributions from Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, represented a technological and emotional achievement in music history. Harry admits his initial underwhelm with the track, noting that while “Free as a Bird” generated enormous curiosity worldwide, it never achieved the status of Beatles classics like “Ticket to Ride,” “Help!,” or songs from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The honest assessment reflects how even beloved artists can struggle to recapture past magic, and both hosts acknowledge they haven’t revisited the song since its release. This candid discussion provides valuable context for understanding fan expectations versus artistic reality in music reunion projects. The Blues Brothers Phenomenon: From Saturday Night Live to Cultural Institution December 9, 1978 marks the Saturday Night Live debut of the Blues Brothers, a moment that transformed comedy sketch into legitimate musical force. The episode provides deep insights into how Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi created this blues and R&B supergroup, enlisting Paul Shaffer, Lou Marini, Duck Dunn, and Steve Cropper, who just passed away—the latter two being legendary members of Booker T. and the MGs and key figures in the Stax Records sound that defined Memphis soul music and produced classics like “Soul Man” and “Green Onions.” Howard Shore, who served as Saturday Night Live’s musical director, recognized the potential in Aykroyd and Belushi’s blues performances and helped facilitate their transition from comedy bit to recording artists. The hosts discuss how this comedy-music crossover assembled world-class musicians around a satirical concept that became genuinely respected in the music community. The Blues Brothers represented a unique fusion of comedy and music that introduced younger audiences to blues legends and R&B classics. The conversation explores Tom “Bones” Malone, a guest on Buzz’s podcast, who joined the Blues Brothers band and played trombone with Blood, Sweat & Tears before becoming part of the SNL band. The episode details the evolution of the band from initial concept to full touring and recording entity, with Buzz noting the impressive live performances featuring the Blues Brothers’ acrobatic stage show, where the larger-than-life Belushi performed cartwheels, splits, and handstands that would later inspire Chris Farley’s physical comedy style. The Blues Brothers soundtrack, featuring “Briefcase Full of Blues” and subsequent albums, has “stood the test of time” according to both hosts. Songs like “Rubber Biscuit,” performed with Matt “Guitar” Murphy, and the memorable Aretha Franklin diner scene where Jake orders “four fried chickens and a Coke,” remain embedded in popular culture. The authentic musicianship combined with comedic brilliance created something that transcended both genres, making the Blues Brothers a permanent fixture in American music history. Otis Redding’s Legacy and Tragic Death: December 10, 1967 The episode takes a somber turn with December 10, 1967, the day Otis Redding died in a plane crash near Madison, Wisconsin, along with members of the Bar-Kays. The timing of this tragedy magnifies its impact—Redding had recorded ”(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” just three days earlier, and the song hadn’t yet been released. The track became a posthumous number-one hit, cementing Redding’s status as one of soul music’s greatest artists, though he never lived to see its success. Wings Over America: McCartney’s Epic Live Album - December 10, 1976 December 10, 1976 brought the release of Wings Over America, Paul McCartney’s triple live album documenting his 1975-1976 tour with Wings. The episode explores the rarity of triple albums in music history, particularly live albums of such scope and ambition. The hosts discuss the bootleg album called “Wings from Wings” that allegedly forced McCartney’s hand, rushing the official release to market before bootleggers could dominate sales. Harry reveals the meticulous production process behind Wings Over America, noting that McCartney collected 8,000 hours of live recordings from the tour. The legendary Beatles bassist and singer then personally mixed the album, listening to five different versions of every song before selecting the best performances. The final album was crafted to sound like a single concert experience, though it actually represented the best moments culled from the entire tour—a production approach that set standards for live albums. The episode highlights how “Maybe I’m Amazed” from this album became the definitive version for many fans, surpassing even the studio recording in emotional power and musical execution. The album also featured several Beatles songs including “Yesterday” and “Bluebird,” allowing McCartney to honor his past while showcasing his post-Beatles work with Wings. This balance between Beatles nostalgia and new material demonstrated McCartney’s artistic evolution while satisfying longtime fans. Early Genesis and Progressive Rock Evolution December 11, 1972 saw Genesis release “Foxtrot,” their fifth studio album and a landmark in progressive rock history. The episode explores this Peter Gabriel-era Genesis and the band’s evolution through various lineups. Harry recalls “Watcher of the Skies” as a standout track, while both hosts discuss later Genesis classics like “The Carpet Crawlers” from “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.” The conversation reveals differing perspectives on Genesis eras, with Buzz preferring the Peter Gabriel period and later Phil Collins-fronted work, while Harry admits his fandom developed more during the “Trick of the Tail” era following Gabriel’s departure. This honest exchange reflects how progressive rock bands often created distinct identities across lineup changes, appealing to different audiences in different eras. Buzz shares a memorable concert experience seeing Genesis with double drumming featuring Phil Collins and Bill Bruford (renowned for his work with Yes and King Crimson). This unique configuration represented Genesis at a transitional moment, experimenting with expanded instrumentation before settling into the trio format that would define their later commercial success. The “Trick of the Tail” tour demonstrated the band’s ability to continue without their iconic frontman, eventually leading to Collins taking over lead vocals permanently. The episode takes an unexpected turn to December 12, 1901, when Guglielmo Marconi sent the first transatlantic radio signal from Cornwall to Newfoundland. This moment in broadcasting history laid the foundation for everything that followed, including the careers of Buzz and Harry as radio professionals. Harry jokes about Buzz working for Marconi in 1901, highlighting the self-deprecating humor that characterizes their chemistry while acknowledging that without Marconi’s invention, they would never have met or built careers in radio. This historical perspective reminds listeners that music distribution, radio broadcasting, and the entire infrastructure of modern music industry traces back to pioneering moments like Marconi’s transmission. The evolution of radio technology from those first signals to contemporary podcast production represents over a century of innovation that transformed how humans experience and share music globally. The Clash’s London Calling: Punk’s Masterpiece - December 14, 1979 December 14, 1979 saw the Clash release “London Calling” in the UK, a double album that transcended punk rock limitations to incorporate reggae, rockabilly, ska, and R&B influences. The hosts recall the album’s innovative approach, including the hidden track “Train in Vain,” which became a hit despite not being listed on the original album cover—a marketing trick that created mystique and rewarded attentive listeners. Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.