Podcast appearances and mentions of Nora Dunn

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On Wednesday's show: Despite reports citing multiple agency sources, widely expected NASA layoffs did not occur. The agency may still see some "probationary" civil servants let go and that reprieve may still be temporary. We discuss that news and the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: You hear a lot about lawsuits in the news. Maybe you've been party to one or two. But then again, maybe you haven't. We ask a couple of area lawyers how the process of suing works.And, on the heels of Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary celebration this past weekend, we revisit a 2020 conversation with longtime cast member Nora Dunn.

Dan Vitale joined me and discussed social media presence; attention he got from Marc Maron's podcast; Lorne Michaels seeing him; his audition for The New Show; his fluctuating weight from 1986 - 1991; Cobra Kai; streaming services give more content; Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Bill Burr & Louis CK; being Lorne Michaels protege; being funnier now than when he was "hot" in the '80's because he's off alcohol and drugs and older; being listed above Norm MacDonald as a SNL cast member in Rolling Stone; growing up in Island Park, Long Island; other famous Island Park residents including Al D'Amato and the basis for Tony Soprano; where he did stand up pre Covid; living through Covid and protests; going back to college and feeling like Johnny Lawrence from Cobra Kai; IPhones; Dave Attell, memories of Don Novello and Randy Quaid; wanting to know who from his cast was invited to the 40th anniversary; Joan Cusack; Anthony Michael Hall; Damon Wayans; Jon Lovitz; Nora Dunn; Dennis Miller; Danitra Vance; Terry Sweeney;  A Whitney Brown; Jim Downey; Franken & Davis; remembering the Madonna episode and the horrible week working with Chevy Chase; being with world's largest man Michael Hebrank (1100 lbs.) at the Brookhaven Rehabilitation Center; intermittent fasting; coming back for the Ron Reagan Jr. episode; residuals; current SNL; Baldwin's Trump vs. Carrey's Biden; Taran Killam; Darrell Hammond making SNL a civil service job; Alan Zweibel; and John Murray

A new study from the National Institutes of Health details findings on how children with mild peanut allergies may be able to overcome them. Also, Nora Dunn stops by to talk about ‘SNL's' 50th anniversary, her six seasons on the show, and some of her favorite sketches. Plus, Daisy Ridley joins to discuss her new action film, ‘Cleaner,' in which she plays a soldier-turned-window-cleaner.

Gold! There's gold in that thar desert! This week the fellas get gold fever in 1999's Three Kings, the gold standard for David O. Russell Gulf War films. Starring Geroge Clooney, Marky Mark (sans Funky Bunch) and Ice Cube, who were all paid in (ironically) silver dollars. Next week: an all-star cast! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? You can always shoot us an e-mail at forscreenandcountry@gmail.com   Full List: https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/war-movies/the-100-greatest-war-movies-of-all-time Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fsacpod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://instagram.com/its.mariah.xo) Three Kings stars George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube, Spike Jonze, Nora Dunn, Jamie Kennedy, Cliff Curtis, Mykelti Williamson, Holt McCallany, Alia Shawkat, Judy Greer and Saïd Taghmaoui; directed by David O. Russell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast covers New Girl Season 4, Episode 19, The Right Thing, which originally aired on Mar 31, 2015 and was written by Alex Cuthbertson and Matt Fusfeld and directed by Erin O'Malley. Here's a quick recap of the episode:Jess, Cece, and Coach attend the funeral for a guy Jess went on two dates with and “sext”ed. Meanwhile, Schmidt's mom, Louise, comes to visit and Winston is trying to get his cop partner, Aly, to hang out with him! This episode got a 7/10 rating from both Kritika and Kelly and we both had the same favorite character: Winston!While not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including:Boyz II Men - “Motownphilly" - When Winston and Aly were helping Winston remember who attended his Bar Mitzvah, they were playing the song Motown Philly, which Winston sang along to. J.J. Watt - The real J.J. Watt guest acted in this episode and played himself where Pete was his agent. Alan Iverson / [Memphis] Grizzlies / [Philadelphia] 76rs - Jess is trying to tell a story about Pete to keep up the ruse or her working with him and mentioned that Allen Iverson should not go to the  "Grizzlies” but should finish his career off with “the '76ers!"Kieran Culkin / Owen Wilson - When Nick thought they may not have the money for the bar, Mike said the right guys would have the money, “Or Kieran Culkin's mouth” and further asked, “How about Owen Wilson's nose?” Additionally we mentioned in our podcast episode a promo video that J.J. Watt filmed for the promo of this episode.Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 20! Music: "Hotshot” by scottholmesmusic.comFollow us on Twitter, Instagram or email us at whosthatgirlpod@gmail.com!Website: https://smallscreenchatter.com/

This week Will, Ian & Nora welcome Marco to the pod. And then they get reeeaaallll high.... and they talk.... there's talking.... they.... um.... they smoke and then, like, talk... about the movie. They talk about things... like... it... and..... PINEAPPLE EXPRESS (2008) R (111 minutes) Directed by: David Gordon Green. Starring: Seth Rogan, Danny McBride, James Franco, Rosie Perez, Gary Cole, Craig Robinson, Kevin Corrigan, Nora Dunn, Ed Begley Jr., Amber Heard, Bill Harder, James Remar, Joe Lo Truglio and Many Other Talented People! 00:01:00- The Weed Episode! with- 00:01:30- WELCOME MARCO! 00:02:15- SMOKE 00:03:00- GUESTIONS! 00:11:00- First Thoughts 00:19:00- Whatcha Been Watchin'? (ian- Brothers (2024). Nora- 1996 NBA Championship Game Bulls-Jazz. Marco- One Punch Man, Terrifier 1 + 2, Neon Genesis Evangelion. Will- The Penguin. 00:27:00- PINEAPPLE EXPRESS (2008) 00:30:00- Tasty Morsels 00:32:00- Rating/Review 01:04:00- Totals 01:07:30- Next Week/Thank You Marco/Bye Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/THELastActionCritics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @TheLastActionCritics email:   Thelastactioncritics@gmail.com Next Week: Smile 2 (in theatres)

Nick takes a look back at the one and only time William Shatner hosted "Saturday Night Live," which aired live on December 20th, 1986, as the Season 12 Christmas episode. The show featured special guests Buster Poindexter, comedian Kevin Meaney, and musical guest Lone Justice. At the time, Shatner was riding high on the success of the latest "Star Trek" film and his hit TV series "TJ Hooker," both of which were hilariously satirized on the show that night. In this episode, you'll hear about the funny parodies of "Star Trek" and "TJ Hooker," plus behind-the-scenes stories from that memorable night. Nick also highlights other hilarious sketches, including Jan Hooks' and Nora Dunn's fantastic Sweeney Sisters, Al Franken's uproarious health report on Ronald Reagan, and the most talked-about (and controversial) sketch of the night—where Shatner, playing himself, verbally massacres fans at a "Star Trek" Convention, delivering the now-famous line, "Get a life, you people!" This sketch not only re-sparked national interest in SNL but also made headlines, cementing itself as one of the funniest and most iconic moments in the show's history. [Ep89]

Nick looks back once again at the work of the best cast member in the history of "Saturday Night Live," Phil Hartman. While Hartman's best-known work—like his great impressions of Bill Clinton and Frank Sinatra, and unforgettable characters like Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer and The Anal-Retentive Chef—is always talked about and shared, this time Nick showcases four of his more obscure sketches. "Robot Repair" features Hartman as a robot obsessed with syntax. "Only in New York" stars Hartman and Nora Dunn as a married pair of gossip reporters. In the hysterical (and controversial) "Don't Pray So Much," Hartman plays Jesus. The episode closes with a riotous musical salute to a fictional Broadway musical composer named "Hal Jarome." You'll hear these sketches, learn about who wrote them, and discover the fascinating backstories behind each one. It's time to enjoy some of Phil Hartman's best but least well-known work. [Ep84]

We're back and it's season 6! As is typical we've assembled a group to draft the nominees we will discuss this coming season. Join jD, Matt, and Thomas as they get together to build season 6!Transcript:[0:00] Thank you, Doug Donance. It's JD here, and I am thrilled to be back in the SNL Hall of Fame. Let me see if my key works, but before I do that, I'll wipe my feet. The SNL Hall of Fame is a weekly affair where each episode we take a deep dive into the career of a former cast member, host, musical guest, or writer, and add them to the ballot for your consideration. Consideration once the nominees have been announced we turn to you the listener to vote for the most deserving and help determined who will be enshrined for perpetuity in the hall and that's how we play the game it's just that simple but you know what behind the scenes folks it's not that simple because we have to curate a list of who we are going to discuss every season and we found the most fun way to achieve that is with a draft and we're going to do that again this year before we explain the rules i want to introduce the other two drafteteers they are your friends and mine matt ardill and thomas santa how are you doing fellas hello jd good Good to see you. Hey, J.D., great thanks.[1:28] That's a little inside baseball there, Thomas.[1:33] So, Thomas, do you want to go through the intricate rules of the draft? You are the master of the draft, after all. All right, sure thing. So, this is the third season, I think, that we've done a draft and had a draft episode. So, there's parameters. So the three of us, we each get five picks. So 15 total, we each get five picks. We each have to pick two cast members. We each have to pick one host.[2:05] We each have to pick a musical guest or a writer, and then we have the wild card. We can do whatever the heck we want with this, as long as it's a cast member, host, musical guest, or writer. But we have the wild card there. So that adds up to five picks each, 15 total, and I have in my hand a coaster that I'm going to flip. I'm going to give either JD or Matt the first pick. Uh so i want matt to call heads or tails matt uh tails tails it is so matt ardeal gets the first pick uh jd you get the second pick and i'll i'll round things out and get the last pick that's how the draft is working today folks um okay well i think for my first draft pick i am going to go with Garrett Morris aside from being an original cast member he's a Juilliard trained performer he can sing, dance, act the entire Nine Yards he just has incredible chops.[3:16] Amazing sketches or bits like the White Guild Relief Fund impressions of Chubby Checker that he did with Carrie Fisher first appearance of a Marvel character as ant-man um that's right and uh you know i i watched this one interview where he was talking about death row follies and it's like it was really interesting he was talking about how he was with harry belafonte's band and they were just chatting and he's like so the entire process was lauren just had an idea for a sketch and sent them off to write he didn't give him any direction It's like you're on death row, you're performing. And he's he went back to this memory. He's talking about how the core of improv is drawing from your experiences. He went back to this memory of talking to Harry Belafonte, band member who had watched an old like 1950s TV show. And if you remember the sketch, his bit is I'm going to get me a shotgun and kill all the whitest I see. And he's like well that actually originated from this old 1950s this is your life type of show where this woman had written over 300 songs and they brought her up from the audience and sat her down to interview her and.[4:32] Kind of of how the song went but she was a white woman from the south and uh so you can imagine how that was so he took it and flipped it and used that for comedy and it's just like you know it just brings so brought so much to the table and i feel like out of the original cast he's one of those people who just is is not given as much respect or acknowledgement as he's due and And I think it's his time to shine. JD, so this is Garrett's one of the last remaining original cast members that we have yet to discuss. This is exciting. What do you think, Jamie?[5:13] Yeah, I'm excited that we're kicking it off with an old school, an original seven. Is it seven? Right, it was seven. Do we count George Coe and Michael O'Donohue? Oh, no, I'm not. The core. I'm talking about the core. It's almost the same as the NHL where they have the original six, but there was errors before that had eight teams, you know, but whatever I digress, I think it's a great pick. I think it's an exciting pick for a show like ours. I know that he will be a tent pool, a tent pole rather in terms of episodes, you've probably noticed in the past that we, we stack, front stack and back stack with more high-profile performers or nominees, and Garrett Morris will certainly be one of those. That being said... I don't see him as a first ballot Hall of Famer. Lorraine Newman didn't make it in on the first ballot. And I can't imagine him doing better than Lorraine Newman.[6:18] Because I think, based on a time and place, he was critically misused. Yes. You know? He was the epitome of, you know, the South Park gag, the token, right? It almost smacks you in the face because you don't see him ever. And then when you do see him, it's like there's flashes of brilliance, like you were mentioning that. So I anticipate him going in, but not as a first ballot Hall of Famer. Yeah, there's not as much meat on the bone as far as his resume as a lot of cast members, but not necessarily his fault. Which i'll be interested to see if what if the voters may take that into account or anything but definitely you know a beloved original cast member i think this is uh this is an interesting um choice that makes sense for for an episode for us yeah i i think so i'm going to start with somebody who just really epitomizes my experience with snl in the last 12 years i would say I started watching this performer and I didn't like him that much unless he was with this other guy.[7:40] And then I started to like them as a duo.[7:44] And then I really saw that this next nominee was outshining not only his comedic partner, but several other male cast members. And I'm talking about Beck Bennett, who just recently became eligible for the Hall of Fame. So that may hurt his chances of getting in right away. But i think he's versatile i think he's the kind of guy and i know we overuse this statement but you ask him to do anything and he'll do it you know like he doesn't know an impression you know what he'll put it together in a week it's like that old school mentality yeah i don't know how to do a putin impression oh i know what i'll do i'll take off my shirt you know and and sound vaguely russian you know but it was one of my favorite reoccurring characters and i think one of the last sketches he did i might be wrong but it's a solo sketch with him as vin diesel yep that was his and that was the last sketch of of the of the night right yep yeah the onya taylor joy episode yeah that's right i just got such a kick out i got such a kick out of it so it was like Like, I sound so old when I say that, but I am. So there you go. By the time you're hearing this, I'm 50. I'm 50.[9:11] So that's my pick. Matt, what do you think? I agree. I think that's an awesome pick. I've always felt he's one of those performers that really grew on me. The longer he was on screen, the more I saw him. And yeah, I think I think that's a terrific choice. Also, he's he's in DuckTales. So, you know, I can't fault him there, you know, like.[9:37] Talented man of many many talents so if you ever want to hear a fantastic episode of it's a great podcast it's a stand-up comedian that hosts it there i'm narrowing it down substantially aren't i uh and it's got um he used to be in the hbo show called crashing oh pete homes pete homes yes Yes, he has a podcast, and he interviews Beck Bennett on an episode. Sorry, folks, for that previous ramble. That was very riveting podcasting, I know. But at any rate, he is featured on this episode of the podcast, and it's a long-form interview. It's like a three-hour interview, but they get into it. And he was a multimillionaire when he signed to go work at Saturday Night Live on the basis of those insurance company commercials he was doing with the kids. Oh, wow. I don't know if you ever saw that campaign, but it was a national campaign in the US and he booked it. And it became a reoccurring thing. And by the time it reoccurred for the fifth time, they signed him for six figures to do it. Oh, jeez.[10:49] And pete holmes pulls that out of him like afterwards he's so mortified because pete holmes like is like he's like would you get like 50k he's like no he's like 200k he's like oh i don't really want to talk about it like 750k it's like okay it was a million dollars.[11:10] I digress on the insurance commercials yeah yeah it was it was uh their telephone phone commercials telephone commercials yeah he had a group of kids and he was almost like the moderator and ask kids questions or whatever and so when he got hired to snl i was like oh that's the guy from the commercials so i had already known his face and i'm like i didn't know he did comedy and he's on snl now that's gonna be interesting he turned into like a steady hand he turned into like like basically almost the rock of the show like he and keenan we're almost like the steady hand rocks of of the of that era of snl i'm excited about talking about back, Yeah, it's going to be a great episode, I suspect. Who do you have for us? Yeah. Try. So I am going to go, I want to go a different route. I'm going to use my musical guest early. And probably in a lot of ways because I think I already have a guest booked for this. One of my favorite guests to bring on the SNL Hall of Fame to talk music. So I'm going to pick you two as a nominee. And with the understanding that musical guests haven't had such great luck here on the SNL Hall of Fame, I think Paul Simon is in, and that's about it. I think I'm going to keep banging this drum all season. Dave Grohl should be in, and I will be talking about that as much as I can.[12:40] This is Dave Grohl's final season on the ballot. But I digress. You two, amazing band. Some memorable appearances at SNL four times on the show. And I think I have an awesome guest lined up to talk about U2. So I'm going to take U2 off the board early as my musical guest. They would have been one of my picks tonight, I suspect. They were on my musical shortlist if I didn't pick a writer. So they could have ended up a wild card for me. That being said, when did their appearances start? Were they always like a superstar band on the show? Well, that's the thing. Yeah, no, I don't think they appeared until the 90s.[13:23] Until like Octane Baby. Yeah, that's one of the things about them. From my recollection, I think they did pop. But they didn't appear when the Joshua Tree came out. They kind of missed like that. So I think their first appearances were in the 90s. So that'll be discussed, I'm sure. On our show as far as like timing of their appearances to me it reminds me maybe a little bit of prince in some ways uh as far as timing of their appearances for me they appeared after i'd already burnt out on them like i was that joshua tree era fan and really wasn't that zuropa.[14:03] You know kind of era didn't really click for me but i do know a lot of people of my age who were completely over the moon when they were on snl uh so yeah i mean they're a great band no arguments there but uh i don't know it's just for me they don't they aren't as as it isn't as memorable but i i can understand why because they are still such an amazing band and they did really put it all on the table whenever they did perform i just think for me the fact that the first time they showed up on SNL, if they were touring Octoon Baby, then it was either the Zoo TV tour, which was a stadium tour, or it was the one that had the cars hanging from the arena. I forget what that part of the tour was called before they went into Zoo TV and stadiums. So you have this band that's playing stadiums around the world coming into 8H.[15:00] This little wee stage. Right. That's what I mean. That's frickin' Hall of Fame. Yeah, I agree. That's one of the fascinating things about SNL and musical guests is sometimes we take for granted, like Lady Gaga or Taylor Swift or somebody like that. We're seeing these acts in a more intimate setting instead of these stadiums. U2 definitely qualifies. I think that's a really good point. Yeah, so that's my pick. We have Garrett Morris, Beck Bennett and you, too. It's back to Matt.[15:32] I'm going to go with my host card next. I am going to nominate Adam Driver. Again, one of those really strong players. He really brings his heart to every performance and he'll do things that like I'm pretty sure other people of his caliber of stardom would really push back on. I mean, you look at that cold open sketch that where he was Epstein and John Lovitz was Alan Dershowitz during the impeachment trial, the dark gallows humor that he was willing to go to in that for that sketch.[16:11] But then you also see like really over the top, silly things like when he was playing Dr. Rock hard, the porn doctor. And it's just, he's willing to like, you know, he's another one of those performers like Jon Hamm, like the star, his stardom doesn't get in the way of him doing silly stuff that takes down his own myth, like even like the undercover boss is Kylo Ren is so I'm going with Adam driver. Great pick. I think Adam driver, he wasn't on my short list, but I think it's a fantastic pick because he's. He doesn't have a dud. He doesn't have a dud episode. And that's key to being a Hall of Fame host, in my opinion. I tend to lean toward the five-timer being, you know, sort of a cutoff for me, and he just misses that.[17:06] But man, I can't wait to see those other performances working with this group that is starting to really find itself yeah this adam driver is one to me he's one of the better hosts of this whole era of snl and matt you did me a favor because adam driver was on like a short list and i was going to be debating between the shipping driver these other people so you just made that decision easier for me uh by taking adam driver because he was definitely on my like short very short list of hosts uh that i was considering he's just a guy He did some comedic stuff in Girls. He had some comedic moments, but I wouldn't describe him as a comedian or a comedic actor, but he showed those chops on SNL. I think a lot of times that's what happens. A lot of those good actors tend to do really well as SNL hosts because they can just slide in and do really quality sketch work. He was definitely up for anything. I love this. I'm super pumped to talk about Adam Driver. Yeah, it's going to be a great conversation. Anyone in mind off the top of your head? Not at all.[18:15] I'll put the fillers out there. I'll get somebody good, I'm sure of it. Yeah, that's great. All right. I'm up next. And I'm going to go with an old favorite.[18:27] To me, the first season of SNL that my little peepers got to see was Lauren's first year back. I saw the back half of that season. and was blown away. I had seen some Eddie Murphy episodes prior to that, but not much, and I don't have memories of them. But that season, I have memories. I have memories of one particular actor, and it's not Dennis Miller, who I thought was the coolest dude of all time, but the guy that made me laugh the most consistently because he was hammy, but not in a hammy way. And it's John Lovitz who I'm talking about. I think he's got a terrific resume. He was one of the very few. Nora Dunn, Dennis Miller, and he were the only survivors of the massacre that ensued following that season that Lauren came back. And they carried over into what became the second golden era of Saturday Night Live. In many ways, they formed, you know, the foundation of the next.[19:47] 20 years of that show you had the you know with the weekend update you had the solo performer doing weekend update you had this character actor that would do fantastic characters all the time and again i'm talking love it's just really terrific stuff uh i'm i'm really excited to see who you line up to talk about john lovitz i'm sure there'll be quite a a few people who want to do that but i'm curious what you guys think yeah people are going to be chomping at the bit to talk to talk about this and i i know off the top of my head at least uh, a couple snl podcasters out there uh would love maybe have already talked to me about hey if you guys do john lovitz let me know that would be one that i'd be interested so i know i have no shortage of options for john lovitz this is such a good one too it's funny jamie i'm keeping track of this i'm typing as as we go along and as soon as you started saying this person stood out to me at the end of lauren's first season i wrote john lovitz i'm like and i'm really excited because and you did me a favor too just like matt did me a favor with adam driver john lovitz was on like my very short list like i i was saying to myself am i really gonna go another draft without picking john lovitz we have to have john lovitz on on the season so i'm so excited about this jamie.[21:09] Great minds. He was on my list as well, honestly. I mean, like Tommy Flanagan, the devil in the people's court, you know, like just these consistently hilarious.[21:19] I mean, at the time when I was a kid, I didn't get him as much. But going back and rewatching him, I was like, I get it now. I get why everybody loves him. And I just think my tastes were not refined enough to appreciate him at the time. But yeah, having gone back and rewatched his era, I watched it on TV at the time, too. He's just a freaking genius. He knows when to go big. He knows when to be small.[21:54] And he'll do completely bonkers characters. And right now, he's adopted this, you know, well, I say right now, but over the last 25 years, he's adopted this butt of all jokes, you know, SNL based.[22:11] And I think that's hilarious. Like when they did the Immemorium, and he was on there. There's been other instances as well. So a lot of fun. Yeah absolutely yeah john love it's awesome so we're back to me uh i'm gonna um pick a cast member i'm gonna utilize one of my cast member choices and we've talked about molly shannon congratulations molly on being an so hall of famer we've talked on a gas dyer so i'm gonna go with a very talented woman who who was.[22:42] Their cohort who often upstaged them and who maybe popped dropped even more so than the other two which is saying a lot uh we haven't heard a ton from her since snl but i still think sherry o terry should get some love and get an episode of her own wow so i want to choose sherry o terry uh as my choice we're gonna have a sherry o terry episode and i think it's well deserved i think she was a big uh really big part of the resurgence of snl back in the late 90s oh totally agree like she was just like an amazing workout horse great great impersonations and impressions and just terrific a terrific energy like like i mean it was she was in a cast with some really amazing people but she always you know she could hold her own you know with with the rest of rest of the cast and her barbara walters is like when i imagined barbara I actually imagine her impression more than I imagine actually Barbara Walters. And it's like that just speaks to how much of a stamp she put on her performances. Yeah, I think in particular, her work with Will Ferrell was spectacular.[23:54] They found each other in scenes together quite often. And she could keep up with him physically and emotionally. You know, turn a phrase in a character type way. Really terrific stuff. Yeah, I can't wait. We've talked about a lot of the people from that era, and they're always really fun conversations because a lot of listeners, some of my guests, that's like their prime SNL years. It was like the Will Ferrell, Molly Shannon on a gas tire. We've taught Chris Parnell, we've taught Daryl Hammond. So I think it's about time Sherry O'Terry gets her episode. So i'm glad you guys are excited about this one well i guess it's my turn again uh i am going to go to the writer's pool uh for this one i'm going to plumb my gen x credentials and choose one of my favorite sketch you know sketch performers writers um later dramatic actors is Bob Odenkirk. He's, you know, probably in a lot of ways coming out of the writer's room. He don't like a lot of the writers do very successfully afterwards, but they're not necessarily as high profile. Whereas in a lot of ways, he's probably one of the most high profile former writer of the show as an actor, like with Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul.[25:22] But, you know, You know, he, you know, his writing with Robert Smigel and Conan O'Brien, but, you know, came out of the Chicago Second City community and created us, created characters like, you know, the the. Chris Farley's inspirational speaker, Matt Foley. And he went on to become like a very big voice in Gen X comedy with Mr. Show and working with Ben Stiller and Chris Elliott and writing for Dennis Miller when he had his own show. So, yeah, I'm just a big fan of Bob Odenkirk and I'd love to see him inducted. Yeah I wonder uh our buddies at the um Saturday Night Network um are definitely great as far as helping us out with credits and stuff so I'm curious there's probably gonna be some Odenkirk stuff that I didn't know that he was behind that I'll find out through this that tends to happen when I start researching the writers and doing all of that so I'm excited to find out a lot of what I don't know about Bob's SNL tenure obviously I think he might get a little bit of a bump too because of Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad and he's still relevant now. So I think we might see what I'll call the Conan O'Brien bump. Maybe not to that level, but I think there's going to be a little bit of a surge for him. But I'm excited to see just what I don't know about Odenkirk.[26:46] Yeah, and it's very little. that uh like i didn't uh i forgot completely about the motivational speaker matt foley being a brainchild of his but i've watched the second city version of it and it's it's you know it's really great i think you are going to find somebody that's going to make a fantastic case for bob odenkirk i would have difficulty being the person to do that because i am not good at research and it's a it's a blind spot for me so i think that that is something that i'm trying to wrap my head around a little bit when i think about him as a as a hall of famer i look at the other writers who are in the hall you get seth myers you get conan o'brien yeah conan o'brien is this outlier. I can't wait to listen to the episode. So, you know, I want to be swayed. Yeah, hopefully it's a good one for you all. I'm sure it will be. I'm looking forward to see who takes on the assignment of being my guest for the Odin Kirk episode. I'm going to go with hosts next.[28:02] And it's someone who breaks my rule that I already outlined, you know, 300 strikeouts or 500 home runs to get into the Hall of Fame. And that's five stints as a host. This gentleman only has four. That's good, Jamie. I was going to talk you out of that anyway. So you shouldn't be so beholden to that. Okay, that's fine. That's fine.[28:28] So i think um i remember a party years ago i was still at an age it was season 19.[28:36] And i was of an age where i had to watch saturday night live live like every like every week like did not miss it and there was this big house party and i put it on and sat down on the couch to watch And I remember it vividly because it was Nirvana hosting. Nirvana was the musical guest, and it was my next nominee's first time hosting the show. And that was all the way back in 1993, I believe. And this is Charles Barkley. yeah and he he's very relevant nowadays because he's he says he claims he's retiring from tv.[29:18] We're recording this uh a little ahead of time uh until it comes out he says he's retiring from tv because tnt uh isn't gonna have basketball right i don't know what's gonna go on with inside the nba i don't know if i quite believe him honestly one of the most entertaining people uh in sports television always entertaining when he hosts snl she's a really charismatic dude just really funny guy uh so i i like this i i have to say i i think that's a great choice because i mean he's one of those few i'm not a big fan of sports personalities right on the show and he's one of the few i felt because i mean i still remember like i were we're months apart in age so uh i was watching that same night and uh that that you know that was a.[30:06] I had my shaggy shoulder length, greasy hair and grubby beard and my flannels. So I was right into Nirvana at that time. And yeah, it was like it was a surprising performance for me to do as well and be as strong as he was. But it was a great, great showing. I think one of the other, you know, sort of not rules, but little guidelines I like to look at for a host is how many eras did they work in? And he also qualifies there for me. His first appearance was again in season 19, and it was 1993. Then we didn't get him again until 2010 in season 35. Then he showed up relatively quickly with Kelly Clarkson in 2012 on season 37.[31:02] But then he wasn't back till season 43 in 2018. So that would have been almost an entire turnover at that point. I think to me that somebody that can host that many good episodes, I think season over season, era over era is somebody that should be at least considered for the Hall of Fame. Do I think he's a first ballot? No, but I think to use the parlance of his former sport, he's a slam dunk at some point. Oh, very nice, J.D. It's like a mic drop on your Charles Barkley. I like it.[31:41] So Charles Barkley is a host. I'm going to pick a host as well. You guys, I have a musical guest. I picked a cast member.[31:50] I'm going to go with the host. Somebody who's been very important to SNL. A former cast member but i don't think she quite has the resume to talk about as a cast member but i think she has some underrated episodes definitely when i went back and looked at her work as a host it surprised me as far as uh how strong she was as a host and maybe it shouldn't because she was a cast member she's hilarious i'm talking about julia louis drive is ah which does break your your rule jamie about she's only a three-timer uh but she she's she's worked with uh at least two different eras she hosted in 2006 2007 and she hosted in 2016 so she's worked with at least two different eras um but she always just really she was a steady hand as a host she did a great job to me the two this is a chance to celebrate julia um just all around as well and i think that's what this show SNL Hall of Fame is about is the chance to celebrate these folks and so I'm excited to celebrate just a super talented woman who has had an impact on SNL maybe I think more so maybe as a host than as a cast member but it'll be fun just to talk about her maybe touch on her entire body of work just a great comedic actor I love Julia Louis-Dreyfus So I want to talk about her for me. It feels when she came back to host, it was very much like a returning champion.[33:15] You know, like she came back and she'd conquered and she was able to, to relish in that glory.[33:21] And, and you know, I was like, I remember watching her in her era on the show and coming back and seeing her. And she's just so much more confident in every scene and so much more like she was great originally, but you see this growth in her. And it was great to see her at the peak of her ability coming back to the show. What I think is fascinating is I don't know off the top of my head if there is another host Hall of Famer that was a former cast member. And I don't think there is. I don't think so. I think this might be the first. Yeah. I think that that's a fascinating aspect of this candidacy. You know, that here she is, somebody that has three years on the show under her belt, and she gets called in. She knows what she's doing, not only comedically and as a comedic actress, but as a former cast member.[34:22] She sort of knows the ropes, and that is terrific fodder for conversation, I think. Yeah, absolutely. I think there's two people, there's two cast members in the SNL Hall of Fame that I think have cases to be in the SNL Hall of Fame as hosts. And I think Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig probably have cases for both things, which is pretty impressive. Um if we're talking former cast members as hosts you know the two of two of the preeminent ones are already in the hall i think julia is a good uh next level uh as far as that goes yeah well how do you follow julia louis-dreyfus um so i think i'm gonna go with another cast member uh and i was speaking about dr rockhard earlier and i'm gonna go back to his his waiting room.[35:16] And showing Aidy Bryant who is just another one of those incredible talents um solid delivery 10-year veteran on the show just you know her her musical bits you know and on top of that possibly the best Ted Cruz impersonation that I have ever seen um yeah and I mean she got her start like as a producer for comedy bang bang and she just brought that willingness and energy that you get in that LA alt comedy scene to SNL and I thought it was a great addition I did not know that's where she came from that's, amazing the former TV show or the, podcast the TV show oh so cool wow yeah I think this is a another great pick.[36:10] Matt um ad bryant is a spectacular cast member and again she was alongside kate mckinnon you know and kate mckinnon was was gilda radner was jan hooks was kristin wigg you know begat kate mckinnon and yet ad stood beside her and could shine brighter and that to me not all the the time but you know from time to time for sure and that to me is um a great place to start your argument for why she belongs in the hall yeah so beloved i'm curious to see what the voting percentage will be like from her if we're reading the tea leaves with kate mckinnon um it probably won't go in 80s favor the first time um but she's definitely to me she's hall worthy i'll say that and and she's definitely episode worthy this is something when when 80 stepped away from the show this was something that i was excited like i know in a couple years in a few seasons or whatever we're gonna be able to do an 80 brian episode so this is something i've been looking forward to ever since she left the show matt so this this is this is awesome the research is gonna be fun i'm gonna know i'm gonna have a great guest there's people gonna be lining up to talk about 80 bryant she's just such a beloved figure on snl and and i think we're seeing kind of hard to replace.[37:37] Honestly yeah all right so i'm up to bat i'm gonna close my eyes and point no.[37:46] I'm not gonna do that i'm gonna go in order i'm gonna stay in order i did two cast members i did a um host now Now I'm going to do a musical guest slash writer.[37:57] But I'm going to choose a musical guest who was a fantastic songwriter, quite frankly. One of the best songwriters and most well-known songwriters in his generation, which was predominantly the 70s, although adult contemporary played him throughout the 80s. And he made his presence known on SNL, I believe, in 80, 83, and then 86. He was on the Ebersole era he was on the original Lorne era and then Lorne brought him back for that first season I'm talking about if you don't know Randy Newman, who is not my bag necessarily, but I recognize the brilliance in his songwriting and his ability to inflect his sense of humor. He's got a wicked sense of humor, and he uses that in his music in a really fun kind of way. The only contemporary artist I can think of that reminds me of something similar is like Ben Folds. But Ben Folds certainly wasn't ever as big as Randy Newman was or is, although I do love Ben Folds.[39:16] Anyway, I think that's my – well, I don't think. That's my pick, Randy Newman, and I'm sticking to it. Yeah, six-timer Randy Newman. Six-timer, yeah, absolutely. So he had quite an impact on the show. I already have maybe somebody in mind as a guest for Randy Newman.[39:34] So I think not totally like 100% my cup of tea. There's a lot of stuff that he did that I did like, but maybe an era before me. But you can't argue his impact as a songwriter. Just what a reliable guest that he was on SNL.[39:52] So I think this is a really great choice. We're celebrating an older era of SNL that deserves to be celebrated with one of the predominant musical guests from that era. I like it, Jamie. Same here. I mean, like he's one of those performers that, you know, especially in that early era, SNL tapped into the zeitgeist musically in a way that was seldom seen on television. Like, you know, you wouldn't see him on a lot of TV shows other than these shows like SNL pushing the edges of musical talent and bringing in voices that were not necessarily always paid attention to. But I mean, he's gone on to. Yeah, I mean, he's been gone on to become like this cultural touchstone, like the Toy Story theme songs, like all the he's like all sorts of movies and television shows that he's touched. And I think that a lot of that comes back to these six episodes that he did that that helped elevate him so this will be a great conversation good job Jamie I love it so and another musical guest and uh we can see how musical guests of different eras kind of do I'm always fascinated yeah I don't have high hopes yeah but I do I do think uh sorry I said it's the journey that that that's that's what I think that's what's important here it's the journey not like if he makes it or what's that.[41:17] You got it. Yeah. Yeah. You know, I mean, it's important, but, you know, I've learned my lesson with Dave Grohl and I just had to appreciate doing the Dave Grohl episode and whether he gets into the hall, you know, that's, that's, um, I almost have to take that as like a bonus. So I'm up next and I'm, I have another cast member, uh, that I need to, I, so I picked Sherry O'Terry as my first cast member and I'm going to go a little more current than Sherry O'Terry and And talk about Bobby Moynihan. I think Bobby's had such a huge impact on SNL. And he was often, he never was somebody who was looked at as the leader of any of his casts. But he was so, so important. And I think he was always such an underrated cast member. Until he left the show and then people started reevaluating his time at SNL. Completely. Yeah, right? Yeah. Yeah, people were like, wasn't Bobby Moynihan so good? And then we start thinking of all these characters, all his sketch work. He still loves SNL. He still appears on it. He's an SNL podcast listener.[42:24] I'm about 5% convinced that he might listen to the SNL Hall of Fame. That's how much he loves SNL. So Bobby Moynihan, if you're out there, we love you, and we're going to do an episode on you. For me, he was like, when he popped for me, he just like there's the one sketch and i liked him but you know it's sort of on the fence but my wife's like ah i just i don't he's not but then he did the peppa up in here character and we're just like we're in love we're in love with bobby he's just so brilliant and.[43:03] Yeah, I can't wait to hear this episode. I think you really hit it on the head when you were talking about his departure and reflecting back and, you know, seeing that Bobby Moynihan-shaped hole.[43:19] I think that his versatility is something that isn't discussed enough. He was great in sketches.[43:28] He was great at being a character. and he did weekend update bits of the yin yang that were almost all home runs if that's not hall of fame worthy i don't know what is what i am going to be interested to see is the two current big boys so far are beck bennett and bobby moynihan those are you know sort of current era level hall of fame nominees i'm curious which one will get more ballots this year i don't think either goes in this year but do.[44:05] A little side bet but i'm curious who gets the most ballots yeah yeah maybe we can get a sponsorship from exactly yeah um yeah so i'm glad you guys like this pick bobby monahan super excited to start delving into his all his work uh i mean i know a lot of it a lot of it's imprinted in my mind but it's just so fun to go back and watch him cook like the weekend update desk is something that he he was just he just lived in and made his own riblet and drunk uncle like there's just like things that are so classic oh yeah we still go back to a drunk uncle like just everyone's always like yeah this is a drunk uncle moment yeah definitely yeah so bobby moynihan uh matt circling back around so we're down to the home stretch it's our the final pick for for all three of us so yeah.[45:02] I am going to go back to the beginning. Alan Zweibel, you know, one of the original band of writers, penned for that first season of SNL. He went on to get a really close relationship with Gilda Radner, writing a memoir about the relationship, Bunny Bunny, Gilda Radner, a sort of love story, which was adopted into a play for Gary Shandling, her enthusiasm. Enthusiasm but also he created i i say two of the most iconic sketches of that original era which are belushi samurai sketch and and rosanne rosanna dana i feel like those are two wow yeah those early characters that really you you think back to them it's like they just pop and they're both they're both from his pen so uh yeah that is my final pick yeah i think that's a great pick uh Alan's White Bell, they talk about him being under the Weekend Update desk, handing off jokes. He was a joke writer. That's what he was. He was a joke writer, and he was among the last people to be hired, I think.[46:11] But they knew what they needed, and they knew that he could deliver, and deliver he did. Bonding early on with Gilda Radner, using that bond to create. An iconic character, co-create an iconic character, like you say, that may have overstayed her welcome. But she was on quite a bit those first couple seasons. But nevertheless, she was great. And he's great. And I think that the people that listen to this show are.[46:47] Need to start understanding that this is a show that has performers that do great work and are coming from a school of improvisation. But virtually everything you see every week on Saturday Night Live is written, and it's written by really talented people, and they need to be reflected in the hall as well. Well said here here and uh yeah as why bell when i go back and watch old uh snl episodes he makes me do the leonardo dicaprio pointing at the tv because he will he will appear like you'll see a sketch and then you'll be like oh it's why there's alan's why bell in the background or they used a picture of alan's why bell on weekend update for something or he'll just kind of pop up he's like uh where's waldo uh in that era's why bell will pop up when you least expect him and he had a really funny cameo and a curbing enthusiasm as well he had a funny interaction with larry david uh when he ran into him in new york city at a bar that one of my favorite scenes in the show's history is why belt was a part of so we love oh oh this is gonna be a fun one to listen to yeah i've got a lot to learn and that is where i start with my wild card pick i've got Got a lot to learn. I don't know a lot about this next fella.[48:07] I know not a lot about him because of the era he came into, but I know that he was part of the bread and butter. There was Eddie Murphy carrying the load, but the glue guy was Joe Piscopo. I felt you were going there. And Joe Piscopo is somebody that I think, while he's got some interesting things to say these days, I think that reflecting back on his actual career, which is what we want to do and we want to look at, I think that he was pivotal. He was pivotal. There are a handful of people that are responsible for SNL staying afloat. I'm not going to say keeping it alive in this case, because I don't think he was that valuable a cog.[49:02] Uh over overall but he kept it afloat for sure like he was somebody who kept it afloat he was he was a steady rower and it was a time that things were not steady other than steady eddie of course so joe pescabo he's got my back he's probably the most buff uh former cast member in the show's history if i i would i mean i haven't done the proper research for this uh but But my guess is he's the most ripped cast member in history. What do you guys think? I have to agree. Beck Bennett is surprisingly close, but I think Joe in his heyday has that title. I think he's the only one who's appeared on a men's health magazine, that's for sure. Probably. Never saw Kyle Mooney in men's health.[49:53] Now I've got that sketch in my head where he got like wearing the bodysuit like. Like, that's what Joe Piscopo actually looked like at one point. Let's write a sketch about Joe Piscopo. Jamie, this is great. I think people always talk about Eddie Murphy, rightfully so. Like, Eddie Murphy was amazing in that era. But Joe, Joe Piscopo was right there with him in a lot of these classic sketches. Sketches and i think i know a lot of snl super fans who really go to bat for for talking about how how important joe piscopo was and what an actual like good cast member he was uh so this will be uh really neat to go back and watch frankly a lot of sketches that sort of get lost in time from that era if eddie murphy wasn't a part of them um it's almost like they just kind of get lost in snl history so this will be a fun one for me and when you find them out there they're They're usually hacked to bits, right? Like there's like three sketches and then meet one musical performance or something like that. You know, exactly. What have you got for us, Thomas? Oh, sorry, man. Sorry. I was just going to say, I can't wait as well. Like I, I mean, he's such a, he, I love his mobster characters when he, when he goes into that sort of like rat rat pack, channeling like uh frank sinatra that he would often do yeah and they use that like that like later on in his career he appeared on star trek the next generation as like a rat pack era.[51:21] Comedian and yeah like he mentored data on how to be a stand-up comedian and it's just like he just He exudes the feel of that era, but that's because he just is so good at committing to a bit. So, yeah, I can't wait. Thomas, you're bringing this home. Yes, sir. I'm rounding this out. I have a wild card pick as well, and I'm going to add another host into the mix and end it with a host. It's a five timer. So I'm adhering to that to that loose rule, I guess, of having a five timer. It's somebody who actually hosted six times between 1982 and 1999. Bobby Moynihan apparently actually impersonated this person on the show one time. So I'm talking about Danny DeVito. Danny DeVito. I was going to guess that. Yeah. So it's Danny DeVito. He was always like a very reliable host. He hosted one time with his wife, Rhea Perlman. That's right. Yeah. Yeah. I remember him having memorable sketches of really funny. Everybody talks about the delicious dish with Alec Baldwin, but Danny DeVito was in a really clever delicious dish sketch in his own right that I'll definitely talk about. I always loved Danny. He's such an interesting, quirky personality.[52:41] And it's just going to be so fun to chat about his hosting gigs at SNL. Like I said, 82 to 99. So not quite like he never hosted with a lot of the new cast. But he's got to see a lot of SNL so Danny DeVito is my choice, I like it. It's a bold choice. It's sort of sitting in the bushes, you know, but it's very obvious once you play those cards. And the fact that the run is from 82 to 99, and you got a lot of quality appearances you know again another stat quality appearances.[53:31] They together with ria perlman i thought um was a fun episode and for a time it almost seemed like he was going to challenge alec baldwin he even had the episode with his spouse You know, they were rolling out around the same episodes, and then Baldwin just took off in a bolt. I think that Danny DeVito is somebody that will, you know, probably hit around the 35% mark in his first year, which to me is somebody that's likely to get in. But it'll take a couple years of us pestering people and telling people, no, no, watch the episodes. This guy was really good. And Danny DeVito is one of those interesting. I remember watching Taxi as a kid and he was just like so abrasive. But it was again, it comes back to his.[54:32] His capability of understanding the moment and what he needed to bring to any scene. And then, you know, you go on to watch twins and all of this stuff growing up. I actually don't remember his SNL days. So I'm going to have to go back and rewatch those episodes. Not quirky sketches. sketches it's very some a lot of them are very danny devito which is a good thing good thing yeah yeah yeah yeah it's gonna be fun yeah definitely i think it's always sunny in philadelphia is gonna help him too because a lot of younger he's very relevant yeah a lot of younger people like it's always sunny i like it my my uh 16 year old niece loves it so that's you know he he a lot of people from different generations know danny devito and i think it's always sunny he's going to help him a lot here. I wonder if he'll come back. I wonder if he'll do a stint again. Yeah, I was looking at hosts. If that show ends or something. I think he'd be game. He's really game for anything.[55:31] He's not a person to turn down an opportunity to perform. So I would say he'd go for it. Maybe we can hire him for the SNL Hall of Fame Christmas party this year. Oh, I'll put some fillers out. I'm efforting as we say in the business. Well, Thomas, do you want to run down our picks one more time? Absolutely. So in order of whether they're drafted, we have... Garrett Morris, Beck Bennett, U2, Adam Driver, John Lovitz, Sherry Oteri, Bob Odenkirk, Charles Barkley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, A.D. Bryant, Randy Newman, Bobby Moynihan, Alan Zweibel, Joe Piscopo, and Danny DeVito. I spared you guys my Don Pardo impression. I drew that, by the way, so you're welcome.[56:27] Listen i think that that's a formidable class of nominees rather not inductees but nominees i think that uh we've got an interesting season at our at our hands on top of those 15 episodes of course we're going to do another don pardo award there will be of course our famous round roundtable episode and then we'll wrap it all up with the class of season six. I wonder who on the ballot will make it. 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This week on the podcast we reveal the Don Pardo Award winner for Season 5. This high prestigious honor is bestowed onto a person or group of people who contribute to the show's success despite not being eligible for traditional election into the Hall. Transcript: Track 2:[0:42] Thank you so much, Doug Donatz. It is great to be here in the SNL Hall of Fame.The SNL Hall of Fame podcast is a weekly affair where each episode we take a deep dive into the career of a former cast member, host, musical guest, or writer and add them to the ballot for your consideration.Once the nominees have been announced, we turn to you, the listener, to vote for the most deserving and help determine who will be enshrined for perpetuity in the hall.Except for this week. Because this is our very special Don Pardo Award show where the three of us, Thomas, Matt, and myself put our heads together and award the Don Pardo Award to a deserving individual, or in the case of this year's award, deserving individuals.I won't bury the lead any longer, but before I go anywhere, please. please wipe your feet.Track 2:[1:43] This week, we are going to be talking about a major component of Saturday Night Live, and that is the SNL band.So the way we're going to tackle this is we're going to go in chronological order to the best of our ability.We might miss a couple of years, but we can fill Fill in the blanks as necessary for you to get your little history lesson.But this has been enough of me talking right now.How are you doing, Thomas? Hey, JD.Doing really well. It's nice to be on a little like an actual episode with you and Matt, like the three of us kind of uniting here. Yeah. One united front.This is really fun. We were talking as we're recording this, we're coming off a really fantastic Kristen Wiig episode. So I think all of us are kind of energized by SNL right now.So we're taking that energy from the recent Kristen Wiig episode and putting it forth here for this. Oh, that's fantastic.Matt, you're not in your usual corner this week. No, no. Yeah, I've moved things, moved my desk around.I need to make room to watch that, you know, 1970s French disco funk and dance around.Track 2:[3:00] I wonder if they were even i know when they counted the numbers they were speaking french but i wonder how much of the rest of it was was actual french my wife was asleep on the couch i would have asked her she's a french teacher i wanted to wake her up and say you got to watch this sketch but she was gone i'll ask i'll show it to her today and ask it sounded right from my grade nine general French.So it may be like Google Translate. Who knows?But it had the right shapes. Yeah. And I think Bowen's a French speaker.So I think at least Bowen was probably speaking good real. Oh, OK. I think he is. Yeah. Didn't realize that.Well, Matt and I have failed our Canadian tests here.For those listening from other places in the world, Canadians are not truly bilingual, even though our country is.Track 2:[3:52] But I digress. Let's start at the start.Track 2:[3:57] And speaking of Canadians, we're going to talk about the original SNL band.And it's not band leader, but it's musical director. And that is Howard Shore, who is immensely talented.He played the alto sax in the band, and he, like I said, was the band leader.But he was, before he came to SNL, he worked with Lorne Michaels and Hart Pomerantz on the Lorne and Hart Terrific Hour. hour.And when Lauren got SNL, it seemed like a slam dunk for him to come South and work with Saturday Night Live.To me, his most defining moment in the role is that he wrote the closing.He wrote Waltz in D, is it D minor?Waltz in A, written by a founding member, Howard Shore.And And that is something, maybe the only thing other than update that is like lasted the duration of the show.I'm not as versed in the 80s. I don't know if they ended in Waltz and A, but definitely all the Lorne Michaels era, it ends with that.And it's always very exciting when you get to hear the bulk of it and you get to see the credits roll and you get to see them mingling on the stage.Track 2:[5:24] Oftentimes here in Canada, when it aired on global TV, they would cut it off and you wouldn't see much of anything.But now for some reason, you get to see it all.Track 2:[5:35] Uh, do you guys have any feelings about that original music director in that original band?I'm going to get into more detail in a moment, but I'm just curious if you guys have any sort of thoughts or feelings.We talked a little bit about this concept in the Don Pardo episode from last season, Matt and I, but it's just branding.And you touched on it, JD, like the Waltz and A and all of that, like the SNL band, And even with them playing in between sketches and bumpers and stuff, it all goes toward the branding of the show, the show's identity.And when talking about Howard Shore, the fact that he created such an iconic piece of music that's obviously stood the test of time.Like how much aside unless you're one of the more famous cast members or lauren michaels himself it's hard to find somebody who's had such an imprint as far as the identity and branding of the show so right away like he's he's an icon just because of that along with the other like founding members of the snl band but howard shore will highlight at this moment as like the leader So that's what sticks out to me about Howard Shore, specifically his contribution to SNL.How about you, Matt? Yeah, for me, I feel like he's one of those instrumental components creating the feeling Thomas was saying.Track 2:[7:03] Because that early band was much more involved in the day-to-day operations.They were. The later bands, because they would play as part of the show.So you don't get that anymore.In those early first few seasons, they would do extended musical numbers.Or like there's this one sketch with Lily Tomlin where the entire band are dressed up as nurses.That's right. And they do St. James Infirmary Blues.And it's it's just like they're they're they're a component of those early days, setting the tone, part of the vibe of the entire thing.Uh and i think it's no small part due to the camaraderie that shore had with the rest of them, that's right the rest of the cast yeah you're gonna mention this jd but also like the ama king b yes i was just gonna go there that's so funny.Track 2:[8:16] To Matt's point, they were much more a part of the show.You have the nurse band, you have the beekeeper outfit.Track 2:[8:28] Not to mention the fact that the band is responsible for creating interstitial music for sketches and even main music for sketches in some cases.So, I think that that is woven into the fabric of the blueprint or the DNA of SNL at this point.Even though, you know, more contemporary SNL bands aren't as involved.Now, I say that having just come off the Kristen Wiig episode where we got a really funny joke from Lenny Pickett.And that was just, you know, just fantastic.To steal a page from matt's book and just offer you a little trivia i thought it was very interesting that howard shore gave the name blues brothers to akroyd and belushi he was the one who came up with that term and obviously we know how successful the blues brothers were both on the show and in their feature debut uh you know really good stuff shore moved on from snl and And had a phenomenal career post-SNL, scoring films.And he scored films all through the 80s. There are some pseudo-notable ones that I don't have written down right now.But in the early 2000s and late 90s, I think it's late. Is Lord of the Rings late 90s?Track 2:[9:57] Or is it early 2000s? I think the first one was early 2000s.Early 2000s. So it entered production late 90s.Sure. So he did the score for all three of those movies and the three Hobbit films.And to me, that is just phenomenal.He's won three Academy Awards. He's been nominated for Golden Globe Awards.He has won some Emmy Awards as well.And he's just all over the place in terms of success. sass.He's been pursuing music since he was basically eight or nine years old.Track 2:[10:36] At 13 and 14, he became good friends with the young Lorne Michaels in summer camp.And obviously, we know what happened from there.Gosh, if I could have been in summer camp with Lorne Michaels, if only, maybe I'd have a different career right now. But I digress.Any other thoughts on Howard Shore and his influence and importance in the legacy of SNL?Yeah, I think Howard Shore, and not just him. So I'm looking at like the members of the founding band.A lot of them were in the Blues Brothers.So a lot of them played in the Blues Brothers and like role class musicians. You had Paul Schaefer.That's right. Yeah, involved. And of course, we know Paul Schaefer went on to do he was accredited cast member.Paul Schaefer at one point. Tom Bones Malone is a really well respected trombone and trumpet player in the music world.So you have all these world-class musicians, Cheryl Hardwick on keyboards, all these people, super well-respected.And Howard Shore is like the leader of this group.But these musicians, and this is going to be a theme throughout our conversation, are just world-class musicians.Track 2:[11:52] Do you two know if Shore was responsible for putting, I'm guessing he was, but for putting the band actually together?Other yeah i would imagine so because i mean that's how it works now uh as reading an interview, uh maddie rice uh the guitarist and she was talking about how lenny the audition it was sort of like the their version of the lauren michaels the musician's version of the lauren michaels audition where he just sort of sits there dead faced kind of thing but yeah like so i i would assume like he's just going around and getting the best of the best of these musicians that.Track 2:[12:31] At that point, it's a regular gig, good money.So for the 70s, that's a nice enticement to a lot of musicians, I'm sure.You're in New York. You're in New York, yeah. So you have ample opportunity to go to a live venue and play during the week if you're not rehearsing.Almost like the stand-ups and the sketch artists on SNL. Very similar through-line there. That's interesting, Matt. Yeah.Well, shall we move forward? Shore was there, I guess, from the inception through 1979.Track 2:[13:05] So he left when everybody else left, including Lorne Michaels.There were two band leaders in the early 80s, one that only lasted a year, I want to say.Yeah. And one that was three or four years on top of that.And then Lorne came back. so kenny vance succeeded howard shore as the musical director but kenny vance right he was only there basically probably just when gene dumanian was there as the producer so i think maybe when dick ebersole came uh some of the retooling that they did uh i imagine uh affected kenny vance as well as musical director but then they replaced him with the aforementioned tom Tom Bones Malone, who was in the original SNL band that Howard Shore was musical director of.So Tom Bones Malone from 81 to 85 was the musical director.Not that much on Tom Bones Malone. I just know you always hear that name as far as when you talk about great respected musicians.Track 2:[14:10] The name Tom Bones Malone is one that I remember people always talking about.Out but so it was kenny vance from 80 to 81 and tom malone from 81 to 85 i don't know much about that period i just know tom bones if he got bones as a nickname yeah no it's tom bones malone he's like and speaks to the quality of the music those original musicians uh he played multiple instruments aside from trombone he played saxophone trumpet tuba flute bass guitar.Track 2:[14:42] Oh like he could be half the band if and i mean that that was all these musicians were these multi-instrumentalist talent powerhouses um so so yeah it's just it's amazing again like i think that period is sort of like a weird dark period in a lot of ways where a lot of that doesn't make it out kind of like a black hole of saturday night live but it's a little bit yeah yeah tougher to to find information on that era.So that brings us to a member, I want to say he was a member of Tom Bones Malone, his troupe.You guys can correct me if I'm wrong, but he became bandleader, and that is G.E.Smith, and we're going to pass the torch to Thomas on this one.Track 2:[15:27] Yeah, so they were doing retooling, so Dick Ebersole left, and so Lorne Michaels came back to the show in 1985, so they're doing a lot of retooling.That was the year, you know, Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Michael Hall, we saw Lovitz and Nora Dunn and Dennis Miller come into this season, but just a lot of reshuffling and new energy into the show.So that's the season that G.E. Smith started as the musical director of the Saturday Night Live band.I don't know, Jamie, that he was in previous iterations. I think he's a Lorne guy.Okay. And he knows Lorne because G.E. Smith, he was married to Gilda Radner for a couple years in the early 80s. So he got to know Lorne that way.And we've seen, obviously, now that Lorne hires people who he knows and trusts.That's a really big factor. So you're right. Right. If I had married Gilda Radner in the early 80s, I might have a different career path as well.Track 2:[16:31] But as it stands, G.E. Smith's the one who married Gilda Radner.So he became SNL bandleader in 1985.But G.E. Smith, if you've ever heard him speak, he has the blues in his blood.He's like a true blues man, the way he speaks and just his cadence.And you could tell he plays the blues when you listen to G.E. Smith talk.He did a really great episode, I'm going to say probably around when COVID first came up with Marc Maron. He was on WTF with Marc Maron. Oh.Yeah. So he and Marc Maron just geeked out about music because Marc's a guitar player.And so he and G.E. Smith just geeked out about the blues and, oh, what about this musician? What about this guy and that guy?And so it was like two music blues geeks. Oh, that's great. So you can tell, you can feel it in G.E.Smith's blood that he's a blues man. He started playing guitar when he was four years old.Track 2:[17:26] He started kind of learning cursory notes when he was four.Yeah. And by seven, he actually got like a friend of the family gifted him a really good, like the nice starter acoustic guitar.So G.E. Smith's been playing since he was a really tiny kid.You could tell he's just a he's just such a prodigy. That's what he was. He was a prodigy.Yeah. When he was a kid, man, he's he's he's just he's gotten his blood.And he said something to Marion that I thought was interesting. and it says a lot about G Smith's musical style so he said in in talking about the Beatles and the Stones and stuff he said he respected the Beatles he liked the Beatles but it was the Rolling Stones and the Kinks he said that really like motivated him as far as music goes so that's just where he's coming from like he likes the Beatles but he's like a Stones guy so I think that could say a lot about a musician when they state that like which way they lean you know what what I'm saying he has more stones in him he ended up working with Mick Jagger which is probably was probably cool for him but does that make sense like like you get to kind of tell when a musician says I like the Beatles but like I had like the stones more in me absolutely and that he mentions the kinks too yeah I can add that vibes with me or I'm like yeah yeah I get a kinks energy.Track 2:[18:46] Yeah, so this guy is just a true blue musician. He played with Hall & Oates.He was on some of Hall & Oates' biggest records from 79 through the mid-80s.G.E. Smith was... So that's what he was doing in the early 80s.He was mainly playing and touring with Hall & Oates.He's done albums with Tom Waits, Mick Jagger, Carly Simon, Buddy Guy, Bob Dylan.Track 2:[19:09] Worked closely with David Bowie and Roger Waters. I mean, this guy has been around.That's what he loves. He loves playing. He's made a lot of connections, very well respected.Track 2:[19:19] And we talk about branding, you guys. And I know, JD, I'm pretty sure this is when you started watching, was around the mid-80s. Maybe when Phil Hartman and Carvey and Lovitz and those guys.G.E. Smith, to me, was part of the fabric of the show. They would even build G.E. Smith and the Saturday Night Live band.And watching him, the dude with the blonde ponytail, just shredding on the guitar.Guitar like he was to me as a viewer part of like that branding he was part of like the essence of the show i don't know if either of you felt that way watching that era of snl absolutely every time they cut to commercial you just see him wailing away on that guitar uh with these incredible licks and it's just yeah that was just the moment and it's like i that early ge smith you know saturday night live band is like i couldn't at that time i couldn't have imagined it i can almost hear don pardo saying it ge smith on the 70 my wife the way he said ge smith it was like it felt like it meant something i don't know here's something nitpicky do we know what ge stands for oh george edward george edward smith oh it's cooler george edward dad actually oh let's say that again george edward haddad.Track 2:[20:43] Yeah, his dad's side of the family is Lebanese. Oh, wow.So, yeah, so he grew up kind of like culturally Lebanese in a lot of ways, G.E. Smith did. That's fascinating.Yeah, so like a real cultured guy, a lot of influences, has worked, like I said, with so many people.People uh he says and he gives he gives credit to a lot of people that were in the his band at snl because he tells he tells marin that he just wanted to keep up with these amazing musicians, so he's like that that's just what you know that that's he said that was my role in the band i was kind of like the leader but like these were world class he's like snl had the budget he said this is a big show they had the budget to get these amazing musicians so he's like i felt every week like i just had to keep up man well he gives a lot of credit he gives a lot of credit to uh to the other people uh that were in the snl band at the same time and i'm looking and um yeah it was guys like george young i know he's a he's a pretty respected player earl gardner who was there forever he started with ge smith all these really great uh great musicians matt chamberlain that That blew my mind when I read that.Yeah, he was probably best known for Pearl Jam, but he's been drummer for a lot of bands. Soundgarden?Track 2:[22:05] Soundgarden, yeah. He was, from 91 to 92, he was part of G.E.Smith's band a little bit.We'd see David Johansson as Buster Poindexter make appearances every now and then in that era.Track 2:[22:18] So, yeah, G.E. Smith really gives a lot of credit to other musicians, the people in his band.Even though he was the one that was billed and people just think of G.E.Smith from that era, he really is very complimentary of all the musicians that he got to work with on SNL.There seems to be a through line here so far that these band leaders put together these world-class bands to play one night a week for 90 minutes. Yeah, right.Probably the best gig going. Yeah, what a great gig. Yeah.Well, from GE Smith, we go to...The longest running, the Kenan of band leaders.I don't know that anyone will surpass his record at this point because I don't know when he's leaving even.But this brings us to Lenny Pickett and his cohort at times that I'm sure Matt is going to get into here.Based on a Facebook post I read earlier today. Yes. Well, Lenny was one of those 1985 hires. So he came in at the same time as G.E. Smith.Track 2:[23:34] He was co-musical director with Cheryl Hardwick, who founding band member.She was co-musical director with G.E. Smith.She was in the band until 1995 when she retired at the end of season 25.So, I mean, she was the last member of the founding band.But so you get this i think that's why there's such a through line in the psychology of the band leaders because you had members of that original band all through the years up until you know 95 like just a little over you know a little under a decade ago so you you've got like just the psychology and it is a very music forward psychology uh you've got going on like He's a former member of Tower of Power, R&B funk band, amazing.He led their horn section before joining the SNL band.Track 2:[24:30] He's entirely self-taught. This is a guy who picked up his instruments as a kid and just taught himself, except for a brief period where he went to work with a particular musician for less than a year.So I don't even really count that. So he's learned everything on his own.He went to study with Burt Wilson, a jazz musician, for a short time.But he can also play clarinet, flute, as well as the alto saxophone.He's considered a virtuoso of the altissimo register.This is a technique where you can just change your position of your tongue and the shape of your throat and make your saxophone play way outside of its register so he'll you'll key like a b flat and you'll get a high f that kind of thing like totally outside of the range so that's why he gets this incredible performance out of his uh out of his saxophone because he's like pushing it beyond the limits but you know.Track 2:[25:37] He's performed with the greats. He's also performed with Paul and Oates.He performed with David Bowie as well.Aaron Neville, Katy Perry, Talking Heads. He was recently a part of Love This Giant, an album by David Byrne and St. Vincent.So he played saxophone. Wild.So, I mean, he's still a vibrant, powerful musician.He surrounded himself with, if we look at this, his current band, they're all veterans at this point there's only a couple of people who are relatively new uh you know leon uh pendarvis keyboard since 1980 he predate he's like predates the you know the band leader uh alex foster 85 uh steve turay trombone 85 christine olman vocals since 91 sean pelton drums since 92.Valerie Naranjo, you see like rocking out back there every every episode.95 James Keenis 2000.Ron Blake, he's on baritone sax 2005.Track 2:[26:50] Toughest Zimbabwe keyboard since 2010.And then you have Maddie Rice, a guitarist that I mentioned earlier, and Summer DeMarco, who's on trumpet both 20 and 20 and 2022 respectively so for the most part these are band members who are seasoned respected and talented musicians um and it's like an incredible like i was doing a little bit of digging into their process and i have to say in a in some ways they have it harder than the sketch comedians because they don't generally come in during the week they come in on saturday day.Track 2:[27:29] Sometimes they'll do a bit of a rehearsal on Friday if it's a complex piece, like a big piece.But they work with Elijah Bruggeman. He's the sketch musical director.And he will collaborate like Rice was talking about, the Tampon Farm sketch, where Kate actually laid down a guitar track.But it was you know it's not professional quality because she's just a home guitar player so she came over and played over that and sort of expanded the composition but they did that on thursday so it's like she just came in listened to the track and just sort of noodled something over top of it and uh but yeah like they will come in they'll they'll start rehearsal on friday a Saturday and then be ready for dress.Track 2:[28:26] So it's just like, there's no time there. And like those sketches are so tight.Like you look at the sketches just past weekend, you had multiple sketches where you've got this intense musical number or, or some of the classic sketches where, where you've got music feature very prominently.No, they've had a day to figure that out is like, this is why you have the best of the best on that band.Track 2:[28:52] Yeah they i noticed snl especially this season in season 49 they like to do one sketches where a character gives a dramatic monologue and then you hear like the dramatic music playing in the background so yeah so a lot of i don't think a lot of people realize that in in most of these sketches that require music that's the band that's like the house band playing in a lot of these sketches so it's not just like oh we're gonna play uh in between commercials or we're gonna play the good nights or or whatever like they're like involved in sketches i think that's a really good thing to bring up pros pros they are absolutely pros pros and very well deserving of this prestigious award the don pardo award that we will be presenting every season uh so far the list is short it's don pardo and the snl band any final thoughts on the snl band gentlemen i'm curious who you think might be good for the like when lenny retires to take over the reins hmm.Track 2:[30:01] This is almost, I mean, this is almost harder than Who Replaces Lorne, because with Lorne, it's a short list.But like we could, if I knew anything about, you know, jazz music in New York and, you know, R&B music in New York, I would have a couple names for you.But I don't. So I don't even have any names.Thomas? Yeah, I wonder if SNL would do something like want to pry like John Batiste or something from his Stephen Colbert gig.Oh, wow. So here's the thing. Maddie was in that band. Yeah, yeah.Yeah, Maddie came from that band. I kind of feel like she's being lined up because she's featured more and more prominently in the transitions and stuff.She's also a multi-instrumentalist. she's young so she can she's sort of got the vibe for the modern sound but also, jazz musician and guitarist so she has that respect for the old ways as well as the new ways I think she'd be a good fit to sort of transition a new era because I don't Lenny would leave before season 50 but you know like if there was a new new guard let's say were to take over I think that would be a good fit because it's it's a legacy.Track 2:[31:25] How old is Pickett? When he turned 31, 31, he was born at 31.She. Oh, sorry. Sorry. Lenny Pickett.Lenny is he was born in 1956.OK. No. Yeah. Lenny's turning 70 in three days, actually, on April 10th.So as we're recording this, Lenny's going to be he's 70 when this when this. Yeah. April 10th, 1954.Sorry. Yeah. So he might be. Yeah. No, I think Matt brings up a good point about Matty Rice, though. Matty. Yeah. Yeah, Maddie's 30, 31.Track 2:[31:57] She could be next in line to follow, to succeed Lenny Pickett, for sure.She did a good interview with Vulture earlier this year.That was the interview that I think Matt was referencing, was her Vulture interview.So yeah, she used to play in John Batiste's Stay Human house band for Stephen Colbert.My wife and I, a few years ago, went and saw a taping of Stephen Colbert.Dana Carvey was on that. So that was like, as an SNL fan, that was pretty special.So I got to see Maddie and John Batiste and do their thing.It's interesting about Maddie Rice is, and it's kind of unfortunate too, but she was almost at the center of a really, really unfortunate nonsensical discussion online.Imagine that, a nonsensical discussion online.Line but people were focusing in on if she laughed or not during the monologue and her reactions during the monologue and i think she even came out and said i've seen a lot of these jokes in this monologue like this is probably the third or fourth time that i've seen it so she said she doesn't want to like do fake laughter so she's like these are just kind of my it's not no offense against the host or whoever's doing the monologue but it's just so it was just very weird like yeah Yeah. Focusing on Maddie Rice's reaction.Track 2:[33:15] And to be fair to her, most of the other band are pretty deadpan during that, too, because they don't want to they don't want to telegraph stuff.Yeah. They want to, you know. Right. And J.D.Track 2:[33:34] Right. So so what you want to refresh people's memories about that?Yeah, well, it was interesting. Kristen came up for her monologue.And before she monologued, she said, you know what?I haven't talked to the band in a while. Toughest on keys. How you doing?Sean on drums. How about you?Great. Lenny on sax. How you doing? I'm OK.And it was something that we just have not seen before on the show in that manner.So it was really, for a show that is 49 years old to do something it hasn't done before is pretty incredible.And I think that's why we pointed it out to each other earlier today, because it does seem sort of shocking in a sense.But it just goes to show you how important this group of people truly are, that they can, you know, take us to a commercial break.Oftentimes, when there's not enough time for another sketch, we get a commercial break, and then we come back to an interstitial, and then another commercial break before we go to Walt's and A.Track 2:[34:45] So that is this year's Don Pardo Award winner.We have some exciting news as well.As you're listening to this, we are opening voting today, and voting will run through the 17th of May, at which time we will do some tabulation, and then we will present with you the Monday episode that will reveal Season 5's SNL Hall of Fame.Gentlemen, it has been an absolute pleasure for Matt Ardill and Thomas Senna. 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Game show parodies/satires have been a huge part of "Saturday Night Live" since the very beginning back in 1975. In fact, it seems that there is a game show sketch in almost every episode of the show (and it's usually the first one of the night), because it's a winning formula that's rich with possibility, they are easy to cast, and they almost write themselves. In this episode, Nick looks back at the history of the game show sketch on SNL (talking about the classics, like the many "Family Feuds" and of course the many "Celebrity Jeopardys"), and he plays back five hilarious and varied sketches that span the 49 years that SNL has existed. You'll hear, and learn all about, "Jeopardy 1999," one of the first SNL game show parodies ever. Nick also plays back and discusses the background and origins of other great game show sketches like: "What's That Name?," "Common Knowledge," "What's Wrong With Tanya?," and the brutally funny "Meet Your Second Wife." Unbelievably amusing stuff from people like Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, Kristen Wiig, Dana Carvey, Nora Dunn, Vanessa Bayer, Anna Faris, Kenan Thompson, Bobby Moynihan, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are showcased, as well as the work of some of the best writers in SNL history. It's an old reliable standby for a reason, and here, Nick scratches the surface of the treasure trove that is The SNL Game Shows. [Ep68]

Episode 277: NORA DUNN Keith Reza interviews comedian/actress Nora Dunn. Nora is best known for "Saturday Night Live", the movies "Three Kings", "Pineapple Express", "Bruce Almighty", "Tag", "Runaway Jury" and "Heartbreakers". Support the show on patreon.com/rezarifts61 Follow Keith on all social media platforms! www.facebook.com/realkeithreza www.tiktok.com/keithreza www.instagram.com/keithreza www.twitter.com/keithreza Book Keith on cameo at  www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at www.keithreza.com Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter! noradunn #keithreza #rezarifts #comedy  also in this episode is the segment to the new podcast "Searching for John Cusack".  

Nora Dunn, also known as the "Professional Hobo" sold her busy financial planning practice in 2006 to travel the world. She is considered one of the original Digital Nomads and Lifestyle Travel Bloggers that specializes in slow travel. She combines her expertise as a former Certified Financial Planner with her lifestyle travel experience to teach people how to travel long-term in a financially sustainable way. Nora has traveled to more than 75 countries while working remotely and has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Lonely Planet, and even Oprah.

Nora Dunn has been a Digital Nomad since 2006. Originally from Canada, Nora is one of the OG digital nomad travel writers. She is an enthusiast of traveling by train, and she'll help u travel long-term while working remotely!

NOTE: There was a technical issue with our hosting site today - if your podcast episode doesn't load correctly, try refreshing your app, re-downloading it, or listening directly from the website. Thanks for your understanding and happy holidays! What does it take to turn a business idea into a multimillion dollar company? How do you travel and run a growing business at the same time? Hear how Kristin Morrison turned a boring dog walking gig into an exciting (and lucrative) business concept. Then, she reveals how she was able to travel to Bali for six months and keep her business thriving from anywhere in the world. Kristin Morrison is a Business and Life Coach, Podcaster, Speaker, and Author who went from accidental business owner to building one of the largest businesses of its kind in California. Now, she lives part-time on 9 acres in the Hawaiian jungle and part-time in Northern California. Tune in to hear Kristin's story and discover her tips and advice on staying productive, pricing your services, working less, overcoming burnout, and taking your business to the next level.   Special Offers: Buy a copy of Digital Nomads For Dummies  Going overseas in 2024? Apply for relocation support Subscribe to Kristin's weekly e-mail list   Topics Discussed: Kristin's journey from pet sitter to business owner. The learning curve of owning a business. What to do when you're anxious and unsure about what you want to do for work. How to transform your business to the next level. Advice for freelancers and time-based business owners on charging the right prices. What to do when you're struggling with burnout in your business. 3 steps to successful delegation. How to travel after starting a business. Productivity/inspiration tips for digital nomads. How Kristin's life transformed after she started traveling. The powerful benefits of solo travel. Selling your business and transitioning to a new role.   Questions Answered: What is the #1 change your pet sitting clients made to thrive as a business? How did you go from working 7 days a week to 3 days a week in just one year? When during your entrepreneurial journey did you decide to start traveling? Is my business too big to travel? How did Bali change your life? Why did you sell your business and shift into a coaching role? and more!   Episode Resources:  Related Videos: How To Become a Digital Nomad: The Top 5 Ways How to Create Passive Income & a Location Independent Business - Digital Nomad Interview Matt Bowles How to Build an Online Business as a Single Mom w/No Experience with Freya Casey BALI DIGITAL NOMADS: Are They Destroying Bali?   Related Podcasts: Ep 48: From Virtual Assistant to Founding the Biggest Online Digital Nomad Community in the World Ep 180: Making $378K per Year as a Fiverr Freelancer With Alex Fasulo Ep 190: How To Find or Become a Virtual Assistant in 2023 Ep 215: The Easy Way to Live a Better Life Ep 223: Slow Travel Tips from Nora Dunn, The Professional Hobo   Books/Articles Mentioned: Six-Figure Pet Sitting by Kristin Morrison The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron   Business Management Resources: Hire a Virtual Assistant: OnlineJobs.ph, Fiverr, Upwork, GetMagic, ChatterBoss   Connect with Kristin Morrison: Visit her website Learn more about The Six-Figure Pet Sitting Business Academy Follow her on Instagram Connect on LinkedIn Connect on Facebook Listen to Business Pathfinder Podcast Listen to Prosperous Pet Business Podcast   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star Review *   Subscribe on YouTube   See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast  for time stamps, transcripts, and more resources from this episode.

Interested in building wealth and retiring early? Learn how from long-time traveler, Dean Kuchel, who achieved financial independence and retired at the age of 40. The self-proclaimed “King of Digital Nomads” has been working remotely from 100+ countries for the past 10 years, empowering others to pursue a location independent lifestyle. You'll learn Dean's beginner-friendly tips and tactics for achieving financial freedom before the typical retirement age. He reveals his mindful approach to saving money, investing, and building sustainable wealth. (It's simpler than you think!) Plus, Dean and Kristin discuss digital nomad gentrification, global citizenship, minimalism, and their visions for the future of remote work. This is a juicy one, so tune in and share it with a friend who might enjoy it!   Special Offers: Get a new laptop bag, travel backpack, or carry-on at Minaal. Pack light with Unbound Merino wool clothing, Kristin's favorite! Subscribe to Kristin's weekly e-mail list   Topics Discussed: Becoming who you want to be. Achieving financial independence as a full-time traveler. Money mindset. How to retire early. Investment strategies for growing your net worth and building long-term wealth. Changing your mindset around social status and consumption. Minimalism: The most important part of financial independence? Carry-on only travel. Being a responsible tourist, traveler, and global citizen. Digital Nomad Gentrification: Is it a problem or overblown? Digital Nomad Visas. Why Dean created the Digital Nomad Israel community. The future of remote work and digital nomadism. Quitting bad habits and addictions, like sugar. Top resources for learning about money and investing.   Questions Answered: How did you become “The King of Digital Nomads”? How do you become financially independent by age 40? How do you build your net worth and increase your ROI? Is traveling the world cheaper than staying in your home country? What does it mean to be a responsible traveler? How is remote work a solution for global, social, and economic issues? Is there any country you don't feel at home in? What challenges do you encounter as a full-time digital nomad? What resources do you recommend for learning about financial freedom? and more!   Episode Resources: Related Videos: 15 Remote Jobs That Pay $100K+ per Year How To Become a Digital Nomad: The Top 5 Ways Asking 10 Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online from an Island What I Spend In a Month as an American in the UK Pack Like a Pro: Uncover My Secrets From 20 Years of Travel Why I Left the USA for UK

Wondering how to combat loneliness and isolation while traveling? Looking for your global travel family? Consider joining a nomadic network like Hacker Paradise! Tune in to learn how to find community across borders and travel with like-minded nomads all while staying productive in your remote job. Hacker Paradise is a global community of remote workers united by passion and ethos, rather than by industry. With the goal of being the best remote working community in the world, Hacker Paradise creates tailored online workshops to empower your team & position your business for remote success. They also serve their community by facilitating global trips around the world so remote workers can combine their love of travel with their professional ambition. Sounds incredible, right? Today, Kristin is joined by Sara Magnabosco, the Chief Operating Officer at Hacker Paradise (and the epitome of a Badass Digital Nomad). Sara's a native Italian who's been remote for the last two years, before which she was in rainy Belgium for four, running one of the most active coworking spaces in Europe. Ready to find your travel tribe? Listen to this week's episode for ideas!   Special Offers: Get $100 off your first Hacker Paradise trip with code: BADASS100 Get $100 off Kristin's Group Portugal Trip happening in Spring of 2024 using the code PORTUGAL100 World Nomads Travel Insurance Subscribe to Kristin's weekly e-mail list It's Travel Tuesday! Get a list of the best Travel Tuesday deals and discounts in last week's Episode 234: The Best Travel Tuesday Deals for 2023.   Topics Discussed: What it's like to travel in a nomadic community. Combatting the loneliness of the digital nomad lifestyle. Staying productive and socially active while traveling. What a day in the life of a Hacker Paradise member looks like. Balancing group travel, solo travel, and partnered travel. Hacker Paradise trip pricing (and how to get cheaper pricing). Growing up in Italy & Why Sara left. The most memorable trips Sara has been on with Hacker Paradise. Embracing the discomfort of travel. Underrated travel destinations for 2024.   Questions Answered: What is Hacker Paradise? Who can join Hacker Paradise? Are there requirements? Should single travelers use group travel as a way to date and meet a significant other? What was it like growing up in Venice, Italy and why did you leave? Are you still an Italian resident? What is the impact of digital nomads on local communities? What's your favorite airport, airline, and airport lounge? What are your favorite travel hacks for saving money? What's inspiring you and challenging you as a digital nomad right now? and more!   Episode Resources:  Related Videos: Estonia e-Residency Cost, Benefits, and Pros and Cons Estonia Digital Nomad Visa [WHAT IT IS / HOW TO APPLY] Travel To Portugal with Me in 2024!

With one of the OG "digital nomads" I chat honestly and openly with Nora Dunn, The Professional Hobo about a nonstop travel lifestyle. While creating this lifestyle has MANY perks, it's also required understanding oneself and making adjustments over time to create a version that works for each of us. Read more about this episode on the blog! https://whereintheworldiscl.com/a-professional-hobo-that-says-yes-to-that-crazy-thing/ ----- Things referenced in the podcast by  @NoraDunn  *Get a free checklist from Nora https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/freegift/ *Learn more about Camp Indie https://www.youtube.com/@NoraDunn *Remote Year - https://www.remoteyear.com/?ref=noradunn2&tap_s=3773650-e520df *Hacker Paradise - https://www.hackerparadise.org/?utm_source=Partner&utm_medium=Multi&utm_id=The%20Professional%20Hobo Get $100 off your first trip with code PROHOBO100 -----

Discover the Insider's Guide to Thriving as a Digital Nomad Have you heard these myths about the digital nomad lifestyle? Myth #1: It's all about lounging on the beach with a laptop. Myth #2: You need to have a lot of money saved up to start. Myth #3: It's impossible to have a stable income. In this last episode of this miniseries, my guest experts will reveal the truth and provide valuable tips for aspiring digital nomads. You will discover the secrets of the digital nomad lifestyle in this riveting episode. As the seven experienced nomads share their tips and advice, you'll be on the edge of your seat, eagerly awaiting the next nugget of wisdom.  Again, my special panel of digital nomads is Ranika Koneru, Shaun Busuttil, Nora Dunn, Chris Cerra, Gianni Bianchini, Jason Robinson, and Mr. Derek Smith. In the episode, you will hear there's no right or wrong way to be a digital nomad. Just listen to your gut feeling and do what's right for you. You can also read the blog post on TheRadioVagabond.com/282-seven-nomads-7.   THE KEY MOMENTS 00:00 - Welcome to the last episode in this miniseries 03:17 - Starting Small and Testing the Waters 05:19 - The Importance of Planning and Networking 07:55 - Understanding the Challenges and Benefits 10:07 - Taking Baby Steps and Constant Progress 14:47 - The Importance of Stability in Digital Nomadism 15:51 - Overcoming Fear and Embracing the World 17:45 - Finding Your Own Path as a Digital Nomad 19:39 - Learning from Past Mistakes 26:57 - The Cost of Digital Nomadism 29:33 - Reviews and Definition of Digital Nomad 32:06 - Labels and Definitions of Digital Nomad 34:28 - The Future of Nomadic Life 35:18 - Individual Choices in Nomadism 36:19 - Future of the Radio Vagabond   NOMAD LINKS Visit Jason Robinson's travel blog, TheNomadExperiment.com and follow him on Instagram as @TheNomadExperiment. Follow Nora Dunn's YouTube channel with tips on travel and travel gear, her blog, TheProfessionalHobo, and on Instagram as @TheProfessionalHobo. Follow travel writer Shaun Busuttil on his blog “ShaunBusuttil.com“ and on Instagram as  @TheShaunBusuttil. Subscribe to Chris Cerra's email newsletter, RemoteBase.co, for the best accommodation deals for digital nomads. Use promo code VAGA20 to get 20% off on his Premium Newsletter forever. He's @nomadaccommodationguy on Instagram. Check out Mr. Derek Smith's website on public speaking. He's @Mr_Derek_Smith on Instagram. Check out Ranika Koneru's company, Cloud Connections, for inspiring group travel experiences to the world's greatest festivals. She's on Instagram as @RainbowRani_. Explore Gianni Bianchini's travel blog, Nomad Is Beautiful, YouTube channel, and podcast for digital nomad advice and insights. On Instagram as @Gianni.Bianchini. Connect with Palle Bo on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. See all the links here.

Discover the Insider's Guide to Thriving as a Digital Nomad Have you heard these myths about the digital nomad lifestyle? Myth #1: It's all about lounging on the beach with a laptop. Myth #2: You need to have a lot of money saved up to start. Myth #3: It's impossible to have a stable income. In this last episode of this miniseries, my guest experts will reveal the truth and provide valuable tips for aspiring digital nomads. You will discover the secrets of the digital nomad lifestyle in this riveting episode. As the seven experienced nomads share their tips and advice, you'll be on the edge of your seat, eagerly awaiting the next nugget of wisdom.  Again, my special panel of digital nomads is Ranika Koneru, Shaun Busuttil, Nora Dunn, Chris Cerra, Gianni Bianchini, Jason Robinson, and Mr. Derek Smith. In the episode, you will hear there's no right or wrong way to be a digital nomad. Just listen to your gut feeling and do what's right for you. You can also read the blog post on TheRadioVagabond.com/282-seven-nomads-7.   THE KEY MOMENTS 00:00 - Welcome to the last episode in this miniseries 03:17 - Starting Small and Testing the Waters 05:19 - The Importance of Planning and Networking 07:55 - Understanding the Challenges and Benefits 10:07 - Taking Baby Steps and Constant Progress 14:47 - The Importance of Stability in Digital Nomadism 15:51 - Overcoming Fear and Embracing the World 17:45 - Finding Your Own Path as a Digital Nomad 19:39 - Learning from Past Mistakes 26:57 - The Cost of Digital Nomadism 29:33 - Reviews and Definition of Digital Nomad 32:06 - Labels and Definitions of Digital Nomad 34:28 - The Future of Nomadic Life 35:18 - Individual Choices in Nomadism 36:19 - Future of the Radio Vagabond   NOMAD LINKS Visit Jason Robinson's travel blog, TheNomadExperiment.com and follow him on Instagram as @TheNomadExperiment. Follow Nora Dunn's YouTube channel with tips on travel and travel gear, her blog, TheProfessionalHobo, and on Instagram as @TheProfessionalHobo. Follow travel writer Shaun Busuttil on his blog “ShaunBusuttil.com“ and on Instagram as  @TheShaunBusuttil. Subscribe to Chris Cerra's email newsletter, RemoteBase.co, for the best accommodation deals for digital nomads. Use promo code VAGA20 to get 20% off on his Premium Newsletter forever. He's @nomadaccommodationguy on Instagram. Check out Mr. Derek Smith's website on public speaking. He's @Mr_Derek_Smith on Instagram. Check out Ranika Koneru's company, Cloud Connections, for inspiring group travel experiences to the world's greatest festivals. She's on Instagram as @RainbowRani_. Explore Gianni Bianchini's travel blog, Nomad Is Beautiful, YouTube channel, and podcast for digital nomad advice and insights. On Instagram as@Gianni.Bianchini. Connect with Palle Bo on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. See all the links here.

Hey there, global explorers. Welcome back to another episode of this miniseries with the seven nomads on The Radio Vagabond. Today, we're diving into something every traveler understands – feeling alone in a world full of new places. Imagine hopping from one exciting spot to another, soaking in new cultures, and living life on your terms. But in between all that excitement, loneliness can sneak in. In this episode, I'm again joined by the seven experienced nomads, each with a trick or two up their sleeves to beat loneliness and create a real sense of community. From bustling markets in India to chasing the magical Northern Lights, our group of seasoned nomads has cracked the code to making friends no matter where you are. We're talking about turning chance meetings into lifelong friendships, how to blend online pals with real-life bonds, and how to build a support system that truly gets your nomadic lifestyle. So, whether you're tuning in from a beachside hammock in Thailand or a cozy corner of a café in Portugal, this episode is your guide to making friends on the move. Get ready to swap loneliness for connections that span the globe. The seven digital nomads are back. Ranika Koneru, Shaun Busuttil, Nora Dunn, Chris Cerra, Gianni Bianchini, Jason Robinson, and Mr. Derek Smith. So, let's conquer digital nomad loneliness – together!   KEY MOMENTS ·      00:00 - The Tension Between Freedom and Social Connection ·      03:13 - Becoming the Nucleus of Your Own Community ·      06:04 - Building Support Systems and Cultivating Relationships ·      09:32 - The Dance Between Freedom and Belonging ·      14:19 - The Benefits of Co-living Spaces ·      19:48 - The Commonality of Digital Nomads ·      22:50 - Balancing Social Needs ·      26:10 - Connecting Through Shared Interests ·      28:56 - The Challenges of Dating as a Digital Nomad ·      30:58 - Loneliness and Building Communities ·      34:25 - Home Base for Digital Nomads ·      36:44 - Advice for Aspiring Digital Nomads ·      37:13 - Conclusion and Call to Action   NOMAD LINKS Visit Jason Robinson's travel blog TheNomadExperiment.com and follow him on Instagram as @TheNomadExperiment. Follow Nora Dunn's YouTube channel, with tips on travel and travel gear, her blog, TheProfessionalHoboand on Instagram as @TheProfessionalHobo. Follow travel writer on his blog “ShaunBusuttil.com“ and on Instagram as  @TheShaunBusuttil. Chris Cerra's email newsletter, RemoteBase.co, for the best accommodation deals for digital nomads. Use promo code VAGA20 to get 20% off on his Premium Newsletter forever. He's @nomadaccommodationguy on Instagram Check out Mr. Derek Smith's website on public speaking. He's @Mr_Derek_Smith on Instagram. Check out Ranika Koneru's company, Cloud Connections, for inspiring group travel experiences to the world's greatest festivals. She's on Instagram as @RainbowRani_ Explore Gianni Bianchini's travel blog, Nomad Is Beautiful, YouTube channel, and podcast for digital nomad advice and insights. On Instagram as @Gianni.Bianchini. Connect with Palle Bo on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and twitter. See all the links here

Hey there, global explorers. Welcome back to another episode of this miniseries with the seven nomads on The Radio Vagabond. Today, we're diving into something every traveler understands – feeling alone in a world full of new places. Imagine hopping from one exciting spot to another, soaking in new cultures, and living life on your terms. But in between all that excitement, loneliness can sneak in. In this episode, I'm again joined by the seven experienced nomads, each with a trick or two up their sleeves to beat loneliness and create a real sense of community. From bustling markets in India to chasing the magical Northern Lights, our group of seasoned nomads has cracked the code to making friends no matter where you are. We're talking about turning chance meetings into lifelong friendships, how to blend online pals with real-life bonds, and how to build a support system that truly gets your nomadic lifestyle. So, whether you're tuning in from a beachside hammock in Thailand or a cozy corner of a café in Portugal, this episode is your guide to making friends on the move. Get ready to swap loneliness for connections that span the globe. The seven digital nomads are back. Ranika Koneru, Shaun Busuttil, Nora Dunn, Chris Cerra, Gianni Bianchini, Jason Robinson, and Mr. Derek Smith. So, let's conquer digital nomad loneliness – together!   KEY MOMENTS ·      00:00 - The Tension Between Freedom and Social Connection ·      03:13 - Becoming the Nucleus of Your Own Community ·      06:04 - Building Support Systems and Cultivating Relationships ·      09:32 - The Dance Between Freedom and Belonging ·      14:19 - The Benefits of Co-living Spaces ·      19:48 - The Commonality of Digital Nomads ·      22:50 - Balancing Social Needs ·      26:10 - Connecting Through Shared Interests ·      28:56 - The Challenges of Dating as a Digital Nomad ·      30:58 - Loneliness and Building Communities ·      34:25 - Home Base for Digital Nomads ·      36:44 - Advice for Aspiring Digital Nomads ·      37:13 - Conclusion and Call to Action   NOMAD LINKS Visit Jason Robinson's travel blog TheNomadExperiment.com and follow him on Instagram as @TheNomadExperiment. Follow Nora Dunn's YouTube channel, with tips on travel and travel gear, her blog, TheProfessionalHoboand on Instagram as @TheProfessionalHobo. Follow travel writer on his blog “ShaunBusuttil.com“ and on Instagram as  @TheShaunBusuttil. Chris Cerra's email newsletter, RemoteBase.co, for the best accommodation deals for digital nomads. Use promo code VAGA20 to get 20% off on his Premium Newsletter forever. He's @nomadaccommodationguy on Instagram Check out Mr. Derek Smith's website on public speaking. He's @Mr_Derek_Smith on Instagram. Check out Ranika Koneru's company, Cloud Connections, for inspiring group travel experiences to the world's greatest festivals. She's on Instagram as @RainbowRani_ Explore Gianni Bianchini's travel blog, Nomad Is Beautiful, YouTube channel, and podcast for digital nomad advice and insights. On Instagram as @Gianni.Bianchini. Connect with Palle Bo on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and twitter. See all the links here

Nora Dunn, The Professional Hobo, opens up about solo travel, how she makes money online, how she meets local people, and why she sold her financial consulting firm to travel the world. She also shares why she set up a home base in Toronto, Canada, why she doesn't rent it out when she's away, and why she's experimenting with group travel and co-living this year after 17 years on the road.    Special Offers:  Pack Light with Unbound Merino wool Get $75 off Anatomie Clothing Check out Tortuga Backpacks Gear Celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Digital Nomads For Dummies   Related Videos:  How Kristin Packs for Travel What To Wear for Travel Day in the Life in Madeira   Connect with Nora: Visit her website Subscribe to her YouTube channel Follow her on Instagram   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star Review *   Subscribe on YouTube   Find more episodes at www.badassdigitalnomads.com 

If you're feeling overwhelmed and unproductive while trying to work remotely, constantly switching between different apps, and struggling to stay organized, then you are not alone!  Many digital nomads find themselves wasting precious time searching for important files and information, leading to missed deadlines and added stress. Have you heard these myths about essential tools for digital nomads?  Myth #1: To be productive, you need a fancy, expensive setup. Myth #2: Traveling and working simultaneously is impossible.  Myth #3: Productivity tools are only for traditional office settings. Our seven digital nomads are back. Ranika Koneru, Shaun Busuttil, Nora Dunn, Chris Cerra, Gianni Bianchini, Jason Robinson, and Mr. Derek Smith are here to share the truth about essential tools for digital nomads. Find links to all the tools mentioned in the episodes here: Use Google Maps for travel planning, saving locations, and reading reviews of restaurants and hotels. Try Rome2Rio to find the most efficient and cost-effective transportation options between places. Utilize Skyscanner to search for and book flights at the best prices. Use Airbnb to find accommodation everywhere. Consider using Facebook Marketplace for local accommodation options, especially in Southeast Asia. But when it comes to finding an apartment, Shaun mentions Flatio. Chris Cerra has a free newsletter called Remotebase.co, where you get curated Airbnb deals and special discounts. And if you want to sign up for the Premium Newsletter, where the deals are even better and more specific deals it's Remotebase.co/Premium.  Use the code: ”VAGA20” for 20% off the annual membership forever. Visit Nora Dunn's website, TheProfessionalHobo.com, for a regularly updated resource of websites to find monthly accommodations around the world – excluding Airbnb. The Radio Vagabond sponsor, Hotels25.com is also a great tool for the best prices on hotels, guest houses, hostels, and apartments. Gianni uses Notion.so for structuring his work. It's a versatile organizational tool catering to digital nomads' personal and professional needs. It encompasses a range of features, including database checklists and flexible viewing options, making task management a breeze. Although mastering Notion may take some time, it can become a powerful asset, weaving efficiency into the digital nomad lifestyle. LINKS TO THE SEVEN NOMADS Visit Jason Robinson's travel blog TheNomadExperiment.com and follow him on Instagram as @TheNomadExperiment. Follow Nora Dunn's YouTube channel, with tips on travel and travel gear, her blog, TheProfessionalHoboand on Instagram as @TheProfessionalHobo. Follow travel writer on his blog “ShaunBusuttil.com“ and on Instagram as  @TheShaunBusuttil. Chris Cerra's email newsletter, RemoteBase.co, for the best accommodation deals for digital nomads. Use promo code VAGA20 to get 20% off on his Premium Newsletter forever. He's @nomadaccommodationguy on Instagram Check out Mr. Derek Smith's website on public speaking. He's @Mr_Derek_Smith on Instagram. Check out Ranika Koneru's company, Cloud Connections, for inspiring group travel experiences to the world's greatest festivals. She's on Instagram as @RainbowRani_ Explore Gianni Bianchini's travel blog, Nomad Is Beautiful, YouTube channel, and podcast for digital nomad advice and insights. On Instagram as @Gianni.Bianchini. Connect with Palle Bo on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and twitter. See all the links here.   KEY MOMENTS: 00:00 - Introduction Palle Bo introduces the episode and mentions that they will be discussing tools and resources for digital nomads. 01:08 - Leveraging ChatGPT Derek talks about how he ChatGPT to capture new ideas and how it has been a huge benefit for him as a writer. 03:45 – Nomadigo Ranika shares an app called Nomadigo, which helps digital nomads see where their friends are located throughout the year. 04:12 - Google Maps  Gianni discusses how he uses Google Maps to plan his travels and relies on AI to provide recommendations for itineraries. 07:23 – Rome2Rio and Facebook Marketplace Jason talks about using Rome2Rio to plan transportation options and mentions using Facebook Marketplace to find accommodations at local prices. 14:48 - Introduction to Notion Gianni recommends Notion.ai as a versatile app to manage work and personal life. It offers features like databases, checklists, and different viewing options. Although it has a learning curve, it can become a valuable tool for productivity. 16:22 - Google Translate Shaun praises Google Translate, particularly its photo translation feature. It has been useful for him during his travels in the Balkan region, allowing him to understand signs and communicate with locals, and how it's enabling travellers to experience local culture and communicate with locals effectively. 17:46 - Importance of Local Connections Palle emphasizes the value of building connections and getting a sense of community while travelling and mentions an upcoming episode on this topic and the significance of connecting with locals in new places.

If you're feeling overwhelmed and unproductive while trying to work remotely, constantly switching between different apps, and struggling to stay organized, then you are not alone!  Many digital nomads waste precious time searching for important files and information, leading to missed deadlines and added stress. Have you heard these myths about essential tools for digital nomads?  Myth #1: To be productive, you need a fancy, expensive setup.  Myth #2: Traveling and working simultaneously is impossible.  Myth #3: Productivity tools are only for traditional office settings.  Our seven digital nomads are back. Ranika Koneru, Shaun Busuttil, Nora Dunn, Chris Cerra, Gianni Bianchini, Jason Robinson, and Mr. Derek Smith are here to share the truth about essential tools for digital nomads. LINKS TO TOOLS MENTIONED: Use Google Maps for travel planning, saving locations, and reading reviews of restaurants and hotels. Try Rome2Rio to find the most efficient and cost-effective transportation options between places. Utilize Skyscanner to search for and book flights at the best prices. Use Airbnb to find accommodation everywhere. Consider using Facebook Marketplace for local accommodation options, especially in Southeast Asia. But when it comes to finding an apartment, Shaun mentions Flatio. Chris Cerra has a free newsletter called Remotebase.co, where you get curated Airbnb deals and special discounts. And if you want to sign up for the Premium Newsletter, where the deals are even better and more specific deals it's Remotebase.co/Premium.  Use the code: ”VAGA20” for 20% off the annual membership forever. Visit Nora Dunn's website, TheProfessionalHobo.com, for a regularly updated resource of websites to find monthly accommodations around the world – excluding Airbnb. The Radio Vagabond sponsor, Hotels25.com, is also a great tool for the best prices on hotels, guest houses, hostels, and apartments. Gianni uses Notion.so for structuring his work. It's a versatile organizational tool catering to digital nomads' personal and professional needs. It encompasses a range of features, including database checklists and flexible viewing options, making task management a breeze. Although mastering Notion may take some time, it can become a powerful asset, weaving efficiency into the digital nomad lifestyle. LINKS TO THE SEVEN NOMADS Visit Jason Robinson's travel blog, TheNomadExperiment.com, and follow him on Instagram as @TheNomadExperiment. Follow Nora Dunn's YouTube channel with tips on travel and travel gear, her blog, TheProfessionalHobo, and on Instagram as @TheProfessionalHobo. Follow travel writer Shaun on his blog “ShaunBusuttil.com“ and on Instagram as  @TheShaunBusuttil. Chris Cerra's email newsletter, RemoteBase.co, for the best accommodation deals for digital nomads. Use promo code VAGA20 to get 20% off on his Premium Newsletter forever. He's @nomadaccommodationguy on Instagram. Check out Mr. Derek Smith's website on public speaking. He's @Mr_Derek_Smith on Instagram. Check out Ranika Koneru's company, Cloud Connections, for inspiring group travel experiences to the world's greatest festivals. She's on Instagram as @RainbowRani_. Explore Gianni Bianchini's travel blog, Nomad Is Beautiful, YouTube channel, and podcast for digital nomad advice and insights. On Instagram as @Gianni.Bianchini. Connect with Palle Bo on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. See all the links here.   KEY MOMENTS: 00:00 - Introduction Palle Bo introduces the episode and mentions they will discuss tools and resources for digital nomads. 01:08 - Leveraging ChatGPT Derek talks about how he uses ChatGPT to capture new ideas and how it has been a huge benefit for him as a writer. 03:45 – Nomadigo Ranika shares an app called Nomadigo, which helps digital nomads see their friends' locations throughout the year. 04:12 - Google Maps  Gianni discusses how he uses Google Maps to plan his travels and relies on AI to provide recommendations for itineraries. 07:23 – Rome2Rio and Facebook Marketplace Jason talks about using Rome2Rio to plan transportation options and mentions using Facebook Marketplace to find accommodations at local prices. 14:48 - Introduction to Notion Gianni recommends Notion.ai as a versatile app to manage work and personal life. It offers features like databases, checklists, and different viewing options. Although it has a learning curve, it can become a valuable tool for productivity. 16:22 - Google Translate Shaun praises Google Translate, particularly its photo translation feature. It has been useful for him during his travels in the Balkan region, allowing him to understand signs and communicate with locals, and how it's enabling travellers to experience local culture and communicate with locals effectively. 17:46 - Importance of Local Connections Palle emphasize the value of building connections and getting a sense of community while travelling and mention an upcoming episode on this topic and the significance of connecting with locals in new places.

Do you want to achieve a greater sense of harmony between your work and leisure as a digital nomad? Are you searching for a way to strike a better work-life balance in your nomadic lifestyle? Our seven digital nomad experts have a ton of ideas and maybe the solution you need. In this episode, they will provide valuable insights and strategies to help you create a more balanced and fulfilling nomadic experience where work and leisure seamlessly coexist. Does this sound familiar? You're a digital nomad, constantly on the move, juggling work and adventure. But despite all your efforts, your work-life balance feels like a never-ending struggle. You've been told to simply work less and enjoy more, but that advice isn't helping. Instead, you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and constantly torn between your professional and personal life. It's time to break free from this ineffective approach and find a solution that brings harmony to your nomadic lifestyle. Again, my guests are the seven nomads: Ranika Koneru, Shaun Busuttil, Nora Dunn, Chris Cerra, Gianni Bianchini, Jason Robinson, and Mr. Derek Smith.   In this episode, you will... Decode the secrets to harmonizing your professional pursuits and personal life as a digital nomad. Obtain effective methods to uphold a satisfying work-life balance as you journey across the world. Understand the significance of separating work from free time for achieving a more fulfilling nomadic lifestyle. Delve into the artful navigation of work-life balance for the modern digital nomad. Learn about the dilemmas in merging work responsibilities with travel adventures. Decode the secrets to harmonizing your professional pursuits and personal life as a digital nomad. Identify and overcome the trials you might face in managing your professional obligations while exploring the place you're visiting. Gain insights into how the idea of work-life balance has evolved for the digital nomads in today's fast-paced world. Understand the importance of separating work from free time, for your overall satisfaction of being a nomad.   LINKS: Visit Jason Robinson's travel blog TheNomadExperiment.com and follow him on Instagram as @TheNomadExperiment. Follow Nora Dunn's YouTube channel, with tips on travel and travel gear, her blog, TheProfessionalHoboand on Instagram as @TheProfessionalHobo. Follow travel writer on his blog “ShaunBusuttil.com“ and on Instagram as  @TheShaunBusuttil. Chris Cerra's email newsletter, RemoteBase.co, for the best accommodation deals for digital nomads. Use promo code VAGA20 to get 20% off on his Premium Newsletter forever. He's @nomadaccommodationguy on Instagram Check out Mr. Derek Smith's website on public speaking. He's @Mr_Derek_Smith on Instagram. Check out Ranika Koneru's company, Cloud Connections, for inspiring group travel experiences to the world's greatest festivals. She's on Instagram as @RainbowRani_ Explore Gianni Bianchini's travel blog, Nomad Is Beautiful, YouTube channel, and podcast for digital nomad advice and insights. On Instagram as @Gianni.Bianchini. Connect with Palle Bo on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and twitter. See all the links here.   KEY MOMENTS: 00:00:01 - Introduction I introduce the seven nomads: Gianni Bianchini, Sean Busitil, Mr. Derek Smith, Nora Dunn, Jason Robinson, Ranika Koneru, and Chris Serra.  00:04:17 - Work-Life BalanceDerek discusses his goal of achieving work-life balance and the importance of setting boundaries.  Nora shares her experience of finding work-life balance as a long-term nomad.  00:09:51 - The Four-Hour Work WeekThe concept of work-life balance is explored in Tim Ferriss' book, "The Four Hour Work Week" – a bible for nomads.  00:13:56 - Sources of IncomeShaun explains his sources of income, including a scholarship, travel writing fees, and passive income from e-commerce stores.  00:15:25 - Finding a Work-Life Balance as a Digital NomadThe guests discuss the importance of finding a balance between solo work time and social interaction.  00:16:08 - Adapting and Diversifying Income StreamsNora Dunn explains how the pandemic and a Google algorithm update affected her website traffic and led her to explore other income streams, such as YouTube. 00:18:13 - Building a Successful YouTube ChannelNora Dunn talks about her YouTube channel and the challenges she faced in growing it. 00:19:47 - Struggles with Work-Life BalanceWe discuss the difficulties of achieving work-life balance as digital nomads.  00:25:58 - Managing Time Zones and FlexibilityWe discuss the challenges and benefits of working in different time zones.  00:32:06 - Next Episode PreviewI'm sharing what the next episode with the seven digital nomads will be about. 

Do you want to achieve a greater sense of harmony between your work and leisure as a digital nomad? Are you searching for a way to strike a better work-life balance in your nomadic lifestyle? Our seven digital nomad experts have a ton of ideas and maybe the solution you need. In this episode, they will provide valuable insights and strategies to help you create a more balanced and fulfilling nomadic experience where work and leisure seamlessly coexist. Does this sound familiar? You're a digital nomad, constantly on the move, juggling work and adventure. But despite all your efforts, your work-life balance feels like a never-ending struggle. You've been told to simply work less and enjoy more, but that advice isn't helping. Instead, you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and constantly torn between your professional and personal life. It's time to break free from this ineffective approach and find a solution that brings harmony to your nomadic lifestyle. Again, my guests are the seven nomads: Ranika Koneru, Shaun Busuttil, Nora Dunn, Chris Cerra, Gianni Bianchini, Jason Robinson, and Mr. Derek Smith.   In this episode, you will... Decode the secrets to harmonizing your professional pursuits and personal life as a digital nomad. Obtain effective methods to uphold a satisfying work-life balance as you journey across the world. Understand the significance of separating work from free time for achieving a more fulfilling nomadic lifestyle. Delve into the artful navigation of work-life balance for the modern digital nomad. Learn about the dilemmas in merging work responsibilities with travel adventures. Decode the secrets to harmonizing your professional pursuits and personal life as a digital nomad. Identify and overcome the trials you might face in managing your professional obligations while exploring the place you're visiting. Gain insights into how the idea of work-life balance has evolved for the digital nomads in today's fast-paced world. Understand the importance of separating work from free time, for your overall satisfaction of being a nomad.   LINKS: Visit Jason Robinson's travel blog TheNomadExperiment.com and follow him on Instagram as @TheNomadExperiment. Follow Nora Dunn's YouTube channel, with tips on travel and travel gear, her blog, TheProfessionalHoboand on Instagram as @TheProfessionalHobo. Follow travel writer on his blog “ShaunBusuttil.com“ and on Instagram as  @TheShaunBusuttil. Chris Cerra's email newsletter, RemoteBase.co, for the best accommodation deals for digital nomads. Use promo code VAGA20 to get 20% off on his Premium Newsletter forever. He's @nomadaccommodationguy on Instagram Check out Mr. Derek Smith's website on public speaking. He's @Mr_Derek_Smith on Instagram. Check out Ranika Koneru's company, Cloud Connections, for inspiring group travel experiences to the world's greatest festivals. She's on Instagram as @RainbowRani_ Explore Gianni Bianchini's travel blog, Nomad Is Beautiful, YouTube channel, and podcast for digital nomad advice and insights. On Instagram as @Gianni.Bianchini. Connect with Palle Bo on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and twitter. See all the links here.   KEY MOMENTS: 00:00:01 - Introduction I introduce the seven nomads: Gianni Bianchini, Sean Busitil, Mr. Derek Smith, Nora Dunn, Jason Robinson, Ranika Koneru, and Chris Serra.  00:04:17 - Work-Life BalanceDerek discusses his goal of achieving work-life balance and the importance of setting boundaries.  Nora shares her experience of finding work-life balance as a long-term nomad.  00:09:51 - The Four-Hour Work WeekThe concept of work-life balance is explored in Tim Ferriss' book, "The Four Hour Work Week" – a bible for nomads.  00:13:56 - Sources of IncomeShaun explains his sources of income, including a scholarship, travel writing fees, and passive income from e-commerce stores.  00:15:25 - Finding a Work-Life Balance as a Digital NomadThe guests discuss the importance of finding a balance between solo work time and social interaction.  00:16:08 - Adapting and Diversifying Income StreamsNora Dunn explains how the pandemic and a Google algorithm update affected her website traffic and led her to explore other income streams, such as YouTube. 00:18:13 - Building a Successful YouTube ChannelNora Dunn talks about her YouTube channel and the challenges she faced in growing it. 00:19:47 - Struggles with Work-Life BalanceWe discuss the difficulties of achieving work-life balance as digital nomads.  00:25:58 - Managing Time Zones and FlexibilityWe discuss the challenges and benefits of working in different time zones.  00:32:06 - Next Episode PreviewI'm sharing what the next episode with the seven digital nomads will be about. 

Welcome to the second of the seven episodes with conversations with seven experienced digital nomads. In this one we dive into the concept of travel pace for digital nomads, exploring fast and slow travel styles. Throughout the discussion, the benefits and challenges of fast and slow travel are explored. Fast travel is described as an exhilarating experience, filled with adrenaline and the thrill of exploration. On the other hand, slow travel is likened to savouring a fine wine, allowing for deeper immersion in a place and the formation of connections. The guests also touch on the personal experiences and challenges they have faced with fast travel. They discuss the exhaustion of constantly finding new places to live, navigating unfamiliar environments, and making decisions on the go. They emphasize that slow travel allows for a better balance between work and exploration, as well as a deeper understanding and appreciation of the local culture. Ultimately, the discussion showcases the varying travel paces of digital nomads and highlights the importance of finding the right balance between fast and slow travel. The episode provides valuable insights for digital nomads seeking to achieve a more fulfilling and sustainable travel lifestyle. The conversations made me reflect on my own travel pace as a digital nomad, sharing the number of places I've visited in 2022 and the average length of stay in each location.   LINKS: Visit Jason Robinson's Nomad Experiment travel blog to learn about the digital nomad lifestyle and share your own experiences. Follow Nora Dunn's YouTube channel, with tips on travel and travel gear, and her blog, The Professional Hobo. Follow travel writer Shaun Busuttil on his blog and Instagram. Chris Cerra's email newsletter, RemoteBase.co, for the best accommodation deals for digital nomads. Check out Mr. Derek Smith's website on public speaking. Check out Ranika Koneru's company, Cloud Connections, for inspiring group travel experiences to the world's greatest festivals. Explore Gianni Bianchini's travel blog, Nomad Is Beautiful, YouTube channel, and podcast for digital nomad advice and insights. Connect with Palle Bo on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and twitter. See all the links here.   KEY MOMENTS: 00:00 - Welcome to the Second Episode with the Seven Nomads 02:29 - Nora Dunn: Sometimes Travelled Very Slow 03:46 - Mr. Derek Smith: Finding a Base for Exploration 07:01 - Gianni Bianchini: The Benefits of Slow Nomading 09:14 - Chris Cerra: The Ideal Duration of Stay 10:36 - Shaun Busuttil: Staying three to six months 11:43 - Cultivating a Routine and Navigating a Place 12:51 - Ranika Koneru: Has Been Slowing Down 13:33 - Jason Robinson: Also Stays a Long Time 14:11 - The Difference between Younger and Older Digital Nomads 14:56 - Mr. Derek Smith: Finding a Hub and Slowing Down 15:49 - Shaun Busuttil: PhD Studies Reveal What the Trend is 18:53 - How Palle Bo is Different than the Other Seven Nomads 21:19 - Feeling Time is Moving Slower 27:22 - Nora Dunn and Gianni Bianchini: The Desire for a Home Base 29:51 - The Changing Definition of Digital Nomad 32:47 - Creating a Social Network 36:15 - The Value of a Home Base 39:15 - Shaun Busuttil and Gianni Bianchini: Benefits of a Home Base 43:11 - Summing it Up: Fast Travel vs Slow Travel 44:27 - The Challenges of Slow Travel 45:17 - Different Approaches to Travel 46:53 - Travel Pace as a Digital Nomad 47:05 - Upcoming Episode: Work/Life Balance

Welcome to the second of the seven episodes with conversations with seven experienced digital nomads. In this one we dive into the concept of travel pace for digital nomads, exploring fast and slow travel styles. Throughout the discussion, the benefits and challenges of fast and slow travel are explored. Fast travel is described as an exhilarating experience, filled with adrenaline and the thrill of exploration. On the other hand, slow travel is likened to savouring a fine wine, allowing for deeper immersion in a place and the formation of connections. The guests also touch on the personal experiences and challenges they have faced with fast travel. They discuss the exhaustion of constantly finding new places to live, navigating unfamiliar environments, and making decisions on the go. They emphasize that slow travel allows for a better balance between work and exploration, as well as a deeper understanding and appreciation of the local culture. Ultimately, the discussion showcases the varying travel paces of digital nomads and highlights the importance of finding the right balance between fast and slow travel. The episode provides valuable insights for digital nomads seeking to achieve a more fulfilling and sustainable travel lifestyle. The conversations made me reflect on my own travel pace as a digital nomad, sharing the number of places I've visited in 2022 and the average length of stay in each location.   LINKS: Visit Jason Robinson's Nomad Experiment travel blog to learn about the digital nomad lifestyle and share your own experiences. Follow Nora Dunn's YouTube channel, with tips on travel and travel gear, and her blog, The Professional Hobo. Follow travel writer Shaun Busuttil on his blog and Instagram. Chris Cerra's email newsletter, RemoteBase.co, for the best accommodation deals for digital nomads. Check out Mr. Derek Smith's website on public speaking. Check out Ranika Koneru's company, Cloud Connections, for inspiring group travel experiences to the world's greatest festivals. Explore Gianni Bianchini's travel blog, Nomad Is Beautiful, YouTube channel, and podcast for digital nomad advice and insights. Connect with Palle Bo on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and twitter. See all the links here.   KEY MOMENTS: 00:00 - Welcome to the Second Episode with the Seven Nomads 02:29 - Nora Dunn: Sometimes Travelled Very Slow 03:46 - Mr. Derek Smith: Finding a Base for Exploration 07:01 - Gianni Bianchini: The Benefits of Slow Nomading 09:14 - Chris Cerra: The Ideal Duration of Stay 10:36 - Shaun Busuttil: Staying three to six months 11:43 - Cultivating a Routine and Navigating a Place 12:51 - Ranika Koneru: Has Been Slowing Down 13:33 - Jason Robinson: Also Stays a Long Time 14:11 - The Difference between Younger and Older Digital Nomads 14:56 - Mr. Derek Smith: Finding a Hub and Slowing Down 15:49 - Shaun Busuttil: PhD Studies Reveal What the Trend is 18:53 - How Palle Bo is Different than the Other Seven Nomads 21:19 - Feeling Time is Moving Slower 27:22 - Nora Dunn and Gianni Bianchini: The Desire for a Home Base 29:51 - The Changing Definition of Digital Nomad 32:47 - Creating a Social Network 36:15 - The Value of a Home Base 39:15 - Shaun Busuttil and Gianni Bianchini: Benefits of a Home Base 43:11 - Summing it Up: Fast Travel vs Slow Travel 44:27 - The Challenges of Slow Travel 45:17 - Different Approaches to Travel 46:53 - Travel Pace as a Digital Nomad 47:05 - Upcoming Episode: Work/Life Balance

Break free from societal expectations and embark on a life-changing journey as a digital nomad.  My guests who challenge the norm, pursue their desires, and find fulfillment in a world of adventure and freedom are Ranika Koneru, Shaun Busuttil, Nora Dunn, Chris Cerra, Gianni Bianchini, Jason Robinson, Mr. Derek Smith. In this episode, you will: Get a glimpse into the enthralling world of the digital nomad lifestyle and their exciting experiences. Hear how our seven nomads got started. Scrutinize the reasons that instigate individuals to adopt the digital nomad way of life. Familiarize yourself with the tough realities and hurdles that mark the journey of a digital nomad. Glean insider tips and strategies to strike the right work-travel balance in a digital nomad's life. Unearth the potential personal growth and transformative journey made possible through the nomadic lifestyle. Unique digital nomad experiences In this episode, you will be taken on a captivating journey into the lives of different digital nomads. These exclusive insights highlight how travel, work, adventure, and personal growth intertwine in the digital nomad lifestyle. By diving into the authentic stories, the episode demonstrates that everyone's nomadic journey is distinctly unique, proving there isn't merely a single path to this lifestyle.   The key moments in this episode are: 02:44 - Ranika Koneru: Becoming a Nomad 03:59 - Gianni Bianchini: Ten Years as a Nomad 05:06 - Meeting Chris Cerra 06:22 - Shaun Busuttil: A Nomad's Perspective  08:56 - Jason Robinson: The Nomad Experiment  14:00 - Chis Cerra: Becoming a nomad 14:54 - The Motivation to Start a Nomadic Lifestyle  17:09 - Nora Dunn: The Evolution of Digital Nomadism 20:26 - Mr. Derek Smith: Embracing Public Speaking as a Nomad 23:30 - Jason Robinson: Overcoming Challenges as a Nomad 28:08 - Nora and Ranika: The Curiosity to Understand Different Cultures 32:00 - Chris Cerra: Leaving Behind Careers and Taking Risks 35:21 - Derek and Gianni: Becoming Nomads 40:30 - Shaun Busuttil: Starting as a Freelance Writer 46:21 - Poem Written and Read by an AI   The resources mentioned in this episode are: Follow travel writer Shaun Busuttil on his blog and Instagram. Chris Cerra's email newsletter, RemoteBase.co, for the best accommodation deals for digital nomads. Check out Ranika Koneru's company, Cloud Connections, for inspiring group travel experiences to the world's greatest festivals. Explore Gianni Bianchini's travel blog, Nomad Is Beautiful, YouTube channel, and podcast for digital nomad advice and insights. Visit Jason Robinson's Nomad Experiment travel blog to learn about the digital nomad lifestyle and share your own experiences. Follow Nora Dunn's YouTube channel, with tips on travel and travel gear, and her blog, The Professional Hobo. Check out Mr. Derek Smith's website on public speaking. Connect with Palle Bo on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and twitter. See all the links here.   Stay tuned for upcoming episodes of The Radio Vagabond podcast to hear more from these digital nomads about their experiences and insights.

Break free from societal expectations and embark on a life-changing journey as digital nomad. My guests who challenge the norm, pursue their desires, and find fulfilment in a world of adventure and freedom are Ranika Koneru, Shaun Busuttil, Nora Dunn, Chris Cerra, Gianni Bianchini, Jason Robinson, Mr. Derek Smith In this episode, you will: Get a glimpse into the enthralling world of the digital nomad lifestyle and their exciting experiences. Hear how our seven nomads got started. Scrutinize the reasons that instigate individuals to adopt the digital nomad way of life. Familiarize yourself with the tough realities and hurdles that mark the journey of a digital nomad. Glean insider tips and strategies to strike the right work-travel balance in a digital nomad's life. Unearth the potential personal growth and transformative journey made possible through the nomadic lifestyle. Unique digital nomad experiences In this episode, you will be taken through a captivating journey into the lives of different digital nomads. These exclusive insights highlight how travel, work, adventure, and personal growth intertwine in the digital nomad lifestyle. By diving into the authentic stories, the episode demonstrates that everyone's nomadic journey is distinctly unique, proving there isn't merely a single path to this lifestyle.   The key moments in this episode are: 02:44 - Ranika Koneru: Becoming a Nomad 03:59 - Gianni Bianchini: Ten Years as a Nomad 05:06 - Meeting Chris Cerra 06:22 - Shaun Busuttil: A Nomad's Perspective  08:56 - Jason Robinson: The Nomad Experiment  14:00 - Chis Cerra: Becoming a nomad 14:54 - The Motivation to Start a Nomadic Lifestyle  17:09 - Nora Dunn: The Evolution of Digital Nomadism 20:26 - Mr. Derek Smith: Embracing Public Speaking as a Nomad 23:30 - Jason Robinson: Overcoming Challenges as a Nomad 28:08 - Nora and Ranika: The Curiosity to Understand Different Cultures 32:00 - Chris Cerra: Leaving Behind Careers and Taking Risks 35:21 - Derek and Gianni: Becoming Nomads 40:30 - Shaun Busuttil: Starting as a Freelance Writer 46:21 - Poem Written and Read by an AI   The resources mentioned in this episode are: Follow travel writer Shaun Busuttil on his blog and Instagram. Chris Cerra's email newsletter, RemoteBase.co, for the best accommodation deals for digital nomads. Check out Ranika Koneru's company, Cloud Connections, for inspiring group travel experiences to the world's greatest festivals. Explore Gianni Bianchini's travel blog, Nomad Is Beautiful, YouTube channel, and podcast for digital nomad advice and insights. Visit Jason Robinson's Nomad Experiment travel blog to learn about the digital nomad lifestyle and share your own experiences. Follow Nora Dunn's YouTube channel, with tips on travel and travel gear, and her blog, The Professional Hobo. Check out Mr. Derek Smith's website on public speaking. Connect with Palle Bo on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and twitter. See all the links here.   Stay tuned for upcoming episodes of The Radio Vagabond podcast to hear more from these digital nomads about their experiences and insights.

Deborah Paulmann joined me to discuss starting work in the makeup industry; not liking working in a salon; trying to get in the union; Bert Ruff; how the rules are different now; make-up is a dying art on the internet; SFX Youtubers; microblading; starting free lancing for Barbara Armstrong in 1978 and working exclusively at NBC for five years (1984 - 1989); going to As the World Turns, One Life to Live, then Another World, came back to NBC in 2000 and stayed to 2010; first regular job at NBC was Phil Donahue; sees a mother / mother-in-law feud in the makeup chair; Live at 5 allows her to makeup Bette Davis; memorable working moments with Steven Tyler, Seth Green, Anthony Michael Hall and Robert Downey, Jr.; Chuck Scarborough; starting SNL at the end of the '84-'85 season; doing makeup for extras in the original era; crawling on the ground on air to retrieve a prop for Nora Dunn; Kevin Meaney and her getting locked in the makeup closet and missing his cue; working with Louis Zakarian on SNL and Conan; working with Pamela Stephenson as Joan Collins, Cindy Lauper, Madonna, and Billy Idol; various hosts; young stars brought their makeup teams who couldn't do prosthetics; some favorite people Jon Bon Jovi, Richard Gere, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Rosie O'Donnell, Martha Stewart, Paget Brewster; memories of working with Norm MacDonald, Jimmy Fallon, Will Ferrell, and Darrell Hammond; meeting the SNL host on Thursday's Conan; Jennifer Lopez white towels; working with SNL cast members Will Forte, Fred Armisen. Tiny Fey, Victoria Jackson, Dana Carvey, Phil Hartman, and Kevin Nealon; dealing with showbusiness legends Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, Bob Newhart, George Burns, and handsy Milton Berle; doing the makeup nightly for Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, and Max Weinberg; going to HD; Gwyneth Paltrow seeing her legs on HD for the first time; Conan going on TV on the road not done up by her and it going bad; getting paid by Conan for the year NBC wouldn't let him work and the writer's strike; David Letterman unleashes the monkey cam on Live at 5.

Nick looks back at the only time that controversial comedian Andrew Dice Clay hosted "Saturday Night Live," and it was, well....something. From a full week of non-stop news, crazy attention, and angry press, to the protest and boycott of Musical Guest Sinead O'Connor, to the VERY questionable boycott from cast member Nora Dunn, who, because of her objections to Clay's act, refused to participate in the show (which had never happened before), it's all covered here. The whole week culminated in a rather lackluster show, in which Dice was kept on a leash, the writers loaded the show with 'meta' jokes before there were 'meta' jokes, and, except for some protestors in the crowd who had to be kicked out for disrupting Clay's monologue, not much really happened. The episode is notable for including the big debuts of two cast members who would go on to be legends, a new Weekend Update feature that become a staple, and A LOT work from announcer Don Pardo. The episode also created a huge rift between Dunn and the other cast members (especially Jan Hooks and Victoria Jackson) that hasn't ever really been filled. A crazy week of live TV that all SNL fans will remember....probably more than Dice's act. [EP30]

We are sitting down with Kendra, and she is doing his 104 SNL Characters tournament. Check out this episode for who she thinks is the best SNL Character. If you want to do your tournament, please contact us, and we will set it up. Sarah Silverman (1993-1994) Bobby Moynihan (2008-Now) George Coe (1975-1976) Gary Kroeger (1982-1985) Brian Doyle-Murray (1979-1982) John Belushi (1975-1979) Chris Kattan (1996-2003) Eddie Murphy (1980 -1984) Cheri Oteri (1995-2000) Tina Fey (2000-2006) Joan Cusack (1985-1986) Mike Myers (1989-1995) Melissa Villaseñor (2016-present) Dan Aykroyd (1975-1979) Alex Moffat (2016-present) Bill Murray (1977-1980) Mikey Day (2016-present) Phil Hartman (1986-1994) Jon Rudnitsky (2015-2016) Amy Poehler (2001 - 2008) Aidy Bryant (2012-present) Gilda Radner (1975 - 1980) Pete Davidson (2014-present) Chevy Chase (1975-1977) Sasheer Zamata (2014-present) Dana Carvey (1986-1993) John Milhiser (2013-2014) Will Ferrell (1995-2002) Colin Jost (2014-present) Bill Hader (2005-2013) Leslie Jones (2014-present) Kristen Wiig (2005-2012) Kyle Mooney (2013-present) Chris Farley (1990 - 1995) Mike O'Brien (2013-2014) Rachel Dratch (1999-2006) Michael Che (2014-present) Adam Sandler (1990-1995) Tim Robinson (2012-2013) Maya Rudolph (2000-2007) Beck Bennett (2013-present) Jon Lovitz (1985-1990) Noël Wells (2013-2014) Al Franken (1975-1995) Abby Elliott (2008-2012) Chris Rock (1990-1993) A. Whitney Brown (1986-1991) Andy Samberg (2005-2012) Harry Shearer (1979 - 1985) Fred Armisen (2002-2013) Michael McKean (1994-1995) Laraine Newman (1975-1980) Julia Sweeney (1990 - 1994 Jason Sudeikis (2005-2013) Jenny Slate (2009-2010) Jan Hooks (1986-1991) Gail Matthius (1980 - 1981) David Spade (1990-1996) Brooks Wheelan (2013-2014) Seth Meyers (2001-2014) Jim Belushi (1983-1985) Martin Short (1984-1985) Casey Wilson (2008-2009) Billy Crystal (1984-1985) Rich Hall (1984-1985) Christopher Guest (1984-1985) Ellen Cleghorne (1991-1995) Tim Kazurinsky (1981-1984) Michaela Watkins (2008-2009) Ana Gasteyer (1996-2002) Brad Hall (1982-1984) Dennis Miller ( 1985-1991) Joe Piscopo (1980-1984) Chris Parnell (1998-2006) Mary Gross (1981-1985) Jimmy Fallon (1998 - 2004) Terry Sweeney (1985-1986) Kate McKinnon (2012-2021) Tom Davis (1977-1980) Don Pardo (1975-2014) Beth Cahill (1991-1992) Cecily Strong (2012-2021) Garrett Morris (1975-1980) Molly Shannon (1995-2001) Nora Dunn (1985-1990) Taran Killam (2010-Now) Kevin Nealon (1986-1995) Don Novello (1978-1986) Horatio Sanz (1998-2006) Vanessa Bayer (2010 - Now) Denny Dillon (1980-1981) Rob Schneider ( 1990 - 1994) Paul Shaffer (1975-1980) Julia Louis-Dreyfus (1982 - 1985) Jay Pharoah (2010 - Now) Kenan Thompson (2003-now) Lorne Michaels (1975-now) Jane Curtin (1975-1980) Tracy Morgan (1996-2003) Tim Meadows (1991-2000) Will Forte (2002 - 2010) Darrell Hammond (1995-2009) Pamela Stephenson (1984-1985) Nasim Pedrad (2009-2014) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mass-debaters/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mass-debaters/support

3:08:18 – Frank in NJ, plus the Other Side. Topics include: 12 dollar bills, train shower, kings, meficine, Phish, fever dreams, a cosmic mind subdividing itself, Sinéad O’Connor dead at 56, Morrissey, Andrew Dice Clay, Nora Dunn, The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990), filming a commercial down the street, Phish 7 night run at Madison Square garden […]

3:08:18 – Frank in NJ, plus the Other Side. Topics include: 12 dollar bills, train shower, kings, meficine, Phish, fever dreams, a cosmic mind subdividing itself, Sinéad O’Connor dead at 56, Morrissey, Andrew Dice Clay, Nora Dunn, The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990), filming a commercial down the street, Phish 7 night run at Madison Square garden […]

Nora Dunn meets up with Matt at Gary Vaynerchuk's “Veecon” conference to open a bottle of wine and record Nora's second Maverick Show interview.  They start off talking about building community through NFT holdings, and then move on to recount their month long train trip together through the U.S..  Nora recounts their time together in Chicago before embarking on the train journey, and reflects on how transformative it was for her to meet Matt's digital nomad friends along that journey.  She explains why and how she fundamentally changed her travel lifestyle after that trip.  Nora then talks about her experience with co-living and co-working spaces around the world, including the Nomad Village on Madeira Island in Portugal.  She then talks about her upcoming month in Estonia with Hacker Paradise and her upcoming 4-month all-Africa trip with Remote Year.  Nora then talks about her evolution as a travel content creator, minimalist packing, and her upcoming trip where she will wear 100% Merino wool.  She also explains how she uses salsa dancing to immerse locally around the world.  Matt and Nora conclude by talking about their wine tasting experience in Oregon, eating beignets in New Orleans, and taking a 2am scooter ride through downtown LA.  FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com SEE MY “TOP 10 APPS FOR DIGITAL NOMADS”www.TheMaverickShow.com/apps SEE MY “TOP 10 BOOKS FOR DIGITAL NOMADS”www.TheMaverickShow.com/books GET MY “7 KEYS FOR BUILDING A LOCATION-INDEPENDENT BUSINESS (Even in a Space that is Not Traditionally Virtual)www.TheMaverickShow.com/keys WATCH MY VIDEO TRAINING ON “STYLISH MINIMALIST PACKING” AND LEARN HOW TO TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH CARRY ON LUGGAGE ONLY:http://www.TheMaverickShow.com/packing SEE THE TRAVEL GEAR I USE AND RECOMMEND:www.TheMaverickShow.com/Gear LEARN HOW YOU CAN BUY TURNKEY RENTAL PROPERTIES IN THE BEST U.S. REAL ESTATE MARKETS FROM ANYWHERE:http://www.TheMaverickShow.com/RealEstate SEE HOW I PRODUCE THE MAVERICK SHOW (THE EQUIPMENT, SERVICES AND VENDORS I USE): www.TheMaverickShow.com/Production

Welcome to our Golden Anniversary... 50 episodes and a year of hometown hunting under our belt. Couldn't have done it without you! We thought there was no better way to celebrate our milestone than to invite one of the OGs in the digital nomad lifestyle on the show. You may already be familiar with The Professional Hobo but in case you aren't, Nora Dunn traded a successful career as a financial planner for a new way of living in 2006. She's been all over the planet, working the whole time. Her YouTube channel has made her an authority on travel hacks, living abroad and remote working and we're so excited to present this episode to you! You can find Nora here: theprofessionalhobo.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UColuBSf_obJxCdZu9nnaETA And us here: linktr.ee/skiptownallstars #emptynest #fulltank

Nora Dunn, aka The Professional Hobo, sold everything she owned to travel the world. Specializing in slow travel, she has lived in and traveled through over 75 countries. Nora has been featured in print, on television, radio, podcasts, and online on outlets like Forbes, Condé Nast Traveler, Business Insider, Lonely Planet, and Oprah.

This week I sat down with Hanna Ljunghom to hear about her childhood as a bed wetter. Hanna is a recent Chicago transplant from Cincinnati. Follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/hanna_ljungholm/ Our live story comes from former SNL cast member Nora Dunn. Nora told the crowd about the aftermath of a surprise surgery. The Ladylike Podcast is produced by Gena Gephart: https://www.instagram.com/genagephart Theme song is Type of Wound by Natalie Grace Alford: https://nataliegracealford1.bandcamp.com Follow Ladylike: https://www.facebook.com/ladylikechicago https://www.instagram.com/ladylikechicago https://twitter.com/ladylikechicago Contact us: genagephart@gmail.com

In our Campfire Chat series, I sit down with the people you'll get to meet at our adult summer camp and largest event of the year, Camp Indie. In this episode, you'll hear from three of our amazing speakers this year - Nora Dunn, the OG digital nomad, Christine Lozada, drone queen extraordinaire currently driving around in a skoolie, and Scott Brills, the "most interesting man in the world". If you're looking to break free of the 9-5 or are already a digital nomad, traveler, or entrepreneur then join us at the ultimate adult summer camp. Whether you're just starting out or have been on this path for years, you'll advance toward the lifestyle you want to lead (while having a blast at summer camp).  www.campindie.com

In our Campfire Chat series, I sit down with the people you'll get to meet at our adult summer camp and largest event of the year, Camp Indie. In this episode, you'll hear from three of our amazing speakers this year - Nora Dunn, the OG digital nomad, Christine Lozada, drone queen extraordinaire currently driving around in a skoolie, and Scott Brills, the "most interesting man in the world". If you're looking to break free of the 9-5 or are already a digital nomad, traveler, or entrepreneur then join us at the ultimate adult summer camp. Whether you're just starting out or have been on this path for years, you'll advance toward the lifestyle you want to lead (while having a blast at summer camp).  www.campindie.com

Lauren calls in to talk about winning the Best City Travel Tournament grand prize and Nora Dunn stops by to talk travel. The Professional Hobo: https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/ Nora Dunn: https://www.youtube.com/@NoraDunn Intro/outro music: Particle House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Lunch With Norm, we are with the professional Hobo, Nora Dunn! We discuss traveling long-term while working remotely. Find out what is the difference between lifestyle travel and vacation, what is financially sustainable travel, and What are some remote work hacks when you travel long-term. Our guest combines her expertise as a former Certified Financial Planner with her lifestyle travel experience, to teach people how to travel long-term in a financially sustainable way.   This episode is brought to you by Post Purchase Pro Post Purchase PRO specializes in helping Amazon sellers create more sales, ranking, and reviews through post purchase marketing. Finally your email marketing can be actively managed by professionals with over 30 years experience so you can focus on running your business. Increase repeat purchases, drive better organic search term ranking, get more reviews, and build a real asset. For more information visit https://www.postpurchasepro.com/lunch   This episode is brought to you by VAA Philippines VAA is the world's only company specializing in Virtual Assistant services for Amazon sellers. We invest significant resources in our VAs, including a thorough screening and selection process, intensive month-long Amazon training for accepted candidates, ongoing professional development, and a warm, supportive community. You can rely on your VA as a dedicated employee who will deliver consistently high-quality work on an efficient, ongoing basis. And that means peace of mind for you. For more information visit https://www.vaaphilippines.com/   This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more. For More information visit https://Startup.club   This episode is brought to you by Jeff Schick Legal Protect your business from legal threats that could severely disrupt your normal business operations. I designed my monthly retainer plan with the sellers in mind, because I've been in your shoes. For a very low, monthly retainer of $89, Get access to Amazon attorney Jeff Schick. Mention Lunch with Norm and receive 50% off the first 2 months. For more information visit https://jeffschick.com – drive online sales, increase conversions and help build your brand. This episode is brought to you by Rebaid. Attention sellers and brand owners! Are you looking for a way to reach more shoppers and promote your products? Try Rebaid! Rebaid's platform connects you with shoppers looking for great deals on exciting new products. We make it easy to offer promotional deals and handle rebate payments with seamless redemption and efficient processing. Don't just take our word for it, see why we have an Excellent rating on Trustpilot® and rave reviews from thousands of satisfied customers. Increase your sales and reach more shoppers with Rebaid today! For more information visit https://www.rebaid.com In this episode, professional Hobo, Nora Dunn, is here. Today, we discuss traveling long-term while working remotely. She combines her expertise as a former Certified Financial Planner with her lifestyle travel experience, to teach people how to travel long-term in a financially sustainable way. This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, Rebaid, VAA Philippines, Post Purchase Pro, Jeff Schick Legal and HONU Worldwide.   *All conversations and information exchanged on the Lunch with Norm podcast or interaction on the Lunch with Norm Website is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Do not confuse this with advice or direction with your business per se. Always do your own research before following advice from any podcast/website. Amazon's Terms of Service is always changing. Make sure you are following relevant up-to-date information.

Live from the Plastic Microphone Studios, it's whatever night (or day) you're listening to this episode. We're talking about Skits. Not Digital Shorts. Not Music Videos. Just skits. Over 45 years of 'em. And joining me in the Plastic Microphones Studios today, in which she legally owns 50% of due to Louisiana being a community property state, is my wife Tina. She's a long-time listener and a first-time guest. She's finally broken down, made a list, and checked it twice. And it's a doozie. Join us for laughs and memories of Saturday Night LIVE. Links on our Profile Page and at www.linktr.ee/hulkboy. Visit & interact on Instagram (www.instagram.com/favefivefromfans), Twitter (www.twitter.com/Fave5FromFans), Facebook (www.facebook.com/FaveFiveFromFans), & our website (www.FaveFiveFromFans.com). Also, check out www.twitter.com/@PMStudiosPod for more fun! @NetworkSIP #FaveFiveFromFans #FFFF #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #podcastlife #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #podcastersofinstagram #anchorfm #spotify #spotifypodcasts #itunes #applepodcasts #youtube #googlepodcasts #overcast #stitcher #stitcherpodcasts #castbox #castboxpodcasts #PodcastSuggestions #podcastinglife #podcastaddict #newpodcast #podcastlove #podcastmovement #podcasthost #podcastnetwork #podernfamily #bhfyp #Movie #Movies #Comedy #EveryoneIsFam #SIPNetwork  #PodernFamily #PodcastNation #PodcastNetwork #PodcastRecommendations #FollowBack #CrowdsourcedPodcastDatabase #PodTime #Fred Armisen, #Dan Aykroyd, #Jim Belushi, #John Belushi, #Jim Breuer, #A. Whitney Brown, #Dana Carvey, #Chevy Chase, #Michael Che, #Ellen Cleghorne, #Billy Crystal, #Jane Curtin, #Joan Cusack, #Pete Davidson, #Robert Downey Jr., #Brian Doyle-Murray, #Rachel Dratch, #Nora Dunn, #Chris Elliott, #Jimmy Fallon, #Chris Farley, #Will Ferrell, #Tina Fey, #Chloe Fineman, #Will Forte, #Al Franken, #Janeane Garofalo, #Ana Gasteyer, #Gilbert Gottfried, #Christopher Guest, #Bill Hader, #Anthony Michael Hall, #Darrell Hammond, #Phil Hartman, #Jan Hooks, #Leslie Jones, #Colin Jost, #Chris Kattan, #Julia Louis-Dreyfus, #Jon Lovitz, #Norm Macdonald, #Michael McKean, #Mark McKinney, #Kate McKinnon, #Tim Meadows, #Laurie Metcalf, #Seth Meyers, #Dennis Miller, #Finesse Mitchell, #Jay Mohr, #Tracy Morgan, #Garrett Morris, #Bobby Moynihan, #Eddie Murphy, #Bill Murray, #Mike Myers, #Kevin Nealon, #Laraine Newman, #Cheri Oteri, #Chris Parnell, #Nasim Pedrad, #Jay Pharoah, #Joe Piscopo, #Amy Poehler, #Randy Quaid, #Colin Quinn, #Gilda Radner, #Rob Riggle, #Chris Rock, #Maya Rudolph, #Andy Samberg, #Adam Sandler, #Horatio Sanz, #Rob Schneider, #Paul Shaffer, #Molly Shannon, #Harry Shearer, #Martin Short, #Sarah Silverman, #Robert Smigel, #David Spade, #Ben Stiller, #Cecily Strong, #Jason Sudeikis, #Julia Sweeney, #Kenan Thompson, #Damon Wayans, #Patrick Weathers, #Kristen Wiig --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fave-five-from-fans/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fave-five-from-fans/support

November 24-30, 1990 This week Ken welcomes the hilarious, smart and fantastic writer, comedian and host of "TV, I Say with Ashley Ray", Ashley Ray. Ken and Ashley discuss being in Columbia, lack of Spanish language skills, watching foreign TV vs keeping up with American shows, Good Day LA, CTV, Canadians getting shows before the US, Ashley's birthday, growing up in Central Time, being born in Dallas, Rockford IL,  revisiting stuff from the 1990s, TVLand, Nick at Nite, Designing Women, Golden Girls, Network family sitcoms, The Goldbergs, Abbot Elementary, single cam vs multi cam sitcoms, Wonder Years, Growing Pains, non-people who have had TV credits before Ken, Malibu cigarettes, Linda Evans, Dynasty, made for TV movies, Tricks of the Trade, Your Mother Wears Army Boots, the legacy of The Cosby Show, The Jeffersons, Good Times, Lisa Bonet's eternal ultra fame, A Different World,  Kindergarten Cop, Chic Jeans, K-Mart ads, back to school shopping, the debut of Law and Order, Carol and Company, comedy anthologies, Kroll Show, The Wonder Years neighborhood in Burbank, In Living Color, seeing only the highs and now the lows of a sketch comedy show, the greatness of Nora Dunn, The Motown 30 What's Going On special, when Damon Wayans got himself fired from SNL, Ken's excited tangents, Ashley's favorite sketch show of all time, The Tracy Ullman Show, Rags to Riches, Big Brother Jake, Descending Angel, Jean Smart, George Carlin, The Ben Stiller Show, Charles and Diana, 52 Pick-Up, the teen suicide episode of Growing Pains, A My Name is Alex, the sad evolution of Ricky Schroeder, stand up specials, Def Comedy Jam, Pulp Comics, Shop Til You Drop, Premium Blend, Six Ladies Laughing, Andrea Martin, Lifetime Television for Women, TV trivia hosted by Alan Thicke, Arsenio Hall replacing Mud Wrestling, The Simpsons, Bob's Burgers, watching TV shows with your friends in them, Babes, making fun of your stars in the title of your show, thirtysomething, not revisiting shows you hated, Quantum Leap, Jack Kerouac, historical figures from your own lifetime being depicted by actors on fictional TV shows, "Obama" on Legends of Tomorrow, how beatniks are just hippies, Family Matters, watching all of Sex in the City for the first time during the pandemic, making sure you do the reading so you know all the cultural references and having heavy reality TV as your comfort shows. 

Have you ever wondered how to invest in your future while embracing a travel-centered present? Today I am joined by Kristin Meador, a financial expert who specializes in supporting location-independent businesses, in learning about best practices for managing your finances no matter where you are and what you're doing. After years of working 80+ hour weeks for a large accounting firm, Kristin's burnout caused her to make a radical change - sell everything and travel. About a year into her journey, she realized that she could use her skills as a corporate CPA to create her own cloud-based accounting business and create a location-independent lifestyle. She founded Gradient Accounting when she realized she could meet the unique needs of digital nomads, providing simple answers to sometimes scary and complex questions. If want to be sure you are making the best approach toward money management and travel, then you won't want to miss today's episode. Kristin shares the story of how travel inspired her to start her own business, how to define your core values to assist in big financial decisions, the pros and cons of the FIRE movement, finding the balance between investing and traveling, and so much more.  What is your money mindset? I'd love to hear about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 and get: Access To The Zero To Travel Podcast Archives (300+ amazing episodes and growing)  One Bonus Episode Per Month (Decided By YOU) + Exclusive Content You Can't Hear Anywhere Else  Ask Me (Jason) Your Burning Questions, and Get A Personal Answer!  All Episodes Ad-Free (From April 2021 Onward) Today's episode is brought to you by The North Face - providing athlete-tested Jackets that are proven to be highly insulated, warm, breathable & durable so you can focus on what matters. It's more than a jacket, it's a calling to get out and explore. Get yours today in stores or at www.thenorthface.com. This episode is also brought to you by US Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card get 4 X the points on eating out and 2 X the points on groceries, entertainment services, and gas or EV charge stations. Apply today at usbank.com/altitudego to get 20,000 points by spending $1000 in your first 90 days. Tune In To Learn: Why Kristen is my financial mentor What caused Kristin to develop a love for travel from an early age Why do Kristin and her husband make it a point to travel together and separately The importance of discussing travel goals and values in your relationship Advice for balancing work and travel  when living abroad Why travel helps inspire creativity in business How to embrace living in the now by being intentional with your time All about burnout - how to spot it and what to do about it The moment Kristin decided to travel full-time and the places she visited her first year Pros and cons surrounding the FIRE movement Why there is no drug more addictive than the biweekly paycheck How to find a balance between saving and investing Why understanding your core values will help you make difficult financial decisions How Kristin budgets for adventures and travel And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport The North Face & US Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card - Today's Sponsors Learn about Travel As A Tax Write Off Subscribe to Kristin's YouTube Channel Get help from Gradient Accounting  Follow Kristin Meador on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Want More? Making Sense of Cents: Personal Finance and Travel + Is This The Best time EVER to Travel? How To Retire Early and Travel the World How to Travel with Less Money, Start Working on the Road, and Never Settle Down w/ Nora Dunn