SNL Hall of Fame

We're back albeit a little later than we'd like, but the vacation was wonderful! On this episode I'm joined by Dave Buckman of the Cold Towne Theatre in Austin, TX. Dave has a lot to say on the matter of SNL but in particular, two of the architects of the show; Al Franken, and Tom Davis. Will they end up enshrined, or will all the time that has passed erode their legacy? We shall see.....

We're back and this week we're joined by Toronto Star columnist and podcaster, Mike Wilner. Mr. Wilner lays out a case for Eddie Murphy belonging in the HOF despite not having worked with the show's original team. Are his tour de force chops enough? We shall see... If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest on an episode in the future please reach out - jami...

We're back on the SNL HOF podcast and this week we're talking about Miley Cyrus with Nicole Rovine of the SNL Network. Miley has come a long way since her first outing as a host on the show, but do her performances as a Musical Guest warrant her a spot in the Hall? Time will tell. If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest on an episode in the future please reac...

This week we're joined by David Voigt to discuss the Hosting category of the SNL Hall of Fame. More specifically we talk about John Goodman and his run through the 90's and the legacy he's left at the show. Will he be part of the inaugural class of the HOF? We shall see. If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest on an episode in the future please reach out...

We're back with a brand new episode celebrating the career of the ultimate utility player, Phil Hartman. Join me and Casey Lyons (caseylyonsproductions.com) as we wax nostalgic and add Mr. Hartman to the ballot. Will he be enshrined in the SNL Hall of Fame? Time will. tell... If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest on an episode in the future please reach out - j...

Celebrating SNL Hall of Famers is what we do here at the SNL Hall of Fame. So with that in mind, I am inviting you to join me and Kirsten Turnbull as we reunite to introduce her original episode in honour of John joining the 5-timers club tonight. If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest on an episode in the future please reach out - jamie@snlhof.com You can follow an...

Today on the SNL Hall of Fame podcast, Jamie brings back Justin Renwick to discuss the career of the longest-serving writer, James Downey! You may think you know about Downey but Renwick blasts us with information that builds a strong case for his inclusion in the Hall. Only time will tell how effective Justin was... If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest on an epis...

We're back at it again this week! I'm joined by Markus Jennings from the SNL Superfans group on Facebook to discuss the trajectory of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and the impact they've left on the stage of Studio 8H. Will their performances be enough to cement their legacy and put them in the pantheon of other Musical Guest greats? Stay tuned! If you've got questions about th...

This week I'm joined by Ryan McNeil, of thematinee.ca, to discuss the SNL Hosting career of multi-hyphenate, Justin Timberlake. Whether you're a fan or not his talents in all facets of the show are undeniable. Certainly, there must be a place in the Hall for a superstar, right? We'll see... If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest on an episode in the futu...

We're back and today we're celebrating the career of Maya Rudolph! This week I'm joined by the Sr. Entertainment Writer at Consequence, Liz Shannon Miller, who provides a great argument for Maya Rudolph, but will it be enough? Time will tell... If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest on an episode in the future please reach out - jamie@snlhof.com You can...

We're back on the SNL Hall of Fame podcast and this week we're joined by the host of the SNL Network series of podcasts and SNL coverage, Jon Schneider. Jon is a big believer in the Lonely Island so he doesn't pull any punches as far as his belief that this trio belongs in the SNL Hall of Fame. Will this game-changing group get enough votes when the time comes we'll have to wait an...

This week on the show I welcome back guest, Thomas Sena to discuss the whirlwind career of Alternative darlings: Nirvana. As is always the case with Mr. Sena, he brings it here, regaling us with stories of Kurt Cobain and the demons he faced due to and in spite of a trajectory that aimed his band straight at the sun. Will they make the jump from the ballot to Hall of Fame? We'll have to wait a...

This week on the show I am joined by Kirsten Turnbull to discuss the career and legacy of former writer John Mulaney. It's Mulaney's run as a host on the show that caught Kirsten's attention, however, as he has been added to ballot in the Host category. Will his run of four consecutive years, epic musical sketches, and killer monologues be enough to get him the votes? We'll have to...

This week on the show I'm joined by Jamie Burwood of TV Show Graphs dot com to discuss the career of Molly Shannon. Now at first glance, you may think to yourself that Molly Shannon doesn't belong in the Hall, but once you listen to Jamie's compelling narrative you may just turn the corner. I know I did. Time will tell. If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a g...

We're back and this week we're discussing former SNL writer and multi-hyphenate Conan O'Brien! Sometimes there are sketches that are mysterious and other times you just recognize the voice and tone and Conan is one of those writers. Does that make him a Hall of Famer? We'll have to see... If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest on an episode in the fu...

The SNL Hall of Fame is back and this week I'm joined by Dave Voigt of In the Seats to discuss Paul McCartney. Let's start off by saying, the man was freaking Beatle! It's so lovely to see him taking part in SNL and becoming such a big part of its lore, but does that mean he's a Hall of Famer? We'll have to wait and see... If you've got questions about the show or would lik...

This week on the SNL Hall of Fame podcast, Jamie is joined by Senior TV writer at Collider.com Liz Shannon Miller. They discuss the career and highlights of Lily Tomlin and her appearances on SNL. Does she beloing in the SNL Hall of Fame? Stay tuned! If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest on an episode in the future please reach out - jamie@snlhof.com You can follow...

We're back again and this week we are celebrating the career of the late Norm Macdonald. I'm joined by writer Andy Hoglund of @SNLinReview to discuss Norm and the impact that he had on the show despite only sticking around a couple of years. From Update to Burt Reynolds to Bob Dole, Norm brought his A-game week in and week out, but is it enough to land a spot in the SNL Hall of Fame? Time...

This week on the SNL Hall of Fame podcast, I'm joined by John Murray of the SNL Afterparty podcast! John outlines the bona fides of Tina Fey the writer, performer, and guest. Do you agree with John or will she be in tough to get in the Hall on her first try? Stick around to find out. You can find SNL Afterparty @SNLPodcast If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest...

This week on the SNL Hall of Fame podcast I am joined by Ryan McNeil from the matinee.ca to discuss his nominee, Prince! Despite missing a large chunk of time between appearances in 8H Ryan makes the case that Prince absolutely belongs in the Hall. In the end, however, it's all up to you when the time comes to vote. So sit back and enjoy the discussion Ryan and I have and make up your own mind...

This week on the show, Jamie is joined by SNL fan Erin Rizok to discuss the addition of Melissa McCarthy to ballot. McCarthy, a member of the 5-timer club, has all of the hosting bona fides but also adds a number of great cameos to her CV. Is it good enough to get to the requisite 51% of all votes? Time will tell... If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest on an episo...

This week on the SNL Hall of Fame podcast Jamie is joined by SNL Super-Fan Thomas Sena to discuss the career and bona fides of the late great Chris Farley. For a lot of folks born in the early 80's Farley was their gateway into SNL. There are oodles of great stories shared by Mr. Sena so listen up and then be prepared to decide if Chris Farley makes it to the first class of the Hall. If you&#3...

On this week's episode of the SNL Hall of Fame podcast, Jamie is joined by Matthew Ardill to add Michael O' Donoghue to the ballot. Mr. Mike brought an acerbic wit to the show that was sometimes considered Dangerous but he was crucial to getting the show established as it's first ever head writer outside of Lorne Michales. Does he bring enough to the table to be a Hall of Famer though?...

Today on the show, Jamie is joined by Justin Renwick to add Neil Young to the ballot. A fixture in Rock N' Roll for nearly 60 years Mr. Young would add a certain intensity and fire to the Musical Guest wing of the Hall, but will he be inducted? Time will tell. If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest on an episode in the future please reach out - jamie@snlhof.com...

This week on the SNL Hall of Fame podcast, Jamie welcomes the head honcho of the SNL Network, Jon Schneider into the Hall for a discussion on what makes a Hall of Famer and to add Steve Martin to the ballot. Although Mr. Martin was a big part of the show throughout the '70s and again in the '90s through the current era, does his blind spot in the '80s somehow diminish his case for Hall...