SNL Hall of Fame

This week on the podcast, Jamie welcomes friend of the show Matthew Price into the Hall to wax nostalgic on original castmember and SNL's original sweetheart, Gilda Radner. What is her legacy? Although a fantastic castmember with All-Star bona fides, does she belong in the Hall? You'll help decide that at the end of the season when voting opens! If you've got questions about the show o...

This week on the podcast, Jamie welcomes multi-hyphonate, Andrew Clarke into the Hall to discuss the pioneering power of Lorne Michaels and what he means to the show. It says here that he is a first-ballot Hall of Famer or the whole system I've created is wrong. Time will tell. If you've got questions about the show, or would like to be a guest please reach out. You can follow us in all th...

 🎙  Every Monday for the Next 7 Weeks… We Rewind the Hall! Starting  June 30th , we’re rolling back the tape and revisiting the entire roster of Hall of Famers—season by season. Each Monday, we’ll re-air the finale episodes that celebrated the inductees from  Season One through Season Seven , culminating in the final class before we shuttered the Hall. It’s a chance to relive the legends, the lau...

🎙  Every Monday for the Next 7 Weeks… We Rewind the Hall! Starting  June 30th , we’re rolling back the tape and revisiting the entire roster of Hall of Famers—season by season. Each Monday, we’ll re-air the finale episodes that celebrated the inductees from  Season One through Season Seven , culminating in the final class before we shuttered the Hall. It’s a chance to relive the legends, the laugh...

🎙  Every Monday for the Next 7 Weeks… We Rewind the Hall!  Starting  June 30th , we’re rolling back the tape and revisiting the entire roster of Hall of Famers—season by season. Each Monday, we’ll re-air the finale episodes that celebrated the inductees from  Season One through Season Seven , culminating in the final class before we shuttered the Hall. It’s a chance to relive the legends, the lau...

🎙  Every Monday for the Next 7 Weeks… We Rewind the Hall! Starting  June 30th , we’re rolling back the tape and revisiting the entire roster of Hall of Famers—season by season. Each Monday, we’ll re-air the finale episodes that celebrated the inductees from  Season One through Season Seven , culminating in the final class before we shuttered the Hall. It’s a chance to relive the legends, the laugh...

🎙  Every Monday for the Next 7 Weeks… We Rewind the Hall! Starting  June 30th , we’re rolling back the tape and revisiting the entire roster of Hall of Famers—season by season. Each Monday, we’ll re-air the finale episodes that celebrated the inductees from  Season One through Season Seven , culminating in the final class before we shuttered the Hall. It’s a chance to relive the legends, the laugh...

🎙  Every Monday for the Next 7 Weeks… We Rewind the Hall! Starting  June 30th , we’re rolling back the tape and revisiting the entire roster of Hall of Famers—season by season. Each Monday, we’ll re-air the finale episodes that celebrated the inductees from  Season One through Season Seven , culminating in the final class before we shuttered the Hall. It’s a chance to relive the legends, the laugh...

🎙  Every Monday for the Next 7 Weeks… We Rewind the Hall! Starting  June 30th , we’re rolling back the tape and revisiting the entire roster of Hall of Famers—season by season. Each Monday, we’ll re-air the finale episodes that celebrated the inductees from  Season One through Season Seven , culminating in the final class before we shuttered the Hall. It’s a chance to relive the legends, the laugh...

🎙️ SNL Hall of Fame – Cecily Strong (Nomination Episode Revisited) She made us laugh. She made us cry. She made the Hall. As we celebrate the  Class of Season Seven , we’re going back to where it all began — the original case for inducting the powerhouse performer  Cecily Strong  into the  SNL Hall of Fame . Originally nominated in Season 7 and elected with a  resounding 79.01% of the vote on her...

🎙️ SNL Hall of Fame – Jon Lovitz (Nomination Episode Revisited) He’s the Master Thespian… and now, a Hall of Famer. After years of impassioned debate and dramatic flourishes,  Jon Lovitz  has officially entered the  SNL Hall of Fame , earning  69.14% of the vote  and securing his spot in the  Class of Season Seven  — finally making it in on his  second ballot . 🎧 In this nomination rewind, guest...

🎙️ SNL Hall of Fame – Martin Short (Nomination Episode Revisited) Third time’s the charm — and the Hall is better for it. After years of debate, discussion, and passionate defense,  Martin Short  has officially entered the  SNL Hall of Fame  as part of the  Season Seven Class , earning  66.05% of the vote  on his  third ballot . 🎧 In this re-released nomination episode, recorded back in Season 5,...

SNL Hall of Fame  –  The Final Induction Ceremony 🏆  Season 7 Finale – Live Stream Special 📍 Hosted by jD and Bill Kenney 🎤 Featuring Shari Fesko & Jon Schneider 🕯️ Status: Hall Condemned “The plaques are cracked. The lazy boy’s in ashes. And the mat—well, there were two—has been swept away. But for one last time, we gathered to honour greatness.” This week, we turned out the lights on the...

Join us for a special episode of the  SNL Hall of Fame  podcast as we convene our Season 7 Round Table, featuring Chief Conversationalist Bill Kenney, former Chief Conversationalist Thomas Sena, and panelist Deej Barrens. Recorded live this past Tuesday night, this episode captures the excitement and debate as our panelists reveal their personal ballots and make their final cases for this season’s...

🎙️ SNL Hall of Fame –  The Don Pardo Award: Directors Edition Hey there, Hall-heads! jD here, and it’s time to cap off Season 7 with our tradition of shining a spotlight where it’s too often overlooked. That’s right—it’s the  Don Pardo Award episode , our annual celebration of the under-heralded heroes of Saturday Night Live. This year, we’re putting some long-overdue respect on the  Directors  of...

🎙️  SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler — Cecily Strong: Legacy, Laughter & Leaving it All on the Stage This week around the water cooler, it’s all about the powerhouse that is  Cecily Strong  — the longest-tenured female cast member in SNL history. Shari recaps her emotional and hilarious nomination episode with Kirsten Rajala, while Joe and jD dig into Cecily’s unique place in the pantheon of cast...

In this  special crossover episode  of the  Not Ready for Primetime Project , hosts  Gary Seith  and  Brad Robinson welcome some of the team behind the  SNL Hall of Fame  podcast —  jD ,  Thomas Sena , and  Bill Kenney  — for a heartfelt conversation on the history, impact, and legacy of the Hall as it enters its final season. Together, they explore the show’s origins, the behind-the-scenes evolut...

This week on the  SNL Hall of Fame Podcast , we shine the spotlight on one of  Saturday Night Live’s  most formidable and versatile performers:  Cecily Strong . Nominated by our good friend and returning guest  Kirstin Rajala , Cecily’s Hall of Fame candidacy is given the deep dive it deserves. 🗣️  Host Bill Kenney  leads a compelling conversation with Kirstin, where they explore: Cecily Strong’s ...

This week on the  SNL Hall of Fame: Water Cooler , jD, Joe, and Shari dive headfirst into the legacy, laughter, and loud opinions surrounding  Jimmy Fallon , the latest nominee in the SNL Hall of Fame. With Jon Schneider making the official pitch on the main show, the gang gathers by the metaphorical cooler to debate whether Fallon’s giggle-prone persona deserves a plaque—or a polite pass. Shari b...

In this episode of the  SNL Hall of Fame Podcast , we delve into the career of one of the most iconic and polarizing figures to ever come out of  Saturday Night Live —Jimmy Fallon. Hosted by jD with Bill Kenney and special guest John Schneider, this conversation takes us on a journey through Fallon’s time as an SNL cast member, his rise to fame, and the impact he’s had on the comedy world. From hi...

This week on  The SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler , jD is joined by Joe Gannon and Shari Fesko to break down Monday’s episode, which spotlighted the nomination of legendary SNL short film creator  Tom Schiller . They reflect on the fascinating conversation with special guest  Brad Seith  of the  Not Ready for Prime Time Project , who brought his deep knowledge and passion for Schiller’s work to the...

SNL Hall of Fame – Tom Schiller: The Counter-Culture Craftsman In this episode, we deep-dive into the strange, cinematic, and often overlooked genius of  Tom Schiller —SNL’s original outsider artist. From  Schiller’s Reels  to  Schiller Vision , his work blended Fellini-style dreamscapes with deadpan absurdism, turning cast members into muses and surreal sketches into timeless film. Our guest, the...

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🎤 Eminem: SNL Icon, Rap Legend, Hall of Famer? | SNL Hall of Fame Podcast Hosted by jD | Featuring Bill Kenney, Matt Ardill & Special Guest Andy Hoglund This week on the  SNL Hall of Fame , jD is joined by resident trivia savant  Matt Ardill , host  Bill Kenney , and acclaimed writer and SNL expert  Andy Hoglund  for an in-depth exploration of one of Saturday Night Live’s most electrifying an...

This week on the  SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler , Joe and Shari take the reins while jD is off on assignment—leaving the cafeteria table wide open for a hilarious, deep-dive discussion on  The SNL Hall of Fame ’s latest nominee: three-time host  Zach Galifianakis . Expect beard talk, bulk comparisons, and some genuinely sharp insights as they reflect on Zach’s unique contributions to  Saturday Nig...