SNL Hall of Fame

This week on the SNL Hall of Fame Podcast, we’re taking a hilariously uncomfortable trip into the world of Zach Galifianakis, three-time Saturday Night Live host and king of cringe comedy. 🌀 📊 Our Stats Guy Is Back! Bill Kenney welcomes the SNN’s in-house statistician Mike Murray to break down Zach’s hosting legacy by the numbers. From his iconic monologues to unforgettable sketches like Daryl’s...

Welcome back to the  SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler , where your favorite SNL superfans gather every week to sip, speculate, and  shoot the breeze  about all things  Saturday Night Live ! This week,  jD  is joined by the water cooler regulars  Joe Gannon  and  Shari Fesko  to  continue the conversation  sparked by Monday’s deep-dive on  Dennis Miller . With Deremy Dove making the passionate case fo...

This week, we turn the spotlight on  Dennis Miller , one of  Weekend Update’s  most iconic and polarizing figures. Joining host  jD  and regular contributor  Bill Kenney  is  Deremy Dove  (Pop Culture 5 Podcast), making his case for why Miller deserves enshrinement in the  SNL Hall of Fame . From his sardonic delivery to his cultural relevance in the late ’80s and early ’90s,  Dennis Miller  helpe...

🎙️ SNL Hall of Fame: Larry David This week, we dive deep into the curmudgeonly comedic genius that is  Larry David ! From his short-lived but legendary stint as a writer on  Saturday Night Live  to his surprise return decades later as a host (and  Bernie Sanders ), Larry’s SNL arc is as strange as it is satisfying. Joining us in the Hall are  Chief Conversationalist Emeritus Thomas Sena  and our g...

🥤 SNL Hall of Fame Watercooler – Episode 8 Nominee Spotlight: Anne Beatts Host:  jD |  Panelists:  Shari Fesko & Joe Gannon This week, the Watercooler crew gathers to honor one of SNL’s founding creative voices — the legendary  Anne Beatts . Nominated for induction into the  SNL Hall of Fame , Beatts’ work shaped the tone, bite, and brilliance of the early years, and her influence echoes thro...

Welcome back to the  SNL Hall of Fame Podcast , where each week we spotlight a cast member, host, writer, or musical guest from  Saturday Night Live ’s storied history—and make the case for their enshrinement in the Hall of Fame. And today? Oh boy, we’ve got a doozy. Today we shine the spotlight on  Anne Beatts —one of SNL’s original writers and an unsung comedic trailblazer who helped define the...

Episode 7 – The SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler Podcast It’s another jam-packed episode of  The SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler Podcast  as jD, Joe Gannon, and Shari Fesko break down  Josh Brolin’s time as an SNL host  and decide whether his performances are worthy of Hall of Fame  status. Plus, we dive into the  Shane Gillis/Tate McRae episode , discussing the highs, the lows, and whether this contro...

🎙️ SNL Hall of Fame - Episode 8 🎙️ 🚨 Time to enshrine another legendary SNL guest host! 🚨 Hosts: jD, trivia-meister Matt Ardill , Chief Conversationalist Bill Kenney , and special guest Kaleena Steekle This week, we’re diving deep into the SNL history of Josh Brolin , the three-time host who’s making his way onto the SNL Hall of Fame ballot. From his first gig in 2008 alongside Tina Fey’s Sarah...

🎙️  SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler - Episode 6  🎙️ 🗓️  Dropping every week for SNL superfans! Hosts:  jD, Joe Gannon, and Shari Fesko This Week’s Hot Takes: 🔹 A deep dive into the incredible  Tim Meadows  episode—why he’s one of  SNL’s most underrated cast members. 🔹 How Meadows’  SNL history  mirrors stars like  Maya Rudolph, Chris Farley, and Phil Hartman. 🔹 Who from the  SNL Hall of Fame ball...

SNL Hall of Fame Podcast – Episode 7 🎙️✨ Tim Meadows: The Unsung SNL Comedy Legend Welcome back to  The SNL Hall of Fame Podcast , where we celebrate  Saturday Night Live ’s greatest! This week, jD is joined by the ever-insightful Bill Kenney and trivia master Matt Ardill for a deep dive into one of  SNL’s longest-tenured cast members ,  Tim Meadows . We also welcome special guest  Victoria Frans...

🎙️ SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler – Episode 5 🎙️ 🔹  Aerosmith on SNL: Rock Legends, Sketch Comedy & the Hall of Fame Case!  🔹 Hey  Saturday Night Live  fans! The  SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler  is back, and this week,  Joe Gannon and Shari Fesko  are breaking down one of the most  legendary SNL musical guests  of all time— Aerosmith!  🎸🔥 🎶 What’s Inside This Rockin’ Episode? ✅ A deep dive...

Aerosmith This week on the SNL Hall of Fame Podcast, jD is joined by trivia-meister Matt Ardill, Chief Conversationalist Bill Kenney, and Chief Conversationalist Emeritus, Thomas Sena, to break down Aerosmith’s legendary appearances on Saturday Night Live. Topics we cover: • Aerosmith’s unforgettable cameo in the Wayne’s World sketch • The band’s chart-topping hits performed live, including “Sweet...

🎭  Jack Black, SNL Hosts & The 50th Anniversary Celebration!  🎭 The  SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler Podcast  is back, and this week,  jD, Joe Gannon, and Shari Fesko  are breaking down the latest Hall of Fame nominee— Jack Black!  🏆 From his larger-than-life performances to his legendary  SNL musical monologues , we dive deep into whether he deserves a spot among the greatest  SNL hosts  of...

Jack Black This week, host  jD  is joined by  Matt Ardill  and  Chief Conversationalist Bill Kenney  as they dive deep into one of the most electrifying  Saturday Night Live  hosts of all time— Jack Black!  Joining the show is special guest  Darrin Patterson ( SNL Nerds Podcast ), who makes his case for Jack Black’s enshrinement in the  SNL Hall of Fame  in the  Hosting Category . Jack Black is th...

**SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler Podcast - Episode 3**  Grab your water bottle and gather ‘round the *SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler* as jD, Shari, and Joe dive into the nomination of one of *Saturday Night Live’s* most influential writing duos—**Bonnie and Terry Turner**! Our friend **Jon Schneider** recently made the case for their induction into the *SNL Hall of Fame*, and we’re here to break it...

🎙️  Welcome to the SNL Hall of Fame Podcast!  🎙️ It’s time for another deep dive into  Saturday Night Live  history, and this week, we’re talking about two of the most influential minds behind some of the show’s most iconic moments:  Bonnie and Terry Turner ! Join  jD , along with  Matt Ardill  and our  Chief Conversationalist, Bill Kenney , as they welcome  Jon Schneider  from the  Saturday Night...

SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler – Episode 2: The Case for Kevin Nealon 🎙️ Welcome to the SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler Podcast!  Join  jD, Shari Fesko, and Joe Gannon  as they break down another legendary Saturday Night Live alum’s case for the  SNL Hall of Fame : the one and only  Kevin Nealon! This week, we cover: ✅  Kevin Nealon’s legacy on SNL  – Was he underrated in the  SNL Second Golden Era?...

🎙️ Welcome to the SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler Podcast!  Join  jD, Shari Fesko, and Joe Gannon  as they kick off Season 2 by diving into a discussion: the case for  Chevy Chase  as an  SNL Hall of Fame  inductee! This week, we break down: ✅ How Chevy Chase helped define  SNL’s First Season  🎭 ✅ His  Weekend Update  legacy – did he create the blueprint for modern SNL news satire? 📰 ✅ Classic ...

🎙  The SNL Hall of Fame: Episode 3 – Kevin Nealon’s Legacy  🎙 This week on  The SNL Hall of Fame , jD, Matt Ardill, and Chief Conversationalist Bill Kenney welcome first-time guest Andrew Haynes to the show! Together, they take a deep dive into the career of  Kevin Nealon , one of  Saturday Night Live’s  most underrated comedic powerhouses. Nealon’s nine-season tenure was filled with unforgettable...

Welcome back to  The SNL Hall of Fame  podcast! This week, our seventh and final season truly kicks off with an electrifying nomination episode. Our curator, jD, is joined by our resident minutiae expert Matt Ardill and chief conversationalist Bill Kenney. Together, they dive headfirst into the legacy of one of the original  Saturday Night Live  cast members who shaped the show’s future: Chevy Cha...

🎉  Season 7 Premiere: Drafting the Hall of Fame Ballot  🎉 Welcome back to  The SNL Hall of Fame ! 🏆 It’s the start of our  final season , and we’re kicking things off with our annual  draft episode ! This year, jD is joined by familiar faces  Joe Gannon  and  Shari Fesko  from the  SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler Podcast , along with our brand-new  chief conversationalist ,  Bill Kenney ! Togethe...

Buck Henry has been elected to the Class of Season Six in the SNL Hall of Fame Host category! On this fourth ballot, Mr. Henry garnered 67.04% of the ballot. And now we'll rewind to his nomination episode from Season Three with Jon Schneider.. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack Handey made it into the SNL Hall of Fame on his fifth and final ballot. He collected 69.27% of the vote. And now we'll rewind to his nomination episode from Season Two with Andrew Clark. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The first five minutes of the debut episode of this era-defining reflection on The Tragically Hip. Subscribe today! youtube.com/@dewvre1974 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kate McKinnon has been elected to the SNL Hall of Fame Class of Season Six with 70.39% of her second ballot. And now we'll rewind to her nomination episode from Season Five with Ashley Bower. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy