That Show Hasn't Been Funny In Years: an SNL podcast on Radio Misfits

We all know about “The Five-Timers Club,” which consists of celebrities who have hosted “Saturday Night Live” five times or more, but there is also a more exclusive club that consists of some hosts who are so good, that they actually have recurring characters that show up every time they host. They are characters that the fans love. They have their own catchphrases. They ar...

In remembrance of Paul Reubens, who passed away this week, Nick looks back at the connections that Reubens had with “Saturday Night Live,” including the story of how he was passed over to be a cast member, to the hilarious Digital Short he made with Andy Samberg in 2011 called “Andy and Pee Wee’s Night Out,” to the one and only time Reubens hosted the show as Pee Wee...

Nick chats with Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Oz Rodriguez, who kicked off his career making comedy shorts for “Funny Or Die” and then had a blast for over a decade on “Saturday Night Live,” creating laugh-out-loud films with guest hosts like Emma Stone, Bruno Mars, Emma Thompson, Matt Damon, and others. He also created the outstanding behind-the-scenes, digital docu-series...

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 a...

Nick welcomes SNL cast member Molly Kearney to the podcast to talk about their first year on the show, their childhood in Cleveland, their stand-up comedy career that started in Chicago, and what it’s like to be the very first Non-binary cast member in SNL history. Molly also discusses what it was like to work with incredible talent like Molly Shannon, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Tom Hanks a...

At times, working as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” can be far from entertaining, in truth, it can be profoundly distressing. On this installment of THAT SHOW, Nick explores the difficult seasons 10 disgruntled SNL cast members endured. From internal squabbles and office politics, to the stress of live broadcasting and high expectations, to the appalling scripts they were given...

Nick plunges into a comprehensive examination of Rodney Dangerfield’s solitary stint as the host of “Saturday Night Live.” This episode, which aired on March 8, 1980, predates the release of “Caddyshack” and marks the last season with the original cast, writers, and Lorne Michaels at the helm. The show presents an odd, uneven, and at times, startling mix of content, p...

Sometimes the most anticipated returns to “Saturday Night Live” just aren’t good….in fact, they can be very bad. In this episode, Nick looks back at five SNL returns that range from disappointing to downright disastrous: Chevy Chase’s first-time hosting was an egomaniacal nightmare that caused many issues, including a fistfight two minutes before air. Bill Murray&#821...

Nick’s guest is legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky, star of hundreds of TV shows and movies including: “Groundhog Day,” “Thelma and Louise,” “Memento,” “The Goldbergs,” One Day at a Time,” and “GLEE.” Tobo talks about how SNL revolutionized his world back in 1975, and continued to inspire him as the years passed. He...

Nick looks back at the recently completed Season 48 of “Saturday Night Live,” and does a deep dive into each show, breaking down the sketches, rating the hosts & musical guests, and talking about the surprises in front of, and behind the camera. It was called a “transitional season” by Lorne Michaels because of all of the changes (8 cast members left before the season b...

When you are writing, producing, and performing a weekly satirical sketch-comedy show, you run the risk of offending people, especially the celebrities who are the targets of that satire. In this episode, Nick gives examples of sketches, impressions, and parodies that did not sit well with their celebrity targets, and, in some cases, the public in general. Targets like Barbara Walters, Jennifer La...

In this “That Show…”, Nick talks with Michael Longfellow, a current member of the “Saturday Night Live” cast. Michael opens up about his childhood and stand-up career, including his reality TV show appearance and his path to landing the SNL gig. He shares entertaining tales from his debut season on the show, including collaborations with legends like Steve Martin, Mar...

Several cast members from this past season of SNL (Season 48) were asked what their favorite sketches of all time were, and in this episode of “That Show…”, Nick plays back some of those classics. He also gives you background information about them, including tidbits, trivia, and behind-the-scenes stories about the creation of these memorable moments. Find out which favorite sket...

On April 8th 2000, an unsuspecting world experienced what would go down in history as one of the funniest skecthes in “Saturday Night Live” history. Simply known now as “More Cowbell,” this absurd and ridiculous sketch, featuring host Christopher Walken and cast members Will Farrell, Jimmy Fallon, Chris Kattan, Chris Parnell and Horatio Sanz, was about the recording of a cl...

You’ve heard them a million times. You’ve probably said them a million times too. You may even have a hat, or a T-shirt, emblazoned with them: They are the most famous catchphrases in “Saturday Night Live” history. In this episode, Nick plays back 20 of the most popular and legendary SNL catchphrases of all time. He analyzes them, talks about their origins and impact, why t...

On October 18th 2008, a truly strange and hilarious sketch called “Fart Face,” with Will Forte, Bill Hader, and host Josh Brolin, was performed to a resounding dead silence from a crowd that did not get it, at all. Inexplicably, it became the first of a trilogy of sketches featuring the same insane characters, those sketches also bombed. In this episode, Nick gives you the back story b...

On October 3rd, 1992, Tim Robbins hosted “Saturday Night Live” with Sinead O’Connor as the musical guest. Despite Robbins being considered more controversial and political than O’Connor, it was Sinead who shocked the world by singing a protest song and tearing up a picture of the Pope. This moment became one of the most unexpected and remarkable events in SNL history, alter...

Nick delves into the exclusive “Five Timer’s Club,” which consists of celebrities who have hosted SNL five times or more. Join him as he reveals the names and talks about members such as Alec Baldwin, who boasts a record-breaking 17 hosting gigs, Steve Martin, John Goodman, Drew Barrymore, Candice Bergen, Jonah Hill, Melissa McCarthy, and others. Nick shares snippets of the sketc...

Nick welcomes author Mike Thomas, who discusses his fantastic 2014 book “You Might Remember Me: The Life & Times of Phil Hartman.” Together, they explore Phil Hartman’s life and career, from his days as an album cover designer and graphic artist to his time with The Groundlings comedy group, which led to his remarkable 8-season run on “Saturday Night Live.” Nick...

In this episode, Nick welcomes the multi-talented Scott OKen from The Factory Theater, as they take a nostalgic journey through their 40-year friendship and reminisce about their favorite SNL cast members, moments, and memories. Join them as they dive into Scott’s top 5 sketches, featuring iconic moments like Richard Pryor’s racy word association game with Chevy Chase, The Blues Brothe...

Get ready for a wild ride as Nick dives headfirst into the uproarious Saturday Night Live (SNL) episode hosted by none other than martial arts sensation Steven Seagal. Labeled as the worst SNL episode ever (even by Lorne Michaels) and featuring the most disastrous host in the show’s history, this episode is packed with hilarity. Tune in for some side-splitting testimonials from cast members...

In this podcast episode, Nick delves into the intriguing history of toilet humor on TV, from its first appearance on “Leave It To Beaver” to iconic moments on “All in the Family” and SNL. He discusses memorable commercial parodies, the evolution of toilet-related humor on SNL, and two unforgettable bidet-centric sketches featuring Michael Che, Zach Galifianakis, and Kristen...

Nick is joined by the beautiful and talented actress Dana DeLorenzo, known for her appearances on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and “Ash vs. Evil Dead,” to discuss her career in comedy and her admiration for “Saturday Night Live.” During their conversation, Nick and Dana reminisce about their childhoods watching the show and share their favorite sketc...

On this episode, Nick guides you through Season 8 Episode 7 of “Saturday Night Live,” which aired on November 20th, 1982. This particular episode stands out for several reasons, including the fact that 7-year-old Drew Barrymore hosted it, making her the youngest person ever to do so. Additionally, the episode includes an uncredited cameo by a major star, the sole performance by musical...

In this episode, Nick talks about some incredibly talented and funny people who auditioned for SNL, but were not hired. Many of these folks would go on to very successful careers on TV, in movies, and in the world of comedy. Some of these rejected performers, in fact, are absolute legends in the entertainment world…like Jim Carrey, Stephen Colbert and Pee-Wee Herman to name a few. In additio...