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We conclude our in depth coverage of SNL's entire 33rd season with host Steve Carrell and musical guest Usher. Joining them for a nuanced discussion are special guests Darin Patterson and John Trumbull, cohosts of the SNL Nerds podcast. It's a lighter night for Bill with perhaps his biggest moment slightly awkward to talk about in 2026 but it's his last show before his luck starts to c...

We bring returning guests Ajax from the podcast Cover Wars and Andrew Hunter Scholey from the podcast North Of Normal for a thoughtful and spell binding review of Doc Now's Test Pattern: Final Transmission their famous spoof of the even more famous Talking Heads concert film/documentary Stop Making Sense. Join us for this deep dive into the lore of both bands. Clips are used under fair use for...

We are joined by special guest Victor Higgins of the Not Ready For Popcorn Players podcast as we review the penultimate episode of SNL's 33rd season. Shia LaBeouf with musical guest My Morning Jacket. A solid episode for Bill early in his tenure in which he has roles in both major recurring character sketches (including one of his own) and underappreciated deep cuts. Music used under Creative...

We continue ou rjourney through Documentary Now Season 2 with a review of Globesman (a parody of the Maysles documentary Salesman). Hear us deconstruct one of Doc Now's more quiet ensemble pieces where Bill served as the voice of reason both on AND off screen (meaning we have the lowdown on how Bill himself changed the planned ending at the last second). Clips are used under fair use for the p...

We continue our journey through SNL Season 33 Ashton Kutcher/Gnarls Barkley episode. In some ways It's a unique and strangely different SNL episode in its time. It may be both our most mellow AND our most exclusive episode yet! Music used under Creative Commons license from Music Unlimited Intro https://pixabay.com/music/beats-the-podcast-intro-111863/ Outro https://pixabay.com/music/beats-cit...

We return to our journey through Documentary Now Season 3 with perhaps their most knowledgeable guest yet! Andrew Hunter Scholey, host of the North Of Normal podcast on Canadian cinema joins the podcast. Parker Gail's Location Is Everything, based on Spalding Gray's Swimming To Cambodia. Hear all three hosts share ourtheories on this mysterious episode! Clips are used under fair use for th...

We return to season 33 of SNL for the most fun we've had recording this podcast yet! We are joined by Shari Fesko from Saturday Night Ladies for a glowing review of SNL's Christopher Walken/Panic At The Disco episode! Join us to see how Bill holds his against one of SNL's most legendary and unique hosts of the 1990s and 2000s. Music used under Creative Commons license from Music Unlimi...

We continue our journey through season two of Documentary Now with the South American themed episode Juan Likes Rice & Chicken. This is a parody of David Gelb 's documentary Jiro Dreams Of Sushi. This one should be a real treat for all the foodies out there! Clips are used under fair use for the purpose of commentary, criticism, and parody. Documentary Now! Broadway Video Group, Inc IFC En...

We continue our journey through season 33 of SNL with Jonah Hill / Mariah Carey. To commemorate the 40th episode, we welcome a special guest. Ajax from the Cover Wars podcast joins us for a spirited discussion of May December romances, loud talkative six year olds at Benihana and what happens when NYCs governors must resign in disgrace due to prostitution related scandals. Clips are used under fai...

In our most jam packed episode to date, we review and discuss THREE (that's right, THREE, count 'em, THREE) different pieces of Bill content. The new Cat In The Hat trailer, a Documentary Now short made just for David Letterman's Mark Twain Prize Ceremony and the season two premiere of the regular Documentary Now series, The Bunker. Based on the 1993 Documentary, The War Room, which fo...

In an unprecedented move for any SNL related podcast episode that's not currently behind a paywall, we cover TWO SNL episodes for the price of one! That's right, we've decided to combine our coverage of both the Elliot Page & Amy Adams episodes of SNL from season 33 into one podcast and just discuss Bill's Best moments and other assorted best bits from each one. Music used unde...

We close the book on Documentary Now Season One with Part Two of Gentle And Soft: The Story Of The Blue Jean Committee. Hear how Bill and Fred concluded their fake yacht rock band's legacy as well as more direct comparisons to their source material. McSweeneys Publishing presents: Documentary Now! Revised & Expanded 4th edition https://store.mcsweeneys.net/products/documentary-now-fourth-e...

We approach the conclusion of our journey through Documentary Now Season One with Gentle & Soft: The Story Of The Blue Jean Committee. This only covers part one of the two part Doc Now Season One finale. Hear how Bill & Fred's took inspiration from the History Of The Eagles to skewer the entire mid 70s musical genre known as yacht rock. Music used under Creative Commons license from Music...

We continue our journey through SNL Season 33 with their first post strike episode hosted by SNL UKs' first host, Tina Fey. Join them as we pore through the fascinating early 2008 time capsule that is this SNL episode. If you ever wanted to know what exact movies were playing at your local theater at this time, this episode will tell you. Music used under Creative Commons license from Music Un...

We continue our journey through Season One of Documentary Now with The Eye Doesn't Lie which parodies the 1986 true crime documentary The Thin Blue Line. Finally! A podcast for all the true crime fanatics out there! You guys better get a hold of some q-tips and use them before listening to this podcast because you won't believe what you'll be hearing! Five ways the Eye Doesn't Lie...

THIS JUST IN: We review another SNL S33 episode confidently hosted by a charming and likable former NBC Nightly News anchor that was kind of impressive to viewers in November of 2007. Jokes about Sen. Chris Dodd and the CW teen drama Riley's Way may seem dated and confusing to modern viewers in 2026. Music used under Creative Commons license from Music Unlimited Intro https://pixabay.com/music/bea...

We continue our journey (halfway) through Documentary Now Season 1 with Kunuk Uncovered episode. Join us as we discuss inspirations and hidden themes behind the story of an Inuit, Pipilok, a film maker William H. Sebastian, and a Cameraman Barnabas Scott as they brave the frozen Canadian Arctic. Music used under Creative Commons license from Music Unlimited Intro https://pixabay.com/music/beats-th...

SPECIAL NOTE: I am sincerely sorry for the lateness in getting this up. Ran into editing snags at a time my brain was done for the day - Deej We better hold on to what we've got this week because they are about to find themselves truly livin' on a prayer as we continue our way through SNL season 33 with the Jon Bon Jovi hosted episode, but hey...it's our lives! Join us as we revisit so...

We continue our journey through Documentary Now Season One with the infamous DRONEZ episode (a blanket catch all parody of the HBO/Showtime series VICE). Join us as we discuss how this particular episode ofDoc Now came about (including how they got VICE’s blessings) and dissect every scene before ending on a discussion of the parallels between DRONEZ and the declining standards of journalism from...

Continuing our full length coverage of SNL Season 33, we (i said WE!) review Seth Rogen's first hosting stint coming fresh off his co-starting with Bill in two of that summer's biggest box office hits, Knocked Up and Superbad. Join us for discussions of how the Muppets cultural omnipresence reached through different generations and what exactly constituted douchebag culture in mid-to-late...

We begin our coverage of the first two seasons of Documentary Now! (Bill's first post SNL series with Fred Armisen). Join us as we break down the very first episode, Sandy Passage, a dark, gritty spoof of Grey Gardens and examine how Bill's expert character work enhances the show. SPOILER ALERT Start 26:10:14 End 29:05:21 Music used under Creative Commons license from Music Unlimited Intro https:/...

Happy New year to all our listeners. We are very proud to start our second year of this show. We premiered on Jan 2, 2025. We begin our coverage of SNL's strike shortened 33rd season with Basketball great Lebron James as host. Join us as we once again explore the long simmering feud between Director Mike Underballs and JYEEEFF and talk way more than we ever should have about certain forgotten...

In this episode, Casey and Deej give us two firsts! Their first ever full length movie review AND their first ever official Christmas/Holiday episode! That's right, listen to Deej & Casey review and give behind the scenes trivia of the 2019 Disney+ film Noelle Starring Bill opposite Anna Kendrick as the children of St. Nick who must prepare to take over Christmas Eve duties in the wake of thei...

We do our second ever Impression Spotlight focusing on Bill's impression of political pundit and democratic campaign strategist James Carville. Join us for a fond look back at the quaint tranquility of Obama-era political newsmedia in an era when government shutdowns COULD actually be avoided! Music used under Creative Commons license from Music Unlimited Intro https://pixabay.com/music/beats-...

This week, we welcome our second ever guest, Demi Constantine, cohost of our sister podcast, Saturday Night Ladies. Join Deej, Casey & Demi as they each present their own list of top five favorite Bill Hader moments from his sophomore SNL season (in chronological order this time).Clips from Saturday night Live & Late Night with Seth Meyers copyright Broadway video © & SNL studios © Cli...