SNL Hall of Fame
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★ - 11 ratingsThere are many people that have worked hard to create the near 50 year legacy at Saturday Night Live. We celebrate the elite in the SNL Hall of Fame.
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Episode Twenty-One - James Downey
February 20, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBToday 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 episode in the future please reach out - [email protected] You can follow and support the show throu...
Episode Twenty - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
February 13, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBWe'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 the show or would like to be a guest on an episode in the future please reach out - [email protected] You can fol...
Episode Nineteen - Justin Timberlake
February 06, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBThis 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 future please reach out - [email protected] You can follow and support the show through discussion and sharing in...
Episode Eighteen - Maya Rudolph
January 30, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBWe'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 - [email protected] You can follow and support the show through discussion and sharing in all the usual places. Twitter - @SNLHOF Web -...
Episode Seventeen - The Lonely Island
January 23, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBWe'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 and see... If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest on an episode in the future ple...
Episode Sixteen - Nirvana
January 16, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis 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 and see what the future holds. If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest ...
Episode Fifteen - John Mulaney
January 09, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThis 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 wait and see how it plays out when voting opens in May. If you've got questions about the show or would like...
Episode Fourteen - Molly Shannon
January 02, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBThis 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 guest on an episode in the future please reach out - [email protected] You can follow and support the show ...
Episode Thirteen - Conan O'Brien
December 26, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBWe'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 future please reach out - [email protected] You can follow and support the show through discussion and sharing in ...
Episode Twelve - Paul McCartney
December 19, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThe 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 like to be a guest on an episode in the future please reach out - [email protected] You can follow and support the sho...
Episode Eleven - Lily Tomlin
December 12, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThis 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 - [email protected] You can follow and support the show through discussion and sharing in all the usual places. Twitter - @SNLHO...
Episode Ten - Norm Macdonald
December 05, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBWe'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 will tell. If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest on an episode in the fu...
Episode Nine - Tina Fey
November 28, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBThis 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 on an episode in the future please reach out - [email protected] You can follow and support the sho...
Episode 9 - Tina Fey
November 28, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBThis 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 on an episode in the future please reach out - [email protected] You can follow and support the s...
Episode Eight - Prince
November 21, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBThis 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. If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest on an episode in the futur...
Episode Seven - Melissa McCarthy
November 14, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThis 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 episode in the future please reach out - [email protected] You can follow and support the show throu...
Episode Six - Chris Farley
November 07, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBThis 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've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest on an episode in the future please reach...
Episode Five - Michael O' Donoghue
October 31, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOn 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? We'll have to wait and see. If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest on an episo...
Episode Four - Neil Young
October 24, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBToday 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 - [email protected] You can follow and support the show through discussion and sharing in all the usual places. Twitter - ...
Episode Three - Steve Martin
October 17, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThis 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 entry. That will be for you to decide when voting opens in May. If you've got questions about the show ...
Episode Two - Gilda Radner
October 10, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBThis 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 or would like to be a guest on an episode in the future please reach out - [email protected] You can follow...
Episode One - Lorne Michaels
October 03, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThis 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 the usual places. Twitter - @SNLHOF Web - snlhof.com and Email - [email protected] Support this podcast ...
Episode Five - Radner, Goodman, & Jay-Z
May 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThis month on the SNL Hall of Fame podcast Jamie is joined by Matthew Price (@MattMovies) to discuss Gilda Radner's inclusion in the Hall. From there he talks with David Voigt (@PopCulturePoet) the Publisher of intheseats.ca about John Goodman's inclusion in the SNL Hall of Fame. Lastly Jamie and Andy Hoglund (@SNLinReview) have a conversation about superstar Jay-Z and the myriad of reasons he belongs in the Hall. You can follow the SNL Hall of Fame on the socials @SNLHOF and visit our Face...
Episode Four - Murphy, Tomlin, & O'Donoghue.
April 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBThis month on the SNL Hall of Fame podcast Jamie is joined by Mike Wilner (@Wilnerness) of the Toronto Star - https://www.thestar.ca to discuss Eddie Murphy's inclusion in the Hall. Then Jamie talks with Liz Shannon Miller (@lizlet) the Senior TV Editor from collider.com They ponder Lily Tomlin's inclusion in the SNL Hall of Fame. From there Jamie and Matthew Ardill (@commonperson) have a conversation about the case for Michael O'Donoghue's nomination. You can follow the SNL Hall of Fame on...
Episode Three - Wiig, Martin, & Michaels.
March 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBThis month on the SNL Hall of Fame podcast Jamie is joined by Ryan McNeil of the Matinee Cast - https://www.thematinee.ca, Jon Schneider from the @SNLStats podcast, and Andrew Clark of the Humber School of Comedy Writing and Performace - andrewclark.ca. The nominees presented in this episode are Kristen Wiig, Steve Martin, and Lorne Michaels. You can follow the SNL Hall of Fame on the socials @SNLHOF and visit our Facebook group for further discussion by searching for SNL Hall of Fame at...
Episode Two - Hartman, McCarthy, & Nirvana.
February 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBEpisode #2 - Hartman, McCarthy, & Nirvana. In this episode, Jamie is joined by Casey Lyons, Erin Rizok, and Thomas Sena who reveal their Saturday Night Live nominations. Casey Lyons joins Jamie to nominate Phil Hartman in the Cast category of the Hall of Fame. Casey can be found doing very cool things in music production at his site CaseyLyonsProductions.com Erin Rizok builds her case for Melissa McCarthy by outlining her strategy and then filling in the blanks. Erin pours over pop cul...
Episode One - Fey, Palin, & Young.
January 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBThis month on the show we are joined by John Murray - @snlpodcast, Matthew Price @mattmovies, & Justin Renwick as they discuss their nominees for the Hall. Tina Fey - Castmember Michael Palin - Host Neil Young - Musical Guest You can find us at www.snlhof.com and on various social platforms.
SNL Hall of Fame - Teaser
January 01, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBWelcome to the SNL Hall of Fame! Please subscribe wherever you get quality podcasts.