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Two SNL standby line regulars share tips for doing standby, and their experiences with the line, the show, and the cast they so deeply love.
Join us as we explore vintage episodes of SNL, analyzing the show and the bizarre pop culture ephemera that surrounded it. Tangents are had. Jokes are made.
What happens when you cross the 43rd President, late night sketch comedy, and interesting conversation? The inspiration behind The Strategerist– a podcast series highlighting the American spirit of leadership and compassion.
Step into the mind of Gonzo Musicologist Eli Schwab as he takes you to the outer reaches of Comic Books, Music, Films, Art, and beyond
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Episode 65: Tom Green/David Gray (Nov. 18, 2000)
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Like a fun-house mirror version of the Charles Grodin show, it's the fascinating, unholy mess that is Tom Green/David Gray! We've somehow wrangled Justin Hart of Telehell to join us in unraveling the screaming chaos that is this episode. Is there a method to it's madness or is it all just a trainwreck? The answer may not exist.…
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Behind the Scene Secrets for James McAvoy/Meek Mill
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Blast from the past! Let's take a look back at season 44 episode 11 when James McAvoy hosted with musical guest Meek Mill. On this week's episode, our good friend Linnéa joins us to talk about all the cut sketches and behind the scenes moments from this show.By Jill Goucher / Amanda Scott
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J.D. Crouch - The USO's Continued Mission
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Thanksgiving always looks different for men and women deployed through our armed services. And this year, even more so. For 80 years, the USO has worked to connect service members to family and home. CEO J.D. Crouch discusses the ongoing work of serving our nation's warriors -- and how the organization with a global footprint is adapting to a globa…
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Episode 64: Sarah Jessica Parker/R.E.M. (Nov. 12, 1994)
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We've again returned to the ever infamous season 20 to cover one of it's legendarily disastrous episodes and this time, we're dragging Mario Lanza along with us! Join us as we explore an episode that's less comedy show and more living funeral, with a healthy dose of ethnic stereotypes for good measure!…
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Behind the Scene Secrets for Dave Chappelle/Foo Fighters
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A jam packed episode! We discuss some SNL/cast news, behind the scenes moments of meeting the cast members after this show, and a bunch of cut sketches from the 2016 Dave Chappelle show. Tune in to hear about some exclusive news on the show returning after hiatus and meet our new sponsor.
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Melissa Stockwell - From Wounded Warrior to World Champion
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In this Veteran's Day episode, we talk to U.S. Army Second Lieutenant Melissa Stockwell -- the U.S. first female to lose a limb in combat and now Paralympic Games medalist -- about her journey representing America both before and after active duty. Purchase Melisssa's book, The Power of Choice: From Wounded Warrior to World Champion Learn more abou…
Hannah Song, CEO of Liberty in North Korea, envisions a world where North Korea isn’t the worst place on earth. LiNK supports the people of North Korea in their attempts to escape, helps them resettle in free countries, and is working to change the narrative around the country that is known as the worst place in the world to live. Learn more about …
For this episode we invite our friends on as guests who were able to attend the Live show for Adele and H.E.R! They share some insight with us about an unused set, behind the scenes goodness, and their experience seeing the show during the time of COVID. Listen in for some great moments!
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Episode 63: Charles Grodin/Paul Simon (Oct. 29, 1977)
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Our ol' chum William Ham drops by the show to discuss one of the most gleefully meta episodes of the show, one that is STILL somehow confused to be actually real events. Gilda also debuts two of her most fondly remembered characters: Judy Miller and Roseanne Roseannadanna.By That Week In SNL
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Mark Cuban and Daymond John - Inspiring A New Generation of Entrepreneurs
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Two stars from the ABC hit show Shark Tank -- Mark Cuban, owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, and Daymond John, founder and CEO of apparel company FUBU -- aren't just successful on the balance sheet. They're inspirational figures for American entrepreneurs from all backgrounds. We cover serious topics such as: How businesses can adapt to disruptiv…
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Behind the Scene Secrets for Issa Rae/Justin Bieber
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We won tickets! Your hosts were very lucky enough to attend the dress rehearsal for the Issa Rae and Justin Bieber show of week 3. Listen as we share some insight on the ticketing process, how the studio runs during the show, and 3 cut sketches. There is a ton of really interesting stuff going on in this episode!…
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Episode 62: Kate Hudson/Radiohead (Oct. 14, 2000)
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Fresh off Almost Famous, Kate Hudson stops by the show to continue the family tradition of sketch comedy. She's joined by this little underground band called Radiohead. I'm sure you've never heard of them but they're pretty cool. We also learn about the waxing habits of old men in my neighborhood!By That Week In SNL
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Behind the Scene Secrets for Chris Rock/Megan Thee Stallion
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COVID can't keep us down! For SNL's season 46 premiere we snagged two lucky fans who attended the show and talked to us about 4 cut sketches/weekend update characters and how the new ticketing process is handled. Emily and Nydia also shared how the studio is running with all the COVID safety procedures set in place. The start to a one-of-a-kind sea…
Take a walk down memory lane with us before the start of season 46! Your entire standby line crew talk about our favorite sketches, digitals, and standby line moments of the season. Also see who each of us think the season 45's MVP is! On this episode you'll hear your Standby Line hosts as well as Producer Aubrey, Linnea, Nancy, and Jordyn.…
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Episode 61: No Host/Rod Stewart (Oct. 3, 1981)
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Season 4 BEGINS! This week, Ian Abramson (SNQ, Gary Busey: Pet Judge) joins us to break down the first TRUE episode of the Dick Ebersol era. We get some classic Eddie Murphy material, a somewhat distasteful Yoko Ono short, juggling antics from Michael Davis and more!By That Week In SNL
A few scheduling announcements and jibber-jabber about the upcoming season!By That Week In SNL
Cosmic Lion Radio returns with Tony McMillen!! Acclaimed author of Lumen, Augmented Fourth and the new collected Serious Creatures!! Tony's work combines the behind the scenes world of Hollywood with 80's nostalgia in a way that ignites your senses and excites your youthful loves. Dig it! BACK TONY'S SERIOUS CREATURES KICKSTARTER: http://kck.st/2Zg…
This week, Ian Fermaglich (of Ian Talks Comedy) joins us for an interview with the one and only: Gary Kroeger! We discuss his journey to the show, his various roles on SNL and elsewhere and just what Harry Shearer smells like.By That Week In SNL
Released in 2008 (but filmed in 2004? 2000? 1998?), Wieners stars SNL alums Kenan Thompson and Darrell Hammond in a gross-out road trip film that has a surprisingly impressive cast list and more than a few decent laughs in it.By That Week In SNL
This week, we do battle with one of the most confounding motion pictures we've seen in quite some time: Neighbors from 1981. Featuring Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi playing against type and directed by John G. Avildsen of Rocky and Karate Kid fame, Neighbors is a dark comedy that ALMOST comes together...but mostly serves to destroy our brains.…
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Off Week 21: The ABC Pilot Version Of Bizarre (with Richard Dawson!)
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With it's mix of vulgar humor, topless ladies and Bob Einstein's Super Dave character, Bizarre was an early hit for Showtime, landing six seasons and even a spin-off show. It's a fascinating document of early cable TV sketch comedy. But...we're not watching that today. No, we've decided to go back to see what the show looked like when it was being …
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Off Week 20: Eddie Murphy and The S45 Progress Report
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This week we're having a little free form discussion about the Eddie Murphy Christmas episode and our thoughts on season 45 so far. Also, some small corrections and additions to our MADtv episode.By That Week In SNL
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Hector Barreto - Entrepreneurship and Immigrants
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Learn more about the Latino Coalition Learn more about the Bush Center's work in immigration reformBy Hector Barreto, Andrew Kaufmann, Laura Collins
About Barry-Wehmiller and CEO Bob ChapmanBy lindsey knutson, bob chapman, andrew kaufmann
We are back with Nick Cagnetti & Jamie Jones who's new crossover comic The Baboon & Pink Lemonade Jamboree is currently setting Kickstarter ablaze! Eli is joined by a panel of amazing comic creators including, Kasey Bouchard, Jerome Cabanatan, Ben Granoff & Rick Lopez. We are also joined by super-collector Ryan Cheshire. Join us for a round table d…
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Off Week 19: MADtv's First Christmas Episode (Dec. 16, 1995)
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We're taking a look at one of SNL's longest surviving competitors, MADtv and it's first Christmas episode! We discuss the history of the show, it's cast members and the rather weird Holiday episode they put together in '95 that features both Pauly Shore and a whole lotta of sadness.By That Week In SNL
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Dr. Juliet Garcia - The Richness of the Texas-Mexico Border
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TED Talk with Dr. Garcia The Future of Texas at Engage at the Bush Center, presented by Highland Capital ManagementBy George W. Bush Presidential Center
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Tom Luce - Education, Opportunity, and Civil Rights
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Texas 2036 Bush Center Education Reform InitiativeBy Kevin Sullivan, Tom Luce, Andrew Kaufmann
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Off Week 18: Fridays and The Andy Kaufman Incident (Feb. 20, 1981)
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In April of 1980, ABC launched their own live sketch to compete with SNL entitled Fridays. Despite lasting only three seasons, the show was able to build a voice of it's own and knock out a number of memorable episodes. None were more infamous than this one, with guest host Andy Kaufman deciding to implode the entire episode. Was it real? Was it fa…
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Pastors Bryan Carter and Jeff Warren - A Conversation on Race
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Pastor Bryan Carter and Concord Church Pastor Dr. Jeff Warren and Park Cities Baptist Church 13th on Netflix The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of ColorblindnessBy Pastor Bryan Carter, Rhonda Houston, Pastor Jeff Warren, Andrew Kaufmann
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#56 Town Hall with Jim Rugg and Friends
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Join us for a very special Town Hall featuring cartoonist Jim Rugg. "Different is better than better." Jim is an incredibly talented, versatile and creative creator who is constantly pushing the boundaries and creating new ways of presenting a comic. Jim is the author of Afrodesiac, Street Angel and artists of The Plain Janes. You probably know him…
Once again, another mix of legendary SNL musical performances and interstitial songs from the podcast! Track listing: 1. Derrick J. Hines: Way Back Saturday Night Sax 2. Foo Fighters: Rope (4-9-2011) 3. Michael Kiwanuka: You Ain't The Problem 4. Aretha Franklin: Can't Turn You Loose (12-6-1980) 5. REM: Man On The Moon (12-11-1999) 6. Taeko Ohnuki: …
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SNL Season 45 Finale Review with SNLinReview's Andy!
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Season 45 came and went right before our eyes! The season finale was featured as an SNL At Home episode and we have our review of the live showing and the cut sketches with the one and only.. SNLinReview's Andy Hoglund! We briefly interview Andy about his history with the show and chat about the finale You can find Andy's weekly EW reviews for SNL …
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End Of Season 3 Wrap Up Good Time Hour!
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We're kicking back this week and celebrating the end of our third season with questions from the audience, clips from the show, season 45 discussion, some music and other fun things!By That Week In SNL
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Clayton and Ellen Kershaw - Baseball, Leadership, and Giving Back
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Learn more about Kershaw's Challenge Read the "America at Its Best" issue of The CatalystBy Brittney Bain, Andrew Kaufmann, Clayton Kershaw, Ellen Kershaw
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Mark Suzman - Leading the Gates Foundation Fight Against Coronavirus
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Subscribe to the Gates Foundation's publication, The Optimist Read the "America at Its Best" issue of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush InstituteBy Andrew Kaufmann, Mark Suzman
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Episode 60: Woody Harrelson/Vanessa Williams (May 16, 1992)
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We're saving the best for last with one of the most gleefully offensive episodes of the show ever! It's also the final show for Beth Cahill, Siobhan Fallon and Victoria Jackson and it pulls no punches, despite being one of the more apolitical episodes we've seen in quite some time.By That Week In SNL
Subscribe to The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute Learn more about the Bush Institute's work in educationBy Andrew Kaufmann, Anne Chow
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Episode 59: Lindsay Lohan/Usher (May 1, 2004)
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It's a weird, wild and chaotic one. This episode not only features the most popular (?!) SNL sketch of all time but also mass loads of breaking, a show-stopping outburst from someone in the audience, exploitation of an underage host and a surprising amount of fun.By That Week In SNL
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Our Interview with SNL's Wally Feresten aka Cue Card Wally!
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We sat down and chatted with SNL's cue card supervisor - Wally Feresten or famously known as Cue Card Wally! Wally tells us about what it's like to work on SNL, his job there, and lots of fun memories and moments. Wally also introduces a very special project: Cue Cards by Wally - where you can order an actual SNL cue card that you can personalize! …
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William McNulty - Veterans with a New Mission
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Learn more about: Team Rubicon Global Team Rubicon USA Bush Institute Warrior Wellness Alliance Presidential Leadership Scholars ProgramBy George W. Bush Presidential Center
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Episode 58: Zach Galifianakis/Of Monsters And Men (May 4, 2013)
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This week, we're covering the third (and sadly, final) hosting gig for ol' Zach Galifianakis! There's a few direct connections to the Helen Mirren episode we just covered but this one is always remembered for the one-two punch of the mighty Darrell's House. And strap yourselves in for the saltiest music discussion yet!…
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Sherrie Westin - Sesame Street's Work Around the World
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Learn more about Sesame Street's resources: Episodes and Sesame Street content Caring for Each Other content Social impact initiatives Learn more about the Bush Institute's resources: COVID-19 related content Learn more about the Bush Institute's work: Women's Initiative, promoting education, healthcare, and economic opportunity for women around th…
It's another bonus report from the quarantine! This time around we're discussing the SNL At Home special, wondering around the woods, gettin' in some video gaming and more!By That Week In SNL
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Dr. Matt Mishkind - Mental Health Care Without Leaving Home
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Learn more about the Bush Institute Warrior Wellness AllianceBy Matt Mishkind, Andrew Kaufmann
It only took three years but we're back!!! I've got some time on my hands so I thought I'd drop in the mix! This week we've got some great jams and some real radioin'. Segments, music, commercials, and more. I want to really thank you for coming back to Cosmic Lion Radio. Maybe that subscription has just been sitting there and you're like...when is…
Another treat for you all! We sat down and chatted with SNL's associate producer - Greg Scarnici! Greg tells us about what it's like to work on SNL, his job there, his Drag Queen career, other projects, and lots of fun memories and moments with the cast. Follow Greg on Instagram at: GregscarniciBy Amanda Scott
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Holly Kuzmich - Education in the COVID-19 Era
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Learn more about the Bush Institute's Education Reform InitiativeBy Holly Kuzmich, Andrew Kaufmann
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Episode 57: Helen Mirren/Foo Fighters (April 9, 2011)
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We're completing our "Caligula on SNL" set this week with Helen Mirren! This episode is an odd collection of the very good and the very bad (which is strange for SNL, I know), but we definitely get some certified classics in here. And the Foo Fighters kick ass so there's also that.By That Week In SNL
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Get Shift Done - Innovation and Problem Solving
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Learn more about: Get Shift Done: www.getshiftdone.org The North Texas Food bank: www.ntfb.org Shiftsmart: www.shiftsmart.comBy Patrick Brandt, Andrew Kaufmann, Anurag Jain
