Saturday Night Live (SNL) Afterparty

John and his guest, improv and sketch impresario Dave Buckman, discuss childhood SNL indoctrination, the full Ego experience, the full Blues Brothers experience, the full SNL staff experience, when comedy is provocative for provocitive's sake, and profound takes on Mr. Bill. Support the Podcast Patreon: Become a patron for early access to new episodes, premium content and exclusive member rewards. Notes Dave Buckman on Twitter ColdTowne Theater in Austin, Texas Out of Bounds Comedy Festival in Austin, Texas Connect with us at: snlpodcast.com Patreon: snlpodcast Twitter: @snlpodcast Instagram: snlpodcast Facebook: @snlpodcast feedback@snlpodcast.com Best moment: The Blues Brothers arrive and explode into Soul Man. Best sketch: Beach Blanket Bimbo from Outer Space MVP: Dan Aykroyd Rating: 10 (classic)

John is joined by comedian, impressionist and SNL hopeful, Matthew Hawkins to discuss Matt's latest SNL audition as well as which of Saturday Night Live's officially released, unaired Season 44 "cut for time" sketches was the "best of the rest". Support the Podcast Patreon: Become a patron for early access to new episodes, premium content and exclusive member rewards. Notes Matthew Hawkins on Instagram Connect with us at: snlpodcast.com Patreon: snlpodcast Twitter: @snlpodcast Instagram: snlpodcast Facebook: @snlpodcast feedback@snlpodcast.com Every Season 44 "cut for time" sketch: Cars Glitter Litter Automatic Litter Factory Dianne Feinstein Message New Cast Member College Admissions Chad's Journey Twinings Extreme Retirement Party Best of the rest: New Cast Member (written by Sudi Green, Fran Gillespie and Kyle Mooney)

John and Andrew discuss Season 44's unexpectedly exceptional host bookings, Season 45 cast speculation, Cecily as "the glue", capitalizing on SNL's live nature, writers room brain-drain, risk-averse producers, featured player report cards, and the allure YouTube algorithms. Support the Podcast Patreon: Become a patron for early access to new episodes, premium content and exclusive member rewards. Notes That Week in SNL on Twitter Connect with us at: snlpodcast.com Patreon: snlpodcast Twitter: @snlpodcast Instagram: snlpodcast Facebook: @snlpodcast feedback@snlpodcast.com Moment of the season: Macro-dosed Dumbo review & Chris Farley tribute. Best live sketch: Romano Tours & Westminster Daddy Show Best pre-tape: The Actress & House Hunters Best Weekend Update feature: Film Critic Terry Fink's Spring Movie Review & Every Teen Girl Murder Suspect on Law & Order MVP: Anna Drezen & Cecily Strong Best episode: Liev Schreiber / Li'l Wayne & Halsey Best host: Emma Thompson & Adam Sandler Rating: 6 (decent)

Mike Bloom and Mario Lanza discuss the highs and lows of Season 44's May 3-episode run, with hosts: Adam Sandler, Emma Thompson and Paul Rudd. Support the Podcast Patreon: Become a patron for early access to new episodes, premium content and exclusive member rewards. Notes Mike Bloom on Twitter Mario Lanza on Twitter Connect with us at: snlpodcast.com Patreon: snlpodcast Twitter: @snlpodcast Facebook: @snlpodcast Instagram: snlpodcast feedback@snlpodcast.com

John and special crossover cast collaborators, John Trumbull and Darin Patterson of the SNL Nerds podcast, discuss fandom origin stories, praise for all things Gardner, SNL finale stand-by line, backstage and afterparty insights, Awesome Joey Mohawk, and also some SNL sketches. Support the Podcast Patreon: Become a patron for early access to new episodes, premium content and exclusive member rewards. Notes SNL Nerds on Twitter Darin Patterson on Twitter John Trumbull on Twitter Non-Productive Studio in Clifton, New Jersey Connect with us at: snlpodcast.com Patreon: snlpodcast Twitter: @snlpodcast Instagram: snlpodcast Facebook: @snlpodcast feedback@snlpodcast.com Best moment: Cecily's spit-takes & Jost and Che switch jokes. Best sketch: Ouija, A Journey Through Time & Jost and Che Switch Jokes MVP: Cecily Strong & Michael Che Rating: 6 (decent)

John and his guest, improv and sketch impresario Dave Buckman, discuss John's season finale news/gloating, Meet the Press misfires, dress rehearsal insights, Leslie and Pete performance growth, accurate diaper blowout depictions, and the triumphant return of Bailey Gismert. Support the Podcast Patreon: Become a patron for early access to new episodes, premium content and exclusive member rewards. Notes Dave Buckman on Twitter ColdTowne Theater in Austin, Texas Connect with us at: snlpodcast.com Patreon: snlpodcast Twitter: @snlpodcast Instagram: snlpodcast Facebook: @snlpodcast feedback@snlpodcast.com Best moment: Emma Thompson slaps the cup & diaper blowout. Best sketch: Chopped & The Perfect Mother MVP: Emma Thompson & Heidi Gardner Rating: 6 (decent)

John and Steve—along with Andrew Dick of That Week in SNL—discuss season finale NYC podcast plans, Adam Sandler's successful self-deprecation, realistic vacation expectations, uninspired cast indulgences, touching Chris Farley tributes, and Steve's severe puncture wound. Support the Podcast Patreon: Become a patron for early access to new episodes, premium content and exclusive member rewards. Notes That Week in SNL on Twitter Connect with us at: snlpodcast.com Patreon: snlpodcast Twitter: @snlpodcast Instagram: snlpodcast Facebook: @snlpodcast feedback@snlpodcast.com Best moment: "I didn't finish, but I am done." & Chris Farley tribute. Best sketch: Romano Tours & Rectix MVP: Adam Sandler Rating: 7 (decent/decent/great)

Mike Bloom and fill-in guest Andrew Dick discuss the highs and lows of Season 44's April 2-episode run, with hosts: Kit Harington and Emma Stone. Support the Podcast Patreon: Become a patron for early access to new episodes, premium content and exclusive member rewards. Notes Mike Bloom on Twitter That Week in SNL on Twitter Connect with us at: snlpodcast.com Patreon: snlpodcast Twitter: @snlpodcast Facebook: @snlpodcast Instagram: snlpodcast feedback@snlpodcast.com

John and Steve discuss Michael Keaton as Julian Assange, the fashion fragility of SNL writers, Leslie nailing Whoopi, packaging up Melissa's quirks, Kenan transcending 80's music video spoofs, inspired Julio/Bowen pre-tapes, and the return of John's favourite production gag. Support the Podcast Patreon: Become a patron for early access to new episodes, premium content and exclusive member rewards. Notes Connect with us at: snlpodcast.com Patreon: snlpodcast Twitter: @snlpodcast Instagram: snlpodcast Facebook: @snlpodcast feedback@snlpodcast.com Best moment: Kenan discovers the mess & Aunt Becky reveal. Best sketch: The Actress MVP: Emma Stone & Cecily Strong Rating: 6 (decent)

John and vintage SNL connoisseur Andrew Dick discuss the unexpected return of Adam Sandler, Kyle Mooney's awkward pubescent peacocking, tenuous TV Funhouse revival theories, exceptional pre-tape production values, and divisive Theresa May sympathy pieces. Support the Podcast Patreon: Become a patron for early access to new episodes, premium content and exclusive member rewards. Notes That Week in SNL on Twitter Connect with us at: snlpodcast.com Patreon: snlpodcast Twitter: @snlpodcast Instagram: snlpodcast Facebook: @snlpodcast feedback@snlpodcast.com Best moment: Alex's Dumbo movie review & Heidi's zombie seduction. Best sketch: Nephew Pageant MVP: Alex Moffat Rating: 8 (great/great)