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Saturday Night Live, Season 51 Episode 9: Ariana Grande 12/21/2025

Saturday Night Live, Season 51 Episode 9: Ariana Grande Ryan and Mike are back, this time talking about SNL's 2025 Christmas episode. When the week started, it was all about the excitement of Ariana Grande returning to host. By the end, it was a bittersweet and unexpected goodbye to Bowen Yang. For this one, we're joined by a special guest: Bill Kuchman. Bill writes about pop culture (including SNL) over at his newsletter . Be sure to check out his thoughts on this week's episode and the larger pop-culture universe there! As a reminder: You can still subscribe to our $5 tier on Patreon, where we will still be doing period non-SNL content for paid subscribers. We will be posting several episodes during the holiday break there first, and Ryan has also started writing some SNL pieces for Patreons as well. /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/39486255

Check It Out: "The Sure Thing" and A Look Back At Rob Reiner's Career 12/18/2025

Check It Out: "The Sure Thing" and A Look Back At Rob Reiner's Career With the tragic news about the recent deaths of both Rob Reiner and his wife, we wanted to take some time to talk about his career in general and one movie in particular. It's not a movie many mention when talking about his career, and it may not be one many of you have even seen. But it's worth both a watch and a discussion all the same. As a reminder: You can still subscribe to our $5 tier on Patreon, where we will still be doing period non-SNL content for paid subscribers. We will be posting several episodes during the holiday break there first, and Ryan has also started writing some SNL pieces for Patreons as well. /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/39457945

Check It Out: Wake Up Dead Man 12/17/2025

Check It Out: Wake Up Dead Man We posted this last Friday over on Patreon, but are now sharing it here for all to enjoy! This is a non-spoiler look at the recent Rian Johnson film. We do get into themes and general character discussions, but nothing about the whodunit is revealed. As a reminder: You can still subscribe to our $5 tier on Patreon, where we will still be doing period non-SNL content for paid subscribers. We will be posting several episodes during the holiday break there first, and Ryan has also started writing some SNL pieces for Patreons as well. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/39447500

Saturday Night Live, Season 51 Episode 8: Josh O'Connor 12/14/2025

Saturday Night Live, Season 51 Episode 8: Josh O'Connor Ryan and Mike are back with some thoughts about this week's episode, including Ashley Padilla's continued ascendence into SNL greatness. As a reminder: You can still subscribe to our $5 tier on Patreon, where we will still be doing period non-SNL content for paid subscribers. We have an exclusive review of the new film "Wake Up Dead Man" available right now for download! These episodes will also exist there so you can get both in a single place. /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/39400755

Saturday Night Live, Season 51 Episode 7: Melissa McCarthy 12/07/2025

Saturday Night Live, Season 51 Episode 7: Melissa McCarthy Ryan and Mike are back with some thoughts about this week's episode and a lot of thoughts from a recent documentary screening featuring one of the original Not Ready For Primetime Players. As a reminder: can still subscribe to our $5 tier on Patreon, where we will still be doing period non-SNL content for paid subscribers. These episodes will also exist there so you can get both in a single place! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/39313045

Saturday Night Live, Season 51 Episode 6: Glen Powell 11/16/2025

Saturday Night Live, Season 51 Episode 6: Glen Powell Mike and Ryan are back with a look at the latest episode, a whole host of "new" and "insider" terms Ryan has learned, and the discuss the art of a good bar trivia team name. While the summer tier is now closed, you can still subscribe to our $5 tier on Patreon, where we will still be doing period non-SNL content for paid subscribers. These episodes will also exist there so you can get both in a single place! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/39050795

Saturday Night Live, Season 51 Episode 5: Nikki Glaser 11/09/2025

Saturday Night Live, Season 51 Episode 5: Nikki Glaser Mike and Ryan are back with a look at the latest episode, Mike's favorite new musical artist Sombr, and some brief thoughts on other recent pop culture phenomena. While the summer tier is now closed, you can still subscribe to our $5 tier on Patreon, where we will still be doing period non-SNL content for paid subscribers. These episodes will also exist there so you can get both in a single place! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/38968555

Saturday Night Live, Season 51 Episode 4: Miles Teller 11/07/2025

Saturday Night Live, Season 51 Episode 4: Miles Teller Sorry for the delay on this one: Ryan was out of town last week, and he and Mike needed a little logistical help to finally record this one. As a bonus, we spend the second half of the episode looking at the recent Springsteen film "Deliver Me From Nowhere". While the summer tier is now closed, you can still subscribe to our $5 tier on Patreon, where we will still be doing period non-SNL content for paid subscribers. These episodes will also exist there so you can get both in a single place! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/38953470

Saturday Night Live, Season 51 Episode 3: Sabrina Carpenter 10/19/2025

Saturday Night Live, Season 51 Episode 3: Sabrina Carpenter Ryan and Mike are back. We start talking about the show, and things go off the rails quickly. But this is definitely the only podcast released today that covers both Domingo _and_ Jimmy The Greek. So, you're welcome! While the summer tier is now closed, you can still subscribe to our $5 tier on Patreon, where we will still be doing period non-SNL content for paid subscribers. These episodes will also exist there so you can get both in a single place! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/38634500

Saturday Night Live, Season 51 Episode 2: Amy Poehler 10/12/2025

Saturday Night Live, Season 51 Episode 2: Amy Poehler Ryan and Mike are back to discuss a strong Amy Poehler-hosted ep of the show. We also spend a little time at the end discussing the legacy of Diane Keaton, who passed away over the week. While the summer tier is now closed, you can still subscribe to our $5 tier on Patreon, where we will still be doing period non-SNL content for paid subscribers. These episodes will also exist there so you can get both in a single place! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/38554320

Saturday Night Live, Season 51 Episode 1: Bad Bunny 10/05/2025

Saturday Night Live, Season 51 Episode 1: Bad Bunny Ryan and Mike are back covering the latest season of SNL! We didn't have a lot to say, until we had a lot to say. We also talk far more about Spike Jonze than you might reasonable expect. While the summer tier is now closed, you can still subscribe to our $5 tier on Patreon, where we will still be doing period non-SNL content for paid subscribers. These episodes will also exist there so you can get both in a single place! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/38471080

Check It Out: One Battle After Another 10/03/2025

Check It Out: One Battle After Another Ryan and Mike are back with their last "Check It Out" episode before the Start of Season 51 of Saturday Night Live this weekend! In this one, they look at the latest Paul Thomas Anderson film. Also, our summer promotion on Patreon is about to close: We are keeping a special $3/month rate through midnight, October 4th. After that, only the $5/tier will remain. Those that lock in at $3 will remain so even after the rate is removed for new subscribers. Subscribe to our Patreon here! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/38460600

The Current State Of Things 09/19/2025

The Current State Of Things Ryan and Mike are back with a look at....well, gestures at everything. We touch on the recent Jimmy Kimmel news, what it may or may not mean for SNL's upcoming season, and other related topics. Also, our summer promotion on Patreon is about to close: We are keeping a special $3/month rate through the start of the season, so if you'd like to get first listen to episodes like this, we've tried to make it even more affordable. Subscribe to our Patreon here! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/38285090

Saturday Night Live Season 51 Casting Announcements (So Far) 08/29/2025

Saturday Night Live Season 51 Casting Announcements (So Far) Ryan and Mike are back to discuss the announced departures of four cast members this past week, and speculate on whether or not there may be more announced ahead of next season. We once again want to highlight our summer promotion over on said Patreon! We are keeping a special $3/month rate throughout the summer, so if you'd like to get first listen to episodes like this, we've tried to make it even more affordable. We will be ending this deal ahead of Season 51's first episode, so make sure to do it soon. Subscribe to our Patreon here! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/38023125

Check It Out: Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny 08/12/2025

Check It Out: Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny "Check It Out" is our catch-all title for non-SNL topics that we discuss periodically. Movies, TV, music...it's all under that umbrella. In this one, Mike found out Ryan hadn't watched this movie, insisted he did, and then they both talked about it! (If you're like Ryan, and haven't, you should: The last 30 minutes are some of the most bananas stuff you'll see, and isn't that better than films that play it safe?) As with many of our podcasts this summer, we are publishing this a few days after initially posting on our Patreon. We once again want to highlight our summer promotion over on said Patreon! We are keeping a special $3/month rate throughout the summer, so if you'd like to get first listen to episodes like this, we've tried to make it even more affordable. There's roughly a month left on this deal, so make sure to take advantage before it goes away. Subscribe to our Patreon here! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/37784805

Check It Out: The Naked Gun 08/08/2025

Check It Out: The Naked Gun "Check It Out" is our catch-all title for non-SNL topics that we discuss periodically. Movies, TV, music...it's all under that umbrella. As with many of our podcasts this summer, we are publishing this a few days after initially posting on our Patreon. We once again want to highlight our summer promotion over on said Patreon! We are keeping a special $3/month rate throughout the summer, so if you'd like to get first listen to episodes like this, we've tried to make it even more affordable. There's roughly a month left on this deal, so make sure to take advantage before it goes away. Subscribe to our Patreon here! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/37739550

The Fantastic Four: First Steps 07/27/2025

The Fantastic Four: First Steps "Check It Out" is our catch-all title for non-SNL topics that we discuss periodically. Movies, TV, music...it's all under that umbrella. As with our "Superman" podcast, we are publishing this simultaneously with our Patreon feed, rather than a few days after posting there first. Once again: We also wanted to highlight our summer promotion over on Patreon! We are keeping a special $3/month rate throughout the summer, so if you'd like to get first listen to our episodes this summer, we've tried to make it even more affordable. There's roughly a month left on this deal, so make sure to take advantage before it goes away. Subscribe to our Patreon here! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/37568625

Check It Out: Superman 07/13/2025

Check It Out: Superman "Check It Out" is our catch-all title for non-SNL topics that we discuss periodically. Movies, TV, music...it's all under that umbrella. This week: we are actually dropping our review of James Gunn's "Superman" simultaneously with our Patreon feed, rather than a few days after posting there first. Given the attention around the movie, this made sense. But we also wanted to highlight our summer promotion over on Patreon! We are keeping a special $3/month rate throughout the summer, so if you'd like to get first listen to our episodes this summer, we've tried to make it even more affordable. Subscribe to our Patreon here! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/37390690

Check It Out: F1 and Ironheart 07/08/2025

Check It Out: F1 and Ironheart "Check It Out" is our catch-all title for non-SNL topics that we discuss periodically. Movies, TV, music...it's all under that umbrella. This is an episode we posted on our Patreon last week, and are sharing here now. In this week's discussion, we look at the film F1 and the Disney+ show Ironheart. (Spoilers for both, but they have both been out for a bit at this point.)We are keeping a special $3/month rate throughout the summer, so if you'd like to get first listen to our episodes this summer, we've tried to make it even more affordable. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/37341215

Check It Out: Movie Grab Bag 06/23/2025

Check It Out: Movie Grab Bag "Check It Out" is our catch-all title for non-SNL topics that we discuss periodically. Movies, TV, music...it's all under that umbrella. This is an episode we posted on our Patreon last week, and are sharing here now. In this episode at least both of us eventually dub "freewheeling," we cover a lot of topics around 2025 movies that have already been released, just about to release, or those we're excited about watching later this year. Films covered include (but are not limited to) 28 Years Later Sinners F1 We are keeping a special $3/month rate throughout the summer, so if you'd like to get first listen to our episodes this summer, we've tried to make it even more affordable. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/37113780

Check it Out: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning 06/19/2025

Check it Out: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning "Check It Out" is our catch-all title for non-SNL topics that we discuss periodically. Movies, TV, music...it's all under that umbrella. We published this immediately after it premiered on our Patreon, but we are sharing it now here on the free feed. We go deep on our thoughts on the final (?) installment of this long-running franchise. After a brief break, we'll be back soon producing episodes over there (with a new, cheaper entry level for new subscribers) on a more regular basis throughout the summer. "Check It Out" will be the umbrella under which we talk about lots of things between now and the start of SNL S51 later this year. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/37065425

Saturday Night Live, Season 50 Episode 20: Scarlett Johansson 05/18/2025

Saturday Night Live, Season 50 Episode 20: Scarlett Johansson We have reached the end of our season-long coverage! Thanks to all that have taken this season long journey with us. But fear not: We will be posting content throughout the summer on our Patreon. Those episodes may or may not not make it to this feed before the start of Season 51, but if you want the latest and greatest you should definitely consider signing up. We have a single $5 tier for those that are interested. /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/36615180

Check It Out: Andor, Season 2, Episodes 10-12 05/15/2025

Check It Out: Andor, Season 2, Episodes 10-12 "Check It Out" is our catch-all title for non-SNL topics that we discuss periodically. Movies, TV, music...it's all under that umbrella. In this one, we go deep on the final three episodes of this fairly stunning series for nearly an entire hour of analysis. We released this to our Patreon subscribers yesterday, but making it available for all of you now. If you seek content like this earlier, join the others that have already subscribed to our Patreon! In the meantime, we will continue to drop SNL episodic recaps here the day after each episode airs and Patreon content on a staggered schedule. /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/36585325

Saturday Night Live: Season 50, Episode 19: Walton Goggins 05/11/2025

Saturday Night Live: Season 50, Episode 19: Walton Goggins Ryan and Mike are back with a look at the second-to-last episode of the season. This was a strong, silly episode that among other things showed that SNL has finally cracked how to cover the current President after almost a decade. Also, Ryan gets approximately 35 names wrong in this episode, so enjoy the journey. If you seek additional entertainment, join the others that have already subscribed to our Patreon! We will be dropping reviews of the final six episodes of ANDOR over there this week, and will be continually posting content there after the SNL season ends. /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/36523595

Check It Out: Thunderbolts* 05/10/2025

Check It Out: Thunderbolts* We posted this on our Patreon earlier this week, but are now sharing here on the main, free feed. "Check It Out" is our catch-all title for non-SNL topics that we discuss periodically. Movies, TV, music...it's all under that umbrella. If you seek content like this earlier, join the others that have already subscribed to our Patreon! In the meantime, we will continue to drop SNL episodic recaps here the day after each episode airs and Patreon content on a staggered schedule. /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/36517130

Saturday Night Live: Season 50, Episode 18: Quinta Brunson 05/04/2025

Saturday Night Live: Season 50, Episode 18: Quinta Brunson Ryan and Mike are back along with the show for its final stretch of Season 50 episodes. If you seek additional entertainment, join the others that have already subscribed to our Patreon! We will be posting both SNL and non-SNL content throughout the Spring over there. This week will feature both reviews of the 3rd batch of episodes of Andor S2 and thoughts on the latest MCU film Thunderbolts*. /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/36425625

Check It Out: Andor, Season 2: Episodes 1-3 04/28/2025

Check It Out: Andor, Season 2: Episodes 1-3 As promised, Ryan and Mike are covering each 3-episode installment of the fantastic STAR WARS show ANDOR over the next four weeks. "Check It Out" is our name for episodes that don't directly cover episodes of Saturday Night Live, and serves a sub-series within the feed. We released this installment last week on our Patreon, but are releasing it here each week the day before the new batch of episodes drops. If you want to hear these first, be sure to sign up for our $5/month Patreon! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/36347175

Saturday Night Live, Season 50 Episode 17: Jon Hamm 04/13/2025

Saturday Night Live, Season 50 Episode 17: Jon Hamm Ryan and Mike are back with a review of the final episode of the show before its final run this May! If you seek additional entertainment, join the others that have already subscribed to our Patreon! We will be posting both SNL and non-SNL content throughout the Spring over there. /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/36115790

Saturday Night Live, Season 50 Episode 16: Jack Black 04/08/2025

Saturday Night Live, Season 50 Episode 16: Jack Black Ryan and Mike are back, belatedly, with a review of this week's episode. We had announced the delay, but we apologize all the same! In this episode: thoughts on a wild crowd, Jack Black's energy, and we finally learn how many days a week Billy Zane is actually Billy Zane. (That's not related to the episode but it's a fact you'll learn anyway.) If you seek additional entertainment, join the others that have already subscribed to our Patreon! We will be posting both SNL and non-SNL content throughout the Spring over there. /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/36059565

Saturday Night Live, Season 50 Episode 15: Mikey Madison 03/30/2025

Saturday Night Live, Season 50 Episode 15: Mikey Madison Ryan and Mike are back along with the show in its second-to-last batch of episodes. We look at the surprising sidelining of this week's host, the increasingly high profile of Marcello Hernandez, and the proper technique for avoiding lines at events. If you seek additional entertainment, join the others that have already subscribed to our Patreon! We will be posting both SNL and non-SNL content throughout the Spring over there. We currently have a single, $5/month tier for now. The plan is to create 2-4 additional podcasts per month over there, provided there's enough audience for the upper end of that spectrum. Thanks to all that have already joined! /episode/index/show/a38e404d-ceb5-4173-80ca-72c4bede67c1/id/35925460

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