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Award-winning radio personality, podcaster, and SNL fanatic/historian NICK DIGILIO hosts this weekly deep dive into the world of the granddaddy of all sketch-comedy shows. Nick, a Second City grad and veteran of Chicago comedy and theater, has watched every single episode of SNL since George Carlin hosted the premiere on October 11th, 1975. Consisting of new and old episode analysis; SNL-relates guests; historical impact; and even entire episodes dedicated completely to just one sketch…this ...
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The Funny Business Radio Show is hosted by motivational speaker and nationally touring comedian Mike Bova. Mike's shows will be just like the title says...funny and he will touch on all aspects of business, with the goal of helping your business explode! The show is back on the air after a long hiatus, with a different format than before. If you would like to be a guest, contact Mike Bova at 315-404-8200 or mike@mikebova.com Please click the Follow button and follow the show, and in the mean ...
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Impressions have been a cornerstone of Saturday Night Live since its inception, showcasing the cast’s incredible comedic and mimicry skills. In this episode of That Show…, Nick highlights some of his favorite SNL impressions from over the years. Included are Kristen Wiig’s hilariously over-the-top impersonation of Jamie Lee Curtis promoting Activia…
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Nick looks back at the one and only time Jay Leno hosted Saturday Night Live on February 22, 1986. At the time, Leno was still a rising stand-up comedian, years away from his Tonight Show fame, with a hot reputation and a career on the rise. Despite his popularity, Leno was underused on the episode, largely because he lacked skill in sketch comedy …
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In the latest That Show…, Nick revisits a standout episode of Saturday Night Live that aired on November 21, 2009, when actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt hosted for the first time. This episode is legendary for containing what many consider one of the best opening monologues in SNL history. Gordon-Levitt wowed audiences by recreating Donald O’Connor’s ico…
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Nick Digilio welcomes film critic, writer, financial analyst, and corporate governance speaker Nell Minow (AKA: The Movie Mom) to the podcast to discuss her love of Saturday Night Live and much more. Nick and Nell chat about how she’s watched every episode of the show since its very beginning, and how her father—the great Newton Minow—is forever co…
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Nick takes a look back at the four times iconic and beloved actor Michael Keaton hosted Saturday Night Live, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and highlights from each appearance. Keaton first hosted in 1982 when he was still transitioning from being a stand-up comedian and had just gotten his big break in Ron Howard’s Night Shift. In this episode,…
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The one and only Flip Wilson was one of the funniest and most important stars of the 60s and 70s. Not only did he host a top-rated variety show, break barriers for African-American artists, and create some of the most memorable characters in comedy history, but he also changed the face of television variety shows forever. Flip Wilson only hosted Sa…
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Nick looks back at the work of actor, writer, and director Buck Henry during the first five seasons of Saturday Night Live. Henry, who already had a rich history in TV and film during the 60s and 70s, became a mainstay in the early years of SNL, hosting the show a record 10 times in less than five years. Known for his sharp humor, Buck was always h…
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The one and only time the multi-talented Donald Glover hosted *Saturday Night Live* was on May 5th, 2018, and it’s high time he returns to host again. The actor, writer, director, comedian, singer, and musician did an outstanding job, not just as the host but also as the musical guest, performing under his stage name, Childish Gambino. This episode…
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Nick takes a look back at the legendary Olympia Diner sketches from the early days of *Saturday Night Live*. These classics are known for their memorable characters, the bustling diner atmosphere, the functioning flattop grill (LIVE on stage!), and of course, the catchphrases like “Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger…no Coke, Pepsi…no fries, chips!” This po…
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In the 50 years that *Saturday Night Live* has been on the air, there have been plenty of controversial sketches and moments. Some were so outrageous that public apologies had to be issued—sometimes unsuccessfully. In this episode, Nick revisits four of the most controversial sketches that were either misguided, misinterpreted, or just plain offens…
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Nick looks back at the very first time Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson hosted “Saturday Night Live,” which aired in March of 2000. At that time, Johnson was still known primarily as his wrestling persona, The Rock, and hadn’t yet become the Hollywood megastar demanding millions of dollars per film. He was simply a beloved WWE pro-wrestler with a massive …
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Nick takes a look back at the one and only time William Shatner hosted “Saturday Night Live,” which aired live on December 20th, 1986, as the Season 12 Christmas episode. The show featured special guests Buster Poindexter, comedian Kevin Meaney, and musical guest Lone Justice. At the time, Shatner was riding high on the success of the latest “Star …
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In the past 49 seasons of “Saturday Night Live,” there have been hundreds of terrible sketches—it’s just the nature of the game. In this episode, Nick looks back at five truly awful sketches from more recent years that are among the worst ever performed on the show. You’ll hear these bombs and learn about why they were written, performed, and inclu…
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We all know that “Saturday Night Live” has had some pretty incredible and funny surprise celebrity cameos over the years. Since the very beginning, SNL has had a wonderful habit of bringing out celebrities to have some fun and shock audiences at home and in the studio by simply popping on stage. In this episode, Nick looks back at some of the best …
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Nick takes a hilarious look back at Will Ferrell’s famous Harry Caray impression. While the impersonation itself might not be the most accurate or perfect recreation of the legendary sportscaster, it’s undeniably funny, bizarre, and one of the most memorable characters Ferrell brought to life during his tenure on “Saturday Night Live.” You’ll hear …
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Cast member Punkie Johnson has announced her departure from “Saturday Night Live” after four seasons. In this episode, Nick reflects on her time on the show, highlighting some of her most memorable moments and discussing her comedy career—past, present, and future. The episode features hilarious segments, mostly from Weekend Update, where Punkie di…
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Nick looks back once again at the work of the best cast member in the history of “Saturday Night Live,” Phil Hartman. While Hartman’s best-known work—like his great impressions of Bill Clinton and Frank Sinatra, and unforgettable characters like Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer and The Anal-Retentive Chef—is always talked about and shared, this time Nick sh…
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It’s an election year, so Nick revisits some of the most iconic political impressions in “Saturday Night Live” history. In Part 1 of this series, Nick focused on impressions performed by guest stars and hosts rather than regular cast members. In Part 2, cast members are showcased, and you’ll hear the background stories about the impressions, who wr…
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In this episode, Nick looks back at the night that consumer advocate, author, attorney, and future presidential candidate Ralph Nader hosted “Saturday Night Live.” It was a notable show, not just for Nader’s appearance, but because it was a night of many firsts. It marked the debut of cast member Bill Murray, who made an incredible impression right…
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In this episode, Nick reviews the performance of “The Summer Jobs” tour of stand-up comedy that he recently attended in Chicago. The hilarious show was performed by “Saturday Night Live” cast members James Austin Johnson, Devon Walker, and Andrew Dismukes. Nick not only reviews the comedy show but also provides a bio of each performer, sharing thei…
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Dave Attell is one of the best and most influential stand-up comedians of the past three decades. His uproarious nightclub shows, brilliant TV specials, guest appearances on talk shows, regular spots on “The Daily Show,” and his groundbreaking and hilarious show “Insomniac with Dave Attell,” have cemented his reputation as a comedy legend, especial…
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On November 22nd, 1980, actor Malcolm McDowell hosted “Saturday Night Live,” and to put it kindly, it was a disaster. The episode started with a lousy Cold Open, followed by an uninspired monologue (which you will hear), a brutal bit involving an S&M “Leather Weather” report, many sight gags that bombed HARD, and a sketch featuring McDowell and Gil…
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Nick takes a hilarious look back at one of the funniest (and dumbest) sketches in SNL history: “Colonel Angus.” Written by Tina Fey and featuring the weird and hilarious Christopher Walken as the Colonel, this crude, one-joke piece revolves around making as many sexual references as possible connected to the main character’s name, filled with nudge…
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“Monty Python’s Flying Circus” was a major influence on the early days of “Saturday Night Live.” As Monty Python gained huge popularity in America, SNL was also making its mark. In this episode, Nick looks back at the time Michael Palin and John Cleese appeared on SNL in 1997—and absolutely bombed. They not only bombed, but they did so while perfor…
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Season 49 of “Saturday Night Live” has wrapped, and in this episode, Nick takes a comprehensive look back at the entire season. He reviews all 20 episodes, sharing dates, details, behind-the-scenes stories, and more. Nick ranks the episodes from best to worst, discussing the standout hosts and musical guests, both good and bad. He also highlights t…
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Paul Thomas Anderson is one of the most acclaimed writer/directors in the history of film, with such credits as: “Boogie Nights,” “Magnolia,” “Punch-Drunk Love,” There Will Be Blood,” “Licorice Pizza,” and more. In this episode, Nick looks back at P.T.A.’s connection to “Saturday Night Live,” including talking about his early love of watching SNL, …
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On Saturday, December 11, 1982, actor Nick Nolte was supposed to be the host of “Saturday night Live,” but (for unexplained, and possibly booze related reasons) he was a no-show. Instead, for the first – and only – time, a current cast member stepped in as host, and it was: Eddie Murphy. In this episode of “THAT SHOW…”, Nick looks back at that infa…
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Nick looks back at some of the most memorable characters in “Saturday Night Live” history that never took really off and became as legendary as they should have. The outrageous ESPN commentators Pete Twinkle and Greg Stink (played by Jason Sudeikis and Will Forte) are featured here, along with Lilith-Fair standup comedian/singer Cinder Calhoun (por…
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Breaking character and laughing during a sketch on “Saturday Night Live” used to be frowned upon back in the day, but over the years, performers cracking up and losing it on stage, has become a thing that audiences love, and that Lorne Michaels more than tolerates. In this episode, Nick plays back some classic examples of “breaking” during sketches…
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Nick looks back, analyzes, tells some secret stories, and plays back a good portion of one of the most notorious episodes in the history of “Saturday Night Live.” It’s the night that “Mr. Television Himself” (as he insisted on being introduced that evening) Milton Berle hosted the show, and the results were altogether insane. While SNL, at that poi…
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In this brand-new episode, Nick is joined by comedian, writer, and actor Jon Rudnitsky, who was not only a cast member for one season of “Saturday Night Live,” but he was also the very first guest on this podcast!! Nick and Jon catch up, chat about the best SNL bits ever, and talk about what Jon has been up to for the past two years (including stan…
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Kristen Wiig is widely considered to be one of the best cast members in the history of “Saturday Night Live,” and her contributions to the show are legendary. She was a cast member for seven terrific seasons, came back for eight uproarious cameos, and now, she has hosted SNL five times, officially making her a member of “The 5-Timers’ Club.” In thi…
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Game show parodies/satires have been a huge part of “Saturday Night Live” since the very beginning back in 1975. In fact, it seems that there is a game show sketch in almost every episode of the show (and it’s usually the first one of the night), because it’s a winning formula that’s rich with possibility, they are easy to cast, and they almost wri…
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A very important part of every episode of “Saturday Night Live” is the opening monologue performed by the host. It establishes the tone, introduces the audience to the star, and hopefully entices viewers enough to continue watching for at least a few more minutes. In this episode of “That Show…,” Nick looks back at four of the most memorable monolo…
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We all know that “Saturday Night Live” has had some pretty incredible and funny surprise celebrity cameos over the years. Since the very beginning, SNL has had a wonderful habit of bringing out celebrities to have some fun, and shock audiences at home and in the studio by simply popping on stage. In this episode, Nick looks back at some of the more…
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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 1 - Marrakech Episode 2 - Svalbard Episode 3 - The Cook Islands Episode 4 - Great Yarmouth Episode 5 - Constantinople Episode 6 - The Loire Valley Episode 7 - Nova Sc…
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In this episode, Nick focuses on the great musical talent and knowledge of former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Fred Armisen. Before Armisen entered the world of comedy, and became a cast member on SNL, he was a musician in many bands, including the legendary Chicago punk band Trenchmouth. His connection to the world of punk rock snuck into thi…
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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 12-London Where Tom contemplates what to do with his life. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant…
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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 11-Mombasa Where Tom recalls his very first trip on the HMS Crumpet. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in th…
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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 10-Santa Fe Where Tom takes a bus from Chicago down Route 66. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merch…
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It’s always a gamble when a professional athlete hosts “Saturday Night Live,” simply because many of these jocks are just not cut out to perform comedy, or even be on a stage. Sometimes the gamble pays off, oftentimes, it does not. In this episode, Nick looks back at 5 SNL episodes that were hosted by jocks, and analyzes what worked and what didn’t…
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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 9-Tierra Del fuego Where Tom is pierced by love's arrow at the bottom of the world. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales fro…
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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 8-Amsterdam Where Tom finds inadvertently finds himself on a river cruise down the Rhine . "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with ta…
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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 7-Nova Scotia Where Tom longs to be something other than a sailor loading and unloading cargo. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you wit…
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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 6-The Loire Valley Where Tom spends a summer in the idyllic French countryside. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my…
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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 5-Constantipnople Where Tom's is in pursuit of his clothes on a camel named Rhonda. "Greetings landlubbers, it's Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my…
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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 4-Great Yarmouth Where Tom and his shipmates seek excitement while on shore leave. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from…
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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 3-The Cook Islands Where Tom comprehends that's what's inside you is what's important. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales …
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Sometimes sketches bomb so badly that they never make it to air. In this episode of “That Show…”, we look back at a supremely weird sketch called: “A Song For Daddy,” that is widely considered to be one of the biggest trainwrecks in the history of SNL. The components were all there: a completely absurd premise; an inexperienced, unfunny host who wa…
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Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 2-Svalbard Where Tom's progress in his canoe runs anything but smoothly. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time i…
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