🎙 Every Monday for the Next 7 Weeks… We Rewind the Hall!

Starting June 30th, we’re rolling back the tape and revisiting the entire roster of Hall of Famers—season by season. Each Monday, we’ll re-air the finale episodes that celebrated the inductees from Season One through Season Seven, culminating in the final class before we shuttered the Hall.

It’s a chance to relive the legends, the laughter, and the legacy—one season at a t...

🎙 Every Monday for the Next 7 Weeks… We Rewind the Hall!

Starting June 30th, we’re rolling back the tape and revisiting the entire roster of Hall of Famers—season by season. Each Monday, we’ll re-air the finale episodes that celebrated the inductees from Season One through Season Seven, culminating in the final class before we shuttered the Hall.

It’s a chance to relive the legends, the laughter, and the legacy—one season at a time.

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🎙️ SNL Hall of Fame – Cecily Strong (Nomination Episode Revisited)

She made us laugh. She made us cry. She made the Hall.

As we celebrate the Class of Season Seven, we’re going back to where it all began — the original case for inducting the powerhouse performer Cecily Strong into the SNL Hall of Fame.

Originally nominated in Season 7 and elected with a resounding 79.01% of the vote on her first ballot, Cecily now takes ...

🎙️ SNL Hall of Fame – Jon Lovitz (Nomination Episode Revisited)

He’s the Master Thespian… and now, a Hall of Famer.

After years of impassioned debate and dramatic flourishes, Jon Lovitz has officially entered the SNL Hall of Fame, earning 69.14% of the vote and securing his spot in the Class of Season Seven — finally making it in on his second ballot.

🎧 In this nomination rewind, guest advocate Brad Robinson takes cente...

🎙️ SNL Hall of Fame – Martin Short (Nomination Episode Revisited)

Third time’s the charm — and the Hall is better for it.

After years of debate, discussion, and passionate defense, Martin Short has officially entered the SNL Hall of Fame as part of the Season Seven Class, earning 66.05% of the vote on his third ballot.

🎧 In this re-released nomination episode, recorded back in Season 5, Bill Kenney makes the definitive ...

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The Final Induction Ceremony

🏆 Season 7 Finale – Live Stream Special

📍 Hosted by jD and Bill Kenney

🎤 Featuring Shari Fesko & Jon Schneider

🕯️ Status: Hall Condemned

“The plaques are cracked. The lazy boy’s in ashes. And the mat—well, there were two—has been swept away. But for one last time, we gathered to honour greatness.”

This week, we turned out the lights on the SNL ...

Join us for a special episode of the SNL Hall of Fame podcast as we convene our Season 7 Round Table, featuring Chief Conversationalist Bill Kenney, former Chief Conversationalist Thomas Sena, and panelist Deej Barrens. Recorded live this past Tuesday night, this episode captures the excitement and debate as our panelists reveal their personal ballots and make their final cases for this season’s nominees. 

With voting for the fi...

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The Don Pardo Award: Directors Edition

Hey there, Hall-heads! jD here, and it’s time to cap off Season 7 with our tradition of shining a spotlight where it’s too often overlooked. That’s right—it’s the Don Pardo Award episode, our annual celebration of the under-heralded heroes of Saturday Night Live.

This year, we’re putting some long-overdue respect on the Directors of SNL—those unsung v...

🎙️ SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler — Cecily Strong: Legacy, Laughter & Leaving it All on the Stage

This week around the water cooler, it’s all about the powerhouse that is Cecily Strong — the longest-tenured female cast member in SNL history.

Shari recaps her emotional and hilarious nomination episode with Kirsten Rajala, while Joe and jD dig into Cecily’s unique place in the pantheon of cast legends. We talk emotional range, ...

In this special crossover episode of the Not Ready for Primetime Project, hosts Gary Seith and Brad Robinsonwelcome some of the team behind the SNL Hall of Fame podcast — jD, Thomas Sena, and Bill Kenney — for a heartfelt conversation on the history, impact, and legacy of the Hall as it enters its final season.

Together, they explore the show’s origins, the behind-the-scenes evolution of the format, memorable guest appearances, and ...

This week on the SNL Hall of Fame Podcast, we shine the spotlight on one of Saturday Night Live’s most formidable and versatile performers: Cecily Strong. Nominated by our good friend and returning guest Kirstin Rajala, Cecily’s Hall of Fame candidacy is given the deep dive it deserves.

🗣️ Host Bill Kenney leads a compelling conversation with Kirstin, where they explore:

• Cecily Strong’s Weekend Update characters like The Girl Yo...

This week on the SNL Hall of Fame: Water Cooler, jD, Joe, and Shari dive headfirst into the legacy, laughter, and loud opinions surrounding Jimmy Fallon, the latest nominee in the SNL Hall of Fame. With Jon Schneider making the official pitch on the main show, the gang gathers by the metaphorical cooler to debate whether Fallon’s giggle-prone persona deserves a plaque—or a polite pass.

Shari brings the skepticism, Joe brings the ent...

In this episode of the SNL Hall of Fame Podcast, we delve into the career of one of the most iconic and polarizing figures to ever come out of Saturday Night Live—Jimmy Fallon. Hosted by jD with Bill Kenney and special guest John Schneider, this conversation takes us on a journey through Fallon’s time as an SNL cast member, his rise to fame, and the impact he’s had on the comedy world.

From his early days on the show with memorable ...

This week on The SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler, jD is joined by Joe Gannon and Shari Fesko to break down Monday’s episode, which spotlighted the nomination of legendary SNL short film creator Tom Schiller. They reflect on the fascinating conversation with special guest Brad Seith of the Not Ready for Prime Time Project, who brought his deep knowledge and passion for Schiller’s work to the table.

The crew discusses Schiller’s pivotal...

SNL Hall of Fame – Tom Schiller: The Counter-Culture Craftsman

In this episode, we deep-dive into the strange, cinematic, and often overlooked genius of Tom Schiller—SNL’s original outsider artist. From Schiller’s Reels to Schiller Vision, his work blended Fellini-style dreamscapes with deadpan absurdism, turning cast members into muses and surreal sketches into timeless film.

Our guest, the brilliant Gary Seith (co-host of the Not R...

🎤 Eminem: SNL Icon, Rap Legend, Hall of Famer? | SNL Hall of Fame Podcast

Hosted by jD | Featuring Bill Kenney, Matt Ardill & Special Guest Andy Hoglund

This week on the SNL Hall of Fame, jD is joined by resident trivia savant Matt Ardill, host Bill Kenney, and acclaimed writer and SNL expert Andy Hoglund for an in-depth exploration of one of Saturday Night Live’s most electrifying and prolific musical guests: Marshall Mathers, ...

This week on the SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler, Joe and Shari take the reins while jD is off on assignment—leaving the cafeteria table wide open for a hilarious, deep-dive discussion on The SNL Hall of Fame’s latest nominee: three-time host Zach Galifianakis.

Expect beard talk, bulk comparisons, and some genuinely sharp insights as they reflect on Zach’s unique contributions to Saturday Night Live, why his episodes feel more like Za...

This week on the SNL Hall of Fame Podcast, we’re taking a hilariously uncomfortable trip into the world of Zach Galifianakis, three-time Saturday Night Live host and king of cringe comedy. 🌀

📊 Our Stats Guy Is Back!

Bill Kenney welcomes the SNN’s in-house statistician Mike Murray to break down Zach’s hosting legacy by the numbers. From his iconic monologues to unforgettable sketches like Daryl’s House and M&M Store, we dig into...