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 Ready for Primetime Project), joins Bill Kenney, Matt Ardill, and jD to unpack Schiller’s legacy—from Don’t Look Back in Anger to Love is a Dream, from coffee-addled chaos in Java Junkie to Chris Farley freaking out over decaf in Hidden Camera.

🔍 We cover:

• How Schiller’s visual style defied decades
• What made his films so uniquely human—and haunting
• The mythic lost movie Nothing Lasts Forever
• Why Love is a Dream still makes grown men cry

This is the episode for lovers of SNL’s deep cuts, unsung heroes, and the art that lives between the laughs.

🎧 Listen now and explore Schiller’s impact:

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🎤 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, aka Eminem.

🔥 Episode Highlights:

• 🎤 Eminem’s 7 SNL Musical Guest Appearances: From “Forgot About Dre” with Dr. Dre to the 8-minute medley of “Walk on Water,” “Stan,” and “Love the Way You Lie” with Skylar Grey, we break down each of Slim Shady’s performances and the cultural shockwaves they caused.
• 🎭 Sketch Comedy & Guest Spots: Remember Eminem’s Weekend Update cameo with Jerry Minor and Horatio Sanz? Or his brief but hilarious sketch roles alongside Chris Kattan and Chris Parnell? We do—and we dig into what they mean for his Hall of Fame candidacy.
• 🧠 Legacy & Influence: From his lyrical genius to his complex cultural imprint, Andy Hoglund delivers a passionate argument for why Eminem belongs among the SNL greats—right alongside Paul Simon.
• 📝 Behind-the-Scenes Insights: Andy shares exclusive reflections on his Vulture oral history for SNL 50, including interviews with over 60 cast members and writers.
• 🧊 Bonus Banter: Candle wax coffee gags, Lil Wayne debates, and Eminem’s place in the dad-rap pantheon—plus, jD, Matt, and Bill share laughs and trivia gold along the way.

💬 What You’ll Learn:

• Why Eminem’s appearances span generations and still resonate
• How SNL shaped (and was shaped by) his rise
• Which performances hit hardest—and which ones fell flat
• The impact of songs like “Stan” on pop culture and the English language
• And why Marshall Mathers is one of SNL’s most essential musical guests

🎧 Listen now to decide for yourself: Does Eminem belong in the SNL Hall of Fame?

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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 Zach than SNL, and whether that’s a good thing (spoiler: it kinda is).

💥 What’s Inside:

• A recap of last week’s SNL Hall of Fame episode with Bill Kenney and Mike Murray
• Why Zach’s sensibility stands apart—and who he compares to (Jack Black? Jim Carrey? Steve Martin?)
• SNL lore moments like Daryl’s House and cringe-comedy monologues
• Shari’s push for Zach’s inclusion in the Hall (Joe? Still on the fence…)
• A side quest into the Jack Black episode with Elton John & Brandi Carlile
• Hall of Shame moments (sorry, One-Uppers), and Hall of Fame gems including Ego Nwodim’s Weekend Update mic drop and the instantly iconic Goth Kid on Vacation pre-tape

🔥 Bonus weirdness:

• The audience cursed on live TV?!
• Is Jack Black reliving School of Rock in slow motion?
• And: is there a bearded funny man cinematic universe we’re not talking about?

Whether you’re pro-Zach, pro-Jack, or just here for the water cooler banter, this one’s a classic. And don’t worry—jD will be back soon. (But let’s be honest: Joe and Shari held it down.)

🎧 Listen now and vote with your gut… or your beard.

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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 what makes Galifianakis’ SNL appearances so uniquely weird and wildly entertaining. Does he belong in the Hall of Fame? Listen and decide!

🧠 Matt Ardill’s Trivia Corner

Matt delivers fascinating trivia and behind-the-scenes facts about Galifianakis, including his musical talents, his stand-up roots, and his surprising connection to Mary J. Blige (yep, you read that right).

🎬 Episode Highlights:

• A breakdown of Zach’s three SNL hosting gigs

• In-depth analysis of sketches like Scared Straight, Catchphrase Comedy, Between Two Ferns, Pageant Talk, and Daryl’s House

• The evolution of cringe comedy on SNL

• Why Zach deserves a seat in the SNL Hall of Fame

• Guest stories, artifacts, and even a signed insult from Zach himself

🗳️ It’s Nomination Time!

Vote for your Hall of Fame picks once the ballot is live. Every season we leave it to the listeners to decide who gets enshrined in SNL lore. Unlimited votes. Legendary stakes. Let’s go.

📆 Coming up next week: Andy Hogland makes a case for Eminem in the Musical Guest category. Don’t miss it!

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Turn out the lights, because the SNL Hall of Fame is now closed.

Welcome back to the SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler, where your favorite SNL superfans gather every week to sip, speculate, and shoot the breeze about all things Saturday Night Live!

This week, jD is joined by the water cooler regulars Joe Gannon and Shari Fesko to continue the conversation sparked by Monday’s deep-dive on Dennis Miller. With Deremy Dove making the passionate case for Miller’s induction into the SNL Hall of Fame, today’s episode revisits that argument and explores Miller’s lasting impact—and divisive legacy—on Weekend Update and the show at large.

• 🎟️ The Ballot is Open Soon!

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We’re joined by the legendary Mike Murray from The Saturday Night Network to make the case for host Zach Galifianakis. (Hint: Watch that monologue 👀)

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This week, we turn the spotlight on Dennis Miller, one of Weekend Update’s most iconic and polarizing figures. Joining host jD and regular contributor Bill Kenney is Deremy Dove (Pop Culture 5 Podcast), making his case for why Miller deserves enshrinement in the SNL Hall of Fame.

From his sardonic delivery to his cultural relevance in the late ’80s and early ’90s, Dennis Miller helped reshape what Weekend Update could be—and arguably saved it during a chaotic SNL transition period. Whether you loved his razor-sharp wit or found his obscure references head-scratching, there’s no denying his impact on SNL’s legacy.

💬 This episode explores:

• Dennis Miller’s historic six-season run behind the Weekend Update desk

• The political satire and stand-up cadence he brought to “the fake news”

• How Miller helped usher in the Second Golden Era of SNL alongside Dana Carvey, Phil Hartman, and Jan Hooks

• Memorable Weekend Update moments and classic Miller quips like “I am outta here”

• His mentorship of comedians like David Spade and Adam Sandler

• His notable post-SNL career: from Dennis Miller Live on HBO to the controversial Monday Night Football booth

• Why his absence from the 40th and 50th anniversary specials may affect his legacy

• Matt Ardill’s Trivia Corner, loaded with fascinating Dennis Miller facts

🎧 Whether you’re an SNL nerd, a Dennis Miller fan, or just diving into classic cast member retrospectives, this deep-dive conversation will leave you saying, “That’s the news… and I am outta here.”

Deremy Dove, co-host of the Pop Culture 5 Podcast, brings deep knowledge and sharp analysis to this episode. You may remember Deremy from our past episode on Tracy Morgan—and now he’s back with another passionate nomination.

🔍 Want more of Deremy? Check out Pop Culture 5 for thoughtful, wide-ranging conversations on music, film, and more—from Biggie to David Lynch to Seinfeld.

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Deremy Dove thinks so—and makes a compelling case.

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🎙️ SNL Hall of Fame: Larry David

This week, we dive deep into the curmudgeonly comedic genius that is Larry David! From his short-lived but legendary stint as a writer on Saturday Night Live to his surprise return decades later as a host (and Bernie Sanders), Larry’s SNL arc is as strange as it is satisfying.

Joining us in the Hall are Chief Conversationalist Emeritus Thomas Sena and our guy Bill Kenney, who break down David’s offbeat journey and unforgettable sketches. From Kevin Roberts to Bern Your Enthusiasm, you’ll relive some of SNL’s most cult-beloved moments. Plus, we swing by Matt Ardill’s Trivia Corner for some deep-cut nuggets about Larry’s writing and comedy roots.

📺 Why didn’t Larry work on SNL in the ’80s?

🎭 What made his 2016 and 2017 hosting stints so iconic?

📣 Is he Hall of Fame worthy… even with just two hosting gigs?

All that and more in this week’s episode. Hit play and find out why Larry David may be one of SNL’s greatest late-blooming legends.

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