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That Show Hasn't Been Funny In Years: an SNL podcast on Radio Misfits

That Show Hasn't Been Funny In Years: an SNL podcast on Radio Misfits

By: Nick Digilio / Radio Misfits Podcast Network
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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 is every SNL fan’s dream podcast, and proof that that tired, cliched statement: “That show hasn’t been funny in years,” is simply NOT true.Nick Digilio / Radio Misfits Podcast Network Art
Episodes
  • That Show – Season 12

    That Show – Season 12
    Oct 22 2025
    Nick takes a deep dive into one of the most important turning points in Saturday Night Live history — Season 12. After the chaotic collapse of Season 11, Lorne Michaels returned, cleaned house, and rebuilt the show from the ground up. The result was a brilliant reinvention that launched a new era of comedy greatness. This season introduced future legends like Dana Carvey, Phil Hartman, Jan Hooks, Kevin Nealon, Jon Lovitz, and Dennis Miller, along with instant classics such as The Church Lady, Tommy Flanagan, The Sweeney Sisters, and Mr. Subliminal. Nick revisits all 20 episodes, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, memorable sketches, and standout moments from hosts including Garry Shandling, Sam Kinison, Sigourney Weaver, John Lithgow, Willie Nelson, and Bill Murray. A true comeback season that restored SNL’s legacy — funny, fearless, and unforgettable. [Ep 146]
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • That Show – Season 37

    That Show – Season 37
    Oct 15 2025
    Nick takes a look back at Saturday Night Live Season 37, a strong and steady run marked by some unforgettable first-time hosts who went on to iconic status, including Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, and Mick Jagger. It was also a season of change, as Kristen Wiig and Andy Samberg said their goodbyes, and John Mulaney stepped into his first year as head writer and producer. The episode revisits standout sketches like Alec Baldwin’s spot-on Tony Bennett, a bridal shower derailed by a delightfully creepy Emma Stone, and Zooey Deschanel turning quirky into an art form on a talk show parody. Nick also highlights the final outing of the beloved soap opera spoof The Californians, packed with the full cast and a cameo from Steve Martin. Along the way, you’ll hear great moments from hosts like Ben Stiller and Channing Tatum, plus some behind-the-scenes stories that make Season 37 a fan favorite worth remembering. [Ep 145]
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • That Show – Fallon & Sanz: The Kings of Breaking

    That Show – Fallon & Sanz: The Kings of Breaking
    Oct 8 2025
    Nick dives into the long tradition of breaking on Saturday Night Live—those unexpected moments when cast members or hosts crack up mid-sketch and the fourth wall comes tumbling down. While frowned upon in the show’s earliest years, breaking eventually became part of the fun, and no one was guiltier of it than Jimmy Fallon and Horatio Sanz. This episode revisits some of their most infamous crack-ups, from “The Leather Man” to “Aquarium Repairmen” to the unforgettable “Sadam and Osama.” Nick also plays clips from a Tonight Show interview where Fallon and Sanz laugh about their reputation for breaking and share behind-the-scenes stories from their time at Studio 8H. To round things out, Nick goes back to the very first major break in SNL history, when Candice Bergen lost it during a 1976 sketch, proving that sometimes the funniest moments are the ones that weren’t planned. [Ep 144]
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    57 mins
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