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 final class of the SNL Hall of Fame closing this Sunday, June 1st, this discussion is your last chance to hear compelling arguments for who deserves enshrinement in our final season. From legendary cast members to iconic hosts and musical guests, the panel delves into the legacies that have shaped Saturday Night Live over the decades. Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect on the show’s rich history and to cast your vote before the deadline. Tune in and be part of the conversation that celebrates the best of SNLSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/snlhof/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The Don Pardo Award - Directors
🎙️ SNL Hall of Fame – The Don Pardo Award: Directors EditionHey 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 visionaries behind the cameras who’ve helped define the show’s look, feel, and chaotic live magic for nearly five decades.Joining me in the (slightly crumbling) halls of the SNL Hall of Fame are:🧠 Matt Ardill, Trivia Maestro and live-TV enthusiast🎤 Bill Kenney, Chief Conversationalist and passionate ballot boosterTogether, we:Pay tribute to Don Roy King, Beth McCarthy-Miller, and Davey Wilson, three titans who helped shape SNL through its various golden erasReflect on the role of directors in live television and the unique challenges SNL presentsShare behind-the-scenes anecdotes from classic sketches like Massive Head Wound Harry and Riding My DonkeyStump for SNL legends like Lorraine Newman and Garrett Morris on this year’s Hall of Fame ballot📬 VOTING IS OPEN!Have your say in who joins the Hall in Season 7. Cast your ballot now at:👉 bit.ly/SNLHOFS7Voting closes June 1!So grab your headset, prep your cue cards, and follow us into the shadows behind the curtain as we hand out this year’s Pardo with love, reverence, and a little irreverence too.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/snlhof/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Water Cooler - Cecily Strong
🎙️ SNL Hall of Fame Water Cooler — Cecily Strong: Legacy, Laughter & Leaving it All on the StageThis 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, character depth, musicality, and the moment she made a clown, a drunk, and a right-wing lunatic feel… human.We compare Cecily to past Hall inductees like Jane Curtin and Molly Shannon, as well as ballot hopefuls like Ana Gasteyer and Aidy Bryant. Plus, we break down this week’s SNL episode, highlight our Hall of Fame and Hall of Shame sketches, and reflect on what makes an SNL farewell truly stick.This is the last nominee episode in the SNL Hall of Fame series — and it’s one for the books. 💥📣 Voting opens next week! Unlimited votes this year (minimum 5 required)🗳️ Visit dewvre.com/snlhof to cast your votes and revisit all our nominee episodes👥 Join the conversation: facebook.com/groups/snlhof📧 Email: snlhofwc@gmail.com⭐ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/snlhof/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Crossover Episode - The Not Ready for Prime Time Project
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 what it means to preserve the legacy of Saturday Night Live through curated, fan-driven storytelling. It’s a retrospective filled with gratitude, laughs, and some surprising moments of reflection.🎧 Whether you’re an SNL superfan, a podcasting nerd, or just someone who loves great stories, this one’s for you.🔍 Highlights:How the SNL Hall of Fame podcast was born — and why jD fired himselfThomas and Bill reflect on their favorite episodes, guests, and game-changing momentsInside the nomination and voting process, including the infamous “bizarro season”The evolving role of musical guests on SNLFinal thoughts on the Hall’s legacy — and who deserves to be enshrined nextSurprise farewell messages from guests and fans 🎤💌🎤 Featuring:jD – Creator of the SNL Hall of Fame podcastThomas Sena – Chief Conversationalist of seasons 2 through 6Bill Kenney – Chief Conversationalist of the final seasonWith hosts Gary Seith and Brad Robinson from The Not Ready for Primetime Project🗳️ Cast Your Final Votes!Voting for the final class of the SNL Hall of Fame is now open.👉 Visit snlhalloffame.com or follow @SNLHOF on Instagram for your ballot.🗓️ Voting closes May 30, 2025.Loved this episode?→ Rate and review the show wherever you listen.→ Follow @nr4ptproject and @SNLHOF for more SNL deep dives.→ And don’t forget: Wipe your feet on the way into the Hall.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/snlhof/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Cecily Strong
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 You Wish You Hadn’t Started a Conversation With at a Party, Kathy Ann, and the unforgettable Judge Jeanine PirroHer legacy as a political voice and comedic force, from the powerful Goober the Clown monologue to the emotional Blue Christmas farewellThe range and depth she brought to characters like Gemma, Donna Fingerneck, and the Ex-Porn Stars sketchesHer influence on female-driven pre-tapes like Do It on My Twin Bed and This Is Not a Feminist SongMeanwhile, jD is joined by Matt Ardill in the Trivia Corner to explore Cecily’s Chicago roots, her breakout on SNL, and her impact across 11 groundbreaking seasons.🎧 Listen in as we celebrate a triple threat with fierce comedic timing, unmatched character work, and emotional resonance. Whether you laughed at her malapropisms or cried during her clown monologue, Cecily left a Cecily-sized hole in the SNL cast when she left—and this episode is a love letter to everything she brought to Studio 8H.🗳️ Voting for the SNL Hall of Fame Season 7 Class opens next week!This year, you get unlimited votes—so make your voice heard and honor the legends who defined Saturday Night Live.🔔 Subscribe & Follow:📲 @snlhof on Instagram📩 Email: thesnlhalloffame@gmail.com🌐 Website: dewvre.com/snlhofSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/snlhof/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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