- Episode 2 - Bill Hader
We're back in the swing of things with our first nominee of Season 2, Bill Hader.
Join Thomas as he has a tremendous conversation with Kirstin Turnbull about this standout SNL Alum.
Plus join Toronto comedian Matt Ardill in his Minutia Minute where he presents the tale of the tape for Mr. Hader.
Lastly, enjoy the sketch Kirstin brought along to cement her nomination Stefon's Christmas.
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On this Special Preview episode of the SNL Hall of Fame podcast, Jamie Dew is joined by his new co-host and Chief Librarian, Thomas Sena as they welcome Nicole Rovine and Jon Schneider of the SNL Network into the Hall for a round table discussion.
First up they put Season 1 to bed, by examining the Inaugural Class and looking back on those nominees that fell short last season.
From there it's Season 2 talk all the way!
We reveal the 30 nominees for this coming and season and make some predictions and observations about this great curated cohort.
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We're back with our final original episode of the season and boy it's a big one!
In today's episode, I'm joined by Jon Schneider of the SNL Network and we go through the numbers and reveal our first-ever inductees into the SNL Hall of Fame.
Let us know what you think via Twitter, Facebook, Insta, Reddit or email.
Until next season, This is Jamie Dew, saying this is Jamie Dew, saying good night and thank you so much for all your support. See you in Season two!
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We're back this week with the third of three Pundit Round Tables.
I'm joined by Dave Buckman, Thomas Sena, and Kirstin Turnbull and they share who they're voting for!
Have you voted yet?
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We're back but with the second of three Pundit Round Tables.
This week I'm joined by three special guests, including Katherine Coleman, Steve Finn, and John Murray of the SNL Afterparty.
Together these podcasting pundits will negotiate, pull their hair out, and ultimately reveal their personal votes for the SNL Hall of Fame!
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We're back but we're changing up the format of the show a bit.
This week I'm joined by four special guests, Jon Schneider. Andrew Dick, Bill Kenney. and Nicole Rovine!
Together these podcasting pundits will negotiate, pull their hair out, and ultimately reveal their personal votes for the SNL Hall of Fame!
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We're back with the last episode of the nomination round of the show and a big announcement from the SNL HOF Board of Governor's.
That's right! Tomorrow we open the doors to the voting booths and you the listener become the voter!
It's all built up to this, so get voting!
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We're back with the penultimate ballot episode!
On today's show, I'm joined by Justin Renwick to discuss the career of one of the original Not Ready for Primetime Players, Dan Aykroyd.
Does he have what it takes to get added to the inaugural HOF class?
Time will tell...
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We're back and this week I'm joined by Jon Schneider of the SNL Network.
Jon nominates and builds the case for Taylor Swift and we kick off the episode with a review of what Ms. Swift has been up to since we last spoke.
Will she make the hall?
Time will tell...
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We're back with episode 27 of the podcast. It's a little late but better late than never.
Today we're joined by Thomas Sena who regales us with tales of Emma Stone and her hosting prowess.
Does she belong in the Hall?
We shall soon find out...
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We're back albeit a little later than we'd like, but the vacation was wonderful!
On this episode I'm joined by Dave Buckman of the Cold Towne Theatre in Austin, TX.
Dave has a lot to say on the matter of SNL but in particular, two of the architects of the show; Al Franken, and Tom Davis.
Will they end up enshrined, or will all the time that has passed erode their legacy? We shall see...
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We're back and this week we're joined by Toronto Star columnist and podcaster, Mike Wilner.
Mr. Wilner lays out a case for Eddie Murphy belonging in the HOF despite not having worked with the show's original team.
Are his tour de force chops enough? We shall see...
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We're back on the SNL HOF podcast and this week we're talking about Miley Cyrus with Nicole Rovine of the SNL Network.
Miley has come a long way since her first outing as a host on the show, but do her performances as a Musical Guest warrant her a spot in the Hall?
Time will tell.
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Recent Episodes to catch up on...
Episode Twenty - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
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Episode Twenty-Two - Phil Hartman
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS1E24 - 46m - Jun 22, 2026 - Episode Twenty-Three - John Goodman
This week we're joined by David Voigt to discuss the Hosting category of the SNL Hall of Fame.
More specifically we talk about John Goodman and his run through the 90's and the legacy he's left at the show.
Will he be part of the inaugural class of the HOF? We shall see.
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We're back with a brand new episode celebrating the career of the ultimate utility player, Phil Hartman.
Join me and Casey Lyons (caseylyonsproductions.com) as we wax nostalgic and add Mr. Hartman to the ballot.
Will he be enshrined in the SNL Hall of Fame? Time will. tell...
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS1E22 - 23m - Jun 8, 2026 - Bonus Episode - John Mulaney
Celebrating SNL Hall of Famers is what we do here at the SNL Hall of Fame. So with that in mind, I am inviting you to join me and Kirsten Turnbull as we reunite to introduce her original episode in honour of John joining the 5-timers club tonight.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS1 - 53m - Jun 1, 2026 - Episode Twenty-One - James Downey
Today on the SNL Hall of Fame podcast, Jamie brings back Justin Renwick to discuss the career of the longest-serving writer, James Downey!
You may think you know about Downey but Renwick blasts us with information that builds a strong case for his inclusion in the Hall.
Only time will tell how effective Justin was...
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS1E21 - 33m - May 25, 2026 - Episode Twenty - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
We're back at it again this week! I'm joined by Markus Jennings from the SNL Superfans group on Facebook to discuss the trajectory of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and the impact they've left on the stage of Studio 8H.
Will their performances be enough to cement their legacy and put them in the pantheon of other Musical Guest greats?
Stay tuned!
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This week I'm joined by Ryan McNeil, of thematinee.ca, to discuss the SNL Hosting career of multi-hyphenate, Justin Timberlake.
Whether you're a fan or not his talents in all facets of the show are undeniable. Certainly, there must be a place in the Hall for a superstar, right?
We'll see...
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