Saturday Night Live (SNL) Afterparty

Enjoy this full-length "supporter only" version of our discussion of the Benedict Cumberbatch-hosted, May 7, 2022 episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Arcade Fire.

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John and his guest, Matthew Hawkins, discuss the fury of Melissa McCarthy, Alec Baldwin's cool Batman voice, Alex Moffat's shades of David Spade, optimal meat positioning and ideal tentpole placement (that's what she said!), and Sasheer Zamata's worthy take on Beyoncé.

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• Matthew Hawkins is a comedian and impressionist hailing from Toronto Ontario. Connect with Matt on Twitter: @theMimicHawkins
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• Saturday Night Live FAQ - Everything left to Know About Television's Longest Running Comedy, by Stephen Tropiano.
• Full audio of Andy Hoglund's interview with Chris Kattan.
• Best moment: Spicer's podium rampage & Sasheer's chocolate disgust
• Best sketch: Sean Spicer Press Cold Open & Leslie Wants to Play Trump
• MVP: Alec Baldwin
• Rating: 7 (great/typical)

John and Steve discuss player pronunciation mea culpas, cheap site-gag setups, Adam Driver's impressive comedic chops, when rehashed sketches surpass the original, Kanye West's media whore-ery, Pete Davidson revelling in his recent good fortune, and the latest obnoxious Kanye non-controversy.

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• Best moment: Brett Kavanaugh's reading-face & Che questions Republicans' choice
• Best sketch: Career Day
• MVP: Michael Che & Kate McKinnon
• Rating: 8 (great)

John and Steve—along with their special guest, comedian Eric Schwartz—discuss Jimmy Fallon's comedy-free monologue party, in-studio Travolta switcharoos, the reinvention of Harry Styles as a solo artist, the polarizing comedy stylings of Bruce Chandling, and the millennial whoop.

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• YouTube video of Eric Schwartz's Justin Timberlake impression.
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• Best moment: Fallon plays both Travoltas, Film extra makes the shot & Fat catchy hook
• Best sketch: Turtle Shirt, Take Me Back & Before the Show
• MVP: Harry Styles, Vanessa Bayer & Cecily Strong
• Rating: 7 (great/typical/typical)

John and his guest, Steve Finn, discuss Robin Duke’s thoughts on Tony Rosato, Julio Torres in the news, Felicity Jones’ adorable incompetence, the sexism of Steve Martin, millennial suffrage, Sturgill Simpson’s standout performance, and self-important celebrities.

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Notes

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• SNL in Review Twitter account and article series.
• Robin Duke podcast interview where she discusses Tony Rosato.
• Jason Zinoman’s New York Times article about Julio Torres.
• ‘Fresh Pots’ video documenting Dave Grohl’s caffeine addiction.
• Best moments: Kenan Thompson losing face & Sturgill Simpson performs
• Best sketches: Donald Trump Press Conference Cold-Open & Susan B. Anthony
• MVP: Beck Bennett
• Rating: 4 (weak)