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SNL Struggles

SNL Struggles

Triple A

Three comedians and best friends bring you the latest on NBC's Saturday Night Live and the culture that surrounds it. Each week, Arielle, Alexei, and Avery review an episode of the show, revisit old eras and movies, or deep-dive into a discussion about the sketch comedy giant's struggles, in their own unique way. A comedy podcast where respect comes to die.
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To conclude their sentimental finale discussion, Arielle, Alexei, and Avery discuss Cecily Strong's swan song, the reality behind a hilarious sketch like "College Panel," and Beck Bennett's ridiculous closing Vin Diesel impression. The gang also get into Cut for Times, including a potential Beck and Kyle farewell that didn't make it to air or YouTube! Plus, Triple A say some totally serious goodbyes and make their Season 47 predictions, followed by recounting the many drunken struggles of cast members after the show!

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @strugglespod to keep up with the show, or email us at [email protected]!

This week's crew:

Arielle (@jesterbestie)

Alexei (@ratmiddleman)

Avery (@cosmicholiday)

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This week, Arielle, Alexei, and Avery break out the tissues to talk about the Season 46 finale. They reflect back on their favorite moments of their first season as podcasters, discuss the lovely absurdity of Andrew Dismukes and Beck Bennett, break down the discourse behind "It's Pride Again," and get pretty emotional over Pete Davidson's potential goodbye to show. Plus, Avery talks about seeing the show live in the studio and how wild the crowd went for Lil Nas X and his wardrobe malfunction.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @strugglespod to keep up with the show, or email us at [email protected]!

This week's crew:

Arielle (@jesterbestie)

Alexei (@ratmiddleman)

Avery (@cosmicholiday)

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This week, Arielle and Alexei (Double A?) break down the sweet relief of Keegan-Michael Key on Saturday Night Live. They get into the obvious main event of the night, writer Steven Castillo’s cameo in the monologue! But aside from that earth-shattering moment, they also chat about The Muppet Show, Olivia Rodrigo's amazing performances, Andrew Dismukes’s first appearance on Weekend Update, and a fun musical theater sketch that may be lost forever. Copyright? We don’t know her! Plus, hear the best struggles of the week, featuring some Wikipedia drama.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @strugglespod to keep up with the show, or email us at [email protected]!

This week's crew:

Arielle (@jesterbestie)

Alexei (@ratmiddleman)

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This is week, Arielle, Alexei, and Avery pay tribute to the cast and crew’s "heartfelt" reactions to Elon Musk hosting SNL before diving into a discussion on the future of Weekend Update. They get into the bracket they ran on social media, why Ego Nwodim is so many people’s top choice for Update anchor, which writers and cast members might work well with her, and what we hope to see from the segment after Michael Che and Colin Jost depart. Does Andrew Dismukes have a larger purpose on the show after all? Plus, hear the latest news, including a recap of Melissa Villaseñor’s hosting gig at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, and everyone’s favorite struggles of the week.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @strugglespod to keep up with the show, or email us at [email protected]!

This week's crew:

Arielle (@jesterbestie)

Alexei (@ratmiddleman)

Avery (@cosmicholiday)

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This week, Arielle, Alexei, and Avery are reunited with comedian Keira Millin to talk all about Carey Mulligan and Kid Cudi. They get into questions about Emmy nominations for this season, how Chris Redd killed it this episode, which recurring sketches flopped, Punkie Johnson’s debut on Weekend Update and Bowen Yang’s iconic appearance as an iceberg, and how “Lesbian Period Drama” did more for the lesbian community than Ammonite! Plus hear everyone’s favorite struggles of the week, including the classic struggle of enjoying Colin Jost.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @strugglespod to keep up with the show, or email us at [email protected]!

This week's crew:

Keira Millin (@kettlevinyl)

Arielle (@jesterbestie)

Alexei (@ratmiddleman)

Avery (@cosmicholiday)

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SNL Struggles - Minisode: Guy Who Just Bought a Boat Returns!
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04/06/21 • 35 min

"I may not have social skills, but I have SNL."

In their very first minisode, Arielle, Alexei, and Avery talk all about Guy Who Just Bought a Boat’s long-awaited return to Weekend Update! They get into the lyricism of Alex Moffat’s line delivery, Anna Drezen’s fantastic writing and what she’s said about the character in interviews, and how SNL’s number one slimeball has become a transgender icon.

Taken from our full discussion on Daniel Kaluuya and St. Vincent’s episode of the show, which will be out tomorrow afternoon, so stick around, and we’ll be right back!

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @strugglespod to keep up with the show, or email us at [email protected]!

This week's crew:

Arielle (@jesterbestie)

Alexei (@ratmiddleman)

Avery (@cosmicholiday)

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This week, comedian and actress Cristina Arguelles returns to talk to Arielle, Alexei, and Avery all about Maya Rudolph’s return to Studio 8H! They get into Michael Che’s return to social media, the problems of sketches like “Kamala,” Chris Redd’s streak of bangers, the issues surrounding NFTs, how Jack Harlow surprised them, and Bowen Yang’s powerful appearance on Weekend Update. Plus hear all the latest news and everyone’s favorite struggles of the week, featuring some upset Adam Levine enjoyers. Maroon 5 has stans???

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @strugglespod to keep up with the show, or email us at [email protected]!

This week's crew:

Cristina (@cristiarguelles)

Arielle (@jesterbestie)

Alexei (@ratmiddleman)

Avery (@cosmicholiday)

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After five shows in row (never again, again?), Arielle, Alexei, and Avery bring it home and discuss Nick Jonas’s double-duty. They get into Pete Davidson’s future on the show, how Colin Jost pissed off the podcast’s resident rat expert, the triumphant return of the Dionne Warwick Talk Show, and why this episode didn’t impress many people. Arielle and Avery have a few spats. Triple A might need group therapy. We’re tired folks!

Plus, hear the latest news, and everyone’s favorite struggles of the week, including a cast member who was having a GOOD time after the show.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @strugglespod to keep up with the show, or email us at [email protected]!

This week's crew:

Arielle (@weeekendupdate)

Alexei (@ratmiddleman)

Avery (@cosmicholiday)

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This week, Arielle, Alexei, and Avery are joined by Twitter comedian and friend of the pod Izzy to discuss Season 46 Episode 13, how Pete Davidson and Ego Nwodim owned this episode, what made Michael Che trend on Twitter afterward, and why Sabrina Carpenter fans are mad about the Driver's License sketch. Alexei and Avery are still waiting for an Update character that may never return. Izzy might have a vendetta against Doja Cat. It's a time. Plus, hear the latest news, and everyone’s favorite struggles of the week.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @strugglespod to keep up with the show, or email us at [email protected]!

This week's crew:

Izzy (@janh00ks)

Arielle (@weeekendupdate)

Alexei (@ratmiddleman)

Avery (@cosmicholiday)

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SNL Struggles - 24. "Our Lobotomy Paperwork" - Best of Season 46
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07/04/21 • 92 min

The gang is back with their Top 15 sketches of Season 46! How's the hiatus been for you guys? Because Arielle's slipped down a rabbit hole of writing credits, so to speak. After a bit of psychoanalysis, she, Alexei, and Avery break down their favorite sketches, pre-tapes, and Weekend Update appearances from this strange and stressful season. Tune in for shocking omissions, controversial top picks, and a surprise "cameo" from an SNL writer that makes everyone need to lie down.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @strugglespod to keep up with the show, or email us at [email protected]!

This week's crew:

Arielle (@jesterbestie)

Alexei (@ratmiddleman)

Avery (@cosmicholiday)

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FAQ

How many episodes does SNL Struggles have?

SNL Struggles currently has 54 episodes available.

What topics does SNL Struggles cover?

The podcast is about Comedy, Podcasts, Nbc and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on SNL Struggles?

The episode title '25. I Know What You Did Last Summer (AKA Summer of Jost)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on SNL Struggles?

The average episode length on SNL Struggles is 89 minutes.

How often are episodes of SNL Struggles released?

Episodes of SNL Struggles are typically released every 7 days, 20 hours.

When was the first episode of SNL Struggles?

The first episode of SNL Struggles was released on Nov 5, 2020.

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