The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective
An in-depth journey into the legacy of one of television's most iconic and influential shows - Saturday Night Live. Through deep dives into its most memorable eras, behind-the-scenes stories, and analysis of its evolution, we celebrate and debate al things SNL - the show that has become an institution, defining comedy for the last 50 years.
Podcasting since 2023 • 130 episodes
The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective
Latest Episodes
VINTAGE NR4PTP: The Early Years of SNL: S01E23 Louise Lasser/Preservation Hall Jazz Band (7/24/76)
One of our favorite aspects of revisiting The Early Years of SNL has been examining the so-called "trainwrecks" and legendary "banned" guests that have become part of the show's mythology. We got our first real taste of this at the end...
•
1:25:23
Bill Swerski's Tournament Talk: Best SNL Talk Show Sketches
Throughout the 50-year history of Saturday Night Live, there have been a few things you could always count on: "Live From New York, It's Saturday Night!", Weekend Update, Paul Simon showing up whenever he pleases... and of course, the ...
•
1:35:50
VINTAGE NR4PTP: The Early Years of SNL: S02E03 Eric Idle/Joe Cocker, Stuff (10/2/76)
Another VINTAGE episode of The Early Years of SNL this week as we take a look back at Eric Idle's first time hosting Saturday Night Live early in Season 2. With the help of musical guest Joe Cocker (and Stuff), the...
•
1:14:35
Bill Swerski's Tournament Talk: Best Non-5 Timer SNL Hosts
It's one of the most illustrious groups in entertainment. Highly selective, only 26 SNL hosts have gained admittance to the show's legendary 5-Timers Club in its 50-year history. But what about those who haven't been able to find their...
•
2:01:15
VINTAGE NR4PTP: The Early Years of SNL: S02E11 Ralph Nader/George Benson (1/15/77)
This week we have a VINTAGE episode of The Early Years of SNL, looking back at one of the most pivotal moments in the show's original era - Season 2, Episode 11.Ralph Nader takes the hosting reins while George Benson provid...
•
1:19:40
Contributors
Podcasts we love
Check out these other fine podcasts recommended by us, not an algorithm.
SNL Hall of Fame
Dewvre podcasts and such.
Ian Talks Comedy
Ian Fermaglich
Pop Culture Five
DEWVRE Podcasts and Such
Too Much Information
iHeartPodcasts
Inside Late Night with Mark Malkoff
Mark Malkoff
That Week In SNL (A Vintage Saturday Night Live Podcast)
Andrew Dick/Tim Cicali
Saturday Night Network | SNL (Saturday Night Live)
The SNL Network
SNL Nerds
Non-Productive.com
It Happened In Hollywood
The Hollywood Reporter