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That Show Hasn't Been Funny In Years: an SNL podcast on Radio MisfitsGreat Talk Radio Isn't Dead, It Just Moved To A Better Place, Radio Misfits Author: Nick Digilio / Radio Misfits Podcast Network
Award-winning radio personality, podcaster, and SNL fanatic/historian NICK DIGILIO hosts this weekly deep dive into the world of the granddaddy of all sketch-comedy shows. Nick, a Second City grad and veteran of Chicago comedy and theater, has watched every single episode of SNL since George Carlin hosted the premiere on October 11th, 1975. Consisting of new and old episode analysis; SNL-relates guests; historical impact; and even entire episodes dedicated completely to just one sketchthis is every SNL fans dream podcast, and proof that that tired, cliched statement: That show hasnt been funny in years, is simply NOT true. Language: en-us Genres: Comedy, TV & Film, TV Reviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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That Show – Dr. Jason Barr & The Music of SNL
Wednesday, 29 April, 2026
Nick welcomes Dr. Jason Barr, Associate Professor of Music at Glenville State University, to talk about the history of music on Saturday Night Live, with a focus on the legendary live band that has been part of the show since it debuted in 1975. They get into the origins of Studio 8H, including the technology and its early days as home to the NBC Symphony Orchestra, along with a look at both the original SNL band and the current lineup. Nick and Jason also highlight past and present band members you may not know but should, along with musicians who have played with SNL over the years. It’s a deep and fascinating conversation about one of the most important elements of the show, the music that has helped define it for decades. [Ep 173]
