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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.
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A listener request from subscriber Pete (thanks, Pete!) inspires this deep dive into the unsung talents of Saturday Night Live — the one-season wonders who never moved beyond Featured Player status. Nick revisits seven cast members whose brief stints left lasting impressions for very different reasons. Some, like Lauren Holt, John Milhiser, and Emil Wakim, never quite found their rhythm within SNL’s unique ecosystem. Others, including Aristotle Athari, Jerry Minor, Rob Riggle, and especially Chloe Troast, shined bright and deserved far more time on the show.
Nick shares background stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and standout sketches that highlight each performer’s unique comedic style — from robot stand-ups and street preachers to awkward orphans and beyond. It’s a funny, nostalgic tribute to the SNL players who came, conquered (sort of), and vanished before they got their full shot at stardom. [Ep 149]
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