Jesse David Fox talks to Julio Torres and Jeremy Beiler, the writers behind the Saturday Night Live sketch “Wells for Boys.” In this episode, you'll hear how it came together, how it was received in the studio, and whether political art is the only art that matters.
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Sarah Sherman on Secrets from SNL 50, Nosferatu, and being in Domingo
Good One is now on video! Check us out on Vulture's Youtube channel. PodcastThis week on Good One, SNL's Sarah Sherman joins us for a deep dive into how her Weekend Update bits come together, being in the Domingo sketch, and performing with Adam Sandler and David Spade. Learn ... Show More
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