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Oct 2024
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The New Era of ‘SNL,’ 50th Plans, and ‘S...

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Matt is joined by ‘SNL’ expert, author, and journalist James Andrew Miller to assess the state of ‘SNL’ and go through some lightning-round questions about the current season, the 50th anniversary show, upcoming ‘SNL’ documentaries, and the movie ‘Saturday Night’ (02:25). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for ‘Smile 2’ (30:26).


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Host: Matt Belloni

Guest: James Andrew Miller


Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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