Saturday Night Live (snl) Afterparty

John and Andrew discuss Season 44's unexpectedly exceptional host bookings, Season 45 cast speculation, Cecily as "the glue", capitalizing on SNL's live nature, writers room brain-drain, risk-averse producers, featured player report cards, and the allure YouTube algorithms. Support the Podcast Patreon: Become a patron for early access to new episodes, premium content and exclusive member rewards. Notes That Week in SNL on Twitter Connect with us at: snlpodcast.com Patreon: snlpodcast Twitter: @snlpodcast Instagram: snlpodcast Facebook: @snlpodcast feedback@snlpodcast.com Moment of the season: Macro-dosed Dumbo review & Chris Farley tribute. Best live sketch: Romano Tours & Westminster Daddy Show Best pre-tape: The Actress & House Hunters Best Weekend Update feature: Film Critic Terry Fink's Spring Movie Review & Every Teen Girl Murder Suspect on Law & Order MVP: Anna Drezen & Cecily Strong Best episode: Liev Schreiber / Li'l Wayne & Halsey Best host: Emma Thompson & A