Best I’m Angus Podcasts (2025)

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That Show – Walter Matthau Hosts 59:20

1d ago59:20

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Nick revisits the only time legendary actor Walter Matthau hosted Saturday Night Live, offering behind-the-scenes stories from a wild week at 30 Rock. From writers’ room pitches and cast reactions to what actually made it to air, it’s a full breakdown of a strange, memorable night. Highlights include John Belushi’s Cold Open as Fred Silverman, Matt…

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That Show – Won’t Ever Host Again #1: Shia LaBeouf 1:00:23

8d ago1:00:23

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Nick shines a light on Shia LaBeouf’s two turns as Saturday Night Live host—both surprisingly strong, both likely his last. Packed with standout sketches and offbeat moments, the episodes featured Shia as a bizarrely delightful version of magician Doug Henning on a twisted Match Game, and as one half of a duo of underage knuckleheads scheming to sc…

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That Show – Peyton Manning Hosts, & Kills 55:26

15d ago55:26

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Nick takes a hilarious stroll down memory lane to the night Peyton Manning traded his helmet for a hosting gig on Saturday Night Live. From Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler dishing it out as the “Bronx Beat” ladies, to Andy Samberg’s wild take on Sanjaya and a surprise visit from Dan Aykroyd, the show was packed with standout moments. Things get especi…

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That Show – The Bad Boys Club: Season 20 1:18:50

22d ago1:18:50

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Nick takes a deep dive into one of the most chaotic and heavily criticized seasons in Saturday Night Live history: Season 20, also known as The Bad Boys Club Season. Following the departure of core cast members like Phil Hartman, Rob Schneider, and Julia Sweeney, the show found itself leaning hard into the rowdy, often crude humor of Adam Sandler, …

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That Show – Cut For Time, Part 2 53:41

29d ago53:41

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Sometimes Saturday Night Live sketches don’t make it past dress rehearsal, falling into the “Cut For Time” category. On this episode of THAT SHOW…, Nick revisits five recent sketches that were pulled at the last minute—whether for timing, length, or simply because they didn’t hit quite right. Despite featuring standout performances from a wide rang…

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That Show – Special Guest: Mike Kerz 1:12:12

1M ago1:12:12

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Nick welcomes film expert, exhibitor, and historian Mike Kerz to the podcast to talk about his lifelong love for Saturday Night Live—a passion that began in his teen years when he would record each episode’s audio with a portable tape recorder. As the co-creator of the Flashback Weekend Horror Convention and co-owner of The Midway Drive-In in Dixon…

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Why I’m ending this show. Death, afterlife, Chinese philosophy, and what’s next? Daliana Liu ft. Tina Huang #92 44:24

1M ago44:24

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I had a fun “funeral” of this show with Tina Huang, we talked about death, afterlife, and the various transitions as content creators. Get coached by Daliana:• DS/ML Career Accelerator • Personal Branding Accelerator • Join the newsletter with 20k readers to read my career stories ⁠here⁠.

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That Show – Failure to Communicate: Strother Martin Hosts SNL 52:35

1M ago52:35

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On April 19, 1980, legendary character actor Strother Martin hosted Saturday Night Live—and delivered a surprisingly strong performance. Best known for his unforgettable roles in films like Cool Hand Luke, True Grit, Slap Shot, The Wild Bunch, Up in Smoke, and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Martin brought his unique presence and versatility to…

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That Show – Special Guest: Jim Laczkowski 1:20:21

2M ago1:20:21

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Nick welcomes musician, filmmaker, and podcast host Jim Laczkowski to That Show… to discuss his love for Saturday Night Live and how he became hooked on the show during the early days thanks to Steve Martin. Jim shares his appreciation for the weirder, more offbeat sketches, WTF moments, and—of course—anything involving cats. As Nick and Jim count …

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That Show – Season 45: The Coronavirus 1:07:05

2M ago1:07:05

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Nick looks back at Season 45 of Saturday Night Live, a season that started off strong with Woody Harrelson hosting and Billie Eilish as the musical guest. Everything felt business as usual—until it wasn’t. No one could have predicted that the season would end early, transformed into a series of prerecorded, at-home episodes due to the onset of a gl…

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Unfiltered advice - How to advance your career in data science & ML - The Data Scientist Show with Daliana Liu and Jon Krohn #091 1:33:38

2M ago1:33:38

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➡️ Learn more about the DS Career Coaching Course. I went on Super Data Science with Jon Krohn to discuss how to accelerate your career in data science, why I paused the podcast, and how to navigate the industry's change. Join 20k subscribers to read more about career influence and personal branding. Subscribe here.…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor on tax top-ups and budget bottom lines 27:44

2M ago27:44

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Mick Tsikas/AAP As the election starter’s gun is about to be fired, Tuesday’s budget announced modest income tax cuts as the government’s latest cost-of-living measure. The Coalition has opposed the tax relief, with Peter Dutton’s Thursday budget reply to put forward his policy counters on the cost of living. Meanwhile, the domestic economic debate…

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That Show – Special Guest: Monica Eng 1:09:29

2M ago1:09:29

1:09:29

Nick welcomes journalist, author, food writer, and Axios Chicago contributor Monica Eng to the podcast to share her memories of watching Saturday Night Live as a kid, what really makes her laugh, and how SNL helped shape her sense of humor. Monica reflects on her cheerleading days, her love for Jerry Lewis movies, and the influence of her hilarious…

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That Show – Season 26 1:12:02

2M ago1:12:02

1:12:02

Nick takes a deep dive into one of the best seasons of Saturday Night Live ever: Season 26, which aired from October 2000 to May 2001. Fueled by a memorable election and a powerhouse cast, this season delivered sharp comedy and some of the most iconic sketches in SNL history. Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon took over the Weekend Update desk, while vetera…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Barbara Pocock on the Greens’ policy priorities 33:00

2M ago33:00

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Mick Tsikas/AAP The Greens have heaped a lot of pressure on the government during this term, from issues of the environment, housing, and Medicare, to the war in the Middle East. With the polls close to a dead heat and minority government appearing a real possibility, would the Greens push a minority Labor government even harder in pursuit of their…

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Making sense of senseless cruelty on Palestine (with Sana Saeed) 56:56

3M ago56:56

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Mahmoud Khalil — a key figure in anti-gen*cide protests at Columbia University — was just getting home from an Iftar dinner when agents from the Department of Homeland Security shoved their way into his building and demanded his arrest. But Khalil is a lawful permanent resident of the United States with a green card. Now, he's being held in a Louis…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Peter Dutton on why he’s not Australia’s Trump – ‘I’m my own person’ 45:49

3M ago45:49

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Diego Fedele/AAP On current opinion polls, we are looking at a very close race at the May election. As voting day draws near, Peter Dutton will face more forensic questioning about his policies and how he would run government. At the same time, he’s fending off Labor’s attempt to define him as Trumpian. The opposition leader joined the podcast to d…

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That Show – Sketches That Bombed, Part 3 51:43

3M ago51:43

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They may have gotten laughs at the table read or killed during rehearsal, but for some reason, these sketches completely tanked on live television. On this episode of That Show…, Nick looks back at five Saturday Night Live sketches that bombed in front of a national audience. You’ll hear those disastrous moments, the stories behind them, and a brea…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tina Jackson on the independents to watch this election 23:52

3M ago23:52

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A group of independents give a press conference at Parliament House Canberra. Mick Tsikas/AAP The 2022 election catapulted a new movement into Australian federal politics, with the election of six “teals”. The teals are part of a broader wave of “community independents” who are challenging the major parties, especially the Liberals and appealing to…

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Why would the Liberals try to out-Poilievre Poilievre? (with Karina Gould) 40:55

3M ago40:55

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Karina Gould is the youngest and most progressive Liberal voice in the leadership race — and she’s not afraid to stand behind Liberal policies that have had, um, branding issues. She says the party shouldn’t try to be Conservative-lite. But will the Liberals listen? Or will they make the same mistake the Democrats made down south? I ask her that qu…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: James Curran on Trump, Ukraine, shifting tectonic plates, and a bigger Australian defence bill 27:52

3M ago27:52

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Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA The Trump presidency is turning much of the world order on its head. Tne United States president is arm-twisting Ukraine, playing nice with Russia, and using protection as an economic and political weapon. The Australian government is pessimistic about escaping American tariffs on aluminium and steel when a decision is announced n…

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That Show – I’m 50!! 50 Years Old!! 59:19

3M ago59:19

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In this episode, Nick pays tribute to one of the most iconic characters in Saturday Night Live history: Sally O’Malley, the unforgettable 50-year-old who’s proud to tell the world her age. She can kick… stretch… and kick! She’s 50! Created and portrayed by the brilliant Molly Shannon, Sally O’Malley has become a classic SNL character, delivering bi…

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Hitting Musk, Trump and rising fascism where it hurts (with Charlie Angus) 35:16

3M ago35:16

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A petition to revoke Elon Musk's citizenship. A push to boycott Amazon -- for good. A confrontation during a NATO meeting in Brussels. Those are just a few of the battles NDP MP Charlie Angus has taken on. He says he's taking the fight against fascism seriously and other politicians should too. On today's show, Charlie Angus tells us about his figh…

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That Show – That One Time That Jodie Foster Hosted SNL 52:08

3M ago52:08

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Nick looks back at the one and only time Jodie Foster hosted Saturday Night Live on November 27, 1976. At just 14 years old, Foster became the youngest host in the show’s history—until Drew Barrymore took the title in 1982 at the age of 7. Despite her talent, Foster was a nervous wreck, thrown into live television for the first time with material w…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tom Rogers calls for national digital literacy campaign and more civics teaching 24:20

3M ago24:20

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Mick Tsikas/AAP We see the political parties’ frantic election campaigns, but behind the scenes the Australian Electoral Commisison is working just as hard. An often overlooked part of Australia’s democracy, the AEC is vital in ensuring our elections are both efficient and fair, a task full of challenges. We’re joined today by Tom Rogers, recently …

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A masterclass in destroying the internet's worst men (with Kat Abu) 35:24

3M ago35:24

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Kat Abu on the show watches Conservatives for work, but makes fun of them for pleasure -- and for the enjoyment of her hundreds of thousands of followers on socials. On today's episode, Kat and I will be talking about the dangerous rise of right-wing grifter media. She’s an American who has gone toe-to-toe with the worst-of-the-worst, so Kat knows …

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That Show – Special Guest: Marnie Shure 1:22:09

3M ago1:22:09

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Nick welcomes Chicago-based food and entertainment writer Marnie Shure to the podcast for a deep dive into her Saturday Night Live memories. They chat about her experiences growing up with the show, her favorite cast members, hosts, and musical guests. Marnie also counts down her all-time favorite SNL sketches, featuring unforgettable performances …

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Danielle Wood on how to trim back housing regulations 24:18

3M ago24:18

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Lukas Coch/AAP Housing supply in Australia will be a key battleground in the election campaign. With home ownership more and more out of reach for young and not so young Australians, red tape and low productivity are strangling the builder industry just when it needs to be stepping up. The productivity Commission, the government’s independent think…

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From Meta to independent data consultant, Seattle Data Guy moved to Denver, Ben Rogojan, the data scientist show #090 1:02:13

3M ago1:02:13

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Ben Rogojan, aka, Seattle data guy is an ex-Meta data engineer turned data engineering consultant and YouTuber. He has 100k followers each on YouTube and LinkedIn. We talked about how he become an independent consultant and the current state of data engineering. - Ben’s LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminrogojan/⁠ - Daliana’s newsletter…

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The BROLIGARCHS have come to Canada (with Paris Marx) 40:50

3M ago40:50

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There’s a word people have been throwing around a lot lately: the tech broligarchy. To help us understand this, we’re joined by the host of the podcasts Tech Won’t Save Us and System Crash. They’re a tech critic, an author, a podcaster and have a very, very big brain: Paris Marx. ---------------- FOLLOW PARIS: ⁠bsky.app/profile/parismarx.com⁠ ⁠www.…

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That Show – Happy Valentine’s Day 48:20

4M ago48:20

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Nick celebrates Valentine’s Day with a hilarious look back at some of Saturday Night Live’s best sketches, bits, and songs that poke fun at—and embrace—the holiday. Highlights include a song about the awkwardness of receiving a Valentine’s Day card from your mom, a last-minute gift guide courtesy of a very honest CVS commercial, and a visit from Ga…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: David Littleproud on US tariffs, a government-owned Rex, and the Nationals’ identity 30:28

4M ago30:28

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Diego Fedele/AAP With the election only months away, the Labor government finds itself suddenly battling with the Trump administration for an exemption from new US tariffs on steel and aluminium. The opposition has supported the effort, but it also claims a Coalition government would be better place to deal with Donald Trump. Joining us on this pod…

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That Show – Special Guest: Peter Sobczynski 1:24:23

4M ago1:24:23

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Nick welcomes fellow film critic Peter Sobczynski to the podcast for a deep dive into his Saturday Night Live memories, from his childhood introduction to the show to his favorite cast members and standout moments. They also count down Peter’s five favorite SNL sketches of all time—many of which share a horror-inspired, darkly comedic streak. Highl…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: John Blaxland and Richard Holden talk about what Trump will mean for Australia 26:26

4M ago26:26

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Lukas Coch/AAP As Australia gears up for the election, the incoming government’ Labor or Coalition, will face global challenges, geo-political and economic, especially with Donald Trump starting to impose tariffs on selected countries including China, To discuss where Australia is placed to meet new circumstances we’re joined by two experts. John B…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Albanese dumps Nature Positive legislation and considers shrinking the electoral reform bill 47:14

4M ago47:14

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dumped – for the second time – the government’s controversial “Nature Positive” legislation, which had run into strong opposition from the Western Australian Labor government. Albanese, speaking on The Conversation’s Politics podcast ahead of a fortnight parliamentary sitting starting next week, said there was no…

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That Show – The Horror…The Horror 50:56

4M ago50:56

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Season 11 of Saturday Night Live is often regarded as the weirdest—and possibly the worst—season in the show’s history, and episode 13 serves as a prime example of why. In this episode of That Show…, Nick revisits the infamous night when George Wendt hosted, Phillip Glass was the musical guest, and none other than Francis Ford Coppola directed the …

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That Show – Special Guest: Amy Guth 1:11:33

4M ago1:11:33

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Nick welcomes the multitalented writer, producer, broadcaster, and journalist Amy Guth to the podcast to share her memories of watching Saturday Night Live as a young kid and how the show inspired her creative journey. They chat about standout moments and hilarious work from cast members like Tina Fey, Bill Hader, Gilda Radner, and Adam Sandler. Am…

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That Show – Special Guest: Steve Prokopy 1:07:17

4M ago1:07:17

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Nick welcomes film critic Steve Prokopy to the podcast to share how his love for Saturday Night Live was inspired by his father’s obsession with George Carlin, carried through his high school years during the Eddie Murphy era, and now includes a deep appreciation for the Digital Shorts from The Lonely Island. Steve also recounts some of his memorab…

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That Show – Special Guest: Erik Childress 1:11:09

5M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Nick welcomes film critic Erik Childress to the podcast for a nostalgic dive into his memories of watching Saturday Night Live. Erik reflects on experiencing the tail end of the original cast as a very young kid and the impact of the Sandler, Farley, Carvey, and Spade era during his high school years. They discuss how SNL shaped his comedic sensibi…

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That Show – Cut For Time 55:32

5M ago55:32

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Not every sketch makes it to air on Saturday Night Live. Some are cut after dress rehearsal due to time constraints, rewrites, or because they bombed—or were just too bizarre for live TV. In this episode of That Show…, Nick dives into some memorable sketches that were “cut for time” and never made it to the live broadcast. The talent behind these l…

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That Show – An SNL Christmas 50:13

5M ago50:13

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It’s Christmas time, and to celebrate the holiday, Nick shares some of his favorite holiday-themed sketches, songs, films, and bits from Saturday Night Live over the years. Highlights include a vulgar, method-actor twist on the Charlie Brown Christmas special, the violent alternate ending of It’s a Wonderful Life, and 19th-century film critic Jebid…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chalmers says the budget’s better than it was; Taylor says it’s much worse than it should be 44:35

5M ago44:35

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Lukas Coch, Mick Tsikas/AAP Appropriately, we finish our podcast for 2024 talking to Treasurer Jim Chalmers and his shadow, Angus Taylor because, as the saying goes, “it’s the economy, stupid!” This week’s mid-year budget update showed Australia’s economy in poor shape and the buget’s trajectory mired in a decade of red. Chalmers acknowledges the p…

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That Show – At The End of the Day…Lurr 45:35

5M ago45:35

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Nick revisits the memorable episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by Tony and Oscar-winning singer and actress Ariana DeBose. This standout show featured great material, stellar musical performances, and one of the best, weirdest, and funniest “12:50 Sketches” of all time: Kitchen Staff, also known as At The End of the Day…Lurr. In this hilariously…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: For Mark Dreyfus, antisemitism is very personal 37:15

6M ago37:15

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Mick Tsikas/AAP The attack on the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne and another car torching in Sydney have dramatically heightened political tensions over antisemitism. Amid criticism the government has been too slow to act in the past year, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week announced an Australian Federal Police taskforce to combat anti…

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That Show – Under The Radar and/or Weird 56:17

6M ago56:17

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In this episode of That Show…, Nick looks back at five SNL sketches that never really took off or got the attention they deserved. Whether they were too specific, too weird, or intentionally not funny, these bits flew under the radar despite being pretty great. Among the sketches discussed is a hilariously awkward blind date in an airport bar, the …

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That Show – Making a Strong Impression 54:30

6M ago54:30

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Impressions have been a cornerstone of Saturday Night Live since its inception, showcasing the cast’s incredible comedic and mimicry skills. In this episode of That Show…, Nick highlights some of his favorite SNL impressions from over the years. Included are Kristen Wiig’s hilariously over-the-top impersonation of Jamie Lee Curtis promoting Activia…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Simon Birmingham on Liberal moderates, regrets, and Donald Trump 37:34

6M ago37:34

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Lukas Coch/AAP Opposition Senate leader and former senior minister in the Coalition government Simon Birmingham has announced he will quit parliament. Birmingham, one of the few remaining moderates in the Liberals’ ranks, is shadow foreign minister. Now , aged 50, he’s defecting to a (yet to be announced) commercial job. He joins the podcast to tal…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Climate Change Authority head Matt Kean says ‘put more solar panels on commercial rooftops’ 24:58

6M ago24:58

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STEVEN MARKHAM Steven Markham/AAP The just-ended COP-29 in Baku, and the election of Donald Trump, have put the global response to climate change in the spotlight. Meanwhile back home, Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen this week reported Australia is on track to meet its 2030 target to reduce emissions as part of the Paris Climate Agreement. But …

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That Show – Jay Leno and SNL 45:18

6M ago45:18

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Nick looks back at the one and only time Jay Leno hosted Saturday Night Live on February 22, 1986. At the time, Leno was still a rising stand-up comedian, years away from his Tonight Show fame, with a hot reputation and a career on the rise. Despite his popularity, Leno was underused on the episode, largely because he lacked skill in sketch comedy …

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That Show – Best Monologue Ever?? 53:19

6M ago53:19

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In the latest That Show…, Nick revisits a standout episode of Saturday Night Live that aired on November 21, 2009, when actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt hosted for the first time. This episode is legendary for containing what many consider one of the best opening monologues in SNL history. Gordon-Levitt wowed audiences by recreating Donald O’Connor’s ico…

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