Author Archives: Matt Alspaugh

You may need some tiny bubbles for this episode, because it’s a gosh darn woozy of a good time! LA writer Kristen Loe brings on that tiny handed titan from Kristen Wiig’s arsenal of funny. We’re talking about the most real of those “perfect” Marielle Sisters, Dooneese. We get into why actors love to playContinue reading “Ep 25: Kristen Loe with Kristen Wiig’s Dooneese”

Every guest loves the character they choose, but Alex Walker LOVES Kristen Wiig’s Target Lady (so much so, Alex and her bestie in high school basically shared a secret languaged made up of Target Lady’s joyous reactions). Alex is one of Austin’s most original comedians, bringing heartfelt laughs to whom ever sees her. Just likeContinue reading “Ep 24: Alex Walker with Kristen Wiig’s Target Lady”

Ep 23 could very well be the Michael Jordan episodes of Saturday Night Characters! Brooklyn based writer and comedian Diego Martinez comes on the pod to go all “X’s and O’s” with the most basketbally sketch EVER on SNL! What really makes this episode stand out, as always, is his love for the characters. TheyContinue reading “Ep 23: Diego Martinez with Jason Sudeikis and Tim Robinson’s Tesh Brothers”

Wherever you are, stop! Take a look in the mirror and say, “You’re good enough, you’re smart enough, and dog gonnit, people like me.” That’s what Al Franken’s most memoriable SNL character Stuart Smalley would want you to do. He’d also want you to listen to New York improv extraordinaire Justin Torres as he embracesContinue reading “Ep 22: Justin Torres with Al Franken’s Stuart Smalley”

This episode features the “top brass” of Arizona comedy minds! Our guest is Krissy Lenz, a performer, director, and teacher based out of downtown Meza. She’s the artistic director for the wonderful Neighborhood Comedy Theater as well as the host of the fantastic “Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast.” So yeah… she’s the “top brass” onContinue reading “Ep 21: Krissy Lenz with Kate McKinnon’s Colleen Rafferty”

Are these two brothers the most simple SNL characters of all time? Doug and Steve Butabi never give up when they set their sights on a night out. All they need to have a good time is a gold chain, a little nose candy, and a whole lot of Maddie Cordovano! Austin based performer andContinue reading “Ep 20: Maddie Cordovano with Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan’s Butabi Brothers/Night at the Roxbury Guys”

This episode features Boston based actor, singer, dancer, and theater teacher Shawn Verrier. Not only is he someone who loves the bold and the beautiful people who make up the theater world, but he’s also my best friend. The character he brings onto the pod is the high kickin’ gal won’t take no for anContinue reading “Ep 19: Shawn Verrier with Molly Shannon’s Sally O’Malley”

Ladies and gentleman of the internet… I’m just a podcaster. Your world frightens and scares me. There’s so much about podcasting I don’t know. But what I do know is that when an episode has one of the most loveable guests that any podcast could ask for, he deserves your full attention- and your fullContinue reading “Ep 18: Chris Bell with Phil Hartman’s Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer”

Get ready to cozy up with a warm cup a tea and your favorite home knit sweater. This episode features a fellow NPR lover who appreciates the reserved energy behind this 90s SNL titan’s performance. Samantha Worthen is an ATL/LA actress who decided to focus on one half of the classic Delicious Dish duo, MollyContinue reading “Ep 17: Samantha Worthen with Molly Shannon’s NPR host Terry Rialto”

This episode doesn’t have one character to talk about. Chris Hasting reaches into his magic bag of SNL classics and pulls out over twenty stand up comedians, with each one having a hilarious (in a meta sort of way) catchphrase. This episode is a lighting round featuring the Original Kings of Catchphrase Comedy. Chris HastingContinue reading “Ep 16: Chris Hastings with the Original Kings of Catchphrase Comedy”