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Dissecting SNL with Michael Hartney (UCB Artistic Director!), Marina Tempelsman, and Madalyn Baldanzi

from SATURDAY NIGHT LATER · host Marina Tempelsman, Madalyn Baldanzi, and Michael Hartney

How can you “calibrate” your sketches? When does a Trump cold open cross over from annoying to… despicable? And… why does Michael Hartney want to walk into the sea?!Take a listen as we discuss this weekend’s episode of SNL, hosted by Teyana Taylor!Follow / subscribe to get updates about future discussions — and don’t forget to share this with your fellow sketch nerds!(And if you listen to this on Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review!)Thanks for reading Unusual Things: A Guide to Sketch Comedy! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marinatempelsman.substack.com

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