EPISODE · Jan 31, 2026 · 45 MIN
‘SNL' Icon Kevin Nealon: Brutal Way I Learned Why I Lost My Gig
from Obsessed: The Podcast · host The Daily Beast
This episode of Obsessed dives into the legacy and inner workings of Saturday Night Live as anticipation builds for the show’s upcoming 1,000th episode. Host Matt Wilstein and producer Rachel Passer discuss why SNL remains a generational obsession, the constant churn of cast departures, and what keeps the show culturally relevant. The conversation then turns to SNL legend Kevin Nealon, who shares candid, funny stories about his years on the show, Weekend Update, working with Lorne Michaels, and how stand-up has anchored his decades-long comedy career. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This episode of Obsessed dives into the legacy and inner workings of Saturday Night Live as anticipation builds for the show’s upcoming 1,000th episode. Host Matt Wilstein and producer Rachel Passer discuss why SNL remains a generational obsession, the constant churn of cast departures, and what keeps the show culturally relevant. The conversation then turns to SNL legend Kevin Nealon, who shares candid, funny stories about his years on the show, Weekend Update, working with Lorne Michaels, and how stand-up has anchored his decades-long comedy career. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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