SNL Legends Horatio Sanz & Chris Kattan Talk "More Cowbell", Lorne Michaels & Backstage Secrets episode artwork

EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 1H 1M

SNL Legends Horatio Sanz & Chris Kattan Talk "More Cowbell", Lorne Michaels & Backstage Secrets

from Beardo And Weirdo · host Craig

In this hilarious episode, the guys are joined by Saturday Night Live legends Horatio Sanz and Chris Kattan. Horatio and Chris pull back the curtain on what it is really like to work at Saturday Night Live, starting with the anxiety-inducing audition process and the surreal moment of officially getting hired. They share incredible behind-the-scenes stories about pitching sketches to celebrity hosts while sitting on the floor of Lorne Michaels' office, the strict social hierarchy of the legendary SNL after-parties, and the unspoken rules of the show. Listeners get an inside look at the creation of bizarre characters like Mr. Peepers and how the cast would intentionally try to make each other break character on live television to boost the room's energy. The duo also discusses the famous "More Cowbell" sketch, revealing that Will Ferrell's shirt was slowly riding up his stomach because Chris kept pushing him so hard during the performance.The conversation also covers some of their wildest celebrity encounters backstage at Studio 8H. Chris and Horatio swap stories about Tracy Morgan's emotionally unpredictable behavior, accidentally walking in on Madonna putting on her bra in her dressing room, and hanging out with massive stars like David Bowie, Joey Ramone, and Leonardo DiCaprio. Horatio also shares a hilarious memory of rolling joints outside the SNL 40th Anniversary party while Prince and Paul McCartney performed a surprise concert inside. Finally, Chris Kael chimes in with his own rock and roll experiences, detailing his suspenseful audition for Five Finger Death Punch and admitting to accidentally snubbing Rick Springfield while hungover at a music festival.Be sure to grab your tickets to see Craig, Horatio, and Chris Kattan live, and do not forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the channel for more incredible comedy interviews!

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