Episode
"Kenan Thompson"
47:47
Published: Mon Aug 22 2022
Description
Kenan Thompson, SNL’s longest-tenured cast member, joins us this week from Atlanta. Everyone has a go at their best Lorne voice, and we quickly realize “we’re just one hat and 40 buttons away from being Steve right now.” Welcome to SmartLess.Please support us by supporting our sponsors!National Disclaimer: 21+ and present in AZ, CT, IA, IL, LA (permitted parishes only), MI, NJ, NY, PA, TN, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. Refund issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expire 14 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (IA, MI, NJ, PA, IL), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The hosts discuss what the acronym "intro" stands for and debate its meaning.
00:00 - 00:36 (00:36)
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The hosts discuss what the acronym "intro" stands for and debate its meaning.
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Two individuals plan a tour to visit various cities, but only one person knows the details and logistics.
00:36 - 03:53 (03:17)
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Two individuals plan a tour to visit various cities, but only one person knows the details and logistics.
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Two or more people are trying to plan a trip and there is confusion and interruption.
03:53 - 05:53 (01:59)
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Two or more people are trying to plan a trip and there is confusion and interruption.
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The speaker recounts how he got bored while waiting for a rocket launch, and decided to explore a water training facility nearby.
05:53 - 07:18 (01:25)
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The speaker recounts how he got bored while waiting for a rocket launch, and decided to explore a water training facility nearby.
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A comedian discusses their journey from Nickelodeon child star to Saturday Night Live cast member.
07:18 - 09:17 (01:58)
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A comedian discusses their journey from Nickelodeon child star to Saturday Night Live cast member.
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The speaker reflects on the complexity of professional relationships and the potential misunderstandings that can arise when boundaries are not clearly defined.
09:17 - 10:31 (01:14)
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The speaker reflects on the complexity of professional relationships and the potential misunderstandings that can arise when boundaries are not clearly defined.
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The speaker reminisces about catching an Airbnb near their childhood church and expresses their skepticism towards the hype around professional sports.
10:31 - 12:02 (01:30)
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The speaker reminisces about catching an Airbnb near their childhood church and expresses their skepticism towards the hype around professional sports.
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The creators of "Ted Lasso" chose to film the show in Los Angeles rather than New York to avoid inconveniencing locals and to have more time to shoot.
12:02 - 18:25 (06:22)
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The creators of "Ted Lasso" chose to film the show in Los Angeles rather than New York to avoid inconveniencing locals and to have more time to shoot. They used a single camera but made it look like a multi-cam show.
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Keenan Thompson discusses how his improv experience helped him with comedy writing and how he researched Eddie Murphy's comedy days to improve his own performance on SNL.
18:25 - 23:18 (04:53)
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Keenan Thompson discusses how his improv experience helped him with comedy writing and how he researched Eddie Murphy's comedy days to improve his own performance on SNL.
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The speaker admits that he would insult Charles Barkley and Al Sharpton, even though they are respected and talented professionals.
23:18 - 26:36 (03:17)
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The speaker admits that he would insult Charles Barkley and Al Sharpton, even though they are respected and talented professionals. He acknowledges that they would likely respond harshly to his insults.
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The speaker recalls hosting the hockey awards and feeling nervous about the possibility of making mean jokes like David Spade in his Hollywood Minute segment.
26:36 - 29:11 (02:35)
Summary
The speaker recalls hosting the hockey awards and feeling nervous about the possibility of making mean jokes like David Spade in his Hollywood Minute segment.
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A working actor and producer discusses the joy of collaborating with others in the industry and offering opportunities for fellow creatives to succeed.
29:11 - 32:00 (02:48)
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A working actor and producer discusses the joy of collaborating with others in the industry and offering opportunities for fellow creatives to succeed. They express their passion for helping to make the audition process and workflow smoother for actors.
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The fight between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr lasted only a couple of rounds.
32:00 - 35:26 (03:26)
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The fight between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr lasted only a couple of rounds. Tyson seemed to be just getting into it by the end.
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The podcast discusses how some hit songs were written years before they became popular.
35:27 - 37:50 (02:23)
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The podcast discusses how some hit songs were written years before they became popular. They also touched on artists who are ahead of their time.
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Capturing fleeting thoughts during podcasts is important as it allows people to share their experiences and generate ideas with others.
37:50 - 44:27 (06:37)
Summary
Capturing fleeting thoughts during podcasts is important as it allows people to share their experiences and generate ideas with others. It is crucial to remind oneself of such thoughts as they often slip away too quickly to recall them later.
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Kenan Thompson expressed his commitment to Saturday Night Live, stating that he has already committed up to the show's 50th anniversary, and hopes to stay on the show for another 19 or 20 years.
44:27 - 46:10 (01:42)
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Kenan Thompson expressed his commitment to Saturday Night Live, stating that he has already committed up to the show's 50th anniversary, and hopes to stay on the show for another 19 or 20 years.
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A person comments on Kenan Thompson's appearance and lighting during a show but admits he is warm in person with a great smile.
46:10 - 48:25 (02:15)
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A person comments on Kenan Thompson's appearance and lighting during a show but admits he is warm in person with a great smile.
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This is an advertisement for Smart Less podcast.
48:25 - 49:44 (01:18)
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This is an advertisement for Smart Less podcast. The next episode will be out in a week on all major podcast platforms or can be heard earlier on Amazon Music or by subscribing to Wondry Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondry app.