SNL Nerds
Hosts John Trumbull and Darin Patterson are two mildly unsuccessful comedians from New Jersey, and every week they watch and critique that icon of NYC comedy, Saturday Night Live!
SNL Nerds – Episode 334 – SNL 40th Anniversary Special (2015)
With all the hullabaloo of the 50th done with, Darin and John are taking a look back at SNL’s last big anniversary, the 40th Anniversary [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 333 – Pineapple Express (2008)
Since we just passed 4/20, Darin and John are watching the classic stoner comedy, 2008’s Pineapple Express! Seth Rogen! James Franco! Danny McBride! Amber Heard! [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 332 – Jon Hamm and Lizzo
Jon Hamm and Lizzo are both back on SNL for the 4th time, and John and Darin are watching the show and kibitzing as usual. [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 331 – Jack Black with Elton John and Brandi Carlile
Jack Black returns for a high energy SNL with musical guests Elton John and Brandi Carlile. Join Darin and John as they watch, process, and [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 330 – Mikey Madison and Morgan Wallen
SNL is back with new episodes, and John and Darin are talking about Mikey Madison and Morgan Wallen! An Oscar winner and an inexplicably popular [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 329 – Will and Harper (2024)
Since we’re coming up on the International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st, Darin and John are watching 2024’s Will and Harper, starring Will [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 328 – The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
This week, we’re celebrating the life of a cinema legend and the birth of an SNL Nerd! In honor of the late, great Gene Hackman, [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 327 – Lady Gaga
Darin and John watch the newest SNL with baited breath… Will the show bounce back from last week’s disappointing Shane Gillis episode? Will Lady Gaga [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 326 – Shane Gillis and Tate McRae
We’re done with SNL50, so it’s time for the inevitable Post-Anniversary Disappointment! And when John and Darin think “Disappointing SNL Hosts”, we think Shane Gillis! [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 325 – 7 Days in Hell (2015) and Tour de Pharmacy (2017) with guest Ryan Daly
This week, Darin and John are getting athletic as we watch the mockumentaries 7 Days in Hell and Tour de Pharmacy with Andy Samberg, Fred [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 324 – SNL50: The Anniversary Special
On this SUPER-SIZED episode of the SNL Nerds, John and Darin talk all about SNL50: The Anniversary Special! From the high to the low to [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 323 – Ladies and Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music
The SNL 50th Anniversary Celebration continues as Darin and John watch Ladies and Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music, Questlove’s new documentary about the music [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 322 – SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (2025)
The SNL 50th Anniversary Celebrations continue as John and Darin watch SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, the new four-part documentary series on Peacock all about SNL! [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 321 – Timothée Chalamet
Timothée Chalamet returns to 8H for his third time hosting AND his first time as the musical guest! This episode has EVERYTHING: Oedipal Arrangements! Puppet [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 320 – Dave Chappelle and GloRilla
As the world steels itself for what’s coming, Dave Chappelle returns to host SNL for the 4th time with GloRilla as the musical guest! Evacuation [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 319 – 48 Hrs. (1982) with guest Nigel Fullerton
The Boys are Back in Town! (And by “Boys,” we mean Darin and John, and “Back by Town,” we mean we’re in the same place [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 318 – Sherlock Holmes (2009)
Happy 2025, everyone! But it’s not only the New Year. Since it’s January 6th, we’re also celebrating Sherlock Holmes’ 171th birthday with 2009’s Sherlock Holmes, [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 317 – Elf (2003)
For our last show of 2024, Darin and John are watching 2003’s Elf, starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, and Mary Steenburgen, with Ed [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 316 – Martin Short and Hozier
Martin Short joins the SNL Five-Timers Club just in time for Christmas and Hozier returns as the musical guest. John and Darin are here for [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 315 – Chris Rock and Gracie Abrams
Chris Rock returns to Studio 8H for his fourth time hosting, with Gracie Abrams as the musical guest. Mall Santas! Secret Santas! Office Christmas Parties! [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 314 – Paul Mescal and Shaboozey
Gladiator II star Paul Mescal hosts for the first time, with musical guest Shaboozey, and the SNL Nerds are covering it all! Earrings! Gladiator II: [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 313 – Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987)
We just celebrated Thanksgiving, so Darin and John are watching 1987’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles! Steve Martin and John Candy suffer travel mishaps as they [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 312 – Saturday Night (2024)
It’s an SNL skip week, so John and Darin are finally watching Saturday Night, the new movie from Jason Reitman all about the 90 minutes [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 311 – Charli XCX
Charli XCX serves as this week’s host and musical guest! Of SNL, we mean. Not the podcast. Darin and John are still hosting the podcast. [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 310 – Bill Burr and Mk.gee
Bill Burr returns to host for his second time and Mk.gee debuts as the musical guest. John and Darin discuss the results of the 2024 [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 309 – John Mulaney and Chappell Roan
John Mulaney returns to host for his sixth time, with Chappell Roan making her SNL debut! Darin and John watch it all, from the high [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 308 – Michael Keaton and Billie Eilish
Join John and Darin as they get all into the latest episode of SNL with the host with the most, Michael Keaton! TikTok! Boob Cookies! [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 307 – Ariana Grande and Stevie Nicks
Ariana Grande returns to SNL after seven months and Stevie Nicks returns to SNL after 41 years (This round’s yours, Nicks!). Darin and John watch [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 306 – Nate Bargatze and Coldplay
Nate Bargatze and Coldplay make a triumphant return to 8H for this week’s episode, and John and Darin are here for it! The VP debate! [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 305 – Jean Smart & Jelly Roll
IT’S THE SEASON 50 PREMIER OF SNL!!! We got Jean Smart! We got Jelly Roll! We got a brand spanking new cast intro that’s one [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 304 – 21 Jump Street (2012)
This week, John and Darin watch 2012’s 21 Jump Street, starring Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Brie Larson, Dave Franco, Rob Riggle, Ice Cube, and Chris [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 303 – School of Rock (2003) with guest James Strecker
This week, John and Darin explore the lighter side of identity theft in 2003’s School of Rock, with Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White, and [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 302 – Admission (2013)
This week, Darin and John are going back to school with 2013’s Admission! Tina Fey and Paul Rudd fall in love and commit fraud to [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 301 – A League of Their Own (1992)
This week, John and Darin watch 1992’s A League of Their Own, with Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Madonna, Lori Petty, Rosie O’Donnell, and Jon Lovitz. [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 300 – SNL Film Unit Director Mike Diva!
For the SNL Nerds’ 300th episode extravaganza, Darin and John interview SNL Film Unit Director Mike Diva! Find out all about his journey to the [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 299 – 50 First Dates (2004)
This week, John and Darin watch 50 First Dates, with Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Rob Schneider, Sean Astin, Dan Aykroyd, and Maya Rudolph. Sandler plays [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 298 – Throw Momma From the Train (1987)
This week, the Nerds watch 1987’s Throw Momma From the Train, starring Danny DeVito and Billy Crystal. It’s a feel good comedy about matricide. Writer’s [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 297 – Bob Newhart Tribute
In tribute to the late great Bob Newhart, John and Darin are throwing back to SNL’s 20th season and watching Newhart’s second hosting gig from [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 296 – High Fidelity (2000)
It’s John’s birthday, so Darin and John are watching one of John’s favorite movies, 2000’s High Fidelity, with John Cusack, Jack Black, LIsa Bonet, Joelle [...]
SNL Nerds – Episode 295 – Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)
After 30 years, Eddie Murphy returns to his signature role of Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F! Brandon Collins of the Medium Popcorn [...]
