The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

An in-depth journey into the legacy of one of television's most iconic and influential shows - Saturday Night Live. Through deep dives into its most memorable eras, behind-the-scenes stories, and analysis of its evolution, we celebrate and debate all things SNL - the show that has become an institution, defining comedy for over 50 years.

Podcasting since 2023 • 189 episodes

The Not Ready for Prime Time Project: An SNL Retrospective

Latest Episodes

Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E06: Ray Sharkey/Jack Bruce & Friends (1/10/81)

For this week of Season 6, Saturday Night Live has the very energetic Ray Sharkey hosting the show. Will Ray's hosting be as infamous and memorable as the previous host?This episode of SNL has so much going for i...

June 30, 2026 • 1:33:31

Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E05: David Carradine/The Pirates of Penzance (12/20/80)

Well, it's the Christmas episode for Season 6 and this week has David Carradine from the show Kung Fu hosting! And yet, this episode of SNL is better known for the infamous hosting job that David Carradine delivered.This ...

June 23, 2026 • 1:26:12

Deep Thoughts: The Blues Brothers (The Movie)

It's 133 minutes of screen time, we've got a full glass of Orange Whip, two podcasters, an author, and we're recording. Hit it!That's right, we're celebrating the anniversary of the release of the 1980s classic comedy The Blues Brothe...

June 16, 2026 • 1:18:43

Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E04: Jamie Lee Curtis/James Brown, Ellen Shipley (12/13/80)

The Scream Queen herself Jamie Lee Curtis hosts this week's episode of Saturday Night Live—and she brings it!This very entertaining episode of SNL features standout performances from the cast including Gail Matth...

June 09, 2026 • 1:30:39

Not Ready for Season 6: SNL S06E03: Ellen Burstyn/Aretha Franklin, Keith Sykes (12/06/80)

Not Ready for Season 6 is back and we're looking at how the cast and writers of SNL bounce back after last week's infamous outing.This episode of Saturday Night Live was hosted by Ellen Burstyn from the legendary...

June 02, 2026 • 1:26:24