🎙 Every Monday for the Next 7 Weeks… We Rewind the Hall!

Starting June 30th, we’re rolling back the tape and revisiting the entire roster of Hall of Famers—season by season. Each Monday, we’ll re-air the finale episodes that celebrated the inductees from Season One through Season Seven, culminating in the final class before we shuttered the Hall.

It’s a chance to relive the legends, the laughter, and the legacy—one season at a time.

🗓️ Season One kicks off June 30th

🏛 Final episode drops August 11th

🎧 Only on the SNL Hall of Fame Podcast feed

She made us laugh. She made us cry. She made the Hall.

As we celebrate the Class of Season Seven, we’re going back to where it all began — the original case for inducting the powerhouse performer Cecily Strong into the SNL Hall of Fame.

Originally nominated in Season 7 and elected with a resounding 79.01% of the vote on her first ballot, Cecily now takes her rightful place among the greats.

🎧 In this episode, guest advocate Kirstin Rajala makes an impassioned, hilarious, and heartfelt case for Cecily’s induction — and, well, it worked.

🧠 Plus: Matt Ardill drops by with trivia from the Strong era that’ll test even the most die-hard fans.

💬 Whether you were #TeamCecily from day one or still catching up on her brilliance, this is a must-listen rewind.

• Kirstin Rajala’s compelling argument for Cecily’s versatility and range
• Memorable moments from Update, “Girl You Wish You Hadn’t Started a Conversation With at a Party,” and more
• What made Cecily a generational performer
• Trivia Corner with Matt Ardill

Kirstin Rajala is a pop culture commentator and longtime SNL watcher who champions strong character work and emotionally resonant comedy. Her passion for Cecily’s legacy is infectious.

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He’s the Master Thespian… and now, a Hall of Famer.

After years of impassioned debate and dramatic flourishes, Jon Lovitz has officially entered the SNL Hall of Fame, earning 69.14% of the vote and securing his spot in the Class of Season Seven — finally making it in on his second ballot.

🎧 In this nomination rewind, guest advocate Brad Robinson takes center stage to argue Lovitz’s comedic brilliance — from his unforgettable characters to his unique delivery that helped define SNL’s late-’80s vibe.

🎤 The discussion is helmed by our own Chief Conversationalist, Thomas Sena, with Matt Ardill once again bringing the trivia thunder.

It’s a revisit of a performance career full of exaggeration, eyebrow-arching hilarity, and yes… ACT-ING!

• Brad Robinson’s sharp and spirited case for Lovitz’s induction
• Memorable sketches: Master Thespian, The Pathological Liar, and more
• A dive into Lovitz’s impact during SNL’s late-’80s resurgence
• Trivia Corner with Matt Ardill: surprising facts from the Lovitz years

Brad Robinson is a writer, performer, and longtime SNL enthusiast with a soft spot for the larger-than-life characters that leave an indelible mark on pop culture.

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