Colman Domingo walked into Studio 8H like he owned the place, and honestly? He kind of did. Brad, Nate, and Ben break down the April 11, 2026, episode of Saturday Night Live (the 1,005th episode in the show's history) featuring a first-time host who brought a rare blend of charm, confidence, and serious theatrical chops to the stage. The show goes sketch-by-sketch through the night, from a cold open that put Colin Jost's Pete Hegseth back on the phone with Trump (and in some very precarious terr...
Apr 14, 2026•55 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Jack Black is officially a Five-Timer, and the Ten to One is here to witness it. Brad, Nate, and Ben break down the April 4, 2026, episode of Saturday Night Live — the 1,004th episode in the show's history — with Jack Black earning his jacket. The trio goes sketch-by-sketch through the night, from a Charles Barkley cold open that gave James Austin Johnson a night off from Trump, to a self-aware Five-Timers Club monologue that poked fun at its own exhausted premise, to a group of husbands with ab...
Apr 06, 2026•46 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Saturday Night Live has made its way across the pond, and the Ten to One is here for it. Fifty years after Lorne Michaels launched the original in Studio 8H, the very first episode of Saturday Night Live UK aired live from Television Centre in London, and Nate, Brad, and Ben share their thoughts. SNL legend Tina Fey stepped in as the inaugural host. The episode introduced us to an entirely new cast of eleven British comedians, with a few of them making quite the first impression. We break down e...
Mar 24, 2026•52 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Brad, Nate, and Ben are back, and this week, it's Harry's turn. The guys break down the March 14, 2026, episode of Saturday Night Live, the 1,003rd episode in the show's history, with Harry Styles pulling double duty as host and musical guest for the second time in his career. The trio goes sketch-by-sketch through the night, from a gas prices cold open built around JAJ's Trump to the pre-taped MAHAspital — a Pitt parody run by RFK Jr. and the MAHA movement — to an Irish step-dancing R&B mus...
Mar 17, 2026•59 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Ryan Gosling is back — and so is his laugh. Brad, Nate, and Ben break down the March 7, 2026, episode of Saturday Night Live, the 1,002nd episode in the show's history, and Gosling's fourth time hosting. He arrived at Studio 8H promoting Project Hail Mary (opening March 20). The guys go sketch-by-sketch through a pre-tape-heavy night, debating whether Gosling's legendary inability to keep a straight face is a feature or a bug or a flaw. In this episode, we discuss: The Host: Ryan Gosling's SNL l...
Mar 08, 2026•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 15
SNL is back! After nearly a month away for the Winter Olympics, Brad, Nate, and Ben reunite to break down the February 28, 2026, episode of Saturday Night Live — the 1,001st episode in the show's history — hosted by Heated Rivalry breakout star Connor Storrie, with musical guest Mumford & Sons. Storrie arrived at Studio 8H fresh off one of the most buzzed-about TV performances in recent memory, playing closeted Russian hockey player Ilya Rozanov on the HBO Max/Crave hit Heated Rivalry. The t...
Mar 02, 2026•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 14
In this episode of the Ten to One Podcast, Brad, Nate, and Ben dive deep into the January 31, 2026, episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by the surprisingly weird Alexander Skarsgård . The guys go sketch by sketch through the night, discussing Skarsgård's best and worst performances from a brooding, Viking-themed pre-tape to the high-fashion absurdity of Jane Wickline being an Olympic luger and Ashley Padilla being a mom with a change of heart. In this episode, we discuss: The Host: Alexander c...
Feb 03, 2026•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 13
This week, we’re recapping the January 24, 2026, episode of Saturday Night Live with the talented Teyana Taylor as host. We break down each sketch from the night and talk about how Teyana’s experience in dance, directing, and acting shows up on the SNL stage. From her energetic monologue to the wildest characters, we look at what worked, what didn’t, and which sketches stood out thanks to her charisma. We also check out the cut-for-time sketches on YouTube and ask if the best material made it to...
Jan 27, 2026•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 12
The Ten to One crew is back with a brand-new recap—Nate, Ben, and Brad break down Saturday Night Live (Jan. 17, 2026) featuring first-time host Finn Wolfhard . We go sketch-by-sketch through Finn’s debut on Studio 8H, from Colin Jost’s Pete Hegseth impression in the cold open to a monologue full of “grown-up former child star” jokes (plus surprise appearances by Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin ), to the night’s big swings and occasional misses. We also dig into returning favorites like “Sna...
Jan 19, 2026•50 min•Season 5Ep. 11
We’re back with a sketch-by-sketch recap of Saturday Night Live (Season 51, Dec. 20, 2025) — a great holiday episode hosted by Ariana Grande with a huge, heartfelt goodbye to Bowen Yang in his final night at Studio 8H. In this episode, we break down: The holiday cold open and Ariana’s monologue The strongest sketches of the night (including the biggest laughs and the few misses) Weekend Update highlights + featured desk pieces (we see you, Kam Patterson) Why this episode stands out as one of the...
Dec 22, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 10
This week on the Ten to One , we recap and review the latest episode of Saturday Night Live with first-time host Josh O’Connor . We go sketch-by-sketch through a holiday-leaning episode packed with awkward moments, a familiar character from Bowen Yang, and a nice standup bit from Marcello Hernandez, among other things. In this episode, we break down: The Air Force One press conference cold open and another spin on Trump-world chaos Josh O’Connor’s monologue (including his funny Ratatouille casti...
Dec 16, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Nate, Brad, and Ben break down Melissa McCarthy’s sixth time hosting Saturday Night Live, the December 6, 2025 holiday‑kickoff episode from Season 51. We go sketch‑by‑sketch through the episode, talking about favorite sketches, standout performances, and Weekend Update thoughts. In this episode, we cover: The political cold open with Pete Hegseth and Sleepy Trump Melissa’s mouth‑horn holiday monologue Free Sample – goat cheese, misread signals, and Jeremy Culhane as the straight man UPS Driver –...
Dec 08, 2025•48 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Nate, Brad, and Ben break down Saturday Night Live’s November 15 episode, with first-time host Glen Powell. We dive into the sketches, standout impressions, and why this one delivered big on charm and absurdity. In this episode: Cold open: Epstein White House Briefing parody and ensemble highlights Monologue: Powell’s heartfelt UPS driver story and season-best vibes Sketch-by-sketch reactions: AI Photos (Sunnyside Senior Home), I Miss My Ex's Dad, Sebastian Maniscalco (Bachelor Weekend), Norwegi...
Nov 17, 2025•58 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Nate, Brad, and Ben dive into Saturday Night Live’s November 8 episode, with first-time host Nikki Glaser. How does the stand-up comic fare in the sketch comedy world? We dig into her hosting debut and everything that came with it. In this episode: Did the cold open do enough to be funnier than real life? How was Nikki Glaser's monologue? Sketch-by-sketch takes: Karaoke Night, Spirit Tunnel Anxiety, Beauty and Mr. Beast, American Girl Doll XL, Mechanical Bull, Sorority Meeting, Brad and His Dad:...
Nov 10, 2025•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 6
Nate, Brad, and Ben dive into Saturday Night Live’s November 1 episode, with second-time host Miles Teller. We break down the sketches, the laughs, and how the new season is shaping up post-Halloween. In this episode: Cold open reactions: NYC Mayoral Debate parody and surprise guests Monologue highlights: Teller’s connection and love for SNL Sketch-by-sketch takes: Hungover Halloween Game Show, Hockey PSA, Missing Wives Documentary, White House Makeover (Property Brothers), Newsroom, Murder Pres...
Nov 03, 2025•50 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Nate, Brad, and Ben break down Saturday Night Live’s October 18 episode, with first-time host and musical guest Sabrina Carpenter. In this episode: A non-political cold open? Sketch highlights: Boys Podcast, Shop TV: Pillow, Middle School Lovin’ (pre-tape), Girlboss Seminar, Plans (horror trailer), Appliance Store, Surprise, and Social Experiment Weekend Update: the Bradometer, the WU bits, and more Episode MVP What worked, what didn’t, and why we annoy each other Catch up on the best bits, the ...
Oct 20, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Nate, Brad, and Ben break down Saturday Night Live’s Season 51, Episode 2, hosted by SNL legend Amy Poehler on the show’s exact 50th birthday. We cover every sketch, the surprise cameos, and how the new cast and writers are settling in. In this episode: Cold Open and Monologue: Political cold open without James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump?! What?! Sketch recaps and highlights: The Rudemans, Work Birth, Psychic Talk Show, Experienced Lawyers, Theme Songs Masterclass, Non‑Alcoholic Beer, Emo Mo...
Oct 13, 2025•50 min•Season 5Ep. 3
The Ten to One returns to break down the Season 51 premiere of Saturday Night Live. We recap every sketch, highlight the best moments, and explore how the show feels after a summer of changes. In this episode: Cold open and monologue reactions: what worked, what whiffed, and Bad Bunny’s on-stage vibe Sketch-by-sketch breakdown : Jeopardy, ChatGPTío, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Parent-Teacher Conference, Inventing Spanish, and more Weekend Update highs and lows, with a rating from the Bradometer. New ca...
Oct 06, 2025•51 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Nate, Brad, and Ben are back with a pre-season special previewing Saturday Night Live’s Season 51. We dig into everything that’s changed (and what hasn’t) since the Season 50 finale (new and departed cast members, the writing room, Weekend Update, and Lorne!) Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just need the essentials before the premiere, this episode gets you ready for SNL’s next chapter. Follow the show at thetentoone.com and on your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy the pod, leave us a review ...
Sep 23, 2025•59 min•Season 5Ep. 1
This week on the Ten to One Podcast, Nate, Ben, and Brad channel their inner Leon Phelps and uncork a bottle of Courvoisier for a full recap and review of the 2000 SNL movie The Ladies Man. Did the leap from sketch to screen leave us swooning, or just searching for a fish sandwich? Spoiler: The movie itself didn’t win us over, but breaking down all the awkward pickups, wild cameos, and truly bonkers plot twists sure made for a fun (and slightly baffled) conversation. Join us as we debate what wo...
Aug 19, 2025•49 min•Season 4Ep. 25
While SNL is on summer break, the Ten to One team keeps the momentum going with a deep dive into another Saturday Night Live-inspired film: 1999’s quirky “Superstar.” Join Nate, Ben, and Brad as they revisit Molly Shannon’s iconic Mary Katherine Gallagher character—everyone’s favorite awkward Catholic schoolgirl—and break down the highs and lows of this film. Expect behind-the-scenes facts plus plenty of debate over the movie’s best scenes, gags, and musical moments. Is “Superstar” a misundersto...
Jul 10, 2025•43 min•Season 4Ep. 24
As Saturday Night Live wrapped up its historic 50th season, Nate, Brad, and Ben gather for a wrap-up episode of the Ten to One Podcast! The trio dives into all the laughs, surprises, and moments that made this year’s SNL unforgettable. Join the hosts as they each share their picks for the top three cast members of the season, the most improved performer, their favorite sketches, Weekend Update bits, and their best episode of the season. Whether you’re a die-hard SNL fan, a longtime Ten to One li...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 23
In this week's Ten to One Podcast episode, Nate, Brad, and Ben break down Saturday Night Live's milestone Season 50 finale hosted by Scarlett Johansson with musical guest Bad Bunny. SKETCHES FROM THIS SHOW: Cold Open: Trump in Saudi Arabia Monologue: “Piano Man” Song Channel 4: New York City News Bar (Marcello & Bad Bunny) Bowen’s Still Straight 2 Celebrities in Elevator Please Don’t Destroy: Luxury Flight to Newark Weekend Update (with Joke Swap and Ms. Eggy) Intimacy Coordinators TV Takes ...
May 19, 2025•56 min•Season 4Ep. 22
This week on the Ten to One Podcast, Bradford Oman (of Slashfilm.com), Nate Loucks, and Ben Konowitz break down an episode showcasing the oddball energy of first-time host Walton Goggins, fresh off his acclaimed performances in "The White Lotus" Season 3 and the final season of "The Righteous Gemstones." Sketches reviewed: Cold Open: Mother's Day Opening Monologue by Walton Goggins The Second Amendment The Baby Shoe Mother's Day Brunch Play Weekend Update with Colin Jost and Michael Che (The Mov...
May 13, 2025•47 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Join Nate Loucks, Brad Oman of Slashfilm.com, and Ben Konowitz as they dive into Saturday Night Live’s May 3, 2025 episode—hosted by the incomparable Quinta Brunson with musical guest Benson Boone. In this fast-paced recap, the trio breaks down: - Cold Open: Trump’s outrageous executive orders. - Monologue: Quinta’s self-effacing song about being 4’11”. - Sketch Highlights: Time-travel advice, elder insurance, ferry road rage, and “B’s vs. a Gorilla.” - Weekend Update: Where is the Bradometer at...
May 06, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Join Nate Loucks, Bradford Oman of Slashfilm.com, and Ben Konowitz as they dive into the latest episode of Saturday Night Live, which aired on April 12, 2025, hosted by Jon Hamm with musical guest Lizzo. Hamm returns after 15 years, and the guys break down every sketch—from the Trump-heavy Easter cold open to the parody "Check to Check Business News" while unpacking celebrity cameos like Kieran Culkin and Scarlett Johansson and enjoying a new Please Don't Destroy pre-tape. Was this one of Season...
Apr 16, 2025•57 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Jack Black is back! The Ten to One crew – Ben Konowitz, Nate Loucks, and Bradford Oman of Slashfilm.com – celebrate Jack Black's triumphant return to SNL after over 20 years. They dissect every sketch, from the Trump cold open to Black's musical monologue, and debate if the episode lived up to the hype. Did Black bring the energy we all hoped? Tune in to find out! -- Follow us on Twitter: @ TheTenToOnePod Like us on Facebook: / thetentoone Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: @ TheTenToOnePodcast V...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Join hosts Nate Loucks, Brad Oman of Slashfilm.com, and Ben Konowitz as they delve into the March 29, 2025, episode of Saturday Night Live, featuring Oscar-winning actress Mikey Madison and returning musical guest Morgan Wallen. From political group chats to midwife tensions and an unexpected Jonas Brother cameo, the crew analyzes every sketch and performance from SNL's 983rd episode. -- Follow us on Twitter: @ TheTenToOnePod Like us on Facebook: / thetentoone Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: @...
Apr 01, 2025•55 min•Season 4Ep. 17
In this week's episode of the Ten to One Podcast, hosts Brad Oman (of Slashfilm.com), Ben Konowitz, and Nate Loucks reunite to dive deep into the latest episode of Saturday Night Live featuring the one and only Lady Gaga as both host and musical guest. Lady Gaga is the third host this season to pull double duty as host and musical guest. Join the trio as they break down every sketch, performance, and unforgettable moment. Audio note : Due to sickness, the guys had to record remotely, which reduc...
Mar 11, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 16
In this episode of the Ten to One Podcast, hosts Brad Oman, Nate Loucks, and the sometimes entertaining Ben Konowitz reunite to discuss the latest Saturday Night Live episode, which features stand-up comedian Shane Gillis as the host. Gillis returns to Studio 8H for his second time hosting, bringing his unique comedic style to the SNL stage. The hosts break down each sketch from the March 1, 2025 episode, sharing their insights, favorite moments, and highlights. Whether you're an SNL aficionado ...
Mar 04, 2025•56 min•Season 4Ep. 15
