Miles Teller finds Jeremy Culhane’s hot-dog-eating-contest prep distracting

Fourth of July is right around the corner, but the ‘SNL’ freshman is ready to contribute.

Bill Kuchman Oct 29, 2025

Miles Teller finds Jeremy Culhane’s hot-dog-eating-contest prep distracting — **Miles Teller**, **Chloe Fineman**, **Ben Marshall** and **Jeremy Culhane** in Teller’s *SNL* promo. / NBC

Deep SNL Thoughts is now The Cold Open. New name. Same extensive SNL coverage.

The host: Miles Teller

The musical guest: Brandi Carlile

Cast members in the promo: Jeremy Culhane, Chloe Fineman, Ben Marshall

Miles Teller is hosting SNL for the second time weekend, but it’s freshman cast member Jeremy Culhane who steals the spotlight in the promo for the Top Gun: Maverick star’s Nov. 1 episode.

Deep SNL Thoughts is written and produced by Bill Kuchman.
Copyediting by Tim Kuchman.

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Issue No. 14

Published in: The Cold Open • Host Promo, The Cold Open, SNL, Miles Teller, Jeremy Culhane, Chloe Fineman, Ben Marshall

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