The Cold Open • Extras The 7 biggest ‘SNL’ sketches from Ashley Padilla’s first season The newly promoted ‘SNL’ star is on the verge of her third season. But which sketches let us know she was going to be something special? Bill Kuchman Sep 25, 2026
Snackology • Thoughts for Food With the promise that it’s ‘NOW MORE DELICIOUS,’ I gave Liquid Death Sparkling Energy a try I love an energy drink. And I’m not scared of flavors like Murder Mystery and Tropical Terror. Bill Kuchman Sep 25, 2026
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter Did I will the new ‘Darkwing Duck’ series into existence? Probably not. But the Disney+ revival is a reason for fans to celebrate. PLUS: A new ‘You Can See Everything’ trailer, so much ’SNL,’ and the Paramount/WBD merger gets even worse. Bill Kuchman Sep 25, 2026
The Cold Open • From the Archive ‘SNL’ and Ben Affleck give Bill Hader, Stefon and Fred Armisen a huge farewell A republished recap of the May 18, 2013, episode of ‘SNL’ hosted by Ben Affleck. Bill Kuchman May 19, 2013
