The Cold Open • Extras Colin Jost shines in cut-for-time ‘SNL’ sketch ‘Epstein-Barr’ The ‘Weekend Update’ anchor almost made a rare appearance in a non-cold open sketch. Bill Kuchman Feb 3, 2026
Snackology • Thoughts for Food Little Debbie transforms into classic snack cakes into wildly cool ice cream sandwiches If you thought you loved Cosmic Brownies and Oatmeal Creme Pies, just wait until you try them with ice cream in the middle. Bill Kuchman Feb 3, 2026
The Omnicosm • From the Editor Deep SNL Thoughts is now The Cold Open New name. Same extensive ‘SNL’ coverage. Bill Kuchman Feb 3, 2026
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter Pulling a hit movie from theaters to send it to Netflix: A 'Glass Onion' mystery Wanna watch the 'Knives Out' sequel? Tough luck. PLUS: Trailers for 'Mario' and 'Cocaine Bear,' the Oscars right a wrong, and the word 'Andor' wasn't allowed to say. Bill Kuchman Dec 1, 2022
