SATURDAY NIGHT LATER

Marina Tempelsman and Madalyn Baldanzi
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Join sketch comedy teachers as we dissect and discuss each week's SNL sketches! The perfect way to nerd out about comedy and learn more about craft, structure, and writing. marinatempelsman.substack.com

  1. Marina and Madalyn discuss: SNL UK season finale!

    17 HRS AGO

    Marina and Madalyn discuss: SNL UK season finale!

    What a fun ending to the very first season of SNL UK — with plenty of teachable moments! (Especially when it comes to the first half page of your sketches.) Thank you everyone for tuning in this season. And send questions for our mailbag episode next week to learnaboutsketchcomedy@gmail.com! Thanks for reading Unusual Things: A Guide to Sketch Comedy! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marinatempelsman.substack.com

    51 min
  2. Marina and Madalyn discuss SNL Season Finale with TRISTAN GRIFFIN! (Will Ferrell episode)

    1D AGO

    Marina and Madalyn discuss SNL Season Finale with TRISTAN GRIFFIN! (Will Ferrell episode)

    Why should you watch out for references in your sketches? What’s the difference between a low-energy character and a sketch that feels boring? How do you avoid accidental de-heightening? All this and more on this week’s episode of Saturday Night Later — with special guest Tristan Griffin! Thanks for reading Unusual Things: A Guide to Sketch Comedy! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Bio: TRISTAN LEE GRIFFIN is a NYC-based comedic actor and writer, originally from Rome, Georgia. A house sketch comedy performer at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre NYC and a Just For Laughs New Face, Tristan can be seen performing with his sketch team, The Foundation.Tristan’s credits include: Dickinson, American Horror Story, White House Plumbers, That Damn Michael Che, WeCrashed and The Politician. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marinatempelsman.substack.com

    1h 9m
  3. Marina and Madalyn Discuss: SNL UK (Hannah Waddingham episode!)

    6D AGO

    Marina and Madalyn Discuss: SNL UK (Hannah Waddingham episode!)

    What tweaks would we have made to the Sunburnt Lawyers sketch? What makes Daniel Day-Lewis such an appealing sketch subject? And — SCRIMPCHHHHH!!! All this and more as we discuss the latest SNL UK episode (hosted by Hannah Waddingham)! Thanks for reading Unusual Things: A Guide to Sketch Comedy! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marinatempelsman.substack.com

    50 min
  4. Sketch Teachers Discuss SNL: Matt Damon edition!

    MAY 12

    Sketch Teachers Discuss SNL: Matt Damon edition!

    Marina and Madalyn welcome special guest Kevin Hines to talk about the Matt Damon episode! Thanks for reading Unusual Things: A Guide to Sketch Comedy! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marinatempelsman.substack.com

    1h 16m
  5. Marina and Madalyn Discuss SNL UK! (Aimee Lou Wood Episode!)

    MAY 6

    Marina and Madalyn Discuss SNL UK! (Aimee Lou Wood Episode!)

    Marina and Madalyn discuss this week’s SNL UK sketches, showing that there’s still a lot to learn even when an episode is rocky. And coming up soon — we’ll be having a mailbag episode! Send your questions to: learnaboutsketchcomedy@gmail.com Thanks for reading Unusual Things: A Guide to Sketch Comedy! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marinatempelsman.substack.com

    56 min
  6. Sketch teachers discuss SNL: Olivia Rodrigo episode!

    MAY 4

    Sketch teachers discuss SNL: Olivia Rodrigo episode!

    What’s the line between an internet trend and your own original observation? How do you give notes on a sketch you truly don’t understand? And what made that music video sketch such an ABSOLUTE delight?! All this and more on today’s episode of Saturday Night Later, featuring the INCREDIBLE Jason Sweeten! Jason’s Bio: Jason Sweeten is a Brooklyn-based comedy writer and playwright. His play You must share your trauma! was selected as a 2025 runner-up finalist by the Yes And Laughter Lab. He’s written for Comedy Central, BuzzFeed, and The Upright Citizens Brigade. With over a decade of experience at UCB, he’s been on several house sketch teams (Choir, What Would Do, Glamour College), a character team (Wig!), and currently writes for the theatre’s flagship sketch show ASSSSKETCH. His work has been featured on Queerty, LGBTQ Nation, and Vulture, which called his writing “boundary-pushing, deeply rewarding, and hilarious.” Prior to comedy and penning the mildly infamous “Do You Still Have A Job At BuzzFeed,” Jason was an award-winning copywriter. Thanks for reading Unusual Things: A Guide to Sketch Comedy! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marinatempelsman.substack.com

    1 hr
  7. Sketch teachers discuss SNL UK: Nicola Coughlan episode!

    APR 28

    Sketch teachers discuss SNL UK: Nicola Coughlan episode!

    How can the voice of reason help you have more fun? How do you avoid a static scene? And… What happened to that finger?!!?!??!?! All this and more as we discuss the SNL UK episode hosted by Nicola Coughlan! Thanks for reading Unusual Things: A Guide to Sketch Comedy! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marinatempelsman.substack.com

    52 min
  8. Sketch Teachers Discuss SNL UK: Jack Whitehall Episode!

    APR 16

    Sketch Teachers Discuss SNL UK: Jack Whitehall Episode!

    How can a justification give you MORE room to play? What happens when your beats defy gravity? And… what’s with all the dad stuff?!?!?! All this and more as we discuss this (extremely fun!) episode of SNL UK, with special guest Niccolo Aeed! Thanks for reading Unusual Things: A Guide to Sketch Comedy! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marinatempelsman.substack.com

    58 min
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Join sketch comedy teachers as we dissect and discuss each week's SNL sketches! The perfect way to nerd out about comedy and learn more about craft, structure, and writing. marinatempelsman.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Marina Tempelsman and Madalyn Baldanzi
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Marina Tempelsman
  • Show Website
    SATURDAY NIGHT LATER

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