My Public Life As An American Nerd Season #9 #025 - SNL Wins and Franchise Fatigue

Kevin is joined by Christian for a wide ranging conversation that jumps from comedy highs to franchise burnout. They kick things off with a surprisingly strong episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by Finn Wolfhard, breaking down standout sketches, musical guests, and why young actors with real comedic timing keep stealing the show. From there, the conversation shifts into Golden Globes fallout, awards season frustration, and ongoing fatigue with Marvel and Star Wars, including leadership changes at Lucasfilm and mixed reactions to Avengers Doomsday. The episode also digs into Netflix’s creative shortcuts, the tension between streaming and storytelling, fresh movie releases like Dead Man’s Wire, and why some filmmakers still trust their audience to pay attention. It is thoughtful, opinionated, and exactly the kind of long form nerd talk that makes this show work.