#624 - Kenan Thompson on SNL Secrets, Being a Girl Dad & His Wildest Celebrity Run-Ins

#624 - Kenan Thompson on SNL Secrets, Being a Girl Dad & His Wildest Celebrity Run-Ins

June 11, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

Kenan Thompson discusses his experiences on SNL and shares insights on fatherhood and celebrity interactions.

Actor and comedian  Kenan Thompson  joins Bobby to talk about life behind the scenes at  Saturday Night Live , from the weekly pitch process and late-night writing sessions to the hosts, musical guests and sketches he still remembers most. Kenan shares what it’s like getting recognized in public, being mistaken for Tracy Morgan and Kel, and the unspoken rules around celebrity run-ins. He also opens up about being a girl dad, the advice he has for Bobby as a new father, and why family has changed the way he looks at everything from work to showing up for his kids. Watch The BobbyCast on  Netflix ! Follow on Instagram:  @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok:  @TheBobbyCast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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