#624 - Kenan Thompson on SNL Secrets, Being a Girl Dad & His Wildest Celebrity Run-Ins
Bobbycast
Thursday, June 11, 2026 - 43 minutes
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.
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