Kenan Thompson | Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino

You won't want to miss this episode of "Whiskey Ginger" with the one and only Kenan Thompson! Kenan, a true comedy legend, shares his journey from his early days on "All That" to his record-breaking tenure on "Saturday Night Live" with unforgettable characters, from the iconic "What Up with That?" host Diondre Cole to the lovable and ever-optimistic Steve Harvey. We'll dive into his experiences working alongside comedy greats, and behind-the-scenes SNL stories. Pour yourself a glass of your favorite whiskey, kick back, and join us for an unforgettable chat with one of the brightest stars in comedy.
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[@GoadedGoblin]

What an enormously talented blind person

[@delataylor]

Haha! Those sunglasses inside were so annoying.

[@jvillan94]

​@@delataylorprobably hung over 💀

[@HouseCat19]

It’s an Urban thing as Theo Von would say

[@ahkumalbert8977]

@@HouseCat19 waiting for one of you to say something gross like this never disappoint keep being you

[@HouseCat19]

@@ahkumalbert8977 wot

[@clashwithkeen]

It's crazy that Kenan hasn't aged in 20 years. He still looks the same as he did when I grew up watching him on Nickelodeon.

[@ryanjacques3262]

I've always thought Kenan should be the guy who steps in and takes over when Lorne decides to step away. Kenan has been in the improv business for so long and has our generations taste in comedy. He's the right fit for it.

[@LeaveAhNah]

there's rumors it'll be Tina Fey

[@nickp440]

It doesnt matter. Lorne doesnt run anything. He hires people and then is focrced to fire them six days later. SNL sucks

[@adamday7777]

​@@LeaveAhNahthats a good choice too, Tina Fey is a legend in the writers scene as well.

[@Desttoaster]

shes got the female card too@@adamday7777

[@bristol_manor]

I heard it’s gonna be Seth Meyers

[@enc69]

Santino asked so many great questions during this pod. Kenan means so much to his generation & beyond. I was so fucking happy to see this episode pop up & it delivered

[@ljgfb]

Dudes a legend. Since the 90s

[@txtacos817-3]

No joke dude got on TV and never left

[@HouseCat19]

Since the 80s

[@rockinrobbie1985]

@@HouseCat19 90s. He started in 1994 on Nickelodeon's All That

[@JunkBondTrader]

@@rockinrobbie1985 since the 70s.

[@HouseCat19]

@@rockinrobbie1985 early 60s some would argue.

[@rors1023]

Have Andrew host SNL!!! He can do just about any character.

[@mattasticmattattack8546]

It's so cool to see Keenan being real , I think this is the first time I've ever heard him curse 😂

[@neighborbruce]

Good point 😂

[@streetstangify]

Good burger, All That, Keenan & Kel, etc... dude is an absolute ICON for millennials!

[@HTSGOSU]

Plus he knows Gordon Bombay

[@texaspatriot9159]

The Mighty Ducks, Heavyweights

[@wilmadickfittt]

Certain angles make it look like keenan has these giant eyeballs and I cant stop geeking every time I see it😂😂😂😂

[@NathanOxenfeld]

👀

[@britturk123]

Kenan was so calm and Andrew kept at his level throughout so well.

[@gwapaulo]

because he is high lol. sunglasses indoor gives it away lol.

[@britturk123]

@@gwapaulo Very possible he is either high on Canabis or Sugar, LOL.

[@jesusbabi69]

This convo was so chill I am living for it

[@rambocomo]

the reflections in his glasses look so much like cartoonish eyes 😄

[@NathanOxenfeld]

👀

[@tidypeaches]

Haha can’t unsee that now 😂

[@dcool2u2]

Kenans voice sounds so different when he's relaxed. When he does his skits it's like 2 times higher. 😊

[@brianna094]

That's what acting is, playing a different character

[@dcool2u2]

@@brianna094 Yes I understand what acting is, but many actors use their natural tone and voice in some of their characters. Not saying I disapprove of Keenan's choices. Just an observation on my part. I think he's hilarious and he's one of my favorites of SNL in all of the seasons. 😊

[@jandro_916]

Good Burger and All that were a huge highlight for every 90s kid

[@Yappathon]

Ahhhhhhhhh here it goes 😂 Imagine being Keenan and being this humble. The work he must’ve done. 🏆 thanks for the vibes Keenan

[@reso1236]

I have tinnitus and this podcast helps me get through the night. Thank you Andrew, the team and the guests, it really helps a lot.

[@wbaldwin666]

Same, I have to sleep to the TV or a podcast/talk radio

[@texaspatriot9159]

Same 🥴 My favorite is Mishaco's channel to go to sleep to

[@jesusbabi69]

“When we’re all expecting for a laugh to hit and they don’t laugh it’s hilarious” omg so trueeee

[@zombierobotsheep]

The reflection on Keenan's glasses looked like eyes for a sec, and now I can't unsee it! xD

[@ser_ryon_vine6392]

Crazy to think I’ve been watching Keenan since I was like 8 years old starting with All That!

[@Betty-Boop809]

After listening to this, it makes wish the strike was still on, because of the availability of guest that normally don’t do podcast. Great guest and as always, Andrew you’re a top tier host.

[@Ghostbillies606]

Looooooooooooooooool It doesn’t matter if they strike or not. AI is gonna be writing future scripts.

[@smokedoutpositivesquad9463]

@@Ghostbillies606 Its already felt like that for a while

[@jbshaver829]

SAG is still on strike

[@Betty-Boop809]

@@jbshaver829 RIGHT. I don’t understand how it works - for the writers to go back with SAG still being out…do you have a short explanation?

[@mr52conz]

@@Betty-Boop809the writers and actors have different unions, so they strike independently even though they were on strike at the same time

[@tracq8494]

Andrew is so good at matching energy. from Stamos and Kenan to any episode with Bobby man is a versatile host!

[@MissLadyJet]

Keenan definitely belongs in the comedian Hall of Fame.

[@TortureGenius]

Love this guy! Also, the reflection off Kenans glasses make it look like he has big wide eyes

[@0Er0]

Kenan does not age the man is in a time capsule in the 90s forever.

[@ericwojo448]

I put Kenan and Kel on last night for the first time in literally over 10 years. Then thought to myself, I’d love to see these guys on a podcast sometime…. Crazy life

[@HIGHTS]

Bro that show is STILL hilarious af

[@PearlDrumsHead]

RIP Coolio legendary Kenan & Kel intro 🤙🏻

[@Gastroboi]

The entire pod i was thinking about Black Jeopardy with Tom Hanks. Easily my favourite sketch from recent years.

[@o0musique0o]

'We gotta good one for you today' like my man Steve Harvey done say 🙌

[@ryesays]

It feels like this episode was for them and I'm honestly here for it. We get so many episodes that pander to us. It's nice to see them just connecting.

[@user-cn9rq2ht4r]

It's awesome that All That gave us Kenan & Kel and Good Burger

[@Qual8967]

I keep waiting for Pierre Escargot to come out of the vault. Been a fan since All That!

[@experssion123]

Ill always love this boy for Kenan and Kel

[@Really_Its_Me]

Heavyweights is and will always be my favorite movie!

[@wakenow1]

Ben Stiller is a riot in that movie.

[@user-cc9vw4mo6g]

@@wakenow1”repulse the monkey”

[@greatvaluecorndog]

it's literally the funniest disney movie that ever existed. so much magic that no one gives any credit to. i fucking love that movie.

[@Husapalooza]

The reflection eyes on the shades are hilarious

[@brooksdurham8244]

This is amazing. The respect you both have for each other was dope and this show was packed with funny stories funny times. Thanks Cheeto! Also guest request of Ari Graynor 😜

[@turkdiamond]

“What’s up with that?” Is one of my favorite SNL sketches ever.

[@QuEsT_X]

I’m so proud and happy for this brother, especially after how his wife and best friend did him and he ultimately won came out stronger

[@PureEville1]

Drinking game; take a shot every time Kenan says "like"

[@foxyroxy2264]

Woahhhh i love this guy!! This is so crazy the kid in me is screaming lol

[@SayGahTaah]

Santino and Kenan nice

[@ricka3ra]

Right?

[@EddieLMO]

@@ricka3raright?

[@NathanOxenfeld]

Right!

[@onekrzybstrd]

Santino seemed off at first. He hates the shades. Riddle me this if I’m wrong .:

[@damienwilliams4306]

Child actor success story without the downfall

[@The.chronic.connoisseur]

Man i been rockin with Kenan since all that!

[@jordohuey]

Kenan is far and away the best part of SNL right now and has been for a good while. Great episode!

[@watsupwitdatpodcast]

Such a great conversation, Kenan has been a staple in my life for decades now so this was awesome 👏🏼

[@mikejeronimo]

P

[@mooie417]

Hasn’t aged a day since Funky Cold Medina

[@sistersofrock22]

this was epic. love kenan . always have. 🙏

[@RizeTB1]

I’m listening to this on my phone and 20 min in I have to get my iPad out and watch the “slingshot” sketch. 😂😅

[@tylermcknight4484]

weirdly excited yall brought up the movie Strays lol first movie in years that i saw the trailer and said "I gotta see that"

[@SnapsCFB]

Good Burger. An absolute childhood favorite! Shout out Kel ❤

[@HIGHTS]

Been watching Kenan since ALL THAT. Love him

[@kirkwood20]

This warms my heart especially how kenan was a big part of my childhood

[@kylecook7187]

Keenan is so much more chill than all his roles on SNL lol

[@Sumthin8323]

To be honest, I don't usually watch the show but I couldn't Miss A guest like this.

[@chilistyles5108]

Kenan and Kel was such a dope show as a kid

[@taylorbasford4542]

Kenan for president. Unproblematic AF

[@dustinhunter6669]

The Hennessy question was outta pocket. 😂

[@kerrymoran6466]

The only reason I still watch SNL. Legend ❤

[@ryanl3812]

Pure legend energy

[@bakkao1212]

I cant stop seeing eyes in Kenan's glasses reflection..hahaha

[@user-lt2fi9xg5n]

Kenan is one of the greats. Hard feat to accomplish

[@nickortiz5072]

Great guest and timing! He had an awesome cameo in episode 3 of Chucky this week ☂️

[@guybehindtheguy.]

I was going to say it if someone else didn't. Epic death.

[@neighborbruce]

​@@guybehindtheguy.SPOILERS!!! Jk, when it comes to horror the real spoilers are who survives 😆

[@bryanbirney2866]

Top five most talented people in the world, man is timeless!

[@peterj4741]

I really liked that “smash” out. Might be the best one of all time.

[@Strickthedude]

Its about time we see Kenan in his real self not fake happy 247. Good job Andrew always showing what an exceptional host you are.

[@andreww5574]

He's got one of the best comedy gigs in the game and one of the BADDEST baddies as a wife.. Man has been winning for a long time

[@alexh4536]

Good Burger is an all time classic. Fight me.

[@curtjones7381]

When i saw the thumb nail at 1st i thought the guest was gucci mane lmao

[@robertarnold9676]

Godfrey has the best impression of Steve Harvey

[@calmrickmccoy]

I feel like Conan O’Brien will replace Lorne Michaels.

[@JoeyScamps]

Higgbones if he doesn't have any creepy me too stuff .

[@brianmariano4793]

That would be a good choice

[@Paynekiller96]

i could listen to these 2 shoot the shit all day, amazing chill vibe

[@user-vp8sd4qd1x]

TREY!!! I boogie boarded all the way here from La Jolla man! 😂

[@LeaveAhNah]

I even remember him doing movie reviews on the Kids News, dudes been in my life forever and we love him for it

[@abigailtoomey9883]

Heavy hitter on this Friday hell yeah Santino

[@katieconnor7319]

Grew up watchin Kenan! Love to hear from him

[@shivnibble]

Best closing phrase ever!

[@PatSmith-eu3ig]

Keenan loving cheeseburger is awesome

[@adamt1607]

The light is reflecting in Kenan's glasses and it looks like he has giant eyeballs.

[@kwanevans5168]

Keeeeenaaaaaannnn! One of my all time favorites man 🥲

[@bryansavage5472]

Kenan Thompson is the ONLy good thing on snl

[@Ryaneli10]

Hahaha I thought he’d laugh as much as I did when he was asked if he thought they’d ever ask him to take over

[@SandsBlack]

Kenan makes me laugh & is awesome. Super talented guy. Great Interview/hang. Zima & amaretto sours, dang.

[@CleanTheWookie]

I found an archive link for Kenan & Kel’s “Two Heads Are Better Than None” movie, which was one of my fav Halloween-ish movies as a kid growing up. Kenan is the best, so happy to see him on here!!

[@ollyoceango]

Kenan Thompson is a national treasure

[@wonder0076]

Crazy how these cats where these shades with dark ass tint. He’s hiding his eyes because he ain’t got no soul 😂

[@WakeUpMissoula]

best moment from Kenan was when he did "What's up with that?" with Samuel L Jackson swearing live and Kenan improving "Come On that costs money"

[@testiclats4256]

the reflection in his glasses makes it look like his eyes are insane 👁‍🗨👁‍🗨

[@KingNexusMOCs]

Kenan did Kel do dirty for so long...

[@blindman710]

This ones legendary

[@poindextertunes]

Everyday French with Pierre Escargot was such a solid and funny sketch 😂 And I’m pretty sure they got the idea from Neal Brennan whos still salty about it lol

[@coop1247]

This just made me like Kenan that much more.

[@bryanbirney2866]

Stan Helson is one of the best if not the best parody, ever! Heavyweights is still a classic!

[@JMAN11ization]

Wow he such a real dude! Respect Kenan

[@RustyBlumpkins]

Yayyyy!!! Looked the same since all that

[@Jalvelio7]

such a legend Guest...been such a big fan my entire life! the knuckle puck changed my life!👊🏽🏒

[@malicioustactics6846]

Kenan will do SNL until Lorne dies. So cool seeing my fav comedian interview my childhood fav comedic actor. Dawgs blessed us.

[@onmarspod]

Amazing insight and historic guest

[@APisceanSlant]

LOVE LOVE LOVED THIS

[@Sergeant666]

It's crazy to me that the tremendously talented Santino with all his spot on imitations and legit improv skills didn't get on snl but kenan was on there forever and his skills never really evolved since the all that days.

[@dallasgary86]

But the “character” of Kenan is kinda what made him endearing.

[@JosephScott-ct9sw]

Kenan didn't need to evolve, he was great beyond his years

[@Sergeant666]

@@JosephScott-ct9sw glad you liked it him. But "great"??? He literally only has one character....himself! I'm not trying to change your opinion it's just mine.

[@DogmenHardcastle]

Kenan is never not effortlessly funny. Santino wishes.

"I'm outta here Keenan... not good enough!" 😭😭😭😭 15:00

[@serenayflamenca]

I haven’t watched SNL since I was a kid in the 90s and my dad liked to watch it. 😬