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.

[@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.

[@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

[@rambocomo]

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

[@NathanOxenfeld]

👀

[@tidypeaches]

Haha can’t unsee that now 😂

[@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 😂

[@rors1023]

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

[@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

[@Nels_77]

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

[@TortureGenius]

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

[@wilmadickfittt]

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

[@NathanOxenfeld]

👀

[@ser_ryon_vine6392]

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

[@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.

[@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"

[@taylorbasford4542]

Kenan for president. Unproblematic AF

[@PureEville1]

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

[@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.

[@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. 😊

[@Qual8967]

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

[@mooie417]

Hasn’t aged a day since Funky Cold Medina

[@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 😜

[@jesusbabi69]

This convo was so chill I am living for it

[@JohnnyJasen]

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

[@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.

[@smokedoutpositivesquad1738]

@@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

[@peterj4741]

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

[@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 😆

[@o0musique0o]

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

[@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

[@watsupwitdatpodcast]

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

[@mikejeronimo]

P

[@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.

[@Hardcastle83]

Kenan is never not effortlessly funny. Santino wishes.

[@abigailtoomey9883]

Heavy hitter on this Friday hell yeah Santino

[@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 .:

[@chilistyles5108]

Kenan and Kel was such a dope show as a kid

[@JunkBondTrader]

It's weird picturing Santino on SNL. Would we have gotten all his standup and podcasts in that reality? Call me selfish but I'm glad he didn't get it. Modern SNL is so unfunny.

[@curtjones7381]

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

[@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 🤙🏻

[@MissLadyJet]

Keenan definitely belongs in the comedian Hall of Fame.

[@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

[@malicioustactics6846]

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

[@jandro_916]

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

[@LeviDavidSchaffer]

been a fan since All That. yall kids no nothing about that shit. it was SNL for kids... Kenan could be one of the only dudes i think that could take over for the big boss

[@RustyBlumpkins]

Yayyyy!!! Looked the same since all that

[@Paynekiller96]

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

[@testiclats4256]

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

[@damienwilliams4306]

Child actor success story without the downfall

[@tracq8494]

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

[@SandsBlack]

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

[@TheBvisual81]

Black jeopardy was a great sketch

[@kitzunekatt]

Grew up watchin Kenan! Love to hear from him

[@gkstanfield]

I love this- KT is such a humble ICON- this interview is fascinating..!!

[@taveonhurd8152]

I like how the lighting can make it look like Andrew is wearing a tiny black hat at some angles.

[@foxyroxy2264]

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

[@poindextertunes]

49:04 Tom Hanks was one of the BEST comedic actors of the 80s If you haven’t seen The ‘Burbs??? wtf go watch that shit now him and Rick Ducommun were so god damn funny 🔥

[@griff7887]

It's weird to say, but it's so to true, but Keenan might be why I actually enjoy the genre of comedy as much as I do. I always need more keenan.

[@nataliaalfonso2662]

Kenan is truly a legend and icon of our generation. All That, Kenan And Kell, Mighty Ducks. Now he’s one of the most famous and long-standing SNL players ever.

[@JMAN11ization]

Wow he such a real dude! Respect Kenan

[@JD-lf8kd]

Kenan still looks like he’s in his 20s

[@christopherbetancourt8007]

No disrespect, Kenan, you are the only person I can name, that is on SNL. You're the only person I can name from SNL since it first started. Besides Norm. I mean if I really thought about it I could name a couple more from its lifetime. I'm sure there are comedians I keep up with to this day but don't connect them with SNL when I think of them. The "what's up with that" skit, I think they're called skits, is my FAVORITE! Thank you sir.

[@buck_swope]

Mike Myers, Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, David Spade, Chevy Chase, Bill Hader, Andy Samberg, Fred Armisen, Tina Fey, Amy Pohler, Colin Quinn, Dennis Miller

[@christopherbetancourt8007]

@buckswope8903 Damn I forgot about Mike Meyers. He's badass too! Thank you for that one. Hell yeah!

[@michaeloneill7944]

I cant stop looking at whatever is reflecting off of Kenans sunglasses that makes it look like he has googly eyes sometimes lmao

[@russellschoggins6772]

"Dope shit continues to happen based on you being dope so you dont have to overdope it" -Keenen

[@kpridezzang]

Nick at night was my childhood

[@johncena3823]

This dude can't put two sentences together without saying "you know what I'm saying", its just tough to listen to him

[@PaulSpeziale]

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

[@coppercoleman1519]

Two kinds of people wear sunglasses inside blind people and assholes..I don't think he's blind

[@kilgore9859]

Humble awesome guy

[@MoneyMkrMan]

I always thought a Brass Monkey was Old E + Orange Juice!

[@MegaFlorest]

Keenan is an all time, at SNL. Farley, Ferrel, Norm, Wiig.....Keenan.

[@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

[@zombierobotsheep]

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

[@H3H3HEE]

Child me and adult me are giddy about this

[@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.

[@sistersofrock22]

this was epic. love kenan . always have. 🙏

[@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

[@StackRunItUp]

dude is twice my age and looks 4 years older than me...

[@reginafilangi]

Zima means winter in slavik.

[@adamt1607]

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

[@willvr4]

Easily the GOAT of SNL in my opinion. Hey Keenan, how many did OLE' Sachel get last night?

[@richvasquez4922]

Knuckle Puck !!!

[@experssion123]

Ill always love this boy for Kenan and Kel

[@myeyessolow]

Anotha great pod yo!!!

[@Dalton7212]

Sad what you said about the plasma, I’ve been donating for 7-8 years weekly.

[@Dalton7212]

And I’m 26.

[@timg5716]

Ahh here it goes

[@PatSmith-eu3ig]

Keenan loving cheeseburger is awesome

[@joshuaniles9129]

Just watched Keenan get murdered on chucky

[@stuckinadazzee]

I BOBBY MOM

[@lumpydavidg2201]

Zima was Alka Seltzer Plus and Fresca mixed. It was awful.

[@serenayflamenca]

😅😅😅

[@Husapalooza]

The reflection eyes on the shades are hilarious

[@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.

[@wontontoni]

Keenan sounds just like Bill Cosby

[@georgimihalkov4781]

I didn't know that Kenan's celebrity level has grown to - weirdo wearing sunglasses indoors, good for him.

[@patriceclassic74]

He’s high…. 😂😂

[@michaelsanzone7217]

High AF right? Opiates ... I think dayum

[@HouseCat19]

As Theo Von would say “it’s an Urban thing”

[@FightingSportsMedia]

LMFAO who keeps their sunglasses on inside for an hour conversation. This is becoming too normal.

[@HouseCat19]

As Theo Von would say, “it’s an Urban thing”

[@serenayflamenca]

@@HouseCat19😅😅😅😅😅

[@rogerar90]

Welcome to good burger home of the good burger Can I get your order ? …. “Whyyyyyy”

[@octaviogomora7884]

"Whyyyyyy not?"

[@rogerar90]

@@octaviogomora7884 it’s a saying he would always say on his shows . Love Kenan

[@SnapsCFB]

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

[@Nothin2C_1]

His SNL dumb joke of selling his soul to a man in a red suite was so stupid I lost all respect for Keenan

[@Curlysiuuu]

Why?

[@Curlysiuuu]

Most of your comments are all negative. Are you unhappy?

[@evolveVIII]

Saw you in boston. Oh wait so did 5000 other people

[@Betty-Boop809]

How fun was it? I saw them in June & still laugh thinking about it.

[@charlieferrari]

Cheeto, love you. That’s all.

[@Ellienollie]

Santino could have been on fuckin all that bro woulda been a perfect fit and also i bet he just had that classic 90s look too like on some Pete and Pete type shit . Bro a GINGER

[@gurshu12]

BAGGIN SAGGIN BARRY