{
  "id": 4861771,
  "title": "Amy Poehlers Good Hang chat with Kenan Thompson is made for SNL fans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/amy-poehlers-good-hang-chat-with-kenan-thompson-is-made-for-snl-fans",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-01T11:50:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/amy-poehler-kenan-thompson-good-hang"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amy Poehler and Kenan Thompson, both prominent figures on Saturday Night Live, recently connected over their shared experiences on the show. In a recent episode of Poehler's podcast, \"Good Hang,\" the two friends delved into the intricacies of comedy timing and life. Thompson, who holds the distinction of being the longest-tenured cast member in SNL history, with over two decades of service, shared his journey. Prior to joining SNL, Thompson gained fame for his roles in the Mighty Ducks franchise. He recounted his audition for SNL at the age of 23, his recurring role in \"Scared Straight,\" and his unconventional post-filming ice skating escapades at the Rockefeller Center Rink. Thompson also shared his admiration for American figure skater Alysa Liu. As the episode concluded, the duo received a special question from fellow SNL star Maya Rudolph.",
  "summary": "Amy Poehler and Kenan Thompson have walked a similar comedy path, as the latest episode of \"Good Hang\" will attest.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}