SNL Finale, McCartney, Letterman’s Warning & Rogan Concern Over This Past Weekend's Theo Von

Will Ferrell Hosts SNL, Paul McCartney Performs, and Late-Night Shakeups
Johnny Mac recaps a Saturday Night Live episode hosted by Will Ferrell with Paul McCartney as musical guest, including a Trump-and-“Jeffrey Epstein” cold open, a Chad Smith-as-Ferrell bit, the annual Jost/Che joke swap, and McCartney performing “Band on the Run” and “Coming Up,” with speculation around extended credits for executive producer Lorne Michaels. He covers Theo Von dismissing Joe Rogan’s mental-health concerns, Jim Gaffigan releasing an audio version of his bourbon-themed set, and reports that Pete Davidson and Elise Hewitt split while focusing on their daughter Scotty Rose, alongside Davidson’s real-estate sales. Other items include Triumph on Stavy’s World, a rumor about Shane Gillis in a Drake video, a planned Weird Al Broadway musical, Strike Force Five ratings and podcast talk, David Letterman’s comments on late-night’s future, Brian Stack on writing at The Late Show/Conan, Jon Stewart criticizing Apple TV, and the BBC announcing new and returning comedy shows.
 
00:13 SNL Cold Open Recap
01:06 Will Ferrell Host Bit
01:49 Jost Che Joke Swap
02:15 Paul McCartney Performances
03:07 Lorne Michaels Farewell Hints
03:41 Theo Von Rogan Concern
04:11 Jim Gaffigan Bourbon Set
04:24 Pete Davidson Split Details
05:46 Triumph on Stavys World
06:14 Drake Album Shane Gillis
06:28 Weird Al Broadway Musical
07:29 Strike Force Five Ratings
09:03 Kimmel Summer Off Debate
10:28 Letterman on Late Night Future
11:36 Brian Stack on Writing
14:31 Emmy Blotnick Release
14:36 Jon Stewart vs Apple
15:20 BBC Comedy Funding Fight
15:56 BBC Comedy Festival Lineup
16:24 Wrap Up and Sign Off

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