
Jonathan Krisel
Director and writer who worked on SNL shorts and sketches; appears on the episode to discuss production memories (credited in the episode as Kreisel/Chrysal in conversation).
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Nov 11, 2025 • 1h 10min
Zach Drops By the Set
Jonathan Krisel, a talented director and writer known for his work on SNL shorts, shares unique insights on the making of 'Zach Drops by the Set.' He reveals the logistics of shooting on real New York sets and the evolution of the wandering-on-set concept. The conversation dives into the hilarious origins of the 'Bidet' sketch, including amusing anecdotes from Puerto Rico. They also discuss the meticulous editing process and guest performances, offering a peek into the dynamics of humor creation and production.

Nov 24, 2020 • 45min
This Is Getting Good with Tim Heidecker, John C. Reilly, Fred Armisen & Jonathan Krisel
Tim Heidecker, John C. Reilly, Fred Armisen, and Jonathan Krisel discuss Zoom culture, the challenges of pitching a show to streaming platforms, their experience making Moonbase 8, band names through the decades, diving in the Pacific, movies in the future, COVID-19 vaccine timeline, and character development in a hilarious and entertaining podcast.


