Luke Burbank

Kenan Thompson, the longest-tenured cast member of Saturday Night Live, plays our game about people who only lasted one day on the job. He is joined by panelists Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad and Hari Kondabolu. Please help us out by telling us what you like and how we could improve by completing a short anonymous survey at npr.org/podcastsurvey.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Brian Jordan Alvarez, creator and star of the Hulu sitcom "English Teacher," joins fellow comedic minds Brian Babylon, Luke Burbank, and Emmy Blotnick for a lively discussion. They delve into the whimsicality of slot machines dispensing cherries and share absurd anecdotes from chaotic work trips. The chat takes a humorous turn with bizarre political gaffes and the 'great cheese heist of 2024.' Expect laughter as they explore quirky trends like okra water and a design studio's indoor roller coaster, making for a delightful mix of comedy and creativity.

Luke Burbank, Lex Vaughn, and David Boze discuss the urgency of infrastructure maintenance in Washington, Boeing's executive leadership and regional impact, Seattle City Council's consideration of minimum wage reduction for food delivery drivers, challenges in the gig economy, Seattle Council dynamics, and the emotional debate over reintroducing grizzlies to the North Cascades.