Chris Kattan to Launch Debut Podcast ‘Idiotically Speaking’ (Exclusive)

Chris Kattan, known for his career in comedy and for starring on Saturday Night Live, is set to launch his debut podcast.

PodcastOne has signed Kattan to a multiyear contract for the distribution and sales of his podcast Idiotically Speaking With Chris Kattan. The weekly comedy and variety show podcast is set to launch July 24 and will feature guests chatting with Kattan and co-hosts Andy Bolduc and Joseph Nuñez and then participating in an improv comedy scenario.

The fellow SNL alums set to join forthcoming episodes of Idiotically Speaking include Fred Armisen, Dana Carvey, Rachel Dratch, Tim Meadows, Bobby Moynihan, Chris Parnell and Cecily Strong.

“PodcastOne is thrilled to welcome Chris, Andy and Joseph to the network,” PodcastOne president Kit Gray said in a statement. “Chris’ comic genius, his improvisational skills and his rapport with his co-hosts on Idiotically Speaking are great additions to the roster of shows already part of our slate of programming. We know that listeners and advertisers will equally embrace this show with enthusiasm.”

Added Kattan, “Andy, Joey and I are incredibly excited to launch the show on PodcastOne. It’s such a joy to get to interview old friends, reconnect and chat about our journeys, from our days on SNL to our lives today. And we can’t wait for fans to hear the hilarious new sketches we’re cooking up with these comedy legends each week.”

Kattan appeared on NBC’s Saturday Night Live for seven seasons and was known for such sketch characters as Mango and Mr. Peepers. His feature films include A Night at the Roxbury, Corky Romano and Undercover Brother, and he continues touring the country with stand-up comedy performances.