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Headline: SNL Alums Ego Nwodim and Heidi Gardner Reunite to Dish on Their Friendship and “SNL” Exits on Nwodim’s Podcast

Ego Nwodim and Heidi Gardner, former castmates on “Saturday Night Live,” are set to reunite for the season premiere of Nwodim’s award-winning podcast, “Thanks Dad.” The highly anticipated episode, launching October 28th as part of the iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network, will see the two comedians delve into their shared history on “SNL” and the evolution of their friendship.

The reunion comes after both comedians recently departed from the iconic sketch comedy show. Nwodim announced her exit in September after seven seasons. Gardner’s departure, after eight seasons, was revealed in August, reportedly due to her contract not being renewed. She has not yet publicly commented on the situation.

Despite their “SNL” departures, both Nwodim and Gardner have quickly moved on to new projects. Gardner is currently part of the cast of “All Out” on Broadway, written by former “SNL” writer Simon Rich and co-starring Cecily Strong, Jon Stewart, and Ray Romano. Nwodim is focusing on her podcast and will also perform a comedy show at Lincoln Center’s Claire Tow Theater in November.

Nwodim’s “Thanks Dad” podcast is poised for a successful second season, with the comedian teasing interviews with “world-renowned actors, comedians, musicians and more.”

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