Host Caroline Hendershot is joined by "Saturday Night Live" Comedian Punkie Johnson. The two discuss how Johnson got into her career as an actor/comedian (0:40), what her experience was like as a stand up comedian (6:00), and the move to the iconic "Saturday Night Live" (7:30). They go on to discuss what it is like to work at "SNL" (9:25), the pressure to perform on such a big stage (14:30) and her promotion to Repertory Player in 2022 (16:15). Lastly, they talk about her favorite part of working at "SNL" (18:00) Johnson then gives updates on upcoming projects she is working on (19:30), and her experience attending a Jets game this season (20:40).

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<p>Hosted by Jets team reporter Caroline Hendershot, New YorkHER features an eclectic group of guests who work in the sports, fashion, food, fitness, entertainment, and influencer worlds. The conversations dive into different facets involved in the Jets and the National Football League and their intersections with vibrant personalities in New York and beyond.</p>

A Conversation with 'SNL' Comedian Punkie Johnson (S3E8)

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