S6 EP5: Emma Sidi
Oct 11, 2026 · 1h 13m
Summary
Comedians Max Rushden and David O'Doherty interview Emma City, a cast member of SNL UK, about her day off. They discuss her morning routine with her toddler, a coffee shop encounter with a group of sisters, and her love for Elizabeth Strout novels. The conversation shifts to the intense production schedule of SNL and her husband's writing habits, before ending with a humorous deep dive into her shopping trip to TK Maxx and a visit to her therapist.
Topics discussed
Wayfair Holiday Hosting Commercial
Intro: The Missing Podcast Topic
Welcome and Guest Introduction
Emma City's 'Normal' Day Overview
Rosie O'Donnell and Celebrity Gigs
Toddler Waking Routines and Bedtime Struggles
Morning Activities: Drawing and Breakfast
Toddler Vocabulary and Parental Diet
Separation Anxiety and Meeting Celebrities
Coffee with Sisters and Twin Anecdotes
Cafe Order: Warming the Pan au Chocolat
Reading Habits: Lisa Jewell vs Jack Reacher
The Christmas McDonald's Tradition
Navigating Small Cafe Social Dynamics
SNL UK: Working with Your Partner
SNL Production Process and Sketch Pitches
TK Maxx Shopping Spree and Finds
Therapy Session and Tuna Melt Temptation
Matt Damon's Swimming Habits in Ireland
Bus Ride Editing and Pub Meetup
Stroll Home and Toddler Staircase Skills
Channel 4 Screening and Podcast Whimsy
Event Canapes and Wine Consumption
Networking with Friends and SNL Cast
Evening Wind-down and Husband's Silence
Sleep Meditation and Cigarette Habits
Episode Recap and Final Thoughts
Outro and Future Episode Teasers
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