# EP236 | Jack Whitehall on SNL UK, Acting with The Rock & Audition Disasters | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST

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Published: 2026-06-24T19:20:39+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4518

## Resource

This week we're joined by comedian, actor and presenter Jack Whitehall. We talk about his journey from stand-up comedy before the rise of social media, to becoming one of Britain's biggest comedy stars. Jack discusses hosting SNL UK, what it was really like working alongside The Rock, and how his career has evolved across stand-up, television, film and presenting. We also chat about audition disasters, navigating Hollywood, and the changing landscape of comedy. Jack is currently starring in Virginia Woolf's Night & Day, in cinemas now, and will be heading back on tour in 2027. Find tickets and links below. Jack's 2027 Tour: https://www.jackwhitehall.com/ The ITV bCreator Awards 2026: https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com! Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Wednesday YouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcast Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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