Cecily Strong and Ego Nwodim (“Saturday Night Live”)

“Saturday Night Live” star Cecily Strong — who left the show in December after a stint as the show’s longest-running female star — and now-veteran cast member Ego Nwodim, who has stepped up as a marquee star this season, talk about their friendship, Strong’s decision to leave “SNL,” advice they received upon joining “SNL” and the character Nwodim is willing to do more of.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices