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Zach Reino
Zach Reino is an Actor/Writer from the beautiful city of Santa Barbara, California. Zach is a member of the Harold team Cardinal Redbird, the UCB musical house team Magic To Do, The UCB Touring Company, the Quick and Funny Musicals company, Kid Grift, and the freestlye-rap improv team MurderCliff. Most recently he joined the the long running improvised musical, Baby Wants Candy. He is also a member of the musical sketch duo The Zach and The Jess (with Jessica MCKenna), and is currently a writer for the Nickelodeon: Creative Lab.
Host Information
Off Book: The Improvised Musical
It takes years for a Broadway musical to hit the stage, but on Off Book: The Improvised Musical, you get a brand new original musical every week! Each episode, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino and a special guest create a new musical on the spot. Looking for the archives? All episodes older than 6 months can be found exclusively on Stitcher Premium, ad-free. Go to stitcher.com/premium and use promo code EARWOLF for 1 month free (and $5 off the annual plan!)
Guest Appearances
PokéMay - Pokémon Detective Pikachu with Zach Reino
Heather, Nick and Matt are joined by Zach Reino (Off Book) to discuss the film Pokémon Detective Pikachu! They talk about Zach's experiences with the Pokémon franchise, what they love about the movie and answer some of your questions in the Question…
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Butts Up on Squid Game
Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna join Matt Besser to improvise scenes about the difference between scary and weird, a sensual zoologist, music-guessing game shows, and a party with Beatles fanatics. Plus, Squid Game inspires a jacks competition with high stakes, a punch…
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Common Slaw
Comedian extraordinaire Nikki Glaser joins Scott to talk about auditioning for Last Comic Standing as a new stand-up, her experience on Dancing with the Stars, and her daily podcast The Nikki Glaser Podcast. Then, influencer Gareth Cloakman stops by to talk about…
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Spinning Fidgets & Hunting Bounties with Teen #2
Actress Kelly Marie Tran joins Scott and guest co-host Kulap Vilaysack to talk about playing a teen on the Comedy Bang! Bang! TV show, her 6 month audition process for her role as Rose Tico in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and…
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Rudolph the Red Nose Freak
On a special holiday i4h, join Rudolph, Hermey, Yukon Cornelius, Donner, Mrs. Donner, Charlie in the Box, Water Gun Who Shoots Jelly, and all your other favorite classic characters as they embark on an adventure to fight misogyny, bullying, and fracking in…
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Buffalo Mozzarella, Kumquats and Scams with Jessica McKenna + Zach Reino
This week, Burnt and Joan discuss the women that want to feed Burnt, Joan's new musical plans and Fiestaware. Plus a scamming couple from Target (Jessica McKenna + Zach Reino) come to the studio to hopefully get some wallets on the table.
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Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna, Our Halftime Show Friends
The Boys welcome back ZACH REINO and JESSICA MCKENNA to help with the Super Bowl halftime show.
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Season 3, Ep 39 - Freshgrave Twins (w/ Jess McKenna and Zach Reino)
The evil wizard twins Snaken and Schnenessa Freshgrave reach out to Arnie, Chunt and Usidore for some help now that they've graduated. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Schnenessa: Jess McKenna Snaken: Zach Reino Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen…
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The New Kingston-Mitchell Trio
Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna score a 2-on-1 private audition for The Kingston-Mitchell Trio with Tommy Little, one of the legendary folk group’s original members. What starts off as an audition quickly turns into a collaboration and a lyrical dissection of The…
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons (w/ Zach Reino)
Zach Reino (Off Book, Brews Brothers) returns to the show to talk about Animal Crossing: New Horizons with Nick and Heather! They talk about what makes the game so playable, the benevolent landlord Tom Nook, and more!
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Not My Aunt
Comedian extraordinaire and friend of the show, Adam Cayton-Holland joins Scott to chat about coming up with a catchphrase, reissuing his album “Adam Cayton-Holland Performs His Signature Bits,” and his new podcast The Grawlix Saves The World. Then, retiree Sherry Barrels stops…
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Featuring Dolly Parton
Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll get post-show notes from Dolly Parton, come up with insulting band names, and cheer on a Hummus Boy. Later, a kids basketball team calls for time-outs and everybody gets…
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Filing a Wash with TikTok and The Wiz (Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna)
The Teachers discuss Todd's experience with the IRS and being on Titanic 2. Later, morning radio student DJs TikTok and The Wiz (Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna) stop by to talk shop with The Teachers.
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2019 Holiday Spectacular
Join us for that special time of year when Scott invites friends old and new to celebrate the Comedy Bang! Bang! Holiday Spectacular! Expect appearances from Jason “The Dink Dink Man” Mantzoukas, intern Gino Lambardo, Scott’s nephew Todd, historian Darren Matichek, Santa…
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Season 3, Ep 16 - The Wing’d Whale (w/ Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna)
A ride on the mythical Wing’d Whale leads to an encounter with the Freshgrave Twins. Credits: Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Schnenessa: Jessica McKenna Snaken: Zach Reino Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Lincoln: Evan Jacover Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Earwolf Producer: Kimmie Lucas…
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Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (w/ Zach Reino, Jessica McKenna)
Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna (Off Book) join Nick and Heather to discuss the arcade and Sega Genesis title Michael Jackson's Moonwalker. They discuss the controversial nature of the game, who is famous enough to have their own video game today, and…
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Songland: LIVE at UCB Franklin
Welcome to a special SONGLAND improv4humans! Tune in as undiscovered songwriters (Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino, Jerry Minor, John Gemberling, & Jen Eden) pitch their original (improvised) compositions to legendary musicians MoByjork (Matt Besser), Aaron Neville (Horatio Sanz), Lana Del Rey (Hillary Anne…
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Human Composting at Galaxy’s Edge
Zach Reino, Sarah Claspell, and Beth Appel join Matt Besser this week for scenes about an unlikely green card marriage, deciding how to compost a dead relative, and an unenthusiastic Disney attendee. Later, they’ll settle an argument with a parking lot attendant,…
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Baron Vaughn, Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino, Erin Lampart and host Cameron Esposito
Cam talks whittling, Mothman and grandparents. Sets from Erin Lampart, Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino and Baron Vaughn.
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10th Anniversary Part 1
Scott Aukerman celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Comedy Bang! Bang! by implementing a true open door policy and welcomes fan favorite guests of the show over the last 10 years! Part One Featuring: Jason Mantzoukas Andy Daly Paul F. Tompkins Seth Morris…
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Chart Timer
Improvisers, actors, and hosts of Off Book Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna join Howard to beat the clock on this week’s Who Charted! We’ll find out how to make the most of the singularity while Zach and Jess help the Whooch Crew…
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The Ten
Earwolf has a new improv show, and all of the performers are YouTube stars! Matt Besser gets to know a slew of multi-platform influencers, internet celebrities and content creators as they iron out all their beefs and feuds through the art of…
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Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino - Spotlight On: Monty Sutton and Bront LeFleur
Marissa and Listler savor the last days of summer by welcoming Waves 4 Daze surf instructors Monty Sutton (Jessica McKenna) and Bront LeFleur (Zach Reino)! Monty and Bront offer hot tips on shark safety before Monty digs deep to recall her mysterious…
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Poke Mitzvah
Comedic powerhouse and show friend Andy Richter of Conan returns to talk to Scott about secret beach hideouts, creepy cartoons, and his deep knowledge of pop culture. Plus, Pokémon trainer Dash Grabum reappears to discuss his new strategy for catching monsters, and…
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Season 2, Ep 62 - The Ruffled Feather (w/ Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino)
We’re in a new tavern and talking to the Freshgrave Twins, two of the most devious wizards-in-training from Jizzlenob Preparatory Academy for Young Wizards. Credits: Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Schnenessa: Jessica McKenna Snaken: Zach Reino Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Tricia: Kate James Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Evan Jacover, Ryan…
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Low Five
Actor and longtime friend of the show Jon Hamm of Mad Men fame joins Scott to chat about his new film Beirut, breaking the internet, and his middle name. Then, Al A. Peterson aka The Smooth Criminal returns to talk about the…
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Sing A Long Experiment #4: LIVE from UCB Sunset and SXSW
Scott Aukerman, Horatio Sanz, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino, Craig Rowin, Mookie Blaiklock, Peter Hulne, St. Lenox, Laura Willcox, Don Fanelli, Brett Morris, James Adomian, and Betsy Sodaro join Matt Besser for LIVE Sing A Long experiments from UCB Sunset's Inner Sanctum and…
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Mark and Pete Hard Finally Kiss
Jeff Foxworthy is at the door, and Mark & Pete are closing the borders with help from Attorney General Jeff Sessions (Paul F. Tompkins), former presidential candidate Jill Stein (D’Arcy Carden), prominent Trump supporter Velveteen Carter (Carl Tart), patriotic singer Miguel Wargo…
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Season 2, Ep 41 - Blue Chris-Must (w/ Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino from Off Book)
It's Winter Solstice time again and music is in the air. And we’re visited by two Great Blue Tigers. Credits: Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Cerulean: Jessica McKenna Azure: Zach Reino Lioncelot: Greg Smith Tomblain Belaroth: Steve Waltien Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Evan…
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Jess McKenna and Zach Reino, Our Good Collaborators
Sean and Hayes partner with JESS MCKENNA and ZACH REINO from Off Book to do one of their famous songs but actually do a good job.
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A Night Club In Chicago
Paul F. Tompkins welcomes ladies, gentlemen, and everything in between back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guests are fellow Earwolf hosts Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino of Off Book! Jessica and Zach chat about what flaw in their character has been…
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Sing A Long Experiment #3
Scott Aukerman, Jessica McKenna, Seth Morris, Zach Reino, and Space Warrior join Matt Besser for another sing-a-long experiment on improv4humans! They join chorus on songs by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Elton John, and Bob Seger that inspire scenes about a renegade taxidermist on a…
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Mario and Cappy Have An Existential Crisis (w/ Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino)
It’s a Hard Nation Odyssey, as video game legend Mario and his sidekick Cappy (Jessica McKenna & Zach Reino) visit Mark & Pete to discuss their latest adventure. They discuss the ethics of “capturing” an enemy, what hats eat, Mario’s addiction to…
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Off Book Ep. 1 - Shrugging Destiny (w/ Paul F. Tompkins)
In the premiere episode of OFF BOOK: The Improvised Musical, Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino welcome guest Paul F. Tompkins to the stage in the brand new musical “SHRUGGING DESTINY”. With the sure-to-be classic songs “Put Yourself First”, “No One Wants To Eat…
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Where's Your Coccyx, Bro?
Fresh off their new hit podcast “Off Book,” Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna join this week’s Who Charted! They perform an original rendition of the Music Chart Theme before counting down the 5 Top Grossing Musicals. Later, they check out the Movie…
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Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino: Hey Misters DJ
Sound the air horns! Welcome back to Hey Misters DJ with your hosts DJ Backsplash (Jessica McKenna) & DJ Crown Molding (Zach Reino)! It’s the podcast that defends the art form of DJ-ing and brings on the best DJs in the game…
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Manchester Orchestra's Kith and Kin
Robert McDowell and Andy Hull of the indie rock group Manchester Orchestra join Scott to play songs off their new album "A Black Mile To The Surface" on this week's musical episode of Comedy Bang! Bang! Photographer Sissy Montgomery stops by to…
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The Mopes Trilogy Pt. 1
Eugene Cordero, Jessica McKenna, Jon Gabrus, Dan Lippert, and Zach Reino join Matt Besser for part one of a new improvisational saga! Join wealthy twin heirs Jess and Jon along with personal assistant Gene as they attempt to inherit billionaire Sanford Micheal's…
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The Best of i4h Vol. 7
The humons have voted, and here are your favorite scenes of 2016. These performances feature James Adomian, Mary Holland, Jon Gabrus, John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri, Anthony Atamanuik, Neil Casey, Pam Murphy, Ian Roberts, Sean Clements, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino, Nicole Parker, Paul…
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Dana and Derek Hard Brought String Bean Casserole (w/ Hillary Matthews, Zach Reino)
On a very special Thanksgiving episode, Mark & Pete share the studio with their niece and nephew Dana and Derek Hard (Hillary Matthews and Zach Reino). Dana tries to teach Uncle Mark about gender neutral pronouns, Derek reads an excerpt from his…
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Millenial Falcon: Live from LA Podfest
Live from the LA Podfest, Ian Roberts, Sean Clements, Jessica McKenna, and Zach Reino join Matt Besser to find out how hairy you have to be to soak up all the water in the pool. An IRS scam call inspires a scene…
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