Latest Episodes

July 31, 2012

We’re on a superhero kick, and we have received so many requests for this one! Find out what bad summer movie we’re watching next. Plus, Paul shares his tips on how to detect which movies will be bad and whether he prefers Nic Tics or Rage Cage.

July 30, 2012

The owner of one of the five one-way tickets used to board the Rocket Ship to Fame, Broken Lizard’s Jay Chandrasekhar makes his first appearance! He talks about his early sketch days, the importance of mustaches, how Super Troopers almost never existed, and his new movie The Babymakers. Also, the return of the Cake Boss himself, Buddy Valastro joins Scott and Jay to reveal the secret of cheesecake, answer the question of how long he’s been making cakes, and to scream and yell about his appearance on Comedy Bang! Bang! the TV show where he was asked to scream and yell. All of this including a hellish game of Would You Rather? Don’t forget to pick up the Comedy Bang! Bang! LIVE Summer Tour episodes!

July 27, 2012

Through the veins of the power of the Warrior this week’s episode is strong enough to inspire a women’s soccer team seated in coach or a former NFL star turned high school employee. Ryan Stout visits Sklarbro Country to discuss hecklers and what it was like at ground zero the night of LeBron’s decision. We also hear from Bruce Jenner, who’s currently living in a downtown Los Angeles park. Grab your horn-rimmed glasses and skinny jeans, and give this a listen. Plus, don’t forget to get your tickets to see Randy and Jason at Denver’s Comedy Works this weekend!

July 27, 2012

With success brings fame, property ownership, housekeepers, and… prostitution? Ok, maybe not that last one. Community’s Dan Harmon discusses the challenges of dieting, paraphrases Jesus, and revels in the fun of Elizabeth’s sound effects board. This episode will have you yelling Hoo-ah! Enjoy!

July 27, 2012

It’s quite a contrast between the charts this week. Kulap teaches us to live life to the fullest by covering the top five regrets of the dying. (Oh fuck yeah, she went there.) While Howard teaches us to live life to the fullest by recapping his bathing suit weekend. If you want to have an epic bathing suit weekend, don’t forget to RSVP for Howard’s Summahfest on July 28 in Hollywood.

July 26, 2012

What do we do improv for? Freedom? Babies? Urine-soaked potato salad? Colton Dunn, Jeff Hiller, and Danielle Schneider use worst summer stories submitted by improv4humans fans and crazy YouTube clips to inspire scenes about dance shoes, rainbows, and strip searches. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon.

July 25, 2012

Ladies of Baton Rouge and Boise, get excited! Consider this your double doubs with Nick Kroll and Wie-Wie. Nick, and his dreamy eyelids, join Howard and Kulap to discuss the dance/club play song chart, the movies chart, and play a game of Chart Goose. Nick also demonstrates his encyclopedic prowess of Kelly Clarkson, JLo, and the Simpson sisters. This episode’s more seductive than roller boogie! Chartists, don’t forget to RSVP to Howard’s Summahfest July 28 in Hollywood.

July 24, 2012

We’re feasting on Keyshawn wine, Taco Bell, and outrageous new stories as Howard Kremer joins us in Sklarbro County. You’ll learn how to write the perfect obituary, get banned from children’s theme parks, and find viral videos of attractive Olympians online. You can still pick up tickets to see Sklarbro Country live at Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival on July 25 and at Denver’s Comedy Works on July 27 and 28.

July 24, 2012

And now the thrilling conclusion of improv4humans LIVE from the Del Close Marathon! More improvisers (like Mike Delaney from The Stepfathers and The Swarm), more stories, more scenes, more laughs! How can you go wrong?

July 23, 2012

Award winning actor, known for his work in The West Wing, which we’re assuming you watched, because you’re smart.

July 23, 2012

Today’s episode of Comedy Bang Bang will bring you revelations from two of the most famous and powerful men in the world. That’s maybe an overstatement, but if you’re a fan of Mr. Show or Breaking Bad than you’ll be hanging onto every word as Bob Odenkirk treats listeners to some tasty tidbits of Breaking Bad gossip and several brand new sketches written by the Mr. Show team. Joining Bob is a man known the world over for his relationship with the big man upstairs and the little boys in the congregation: Pope Benedict XVI! He teaches Scott and Bob a thing or two about joke writing and indulges us in a round of Would You Rather. Visit the Earwolf store to pick up the first of the Comedy Bang! Bang! Summer 2012 Tour downloads featuring Brett Gelman and Jon Daly.

July 20, 2012

There is no doubt in our minds that, like us, you already love Tig Notaro. Her stand-up is super funny, her podcast Professor Blastoff is great, and she couldn’t be more charming! Hear how the universe dragged her through a dark few months into a bright shiny new career in the big apple. She’s proof that dropping out of school is a good idea! Enjoy!

July 20, 2012

Ronna and Beverly escape the world of paparazzi to interview comedian Morgan Murphy about her heritage, tattoos and single status. The ladies give Morgan some pointers to try and nab a man, but Beverly’s babysitting helps Morgan decide against parenthood.

July 20, 2012

If the combination of sports, comedy, and indie rock isn’t wild enough for you, today’s guest coexists in the worlds of Mexican wrestling, burlesque, Largo, alternative rock, Carlos Mencia, and cats. Writer and alt legend Blaine Capatch is dipping his toes in the calming shores and talking about the heckling epidemic, some choice writing gigs, and his good friend Patton Oswalt. But that’s not all! To add Olympics and reality television to the scope of this episode is fan favorite Bruce Jenner, and of course we have a Weekly Walhberg. If you’re in Denver next weekend, you know what to do (the answer is NOT punch waterfalls, although it’s okay if you do)!

July 20, 2012

We’re seeing a different side of Howard today. A side that wears glasses! Howard shares his mid-summer updates, while Kulap goes over her five best exercises to lose belly fat. Will a fuck obstacle course and ostrich jerky be involved in her healthy lifestyle? Listen, and find out! All in all this episode is verrrrrry cool.

July 18, 2012

We’ve been saving a good one for you! Brett Gelman and house band Brody Stevens bring positive energy and pinata-beating skills to Portland. The gang covers the top music acts that moved to Portland and the top films shot in Oregon. We’re also treated to a Dragon Boy Suede performance. We’re grounding and pounding in Portland!

July 17, 2012

This week Jason, June and Paul are joined by Kulap Vilaysack (Origin Story, Add To Cart podcast) to discuss the 2007 film, Spider-Man 3. The four discuss the shock of learning most of this movie is about Mary Janes failed Broadway career, all the bad CGI, wonder what’s up with Topher Grace’s character, and ask “does this film have TOO many villains?”. The answer is yes. 

July 17, 2012

What’s an episode of Sklarbro County without drunken, nude news stories? Guest Cole Stratton comes prepared with a Terrell Owens’ co-ed softball tale, and the gang touches on Tom Brady’s creepy contests, drunken Facebook-initiated fights, and a “human sandtrap” covered in feces. Plus, the Bruce Jenner/Bryant Gumbel feud heats up. If this episode was a championship, you’d display it as a classical bust on your wall of podcasts. Don’t forget to pick up your tickets to see Sklarbro Country live at Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival on July 25 and at Denver’s Comedy Works on July 27 and 28.

July 17, 2012

Are you ready to ingest this episode? Pump up the bacteria and get ready to learn about fecal transplants and everything else about C. diff from our giggly pal Emily Rittershaus. Kyle’s stomach issues don’t hold a candle to Clostridium difficile which Tig is intimately acquainted with. Just, please wash your hands after you listen, okay?

July 17, 2012

Del Close Marathon is a 14 year old tradition of the Upright Citizens Brigade. Every year, the finest improvisers gather in New York City to perform improv all day and all night. So since all these great improvisers are all in one place, why not get them on the podcasts? Hear over 30 improvisers try their hand at this whole podcasting thing, and stay tuned for part two!

July 16, 2012

Intern Marissa Wompler, fear-based comic Jerrod Carmichael, and controversial comedian Paul Rust join Scott in a riveting discussion of penis pencils, politics, and a game of Would You Rather. New No-No: If you’re going to listen to this podcast, then guess what! We get to make you laugh. That’s what you get for listening! Who’s laughing now? You are!

July 13, 2012

Konichiwa! Between the bath salts diet and strip club lap sores, we’re keeping it health concious on the calming shores. Janet Varney joins us to discuss online gambling, cherry spitting, and topless TV scenes. Plus, a Sklarbro Country first! We have Steven Seagal on the line! Be sure to pick up your tickets to see Sklarbro Country live at Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival on July 25 and at Denver’s Comedy Works on July 27 and 28.

July 13, 2012

Wake up sleepyheads, Pam Murphy is in our living room and she is FABULOUS! She shares stories of her breast cancer battle with us, we commiserate about our shittiest jobs, Pam steps up to helps mediate some martial spats. Enjoy!

July 13, 2012

Summah means two things: Partying, and MORE PARTYING! Whether they be with Kulap at Comic Con or with Howard at secret pool locations in Los Angeles, this week is all about the get-down get-wet get-nerdy parties that are going on now!

July 12, 2012

Hey, all you stupid, fat little girls. It’s time to redeem your rock n’ roll gift card for some great guests… Lennon Parham, Pam Murphy, and Ben Siemon! They cover everything from cancer to coal mines to Schindler’s List. We also hear listener summer stories, and talk to Chris Gore about whether improv is for pussies. Don’t forget to submit YOUR worst summer story for a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode! Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon.

July 11, 2012

Chris Gore, of Attack of the Show, podcrashes the charts this week. We cover the top billing alternative albums in the music chart, some “dongtastic” movies, and play a game of Chart Roulette. The gang also talks super hero movies, Fiona Apple, and dating.

July 10, 2012

What do you get when you cross a quark with a gluon? Honestly, we still don’t even think those are real words. Baby genius turned adult genius/comedian David Relyea is educating us today on Quantum Physics and using a lot of words we’ve never heard before. Plus, Tig updates us on life off of the grid. Travel inside the hatch, and inside an atom or two, on Professor Blastoff!

July 10, 2012

We’re having a baby racin’ good time here on Sklarbro County! Matt Braunger is hanging out today to talk about hot dogs, police non-brutality, and everything else that makes America great! We’re also chatting with our resident MMA expert Tim Gunn about Silva vs. Sonnen. Give yourself some tummy time and get razzled!

July 10, 2012

A staple of summer cinema is the superhero flick. For every The Dark Knight and The Avengers, there plenty of weak sequels like this week’s selection. Plus, get an update on The How Did This Get Made? Awards!

July 9, 2012

Last year, an episode of Comedy Bang Bang was made that, to put it simply, changed the world. Nearly a year later, can the magic be replicated? We’ve brought back Harris Wittels, Adam Scott, and Chelsea Peretti, and they’re here for more songs, characters, foam, two-man shows, life advice, and plugs! Is the world ready to be changed again? It better be!