This Christmas Scott and Paul F. Tompkins give you the gift of the Comedy Bang! Bang! Best of Countdown! Join them as they countdown numbers sixteen through thirteen of the Best CBB episodes of 2017 as voted by YOU listeners. Plus, Scott and PFT sing a very special Christmas song!

It’s that special time of year again where Scott invites old friends and new friends to celebrate the Holidays! Expect appearances by Ho Ho the naughty Elf, intern Gino Lambardo, Jason “Heynong Man” Mantzoukas, formerly deceased music idol John Lennon, Mayor Junius Bobbledoonary, MC Sugar Butt, Chris Matthews of Hardball, and many more. Plus, indie rock super group Mister Heavenly plays songs off their new album “Boxing the Moonlight.”

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Actor of stage and screen Neil Patrick Harris joins Scott and guest co-host/children’s entertainer Big Chunky Bubbles to talk about his new film Downsizing, his pitch for CBB’s new tagline, and BCB’s live streaming Holiday special. Plus, born and raised dirt bag Rudi North stops by to talk about moving from Miami to LA to become a professional employee for Postmates.

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Never Not Funny’s own Jimmy Pardo joins Scott to talk about his new podcast Playing Games with Jimmy Pardo, Houdini, and performing Grease. Then, best friends Jake and David stop by talk about their friendship and being bullied in school. Later, Hollywood Toys and Costume employees Lou and Carl arrive to give Scott the best podcast hosting costume. Plus, everyone plays Charades By Proxy!

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Comedian Sarah Silverman is back and joins Scott to talk about her new Hulu show “I Love You, America,” Soarin’ at Disneyland, and to get a bit serious. Then, Charles Manson escapes from his hospital to tell us about his quest to complete his bucket list. Later, Prince Chinedu from Nigeria stops by to talk about visiting every Burger King in the USA in order to buy a Whopper Jr. Plus, a special appearance from our old friend Jarles. #ClassicJarles

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Humorist John Hodgman is this week’s guest supreme as he joins Scott and intern Gino Lambardo to talk about John’s new book “Vacationland,” Thanksgiving plans, and how buying a boat at an auction became the talk of the town. Then, Scott’s nephew Todd stops by to ask for help with his homework on how America started. Plus, former educator Caroline Belinda-Carlisle returns to the show to perform scenes from some of the shows she’s auditioned for as an actor.

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Link to CBB Best of 2017 poll: http://poll.fm/5vqna

CBB OG Rob Huebel joins Scott to talk about his new YouTube Red show “Do You Want To See A Dead Body?”, his idea for an all whispering podcast, and to play a bit of his rap single “Dead Body Rap.” Then, British comedian Joe Squib stops by from London to promote his podcast “Don’t Pet the Pony and Here’s a Question” and his new book “Malice In Wonderwhat.” Plus, Chandeline Jean, a single mother with no kids stops by to talk about why motherhood is a state of mind.

Comedian and actor John Early of Search Party gets physical with Scott as they talk about the new season of Search Party on TBS, his house burning down when he was 8 years old, and the elevator pitch for Rachel Cusk’s book “Outline.” Then, private detective The Chief returns with a new update on her search for international master thief Carmen Sandiego. Plus, community activist B.Q. aka Bone Queef is back to confront her sister Chief for leaving her in Bora Bora.

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Jason Mantzoukas aka Jeffrey Characterwheaties aka the Heynong Man joins Scott to chat about their idea for food that shits, starting a CBB band, and having children on the same day. Then, Scottish independent business man Cameron McGonigle stops by to promote his Ghost Tours of Edinburgh.

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Indie rock band The National joins Scott this week to talk about their new album “Sleep Well Beast,” spaceship rockumentaries, and to perform songs off their new album. Then, Victor and Tiny are back to tell us about their journey trying to get a driver’s license. Plus, acrobat Dagmar the Small returns to talk about how she got her hollow bones and her impromptu performances floating around town.

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Just when you thought it was a no go, the Solo Bolo is back for a part Cincolo! The one and only Ben Schwartz returns to chat one on one with Scott about Duck Tales, embarrassing pictures, guitar solos, and more as they sing along the way. Plus, they perform yet another Olympic Song Challenge that’s really one for the books.

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As Scott goes out for another remote episode of Comedy Bang! Bang! he gets tricked into entering Suicide House once again by innkeepers Messmore and Bueford le Barron. Snot Squakerman, Messmore, and Bueford chat about the rules of Suicide House, Dennis Miller, and politics when suddenly Ghost Boy appears and reunites with his Ghost Mother. Plus, musician Leo Carpazzi, the creator of the original version of The Monster Mash and his granddaughter Scaroline burst in to share the world premiere of Scaroline’s new single “Scary Love.” It wouldn’t be a Comedy Fang! Fang! episode without a special Hallowscream Freestyle Rap Competition!

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Prized horse fighters Bever Hopox and Chico Hands aka The Calvins Twins are back in the saddle to chat about their love of Harry Potter, inducting themselves into their own Horse Fighting Hall of Fame, and auditioning for the movie Willow. Plus, rival prized horse fighter/promoter Bisby St. Hancock storms into the studio to talk about the success of his horse fighting business. Remember, ya gotta laugh!

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Comedian and longtime showfriend Patton Oswalt joins Scott for a long-lost episode of Comedy Bang Bang! First, present-Patton promotes his new standup special, “Annihilation.” Later, travel agent Randy Travels stops by to reflect on trips he’s sent his clients on, and FOMO victim Charlotte raises awareness for an epidemic that’s sweeping the world.

Acclaimed film director Werner Herzog joins Scott this week to talk about reboots, catching up on his hobbies, and his current projects. Then, Slow Pesci drops by to take a tour of the facilities. But will he be able to leave his seemingly troubled past behind? Tune in to find out!

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