Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast

April 6, 2017

Stars of “Dropping the Soap” Jane Lynch, Kate Mines, and Paul Witten join Scott to talk about typical soap opera stuff and how they forged their friendships at a beauty supply store. Then, new daddy Curtis stops by to share the lessons he’s learning about babies (as well as his nastiest habits) and entrepreneur Wanda Dumps explains how to make jewelry out of your children’s old body bits.

April 3, 2017

Deadpool writer Gerry Duggan joins Scott to talk about becoming friends over comic books, working on the new Guardians of the Galaxy comic series, and space swords. Then, accomplished author Richard Bunn (Mr. Write on Howl) stops by to guide Gerry through his patented Bunn Process that has helped him write hundreds and hundreds of novels. Later, a local Los Angeles celebrity by the name of Angeylinaaa graces us with her presence and to promote her merchandise.

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March 27, 2017

Little Orphan Blacks Kristian Bruun and Tatiana Maslany return this week to give the scoop on wrapping their hit show, the state of the Canadian military, and what it takes to get banned from Comic-Con. Then they reunite with man-woman radio combo Chazmin and Sunny to hear about the pair’s summer plans and the five reasons you never give a robot a human heart. Finally, Janice Cramps stops by to run down Scott’s godfather duties and to pick a father for her babies.

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March 23, 2017

Rock ’n’ roll band American Football returns to join Scott and John Lennon as they play songs from their new self titled album on Comedy Bang! Bang! We also hear about John trying to develop a video game and how he’s been spending his vacation. Later, a very wealthy woman by the name of Gwendolyn Speck stops by to tell us about her lifestyle and brings along Jonathan Woodley, her new special friend she met in Paris.

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March 20, 2017

Dr. Martinia Johansson joins Scott this week to talk about the challenges of being a physician as well as owning a Quiznos, previously working at a Subway, and believing that bugs are robots. Then, nail technician Tracy Evigan of Stiletto Nail Bar in Hermosa Beach stops by to talk about her signature Day Glow colors and her brother Greg whose an actor known for My Two Dads. Plus, celebrity photographer Toluca Graves arrives to explain how he takes very intimate photos of various celebrities.

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March 13, 2017

Our old friend and German pretzel maker August Lindt from Düsseldorf is back from vacation and joins Scott & intern Gino Lambardo on this week’s Comedy Bang! Bang! They’ll chat about Gino’s Long Island Museum, August’s pretzel evaluation process which includes tasting and handing them off to a monkey, and August’s experience in a Mars simulator inside a volcano in Hawaii.

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March 6, 2017

“Love”-ers Gillian Jacobs and Paul Rust join Scott to talk about grilling auditionees for their show and why fire hydrants belong in the New No-Nos. Plus, children’s entertainer Big Chunky Bubbles returns to discuss his favorite chowders and the proper methods of meat sculpting. Finally, the gang plays the Comedy Bang Bang Dating Game to see which of the lucky men makes the perfect husband for Gillian.

 

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February 27, 2017

Ben Schwartz aka the Elegant Mr. S and Thomas Middleditch aka star of Silicon Valley join Scott this week to make up a rap that is surely to become a number one hit! They also play To Tell The Truth as we figure out which one of them has a criminal record and give us a little taste of their audiobook work. Later, entrepreneur/ Alan Buchanan stops by to tell us the many jams, jellies and preserves he’s selling as well as his unusual wet crotch syndrome. Plus, aspiring superhero Markis Quiddlebit arrives to talk about being unsuccessful in his attempts to become a superhero.

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February 23, 2017

Comedian and podcast host Kurt Braunohler joins Scott to show off his fancy New York vocabulary, tell us about his new comedy special, and help figure out the length of a dog’s month. Later, cyclist Johnny Bikes drops by to share tips on motorcycling on the high seas and to discuss his stance on wheelies. Plus, officer of the law Susan Greenberg explains why pants are essential in solving crimes.

 

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February 20, 2017

Jason “Heynong Man” Mantzoukas is back to co-host along Scott on this week’s Comedy Bang! Bang! They’ll chat about why Jason missed out the latest John Wick chapter, who should win that Oscar gold, and their dream team SNL cast made of previous Oscar winners. Then, community activists Tricia R. and Tricia L. stop by to talk about their children leaving the nest to go off to college and to make a desperate plea to their mayor to move the new playground in the center of their cul-de-sac.

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February 13, 2017

Los Angeles based band Electric Guest joins Scott to play songs off their new album “Plural” on this week’s musical episode of Comedy Bang! Bang! Singer-songwriter Brandon Potter (no relation to Harry Potter) also arrives to perform some of his personal flute songs. Plus, internet personality Janelle Jinx stops by to promote her popular YouTube channel.

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February 6, 2017

Author, actor, and humorist John Hodgman of Judge John Hodgman joins Scott to count down the Top 5 Times he has been stripped to the waist, tell us about a sketch idea Quiznos stole from him, and share a special message during Hodgman’s Shine Time. Later, medical practitioner Dr. Green stops by to talk about his new products and confirm that he is not a weed dealer. Plus, businesswoman The Chief arrives in pursuit of the one and only Carmen Sandiego.

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January 30, 2017

Golden Globe winning actress Rachel Bloom of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend joins Scott and this week’s co-host Ming to talk about Rachel’s time studying Shakespeare at The Royal Academy of the Dramatic Arts, what brought her to the good ol’ USA after growing up across the pond, and the dream method she uses to prepare herself while shooting Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Then, chief inspector Yoplait arrives to tell us about his private detective business in which he poses as young children online. Later, Gummy Bright Candy owner Peter Finn returns to talk about his new line of Valentine’s Day candy and the continued search for his wife.

On February 21st in Houston, our good friend Harris Wittels will be named the 2017 distinguished alumnus for the HSPVA (The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts). Earwolf co-founder Jeff Ullrich will match any donations made for the school up to $5000 (put Jeff Match when donating online). For more info go to www.harristribute.com

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January 23, 2017

Comedians and members of the entertainment elite Paul Scheer (How Did This Get Made?) and Michelle Biloon (The Biloon Podcast) join Scott to chat about novelty Monopoly board games, t-shirt canons, and the some of the shows on Paul’s new network TruLife TV. Later, youth pastor Kelly Burton stops by to tell us how he’s updating the bible for the modern era of at risk teens. Plus, actor Tyren Bigsby arrives to shadow Scott as he works on his craft for a new podcasting movie.

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January 16, 2017

Comedians Brendon Walsh and Randy Liedtke of The Bone Zone join Scott this week to talk about clapping song parodies, how Brendon got pranked on the set of Conan, and some of Brendon’s pranks over the years. Then, our old friend Traci Reardon returns to tell us about her New Year resolutions and to announce the very big prize she won. Plus, Rene Faberge stops by to spill some celebrity gossip.

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