Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast

July 8, 2013

Ben Schwartz and director extraordinaire Werner Herzog both return to the studio on today’s Comedy Bang Bang! Scott shares his enthusiasm for season two of the Comedy Bang Bang TV series, which premieres on IFC this Friday July 12th, and Ben and Scott discuss the new season of Ben’s series House of Pies. Werner discusses the plight of working with a green screen, reveals what kind of vehicle he drives and what it’s like working on a film with Thomas Cruise. The filmography of Prince and the pronunciation of the word “marshmallow” are mentioned before Werner clues us in on his favorite film of all time and Ben tries out a new character. Comedy Bang Bang will return with a very special B-B-B-BONUS episode this Thursday.

July 1, 2013

The immensely talented & hilarious John Hodgman stops by the studio for the first time EVER on today’s Comedy Bang Bang! Scott asks John all the hard-hitting questions and finds out everything you need to know, like where he isn’t from, and John talks about his new Netflix special RAGNAROK which is currently available for streaming. John shares stories from his college years at Yale before accidentally summoning friend of the show Ice-T to the studio. Ice reveals his controversial opinion on the Hobbit films before Scott makes a phone call and gets another favorite guest involved in the conversation.

June 27, 2013

Nerd Poker’s Brian Posehn stops by the studio on this week’s special B-B-B-BONUS Thursday episode of Comedy Bang Bang! Scott and Brian reminisce about the old Mr. Show days, break down Brian’s latest comedy album THE FARTIST track-by-track, and talk about Brian’s job writing Deadpool comics. Mall McCartney (or is it Paul McCartney?) sneaks his way in through the ever-open door to share some of his insider Beatles knowledge and attempt to give Brian and Scott hip new nicknames. We’ll be back with your regularly scheduled Bang Bang on Monday, don’t miss it!

June 24, 2013

Comedy juggernaut Paul Feig returns to the podcast for the first time since 2011 on today’s Comedy Bang Bang! Paul shares his philosophy on improvising, discusses recording ADR jokes and talks about his latest feature THE HEAT, which opens in theaters nationwide this Friday. Victor Ramos, head of the Aspira after school program for inner city youth, stops by the show to promote his controversial curriculum. Victor explains how he deals with cyber-bullying and teen pregnancy before Scott poses quite the conundrum in a “squeaker” of a game of Would You Rather? Comedy Bang Bang returns with a special B-B-B-BONUS episode this Thursday.

June 17, 2013

Hey kiddos! Saturday Night Live’s Taran Killam and Paul Brittain make their first time Comedy Bang Bang appearance! They let us know what is was like being office mates at SNL, the difference between an accent & a dialect, and give us a refresher on the sci-fi action film Demolition Man. Then musicians Mark Johnson Sr. & Lon Smudge drop by to share their amazing tale of rockin’ wool to rock ‘n’ roll and sing some of their classic dad rock tunes!

June 13, 2013

This special B-B-B-BONUS Comedy Bang Bang was recorded live on June 6th at the Scottish Rite Theater in Austin, Texas with the stars of Adult Swim’s NTSF:SD:SUV! Martin Starr, Brandon Johnson, and depressed teen Rick Faber join Scott to talk about Martin’s affiliation with the DARE organization, Brandon’s porn habits and Rich’s improv training. Vin Diesel’s scoliosis-ridden twin brother Bill Diesel drops by the show share some Diesel family wisdom and promote his Vine account before the guests and Scott throw down in a Freestyle Rap Contest for the record books!

June 10, 2013

The legendary Seth Rogen and his infectious laugh join Scott for the first time in Comedy Bang Bang history! Seth shares stories from the set of “Superbad”, discusses weird Kirk Cameron movies and clues us in on the origin of his hilarious directorial debut THIS IS THE END, which opens in theaters nationwide this Wednesday. Seth also takes questions from Twitter, revealing his controversial opinion on kale and the tragic story behind his love of pepperoni pizza. Will Scott make Seth cry in this grueling, WTF-style interview or will their game of Fart, Mary, Kiss ease the tension? Listen and find out!

June 3, 2013

Take a break from grabbing that tasty air and enjoy a fresh episode of Comedy Bing Bong! The iconic Garry Marshall is back with Gillian Jacobs to deal with some unfinished business that occurred since the last time they were on the show and we’re also joined by extreme adventure skier Ducky Powell who has a sweet message to share with us. It’s truly a gnarly episode you won’t want to miss!

May 27, 2013

Announcer extraordinaire Andy Richter makes his record breaking 25th appearance and uses his co-hosting duties to get into the origins of Cake Boss (Cake Boss!) on today’s Comedy Bang Bang! We’ll hear about his earliest cake memory, he’ll reveal some secrets of the Cake Council, and we’ll find out what his next project will be as he goes on his forced cakebbatical. Plus, we’re treated to a real nail biting game of Would You Rather!

May 20, 2013

Get ready for a Womp Up the Jamz edition of Comedy Bang Bang! Our intern Marissa Wompler decides to show up again along with her couples counselor Miss Listler. They’ll get into Marissa’s current state of mind as she will soon be a big sister, Listler’s 7-Eleven incident, and a video competition with the prize of taking Marissa to the prom. Have yourself a PayDay, treat yourself to a DiGiorno, and Womp It Up!

May 13, 2013

2 years ago, a momentous recording occurred in the Earwolf studios. Now, all the participants have returned once more to recreate the magic. You asked for it and it’s finally happening, Adam Scott, Harris Wittels, and Chelsea Peretti are here for the Farts & Pro threequel! You won’t believe the amazing characs that they got for us this time around. Creak, slam, sit and be mesmerized by the Farts Crew!

May 6, 2013

Join us as we celebrate the Four Year Anniversary of Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast! Acclaimed director David Wain returns with co-host Traci Rearden to experience the high capacity of our open door policy as a furious Marissa Wompler & a disinterested Mike the Janitor drop by. And if that’s not enough, our good friend Jason Mantzoukas wanders in to wish us a happy anniversary right before a couple of record execs who go by the Bachelor Brothers barge in to make a proposition to Scott which could effect the future of CBB. It’s a Comedy Bing Bong for the ages filled with tension, surprises, and “My wife!” for all!

May 2, 2013

Lock the gates! We have an incredible one on one, getting into the actors pain interview with Marc Maron of the WTF podcast on today’s special Thursday episode of Comedy Bing Bong! Marc tells us what we can expect on his new show “Maron,” takes us through his past TV deals, and shares what advice he would give to a younger Marc Maron. Will things get deep enough to make Marc shed tears? Tune in to find out!

April 29, 2013

Most people would say that Kristen Schaal sparked a ton of controversy on her last Comedy Bang Bang appearance, we at CBB can neither confirm or deny this (it totally did). Co-host/licensed therapist Dr. Sherri Levine joins us to discuss which actors are delusional, vagina shame, and to listen to a special mash-up of a voicemail from Kristen’s mom & a certain joke her mom didn’t approve of. Representative of Georgia Buford Dorsey then stops by to share some tips he picked up over the years on how to conduct your life and to play game of Would You Rather!

April 22, 2013

IT’S BEEN quite a while since Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber has been on Comedy Bean Bag and this time he’s here for a special comprehensive interview of his entire career! Shortly after expressing his love for Vampire Weekend, Scott & Lord ALW are caught off guard by the return of the stabby lil’ orphan boy Fourvel. Equipped with a bandolier full of his little brother Threevel’s scraps, he claims to be here to apologize but does he have other motives? Tune in to find out!