Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast

March 11, 2013

This week’s Comedy Bang Bang was recorded live at the South by Southwest Festival 2013 in Austin, Texas with the stars of Jash! Michael Cera, Sarah Silverman, Tim & Eric, and Reggie Watts join Scott to talk about coming together to form a comedy collective, eating diapers, and to play a game of Would You Rather! Check out the full video at Youtube.com/Earwolf!

March 7, 2013

It’s an all star studded show as Anthony Jeselnik, Eugene Mirman, and Nathan Fielder aka the Titans of Comedy stop by for a larger than life episode of Comedy Bang! Bang! They talk about Anthony’s new show The Jeselnik Offensive, Nathan’s new show Nathan For You, and offending people on Twitter. Then get ready to smirk & smile as we are joined by Queens barber Jazz Jazz as he tells us about his road trips, his new business idea, and plays a game of Would You Rather?

March 4, 2013

Pepper heads rejoice as fan favorites Zach Galifianakis & Jon Daly join us to talk about their Red Hot Chili Peppers fan club on today’s Comedy Bang Bang! We get to hear about their podcast devoted to the Chili Peps, the awesome theme song that they sing before every meeting of the fan club, and some unbelievable facts about the Red Hots themselves. Plus, Neil Campbell drops by to tell us about his recent venture into playwriting.

February 25, 2013

Two immense stars from the world of music, “Weird Al” Yankovic & Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber are on today’s Comedy Bean Bag! After chatting with Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber about English accents, the Little Prince, and nautical bed bugs, the Vicar of Yanks himself joins in on the conversation. There will be talk of drugs, what we shouldn’t expect from the next “Weird Al” album, and an intense game of Would You Rather? Homonyms!

February 21, 2013

Oscar season is upon us so who better to join us than Oscar-nominated actor Philip Seymour Hoffman and fan favorite Nick Thune on this week’s bonus episode of Comedy Bang Bang! Philip gives us a preview of his upcoming Orson Welles project right before Scott’s nephew Todd interrupts the program. We then play a game of Fortunately, Unfortunately until a special guest graces us with his presence!

February 18, 2013

First timer Jon Glaser and past guest Pope Benedict XVI join us to talk finales on today’s Comedy Bang Bang! Jon gives a taste of what we can expect on the Delocated series finale and where his role on Parks and Recreation might possibly lead. Pope Benedict XVI tells us some of the reasons why he is retiring, what he will do now as the Grand Wizard, and shares some of his best impressions. Then they ponder their favorite ways to blow kisses during a super stuffed game of Would You Rather!

February 11, 2013

Happy 200th episode of Comedy Bang Bang! Take a break from reading the funny papers and tune in as Jason Mantzoukas joins Scott to talk about his role on Enlightened, movie theater handies, and anything else in the news. Old friend Don Dimello sends over the snake skin wearing Cactus Tony to shed some light on the recent controversy at the daycare he runs during Don’s late night productions, tells us about his one year of service for the Croatian armed services, and gives us a look into his other job at the Arclight theater. Check out the full video at Youtube.com/Earwolf!

February 6, 2013

Old pals Gillian Jacobs and Garry Marshall return to give us an update on their relationship on today’s Comedy Bing Bong! Want to know what went wrong in their marriage? How about the truth behind Garry’s deceased wife Barbara? Will there be enough cursing for Garry’s grandkids to enjoy? All these questions will be answered including a very competitive game of Would You Rather?!

February 4, 2013

Aren’t you glad that the Roastmaster General Jeffrey Ross and Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith are making their Comedy Bang Bang debut!? That’s not all, Sarah Silverman joins us to sing some of her telegrams and author Cam Billmoth reads an excerpt from his new book Letters To Mom. Plus, we play a heated game of Would You Rather? and Ron treats us to a song from his new album “Forever Endeavour.”

January 28, 2013

Tim Heidecker is here to tell us about his new venture as Vice President of Alternative Merchandising for The Who on this week’s Comedy Bang Bang! Paul Rust is our cheesed off co-host who helps Scott demystify some American myths and brings in some brand new New No-Nos. Bill Cosby-Bukowski also drops by to talk about his love of Kroll Show, explain exactly what #230pst is, and performs a special inauguration inspired Jelloem. Plus, Tim becomes George Burns during a game of Would You Rather?

January 24, 2013

Jeff Garlin is back on today’s special Thursday episode of Comedy Bang Bang! Jeff explains why sarcasm is easiest thing to do in comedy, does some of his favorite impressions, and tells us about his new podcast By The Way, In Conversation with Jeff Garlin. The ghost of Huell Howser appears to share what the afterlife is like, he takes Scott & Jeff through time, and says his final farewell.

January 21, 2013

Out of the street and into the studio, Billy Eichner of Funny or Die’s Billy on the Street is on today’s Comedy Bang Bang! Billy shares his take on George Carlin’s “Stuff” routine, explains where the idea for his show came about, and tells us about meeting Meryl Streep. Scott’s partner in crime Reggie Watts stops by to treat us to some brand new fresh sounds for 2013. The one and only Frosty the Snowman has a short time with us to talk about his failed show Catch Me If You Can, his current problem with an officer, and joins Billy & Reggie for a super sized game of Would You Rather?

January 14, 2013

Friends of the show, Nick Kroll and Chelsea Peretti are here for a character filled episode of Comedy Bang Bang! Chelsea tells us about her recent nauseating airplane experience and Nick quickly lets us know what to expect on the upcoming Kroll Show before having to leave. Luckily our open door policy is still in effect so Chelsea’s ex-boyfriend Chance stops by to read us some of his spoken word poetry, El Chupacabra brings along Baby to reunite with his paternal twin Tootie, and Fabrice Fabrice demands to not be censored during a game of Would You Rather? KOO KOO RI-KOO!!

January 10, 2013

Kristen Schaal makes her first in-studio appearance on today’s special Thursday episode of Comedy Bang Bang! Kristen schools co-host Nancy Cooper on rare pennies, microphone techniques, and invites her to Los Angeles for a 24 hour comedy training experience. Teenager Rick Faber then stops by to share his true feelings about being an awful teenager, some of the terrible antics his group of friends have gotten into, and has a confession to make during a game of Would You Rather?

January 7, 2013

Fan favorite and “House of Pies” star Ben Schwartz tells us about his plans for the new year on today’s Comedy Bang Bang! Ben & Scott recall performing together in Ben’s improv show “Snowpants,” recreate Ben’s favorite Bane sketch, and talk about wet dreams. Newcomer to the show Shelly Driftwood drops by to share some incredible stories from his life that involve his buddy relationship with Brett Butler, Easter Island, and a rolling affair. Plus, Shelly Driftwood tells us about his script “GoodFelines” during a game of Would You Rather?