After months upon months of asking, Scott finally receives an answer to the all important question “What’s Up Hot Dog?” He also receives the answer to the less important questions “What is Hot Dog’s favorite band?” and “How does Hot Dog feel about races other than his own?” Comedian and detective (as we’ll all remember from The Opener) Ben Schwartz helps Scott through this chance encounter by judging singing contests, proctoring depression tests, and performing some impressive role-playing. Jukebox Jury makes its final appearance (we hope), and we take a trip through comedy history with some Slam Slam jokes. Keep leaving your catchphrase suggestions, and check Scott out in Austin and Chicago.

And the Oscar for Outstanding Episode of a Comedy Podcast goes to: THIS EPISODE OF Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast! Additionally, the Oscar for Outstanding Former Musician Who is Now a Comedian and Does the Theme Song goes to Reggie Watts! Of course, the Oscar for Outstanding Call-Back to a Previous Episode goes to Jeremy Piven. We just have one more, the Oscar for Outstanding New Feature which will go to Oscar Trivia. No Oscars for Paul Giamatti because he’s fat and bald and doesn’t bathe.

Hey guyz it’s Marissa Wompler and Scott was all like “if you want to be an intern you have to write about the show” and I was like “um ok I guess.” So, ummm….i kind of dont remember what happened. that guy Andy Richter was there. do you guys know who that is? hes like from Conan or something. umm so yeah, he was there and he talked about boners and stuff. we played this really STUPID game called “Guess the Celebrities’ Real Name” but we also played this really really fun game called “What Am I Thinking” and i was really really good at it and it was super fun and I think I’m going to play it at my next sleep-over. if you want to leave me valentines and stuff you can leave them in the comments with catch-phrases and stuff. KBYEZ!

When you have your own talk show on IFC, you can get some pretty huge guests from the world of entertainment. This week Scott shows off his showbiz credentials with former Monk writer Tom Scharpling, gay marriage advocate Gary Marshall, and future “Best Book” nominee “Weird Al” Yankovic! If you want to know what it was like to write for Your Show of Shows, or how to behave during a Costco book signing, this is a show to which you should pay careful attention. Scott once again rolls out a new feature with “Who Said It?” but in proper tradition follows it up with a rather rousing round of “Would You Rather?” Like “Weird Al” always says: What’s Up Hot Dog!

We know that many of you are not ready to forgive Brett Gelman for the way he made a mockery of Comedy Bang Bang in 2010. However, we let him back this week solely to bring along Michael Gladis (aka Professor Kinsalot from Mad Men) and Maria Thayer from the upcoming Adult Swim show Eagleheart. The cast lets us in on the graphic beginnings of Eagleheart and try out our newest feature, Is This News Story True or False?! Scott scores the episode with songs off of Don’t Stop or We’ll Die’s new EP, and Brett helps lead the first-time guests through What am I Thinking?, Would You Rather?, and of course, plugs.

Lovers of spoken-word poetry and vokka rejoice! Harris Wittels once again has his dream of an hour-long phone corner dashed by craft-services coordinator and pudding aficionado Fabrice Fabrice. No disrespect, but Bobby Bottleservice comes by and relieves Fabrice of his interrupting-and-mocking duties with important info about upcoming events and his relationship with his mother. Jukebox Jury is back, and somehow overwhelmingly positive. Listen through the very end to hear Engineer Doug’s opus based on last week’s episode, Steak Shake, available from the Earwolf Store. Keep leaving your catchphrase suggestions, and go vote on the What’s Up Hot Dog Poll.

Get your Hollywood insider information this week on Comedy Bang Bang! Matt Braunger and Chris Hardwick take time away from creating their new T.V. pilots to stop by the Earwolf studios. They talk about performing stand-up on television, what goes into making a show, and their first forays into the industry. Scott debuts yet another game with Guess the Misheard Lyrics, and another feature with the WTF? Question of the Week. Matt and Chris play one of the most competitive games of Would You Rather? in show history, leading to a plugs extravaganza that has to be heard to be believed! Subscribe to Mike Detective to follow the rest of his story, and pick up Droppin’ Wallets in the Earwolf Store.

We’re droppin’ wallets in the Earwolf studio this week! Attractive comedians (and teddy bear enthusiasts) Chelsea Peretti and Nick Thune join Scott for a feature-filled episode of Comedy Bang Bang. With the premiere of Sports Results, the return of Mike Detective, and classic favorites Jukebox Jury and What Am I Thinking?, we get to learn about Nick’s brand loyalty, Chelsea’s middle school lunch lady, and, of course, fucking. Plus, the story that LITERALLY brought Scott to giggles once when he was drunk! Keep leaving your catchphrase suggestions and while you’re online, might as well submit an iTunes review.

It’s 2011, and you’re listening to “Mike Detective” with Rob Huebel! Also, before and after that you are listening to Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast with Scott Aukerman, Patton Oswalt and the aforementioned Mr. Huebel. The gang somberly and respectfully discusses the great phosphorous attack of 2010 before launching into hilarious comedy bits like our newest feature: Alive or Dead. It wouldn’t be a Patton Oswalt episode without Star Wars talk, and it would be a shame to have Huebel on without discussing prostate cancer prevention or letting him show off his brilliant foley work. Thanks for listening, and be sure to leave us comments with your catchphrase suggestions and applause videos.

‘Tis the season to relive your favorite comedy bits from the year! You voted and the answers are in for the best characters, guests, songs, and episodes of Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast 2010. Scott and some of Earwolf’s closest friends count down the awards while lifting the curtain on what goes into making Comedy Bang Bang so special and hilarious. Thanks for listening this year and happy holidays!

If you asked for festive characters and heavy-handed puns in your letter to Santa, than Christmas is coming early for you! Scott welcomes Colin Hanks to this special episode, along with a slew of popular guests. Cake Boss and El Chupacabra present each other with Christmas gifts and Cake Boss treats us to his second-sight into 2011. Bob Ducca gives us a sense of what he wants for Christmas, and Scott’s neighbor Don de Mello teaches all of us (but mainly Colin) about show business. Brett Gelman makes some friends, some enemies, and some meaningful artistic literature. Stay tuned to the end for a Christmas miracle: Plugs. Merry Christmas!

Get your Aukerman on this week on Comedy Bang Bang! Due to uproarious positive feedback, Harris Wittels joins the show to give listeners the gift of Harris’s Phone Corner! Fortunately for those who aren’t the biggest HPC fans, Reggie Watts decides to stick around and treat us to some questions about his romantic, psychedelic, and musical past. Reggie provides live music for the entire episode, and Teamster Tommy Malone makes his first appearance to talk about his sexual problems and adoration for Phish. Harris’s Phone Corner runs just long enough to allow time for What Am I Thinking? and the premiere of the Motorcycle Theme Song! Happy Holidays from all of us at Earwolf, and don’t forget to check out the multitude of stocking stuffers available in the Earwolf Store.

Fans of Stella and The State rejoice! The Marm of Smarm Michael Ian Black graces the Earwolf studios for the first time and brings with him an expansive knowledge of football and a great potential art project for fans out there. Together Scott and Michael discuss his acerbic comedic persona, his mile-a-minute career, and the emotional issues that make him the fantastic comedian we all know and love. Unfortunately, Scott’s ex-step father Bob Ducca makes another appearance to let us know how he’s spending the holidays (hungry…very hungry). Bob and Michael go head to head in a game of Would You Rather? which brings up some emotional family issues for both guests. Without any spoilers, there are some meaningful hugs that lead up to the hilarious plugs. Remember to check out the CBB XMAS CD. and Ebay Auction, both benefiting the L.A. Food Bank.

We at Earwolf are pulling out all the stops to make this the most hilarious Christmas possible! Friends of the show Kevin Nealon, Tig Notaro, and Sarah Silverman start the show off right with valuable information about their travel habits, weekly scheduling, and waste removal. Scott world premieres We Are The World off of the Comedy Bang Bang XMAS CD which opens up the door for more friends to stop by. Barry R. tells us about his recent work and premieres yet another track off the aforementioned XMAS CD which leads into a hot jam between all the guests. Cyber Thug and Miles Archer make amends with Scott for all the past take-overs and announce their latest business venture which segues beautifully into a round of Would You Rather? Be sure to check out the Comedy Bang Bang Christmas Auction, The video for ‘We Are The World’, and check back here tomorrow for the premiere episode of CyberThug Radio!

Happy Thanksgiving to all you Earwolves out there! I don’t know about you, but there are a LOT of things that we at Earwolf are thankful for. We’re thankful that top-rated comedian Todd Barry can come do the show and talk to us about his career and his yearly income. We are thankful for the scientific advancements of Dr. Nathan Morrow and we know that he is thankful for his best friend Leo Carnell. We are thankful for the band Don’t Stop or We’ll Die and proud that they chose Comedy Bang Bang to world-premiere their newest single. And most importantly, we’re thankful for PLUGS! Head over to the Earwolf Blog to tell us what YOU are thankful for in your voting for the Comedy Bang Bang Awards. Now, we’re off to play some mini-golf!