Best Monoscene Podcasts (2025)

This week Jes lost her eyebrows, Jon has been polishing whale bones, Cody is attacked by wolves, and Dave asks for directions. Also, it's a do-over! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:33 - Style It!: Jewelry 11:12 - Jon's Segment: 911, What's Your Emergency? 27:53 - Cody's Segment: Directorial Styles 40:13 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 45…

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Amusement Park - A Quarter Isn't Bad 33:05

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In this episode Coral learns about her benefits, Randy just liked the name, Clayton brings in a ticket, and Barney apologizes a lot. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Ocean 40:56

27d ago40:56

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This week Dave doesn't like the metaphor, Casey wanted peppers, Jon calls out the trap, and Cody mentioned something about rum. Also, apiary! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:14 - Science Time with Dave: The Origin of Stars 10:33 - Casey's Segment: New Choice 17:27 - Jon's Segment: What Have You Been Up To? 30:48 - Cody's Segment: Sex With Me I…

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Amusement Park - Thermal Bond Epoxy 32:30

1M ago32:30

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In this episode, Barney is perturbed, Coral questions the bugs, Randy takes in a temp, Clayton was waiting, and Jerry is new. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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The Devil's Cupboard 30:35

1M ago30:35

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This week Cody looks at the deep issues, Dave didn't read the textbook, and Jon haggles just right. Also, Dick-Puncher Consequences! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:15 - Cody's Words of Wisdom 07:30 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 14:31 - Jon's Segment: Pundit Show 23:56 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Je…

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Amusement Park - Bag of Wind or Bugs 33:08

2M ago33:08

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In this episode Clayton is afraid of Tony the Llama, Barney is afraid of Tony the Llama, Coral is afraid of Tony the Llama, and Randy is afraid of Tony the Llama. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Throwback Thursday 5: How Do Puns Work? 1:44:00

2M ago1:44:00

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*Enjoy this release from our archives! Originally released June 4, 2015* This week, on a very special episode of Wasting ALL the Time - A Podcast... Dave gets drunk, Cody gets drunk, Jon gets drunk, and Sarah is several months sober. Also, remember to drink responsibly!By Drowning Man Productions

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Roach In Their Name 44:08

2M ago44:08

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This week Jon writes to his dad (and mom), Cody stopped listening, Jes was abandoned on this island, and Dave skibidi toilet. Also, it's not supposed to come out like that! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:42 - The Jonologue: Sangria 09:06 - Cody's Segment: One Minute Pecking Order 19:41 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 25:46 - Jes' Segmen…

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Amusement Park - Shark Fin Foam 25:36

2M ago25:36

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In this episode Randy gets signing authority, Clayton finds the prose objectionable, Barney tries to fill a vacancy, and Coral remembers doing one of these. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Chiaroscuro 27:44

3M ago27:44

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This week Jes can't give a compliment, Cody likes it Italian and spicy, and Dave wants to teach. Also, makes a lot of sense, no argument here! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 02:10 - Style It!: Homemade Art Supplies 10:27 - Cody's Segment: Like My Coffee 19:59 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 22:56 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Disc…

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Amusement Park - And Still No Mugs 26:48

3M ago26:48

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Introducing Coral Jones, Randy Bushberrie, Clayton Handleton, and Barney Whistle. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Money Brains 39:55

3M ago39:55

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This week Jes believes it was a gundam, Jon is an old man, Cody loves the book, and Dave is looking for his shoe. Also, they're breaching the gates! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:45 - Style It!: The Hudson River School of Landscaping 10:18 - Jon's Segment: Famous Last Words 19:23 - Cody's Segment: Doing Lines 30:14 - Dave's Segment: Paterson…

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Spies! - Sensible Vegetarian Option 29:29

3M ago29:29

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In this episode Jory has a nametag, Roland enjoys the board games, Ethan hasn't got the clearance, and Elias heard about that one. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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My Fellow Jeweler 50:32

4M ago50:32

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This week Dave has his kayfabe tested, Jes shares her firework song, Jon is running low, and Cody offers to go to the village again. Also, I got it! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 02:40 - Science Time with Dave: Volcanoes 10:45 - Jes' Segment: The Scene Foretold 20:51 - Jon's Segment: What Have You Been Up To? 39:03 - Cody's Segment: Where is Sa…

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Spies! - Substandard Nacho Bar 25:59

4M ago25:59

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In this episode Elias didn't know what it was at the time, Jory is under the age of 50, Roland keeps time with drink, and Ethan needs extraction. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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As Neutral As Possible 33:34

4M ago33:34

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This week Cody has the night shift, Dave is afraid of circles, and Jes hands over the codes manual. Also, 1939! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:20 - Cody's Words of Wisdom 08:58 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 16:54 - Jes' Segment: Take Directions 27:20 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on her Twitch ch…

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The Produce Section 46:01

4M ago46:01

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This week Jon is tall, Cody is tall, Dave is tall, and Jes is tall, too. Also, we're not in denile! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:25 - The Jonologue: Tall Cans 10:26 - Cody's Segment: Sex With Me Is Like... 21:28 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 27:29 - Jes' Segment: Press Conference ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out J…

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Spies! - Malibu Chicken 32:02

4M ago32:02

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In this episode Roland supposes they could make a plan, Ethan is communicative, Elias is deeply bothered and concerned, and Jory just wants a hot water with some lemon. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Monoscene - Pretty Flower 48:56

5M ago48:56

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Join Billy Merritt and his global gang of improvisers as he continues his delightfully chaotic journey through the many flavors of longform improv. Today’s focus: PRETTY FLOWER — also known as Spokane, or “that thing that’s kind of like Lost meets Marty meets at a haunted pie shop.” Billy starts by tracing the roots of this character-driven form, d…

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The Plight of the Salmon 42:03

5M ago42:03

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This week Jes doesn't have a sword, Jon is a bit on the nose, Cody just got back from Paris, and Dave has a catchphrase. Also, farting is uncouth! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 03:17 - Style It!: Existentialism 12:17 - Jon's Segment: Directorial Styles 24:15 - Cody's Segment: Doing Lines 34:48 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 39:21 - The E…

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Spies! - More Than a Free Grand Slam 45:03

5M ago45:03

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In this episode Jory did not make a dossier, Roland gets lucky, Ethan is surprised, and Elias was not supposed to say. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Monoscene - ROAD TRIP!! 59:15

5M ago59:15

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Join Billy Merritt and his international bench of students as he expertly (and hilariously) guides them through specific iterations of long form improv. Today's class is ROAD TRIP - a character-based monoscene. Our players will be stuck inside a car* heading to a specific and important destination. Think "graduating members of the University of Fai…

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Pure Unadulterated Internet 55:00

5M ago55:00

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This week Dave objects to a prescription, Jes went to Hell and back (Tacoma), Jon suggests using one's imagination, and Cody has some pretty cool scars. Also, mostly consensual matching tattoos! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:41 - Science Time with Dave: Solar Flares 10:03 - Jes' Segment: What Have You Been Up To? 29:04 - Jon's Segment: Eulog…

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Spies! - Poloni-milk 29:25

5M ago29:25

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In this episode Elias doesn't know how to think on his feet, Jory bought a special marker, Roland is here for a job, and Ethan is blamed for the clock. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Monoscene - Scenic Paint Opening 53:51

6M ago53:51

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Join Billy Merritt and his international bench of students as he expertly - and hilariously - guides them through specific iterations of long form improv. Of the 5000+ known varieties of Long Form Improvisation, Billy Merritt starts the class off with the MONOSCENE with a Scenic Paint Opening. Today's students (in order of "appearance"): Hill Kane …

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PodCLASS Explained (the Trailer) 1:09

6M ago1:09

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Billy explains what PodCLASS is and what his objectives are in producing it. It's only a minute long. Give it a listen! Thank you, ~The Management~By Billy Merritt

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I'm Allowed to Judge You 23:45

6M ago23:45

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This week Cody gives adoption advice, Dave is housing whole mushrooms, and Jes praises the rain. Also, everyone get a rake! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:40 - Cody's Words of Wisdom 07:56 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 13:16 - Jes' Segment: New Choice 20:13 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on her Tw…

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Spies! - Throwing an Intervention 38:36

6M ago38:36

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In this episode Ethan is two hours off, Elias validates from afar, and Jory is in agony. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Pepsi or Coke? 37:55

6M ago37:55

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This week Jes struggles to appreciate Mautog, the god of war, Cody struggles to get to a meeting on time, and Dave struggles to simply ask questions. Also, good old midwestern talk-speed roots! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 02:08 - Style It!: Art Nouveau 13:40 - Cody's Segment: Questions 26:05 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 32:55 - The E…

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Spies! - Timetables All Around 33:54

6M ago33:54

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In this episode Jory teaches chess, Ethan used to be pro, and Elias gets warmed up. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Always Thank Yourself 46:21

7M ago46:21

46:21

This week Dave doesn't like the heat, Jes doesn't sound as aggressive, Jon doesn't compete with the organ, and Cody doesn't need Venezuelan beaver jerky. Also, the sun is healing! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 02:07 - Science Time with Dave: Auroras 07:27 - Jes' Segment: Sex With Me Is Like... 19:28 - Jon's Segment: What Have You Been Up To? 33…

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Spies! - And Goat's Milk 40:29

7M ago40:29

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In this episode, Elias has the bowl, Ethan has the heart of a performer, Roland has the milk, and Jory has the sniper rifle. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Basically AI 31:08

7M ago31:08

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This week Cody moves to strike, Dave has his birthday, and Jes loves her family. Also, fake mustaches! Show Notes: 00:00 - Cold Open 00:24 - The Beginning 01:35 - Cody's Words of Wisdom 08:55 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 15:27 - Jes' Segment: The Scene Foretold 26:40 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on h…

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Spies! - Like Making Chili 35:09

7M ago35:09

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In this episode, Ethan shares what he learned, Elias feels slighted, and Jory had to bring someone to work today. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Cookie Jars, Specifically, Cookie Tins 32:01

7M ago32:01

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This week Jon loves a snickerdoodle, Dave is trying to run a business, and Jes will gather the coven. Also, have a nice day! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:44 - The Jonologue: Cookie Tins 09:58 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 16:05 - Jes' Segment: Skewed 30:03 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on her T…

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Dennis and Justin at the Museum Cafe 17:51

8M ago17:51

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In this episode, Dennis Pacheco (Armand Diaz Experience) and Justin attempt two voices of reason. The process devolves into two weird characters enjoying each others drinks at a museum cafe. EnjoyBy Justin D. Torres

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Spies! - The Duke? 42:13

8M ago42:13

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Introducing Jory "The Cloud" Tarpe, Elias Cornbottom, Roland Devereux, and Ethan Vex. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Davonte Fights with an AMC Employee 20:41

8M ago20:41

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In this episode of Improv4Improv, we’re diving into one of the trickiest challenges in long-form improv: making conflict scenes not just work, but fun! Join Davonte Smith, a standout performer on the house team Dance Factory at the Magnet Theatre, as he teams up with Justin to explore a game-changing tactic for transforming fight-heavy and blame-fi…

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Used To 40:25

8M ago40:25

40:25

This week Jes needs puddles, Jon electrifies a candy, Cody has two emotions, and Dave wants to express himself through art, not surgery. Also, pasta puns! Show Notes: 00:00 - Cold Opening 00:42 - The Beginning 02:05 - Style It!: Dadaism 10:46 - Jon's Segment: 911, What's Your Emergency? 23:43 - Cody's Segment: Simple Continuation 33:15 - Dave's Seg…

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Steve is Doing His Part 19:03

8M ago19:03

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In this must-hear episode of Improv for Improv, Steve Whyte—veteran improviser and star of The Armando Diaz Experience—joins Justin D. Torres to take on one of the toughest challenges in long-form improv: keeping it clean. They set out to answer the big questions every improv lover has wondered: 👉 How do you steer your team away from going blue? 👉 …

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Camp Generick - There Should Be Skeletons 38:08

8M ago38:08

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In this episode, Ed is taken to a basement, Mary goes to get help(?), Kevin describes how he got there, and Mr. Castle is out there. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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Max Ross Buys A Dog 40:02

8M ago40:02

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Guess who’s back? After a year away from the stage, the incomparable Max Ross, a long-time favorite at the Magnet Theatre, returns to the mic in this special episode of Improv4Improv! Max took a break from teams to focus on life, but trust us—his wit and charm are as sharp as ever. 🎤 In this episode, we laugh, play, and tackle the big question: 👉 H…

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I Am The News 36:33

8M ago36:33

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This week Dave has been feeding seagulls, Jes gets a wonderful introduction, Jon asks for grass, and Cody is feeling too blue...prints. Also, the time has come! The Watchers have arrived! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 02:20 - Science Time with Dave: Jupiter 09:37 - Jes' Segment: It's Not You, It's Me 18:26 - Jon's Segment: TV News 28:26 - Cody'…

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Improper Questions at Sanket's Gap Interview 18:41

9M ago18:41

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In this Episode, Sanket, in his final interview at the Gap, is asked some weird questions from Supervisor Randy. This episode has a really clear a and b section for those improvisers looking to clarify understanding segmentation of scenes.By Justin D. Torres

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A Special NPR Episode With Brent 39:04

9M ago39:04

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In this Episode, Brent hosts an episode with sheep cloner and discuss goals, challenges, and how to desert your loved ones. Enjoy!By Justin D. Torres

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Honkers - The Best of 2024 1:29:02

9M ago1:29:02

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This week Cody and Dave review ten of the best scenes from the year. Happy 2025! Show Notes: 0:00:00 - The Beginning 0:02:43 - I Am Barber 0:09:23 - Patrice Kombucha 0:18:22 - Ghosties 0:25:59 - Value Zone 0:28:21 - Honkers 0:34:38 - You're Off 0:39:52 - King Arthur's Coasters 0:45:47 - Frankenstein's Cookies 0:54:01 - Bigfoot Tie 1:01:22 - Santa v…

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The Students of Bronson McClaine 48:29

9M ago48:29

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In this Episode, Michael Lutton and Justin D. Torres do their Megan Pasta form which is essentially talking about someone who isn't there. In this case, Michael and Justin talk about Bronson McClaine an old teacher who had a profoundly negative affect on both of their lives.By Justin D. Torres

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Christmas Re-Release - Hella Festive, Bro 1:22:01

9M ago1:22:01

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*Happy Popcorn! Enjoy this re-release of our 2016 Christmas special!* This week the annual studio Christmas party is interrupted by a grisly murder and Jon, Cody, and Dave must investigate with a little help from some... friends? Also, turkey wraps! Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Murder! 00:06:02 - Interrogation? 00:26:11 - Appearances! 00:37:52 - Investig…