It takes years for a Broadway musical to hit the stage, but on OFF BOOK: The Improvised Musical, you get a brand new original musical every week! Each episode, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino and a special guest create a new musical on the spot. Accompanied by Scott Passarella, King of Pianists, Pianist of Kings.
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Getting to sleep can be difficult sometimes. Now you can achieve that urgently needed rest by taking advantage of our most precious natural resource: celebrities. Each week on the slyly humorous and reassuring Sleeping with Celebrities, host John Moe talks with a different guest from the world of entertainment about something they know a lot about. The conversation is guaranteed to be just interesting enough to draw your attention away from your own swirling anxieties but never interesting e ...
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Arnie Niekamp fell through a dimensional portal behind a Burger King into the fantastical land of Foon. He's still getting a slight wifi signal, so he uploads a weekly podcast from the tavern the Vermilion Minotaur where he interviews wizards, monsters and adventurers. It's a major discovery!
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Ever wonder what really happened during history's most famous moments? Comedians Greg Gallant (Velma, UCB) and Devin Field (Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central) "recount" their totally real, definitely-not-made-up roles in modern history's biggest events. From iconic moments to bizarre backstories, join them and a cast of fellow "eyewitnesses" as they rewrite modern history. If you love improv, comedy, and wild stories, this podcast is your new favorite "history" lesson.
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Season 5, Ep 82 - Princess and Witch (w/ Josephine McAdam)
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59:13Princess Katerina comes looking for help with a horrible curse that turns her into a witch at night. The witch wants help too. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Princess Katarina: Josephine McAdam Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post…
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We understand that for many people, Jodie Sweetin is forever linked to Stephanie Tanner, the character she played for eight years on Full House and four more years on Fuller House. But we doubt Stephanie was nearly as much into Lego building sets as the real Jodie is. In fact, we seriously doubt anyone is as much into Legos as Jodie. She joins us t…
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Season 5, Ep 81 - Tiny Lizard (w/ Mayanna Berrin)
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53:09Scrunch is a tiny lizard that wants to be a dragon. For revenge! Want to gift someone a Magic Tavern Patreon membership? You can right now at this link! Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Scrunch: Mayanna Berrin Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna …
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Bridger Winegar Needs a New iPhone and Will Consider ALL Options
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1:23:06Actor and writer Bridger Winegar has appeared in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and as the host of his own delightful podcast I Said No Gifts, where his guests insist on bringing gifts, despite the title and he acts upset but really loves it. Bridger has had his iPhone for a long time, it gets used a lot, and, frankly, it’s pretty wo…
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The following was recorded LIVE at the Neptune theater in Seattle on 11-2-25. It features the incredible Scott Passarella on keys and the incomparable Jonathon Wood on drums. This is certainly the most Seattle musical we've ever done and MAYBE the most Seattle musical of all time? It's tale of lumberjacks, love, cider, dreams, and a legendary track…
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Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! The most popular podcast in all of Foon is finally available on this podcast feed. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube! Credits Vlad: A…
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BONUS: Introducing No Skip Christmas - Justin McElroy
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58:34Check out the first episode of Arnie’s new podcast miniseries No Skip Christmas with guest Justin McElroy! If you like the show it would mean so much if you subscribe to the show on your preferred platform here. (Rating and reviewing would be wonderful too.) Show Description: Building the perfect Christmas playlist episode by episode. Musicians, co…
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Comic Myq Kaplan Could Use Some Advice. Columns. I Mean, He Likes Advice Columns.
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57:25The comedian Myq Kaplan has appeared on The Tonight Show, Conan, Late Night with David Letterman, and many other television programs. He also hosts two podcasts, has released comedy albums, and has a new comedy special, Rini, which is also the name of his girlfriend. That’s an unusual name but then so is Myq. He used to be Mike but changed it at su…
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Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Matt Young is mad about how many tabs he has open on his computer so we make a whole episode about it. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouT…
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Let’s Go to a Concert with Wendi McLendon-Covey
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49:52We were so excited (though we kept it subdued) to meet the hilarious Wendi McLendon-Covey from Reno 911!, St Denis Medical, Bridesmaids, and Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar. Wendi enjoys going to concerts and says it gives her the same satisfaction as travel but it’s shorter and cheaper. You’ll find that listening to Wendi talk about concerts is li…
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355. Hey Bar! (A Monster God Musical) (LIVE from Portland)
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1:36:08The following was recored LIVE at Revolution Hall in Portland on Nov 1st 2025. It features the incredible music wizardry of Scott Passarella on keys and Kyle Stebbins on drums! This one has hot monsters, greek gods, and despite all odds, MATH. We're still on this tour (depending on when you're reading this.) Get tickets to upcoming live shows AND o…
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Season 5, Ep 80 - Pandenomicon Now (w/ Charlie McCrackin)
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48:54Usidore finds the Pandenomicon, the magical talking book written by Spintax the Green. Can the book be used to discover Spintax's evil plans? Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Pandenomicon: Charlie McCrackin Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Hav…
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Eddie Pepitone Is One Purchase Away from Happiness
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41:37You might know Eddie Pepitone from standup stages around the country, as “The Heckling New Yorker” on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, as an actor on Reno 911! or Bob’s Burgers, from his brand new comedy special The Collapse, or from his podcast Apocalypse Soon. Or if you’re a close follower of people who get worked up about purchasing binoculars and…
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Season 5, Ep 79 - Still Princess Trachea-Aurelia Belaroth (w/ Megan O’Neill live in Charlotte, NC)
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57:09The mostly evil Princess Trachea-Aurelia Belaroth returns looking for someone’s life force to suck out. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Princess Trachea-Aurelia Belaroth: Megan O’Neill Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Productio…
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You’ll Sleep Better Knowing Inspector Gamache is on the Case, Says Allison Raskin
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39:15Allison Raskin has a pretty diverse array of interests. She’s a former Buzzfeed video creator, co-host of the podcast Just Between Us, and the author of numerous best-selling books, including Please Send Help, Overthinking About You, and the new Save the Date. How does she unwind from this busy life? By being obsessed with Inspector Gamache, the Qu…
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354. The Bird Inside (LIVE from Phoenix)
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1:21:13The following was recorded LIVE at the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix AZ on October 3rd 2025. It features the incredible Scott Passarella on the keys and the also incredible Davy Paul on the drums! This one is about a big house, a storm, growing up, and facing your fears (specifically if your fear is "birds".) Birds. How many are there? Where are the…
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Season 5, Ep 78 - Lady Dowager (w/ Pratima Mani)
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51:47Lady Dowager is a four time winner of Foon's Most Eligible Widow and she's angling for a fifth win. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Lady Dowager: Pratima Mani Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Sc…
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Halloween is Here. Let’s Rank Witches with Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays
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51:45Look, it’s okay. You’ll be able to sleep just fine. Sure, witches can be scary but keep two things in mind: witches are pretend so they can’t hurt you and some list-making analytical thinking is a great way to doze off to some shuteye that is guaranteed toad, broomstick, and cackle-free. SwC returning guest Lindy West teams up with Meagan Hatcher-M…
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Season 5, Ep 77 - Chunt for Blue October (w/ John Patrick Coan)
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53:10A man with a ghoul for a hand crashes Chunt for Red October, the yearly blood drive for vampires. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Ghoul Hand Luke: John Patrick Coan Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garr…
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353. Cruise Control (LIVE from Cleveland)
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1:36:34The following was recorded LIVE at the Globe Iron in Cleveland on September 10th 2025. It features geniuses Eric Gersen and Jack Harris on keys and drums respectively. Boats, Shakespeare, disregard for a certain giant corporation's IP, this one has it all! Wanna see us live? Get tickets at OffBookLive.com! NOTE: Due to some technical difficulties t…
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Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna Love Musical Theater and Its Regulations, and Tiki Bars
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43:52Can you improvise a musical? Sure, you can. But isn’t it hard to do? Absolutely. That’s why hardly anyone does it. I mean, who wants to do hard things? Well, Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino do. They’re the hosts and creators of Off Book, a podcast where they improvise a whole new musical with each episode. They’ve also appeared on shows like Crazy E…
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Season 5, Ep 76 - Night Ticklers (w/ Ross Bryant and Joey Bland)
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57:53The acting troupe the Cockticklers are back but tough times in Foon have reduced them to doing... sponsored content! Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Winky Silks: Joey Bland Michael Gunch: Ross Bryant Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann…
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Amber Nash Takes You To Vermont. Well, a Catalog About Vermont, Anyway.
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47:21Fans of the long-running animated comedy Archer already know Amber Nash as Pam Poovey, the former H.R. director at ISIS. She has superhuman strength and a dolphin hand puppet. Pam does, not Amber. Amber has human strength and we don’t know about the puppets. Amber is the host of the brand new Rephrasing: An Archer Rewatch Podcast here on Maximum Fu…
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Arnie, Chunt and Usidore catch up on the progress of all their schemes. Arnie has a big plan that could maybe change everything. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett …
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Actor/Comedian Steve Agee Has Seen Meatballs Way More Times Than You Have
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47:39Steve Agee is a beloved actor, writer, comedian, and all-around funny person, seen most recently as John Economos in the John Cena DC Comics series Peacemaker on HBO. You may have caught his work in films like The Suicide Squad and Guardians of the Galaxy, vol. 2. You didn’t see him in Meatballs, the 1979 Bill Murray summer camp comedy, because Ste…
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352. Campsite 64 (LIVE from St. Louis)
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1:20:12The following was recorded LIVE at the City Winery in St. Louis on September 9th 2025 as the fist show of the Up and Autumn tour! It features Key Change King Eric Gersen on keys, and the incredible Des Jones on drums.In this one a couple goes to a campsite and their lives are changed forever. Are you brave enough to learn the truth? Will you rememb…
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