Best Jon Mackey Podcasts (2026)

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#10: What About Dob? w/ Jon Mackey 1:08:23

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17d ago1:08:23

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The gang is still stuck in the SPOILER'S SPOILER and to make matters worse, there has been another dang murder! No worries though, because friend of the show Jon Mackey is here and there is no chance he'll be causing any mischief. Oh, and we are OFF on 12/22/25 for the holiday, but there will still be new episodes of our Patreon! See you back from …

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Best of 2025 Pt. 4 2:41:42

17m ago2:41:42

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Merry Best Of’s to all from Comedy Bang! Bang! Join Scott and Paul F. Tompkins as they count down numbers 3 through 1 of the best CBB episodes of 2025 as voted on by you, the listeners! Find out how your best-loved characters ranked and maybe discover some new favorites! Don’t forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! Action Figures at shop.figure…

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New Years Special with Dooman and Skids (Dylan Booth & Dan Lippert) 50:40

23m ago50:40

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This week, the fellas prep for their epic New Years party with their bowling league buddies Dooman and Skids (Dylan Booth & Dan Lippert). Join us on PATREON and follow us on social media @brettdemottshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Yes, Also - Caroline Cotter 43:29

2h ago43:29

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Caroline Cotter (ASSSSCAT, Conan) talks about fear, perseverance, replaying good moves, being "the woman", impulsive moves, grabbing tiny gifts, silly play, good and bad pattern games, experimental Harolds, thoughts on openings, organic/premise blends, warmups, lessening competition, buying time in scenes, and more! Access to double the content and…

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You're a TRAIL VILLAIN! Pass This TEST to Prove Otherwise! 43:17

3d ago43:17

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You might encounter a trail villain. There might be a trail villain in your backpacking crew. Or…you might be the trail villain! Take this 10-question test to prove otherwise. Also, Carl puts Derek through the Lightning Round. Will he even answer the questions correctly? Some of the Topics Discussed -Trail social skills -Odd Backpacking encounters …

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Best of 2025 Pt. 3 2:14:46

3d ago2:14:46

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Merry Best Of’s to all from Comedy Bang! Bang! Join Scott and Paul F. Tompkins as they count down numbers 6 through 4 of the best CBB episodes of 2025 as voted on by you, the listeners! Find out how your best-loved characters ranked and maybe discover some new favorites! Tune in Thursday for part 4! Don’t forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! …

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Best of 2025 Pt. 2 2:16:28

7d ago2:16:28

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Merry Best Of’s to all from Comedy Bang! Bang! Join Scott and Paul F. Tompkins as they count down numbers 10 through 7 of the best CBB episodes of 2025 as voted on by you, the listeners! Find out how your best-loved characters ranked and maybe discover some new favorites! Tune in Monday for part 3! Don’t forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! A…

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Yes, Also - Lamar Woods 47:27

2d ago47:27

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Lamar Woods (The Big Team, New Girl) talks about authenticity, the intersection of his careers as a rapper and comedian, being malleable, believable acting, patience, using improv in writers' rooms, building your toolbox, varying approaches to comedy, alter egos, playing with status, honest responses in scenes, and more! Access to double the conten…

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How to Find $3 MILLION Hidden in the Woods with Jon Collins-Black 30:42

10d ago30:42

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There are 5 treasure chests worth up to $3 million hidden for you to find. Jon Collins-Black joins the show to discuss some clues and insight into the treasure hunt that he created. What skills would you need to find the treasure? What highly interested valuables are hidden? What weird questions will be asked of him? Check out ‘There’s Treasure Ins…

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Best of 2025 Pt. 1 2:41:41

10d ago2:41:41

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Merry Best Of’s to all from Comedy Bang! Bang! Join Scott and Paul F. Tompkins as they count down numbers 14 through 11 of the best CBB episodes of 2025 as voted on by you, the listeners! Find out how your best-loved characters ranked and maybe discover some new favorites! Tune in Thursday for part 2! Don’t forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang…

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How EJAE Wrote KPop Demon Hunters’ Biggest Songs (Ep. 33) 1:50:14

12d ago1:50:14

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This is hands down one of my favorite interviews we’ve ever done! EJAE is the voice and songwriter behind the music of KPop Demon Hunters, and in this conversation, she takes us inside the early demos and original versions that brought the film’s songs to life. For the first time ever, EJAE breaks down how these songs started, how they evolved, and…

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SURVIVING a DEADLY Underground Flood (No Ordinary Monday Podcast) 54:53

14d ago54:53

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Meet Dr. Hazel Barton, a remarkable scientist who descends into Earth's darkest corners in search of microscopic life that could transform our future. Nicknamed the "Lara Croft of microbiology," Hazel combines cutting-edge science with death-defying exploration in some of the most remote cave systems on our planet. The heart of this episode recount…

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Bonus Bang: 2020 Holiday Spectacular (Jason Mantzoukas, Paul F. Tompkins, Andy Daly, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus, Ego Nwodim, Carl Tart, Lily Sullivan, Tim Baltz, Shaun Diston, Dan Lippert) 2:37:50

14d ago2:37:50

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Join us for that special time of year when Scott invites friends old and new to celebrate the Comedy Bang! Bang! Holiday Spectacular! Expect appearances from Jason Mantzoukas, Santa Claus, pretzel maker August Lindt, intern Gino Lombardo, Ho Ho the naughty Elf, the kid who saw mommy kissing Santa Claus, The Chief, and so many more! Happy Holidays f…

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Horny Astronaut Needs Oxygen with Belly Crumb (Lyndsey Frank) 1:08:19

8d ago1:08:19

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This week the fellas discuss a San Francisco pie-eating contest, and have a huge update on the raccoon from last week! They also chat with Belly Crumb (Lyndsey Frank) who got tricked by a stranded astronaut scam! Support the show on PATREON and follow us @BrettDemottShow everywhere! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Yes, Also - TJ Jagodowski 53:12

9d ago53:12

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TJ Jagodowski (The Second City, TJ and Dave) talks about Chicago, his improv origin story, pushing the envelope, impeccable listening, starting without a suggesetion, discovery vs. invention, emotional subtext, maintaining a reality, how to remove pressure, his thoughts on premise, fear and trust, JTS Brown, his most memorable TJ and Dave show, his…

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JOHN MACKEY: Whole Foods CEO, Backpacking Myth-Buster 50:27

17d ago50:27

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Former CEO of Whole Foods and one of the most famous backpackers of all time, John Mackey, joins Derek and Carl to bust backpacking myths, discuss gear strategies and give some insider information about backpacking food. And Mackey has some very interesting answers in this week’s lightning round. Some of the Topics Discussed -Busting backpacking my…

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2025 Holiday Spectacular! (Jason Mantzoukas, Paul F. Tompkins, Lily Sullivan, Anna Bezahler, Isabella Escalante, Dan Lippert, Lauren Lapkus, Gil Ozeri) 2:19:06

17d ago2:19:06

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Scott Aukerman and co-host Jason Mantzoukas ring in the holidays with a special party for some of their best Comedy Bang! Bang! buddies. Guests include RFK Jr., Krendall, Austin & Tony, Soupsa Claus, Ho Ho the Elf, and an automated call from DeLuca’s Chophouse! Happy holidays from CBB! Don’t forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! Action Figures…

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Bonus Bang: 2016 Tour, Vancouver (Lauren Lapkus, Dan Mangan, Mike Hanford, Paul F. Tompkins, Tim Baltz) 1:56:01

21d ago1:56:01

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A realtor, a hippie, and a dog walked into a bar. I must be in Vancouver. "2016 Tour, Vancouver" is a special episode of Comedy Bang! Bang!, the 28th and final episode of the 2016 North America tour. Hosted by Scott Aukerman, it stars Ho Ho the Elf (Lauren Lapkus), Dan Mangan, John Lennon (Mike Hanford), Santa (Paul F. Tompkins), and Randy Snutz (T…

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Uma Thurman's Toenails with Martin Bally (Devin Field) 1:09:03

15d ago1:09:03

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This week the fellas are joined by Martin Bally, the Campbell's Soup employee who is in hot water for claiming their chicken is 3D printed. They also discuss Quentin Tarantino's rant on Paul Dano (and read a few other quotes that didn't make the interview), and they talk to a raccoon that went on a bender in a liquor store! Join us over on Patreon …

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Yes, Also - Sean Conroy 54:11

16d ago54:11

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Sean Conroy (The Swarm, Key and Peele) talks about his first gigs, the real meaning of “yes and” and “play to the top of your intelligence”, different approaches to game, The Swarm, building audiences, the good and bad of object work, 3 person shows, tips for doing the Tracers form, how improv informs sitcom writing, writers room pet peeves, AI vs.…

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2025's Top LUXURY ITEMS (For ELITE Backpackers Only) 48:37

24d ago48:37

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Gear expert Villain Jesse joins the show to discuss the top luxury items of 2025. Luxuries include items that are not necessities, upgrade of essential items or simply really expensive items that might be worth having on the trail. Buy the Multi Tool Glove Prototype: https://www.ebay.com/itm/326900498222 Some of the Gear Discussed -Bend Alpha 90 Ho…

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Help Me Rhombus (Carl Tart, Angela Giarratana, Alex Fernie) 1:18:13

24d ago1:18:13

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This week, athlete / actor OJ Simpson, an old little boy named Angus Montgomery Diana, and The Flasher Gremlin join Scott for another CBB Round Table! In this special edition of Comedy Bang! Bang! Scott and his guests discuss the issues of the day and how they can maybe solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Don’t forget to check out the Comed…

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Demos Revealed: How Maroon 5, Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas’ Biggest Hits Were Made (w/Jason Evigan) - Ep. 32 24:09

18d ago24:09

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This episode is wild. Jason Evigan sat down with us and played the original demos for some of the biggest songs he worked on from Maroon 5, Demi Lovato, Ellie Goulding, Nick Jonas, and more. It's my goal to help the next generation of creatives and give them a platform I wish I had when I was first starting. Songwriters and producers almost never s…

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8 BIG GEAR MISTAKES You're Still Making (Throwback Thursday) 45:53

28d ago45:53

45:53

Derek and Carl discuss all sorts of gear mistakes they've made, you've made, we've all made...and how to fix them. Derek gives Carl advice about first aid kits. And Carl doesn't understand adjustable trekking poles. Check out Magnet Designs for the best, US-made backpacking clothing on the market! Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultraligh…

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Bonus Bang: Be My Guest, Literally! (Michael Ableson, Paul F. Tompkins, Andy Daly, Lauren Lapkus) 1:59:44

28d ago1:59:44

1:59:44

It's a special co-host edition of Comedy Bing Bong with our favorite German film director Werner Herzog! Werner and Scott welcome guest of honor Michael Ableson, a NYC corporate litigator AND “Origin Story” documentary donator! He tells us all about being the hero of the banks when suddenly Ho Ho the Naughty Elf squeaks into the studio. They are al…

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The Batman Effect with Tim Shidder, Pesto Dall'Olgio, Batman, and Tundo Bowl 1:06:04

23d ago1:06:04

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This week is a guest-o-rama of sorts! Brett and Buddy called in all their favors to pack the show with guests-- a plumber talking about Brown Friday, an Italian man pretending to be his dead grandma, Batman (yeah, Batman), and Tundo Bowl, an altruistic criminal! Join us over on Patreon for a ton of great bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

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Yes, Also - Alex Fox and Rachel Lewis 49:31

28d ago49:31

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Alex Fox and Rachel Lewis (Electric Bloom, iO) talk about improv as grad school, playing hard, transitioning from improv to a writing career, treating yourself like a business, if this / then what, the power of "why?", using lived experiences, playing the hero, character games, pitching like an improviser, Franken-drafting, comedic hooks, script st…

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The 9 MOST DERANGED Outdoor Adventures for Your Bucket List 32:43

1M ago32:43

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Derek and Carl discuss deranged, irrational, unusual, odd, weird and funky outdoor adventures that you might consider adding to your bucket list. Are you tired of loops, out and backs and point-to-point hiking trails? It’s time to increase the intensity, purpose and strangeness of your trips with this list. Some of the Topics Discussed -National Pa…

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Bones Are Important (Kumail Nanjiani, Will Hines, Charlie McCrackin) 1:19:43

1M ago1:19:43

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Kumail Nanjiani is here to promote “Night Thoughts,” his upcoming comedy special on Hulu. He also discusses the finer points of “The X Files” and the MCU. Charity organizer Wyatt Malibu shares innovative ideas for fundraising, and his work on many Church roofs. Then, Inspector Jack Cates talks about his role in the unpleasantness that occurred at h…

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Bonus Bang: A CBB World Speed Force Thanksgiving Special* (*It's Actually Skanksgiving) 1:34:51

1M ago1:34:51

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In order to save the future of CBB World, Rudi North (Shaun Diston) must use the Speed Force to bring Scott Aukerman and some of his most infamous Comedy Bang! Bang! guests from the past together for a Thanks–er–Skanksgiving Feast. Starring Lily Sullivan, Zach Reino, Matt Apodaca, Will Hines, and Devin Field. Music and sound design by Brett Morris.…

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Thanksgiving Special with Dooman (Dylan Booth) and Benny "Skids" Feldman (Dan Lippert) 1:02:05

29d ago1:02:05

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In this very special Thanksgiving Special, Brett and Buddy plan their Thanksgiving gathering with their two friends Dooman (Dylan Booth) and Benny "Skids" Feldman (Dan Lippert). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Yes, Also - Tara Copeland 55:23

1M ago55:23

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Tara Copeland (Mother, Magic To Do) talks about Chicago City Limits, the PIT / Magnet / UCB divorce, the pillars of musical improv, narrative mapping, her hot take on notes, lessening stakes, game + musical improv, at-home exercises, the back line, pouncing on mistakes, Mother, The Sleepover form, and more! Access to double the content and other pe…

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How The Savannah Bananas Became the Most Entertaining Show in America (Jesse Cole interview) 1:38:23

1M ago1:38:23

1:38:23

Jesse Cole: How the Savannah Bananas Rewrote the Rules of Sports This isn’t just a story about baseball. It’s about turning the impossible into reality. Jesse Cole didn’t just build a baseball team. He built one of the most viral, rule-breaking, joy-filled movements in all of sports. The Savannah Bananas are changing how the world sees entertainmen…