Best Phoebe Wright Podcasts (2025)

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Best of 2025 Pt. 2 2:16:28

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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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Sophie Willan - From Foster Care to Alma’s Not Normal 48:08

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This episode contains very strong language and isn’t suitable for small ears. Sophie Willan is a double BAFTA award-winning writer, comedian and actor, perhaps best known for her BBC comedy drama, Alma's Not Normal. But it wasn’t always red carpets and award ceremonies. Willan experienced an unsettled childhood with spells in foster care, which she…

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Best of 2025 Pt. 1 2:41:41

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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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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

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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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Bella Freud - Learning To Trust Herself 52:42

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Fashion icon Bella Freud on abandoning psychics, learning to trust herself and realising that what happens next is entirely up to her. Freud is a designer and creative whose clothes have adorned the likes of Zadie Smith, Kate Moss, Little Simz and…well…me. She’s also a cult podcaster with her hit show, Fashion Neurosis, where guests are invited to …

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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

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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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ON FRIENDSHIP… With Dawn French and Vogue Williams 24:16

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I’ve always been obsessed with friendship - how it shapes us, challenges us and often goes uncelebrated. In this episode, both Dawn French and Vogue Williams get honest about the beauty and the messiness of it all. Despite being surrounded by great friends, Vogue explains why she worries she’s not the best friend back - although she’s definitely wo…

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Hunter Root 30:28

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#171. Pennsylvania singer/songwriter Hunter Root talks with Ron about emotional honesty, going viral, flirting with the majors, battling Lyme disease, striving to be a strong man.Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at distrokid.com/vip/independentmindedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …

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Hunter Root 30:27

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#171. Pennsylvania singer/songwriter Hunter Root talks with Ron about emotional honesty, going viral, flirting with the majors, battling Lyme disease, striving to be a strong man. Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at distrokid.com/vip/independentminded See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a…

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

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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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Alex Hassell - Rivals, Rejection and Taking Acid at Alton Towers 45:58

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You might know the star of Rivals for his revealing role in the hit Disney+ show, but did you know about his dramatic allium allergy?! I thought not. Alex Hassell might be best known for his portrayal of the dashing bounder, Rupert Campbell-Black in the Emmy-Award winning TV adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s Rivals but his career spans the Royal Shakesp…

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

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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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ON PERSPECTIVE… With Adeel Akhtar and Pat Cummins 12:03

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Perspective is something we all chase - because when it slips, life can feel chaotic and overwhelming. But when we find it again, everything becomes a little clearer. In this episode, actor Adeel Akhtar reflects on a time when he lost sight of perspective and how becoming a parent helped him rediscover what truly matters. Cricketing great Pat Cummi…

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

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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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Mo Gawdat - The 3 BIGGEST Mistakes We Make In Finding Love 1:02:24

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I don’t often have repeat guests on How To Fail but Mo Gawdat is the exception. When he first came on this podcast in 2019, he fundamentally changed my mindset and my approach to life. Back then, he was on a mission to make 1 billion people happier. Now, he returns to focus his brilliant philosophical and analytical brain to the perpetual human que…

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

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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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ON IVF… With Jessel Taank and Paloma Faith 35:51

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We don’t talk about this enough, even though so many of us face it personally or through someone we love. Real Housewives of New York star, Jessel Taank, opens up about her three-year journey to become a mum; the strain it put on her marriage, the financial toll and the moments during five rounds of IVF when she questioned everything - even whether…

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

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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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Ruth Wilson - Be Challenged By What Disgusts You 44:07

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Ruth Wilson MBE has made a habit of tackling psychologically demanding roles. You’ll know her from playing a mother grieving the loss of her child in The Affair, a sociopathic research scientist in Luther or even from her acclaimed stage performances in Anna Christie and King Lear. Now, Wilson is back with Apple TV's Down Cemetery Road, based on no…

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A Banana Peel Memory (Myq Kaplan, Paul Rust, James Mannion) 1:28:26

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Comedian Myq Kaplan joins the four-timer’s club as he tells us about violins, violas, and his new comedy special “Rini,” just released on YouTube. First-time guest and local citizen Teddy Today shares tales of dozens of amusing things that happen to him every single day! And Hube Wheeler, Esq. offers some practical legal advice on how to talk to a …

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ON REJECTION… With Mel B and Nicole Scherzinger 19:07

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We all face rejection, no matter who we are. In this episode we revisit conversations with two extraordinary women who have faced rejection and overcome it: Spice Girl Mel B opens up about her unsuccessful audition for The Sound of Music and the pain of feeling like she didn’t fit the mould because of how she looked while Nicole shares what life wa…

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ELEVEN: Boutique Feelings, Grace Inspace, Hate Dept. 53:59

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#170. Boutique Feelings throws a pity party, Grace Inspace shakes off the shackles of pity-pleasing, Hate Dept. hands out a unique trophy. Ron shares new faves from Phantogram, GreenLady + more.Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at distrokid.com/vip/independentmindedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri…

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ELEVEN: Boutique Feelings, Grace Inspace, Hate Dept. 53:58

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#170. Boutique Feelings throws a pity party, Grace Inspace shakes off the shackles of pity-pleasing, Hate Dept. hands out a unique trophy. Ron shares new faves from Phantogram, GreenLady + more. Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at distrokid.com/vip/independentminded See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P…

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Bonus Bang: Entrée PeeE Neur's Entrepreneur Tour featuring Appetizer PeeE Neur Episode One (Ego Nwodim, Paul F. Tompkins, Lily Sullivan. Drew Tarver, Vic Michaelis, Will Hines) 1:09:46

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Celebrity inventor Entrée PeeE Neur finally has her own show! And she's brought her brother, Appetizer PeeE Neur, along with her. And they're ready to invest their own rectangles if they particularly like an idea from our stable of entrepreneurs. First up, married couple Pat & Paul Schmazstonsz (Paul F. Tompkins, Lily Sullivan) have an idea for som…

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Michelle Yeoh - On typecasting, fertility and THAT Oscars speech 53:19

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Michelle Yeoh has created a legendary body of work that defies easy categorisation. You’ll know her from cult classic Kung Fu Cinema, Everything Everywhere, All At Once - the film that made her the first Asian woman to be given the Academy Award for Best Actress at the time. She was cast as a Bond girl in Tomorrow Never Dies, then starred in the gl…

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Why Do You Want To Hack In The Back? (Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Dan Lippert, Patty Guggenheim, Andres Parada) 1:25:20

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Three-timer Mary Elizabeth Ellis is back to promote her new season of “A Man On The Inside,” as well as her directorial debut with her short film “Last To Leave.” NBA legend Bill Walton returns and tries to barter for access to Scott’s property. Cruchette Dungan is here again—this time after a wild night of team building on the town. Finally, first…

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ON PARENTING…with Andy Cohen and Caitlin Moran 13:34

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Today, we’re chatting all about parenting on How To Fail! We’ll be revisiting some of the most meaningful moments from the archive - the ones that can bring a fresh insight, thoughtful perspective and a sense of comfort through parenting’s tougher challenges. First, you'll hear from the Daddy of Reality TV, Andy Cohen, who speaks about a time he fe…

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Bonus Bang: Goose Tycoon (Jon Gabrus, Ego Nwodim, Carl Tart, Drew Tarver) 1:09:44

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On a special b-b-b-bonus episode, Gino shares his quarantine lockdown setup and routine with Scott. Entrée PeeE Neur returns to pitch some new inventions, and O.J. Simpson gives a few updates from the golf course. Later, documentarian Roger Peculiar stops by to discuss the material for his next film. Originally released as episode 649 on 04/08/2020…

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Kelly Brook - I’m In My Don’t Give A Damn Era! 52:55

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Just a heads-up that in this episode we talk about late miscarriage. I am so grateful to Kelly for opening up about something that affects and speaks to so many of us - it’s a beautiful conversation but if you’re feeling tender around those issues for whatever reason, we’ve put in the time-stamps below in case you need to skip that bit. Kelly is a…

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Ankling Scooby Don’t (Edgar Wright, Edi Patterson, Neil Campbell) 1:18:57

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Director and seven-time guest Edgar Wright is here to talk about his upcoming action film “The Running Man.” Bean Dip returns to tell us about the unexpected perks of staying in her W hotel, as well as some of her promising new entrepreneurial ventures! Then, first-time guest Redd Velvet takes time off from operating his hobby store in Alaska to di…

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ON REALITY TV… With Dorinda Medley and Captain Sandy 14:13

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If you know me at all, you’ll know that I am a huge advocate for reality TV. So what better reason to have a little trawl through my archives than to revisit some of my favourite interviews from reality TV stars? First, we hear from Dorinda Medley, known and adored from The Real Housewives of New York. Dorinda speaks about being approached to join …

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20 Years Ago, Bloggingheads Was a Trailblazer, with Robert Wright 1:05:48

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Bob Wright reflects on the legacy of the Bloggingheads.tv, the pioneering website he co-founded in 2005. Aryeh and Bob discuss how the site and the technology that powered it anticipated modern trends in online media. They also consider whether Twitter still has any use for journalists, the pros and cons of Substack, and whether Culturally Determin…

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Bonus Bang: The PeeE Neurs (Langston Kerman, Ego Nwodim, Carl Tart, Paul F. Tompkins) 1:30:44

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Stand-up comedian extraordinaire Langston Kerman joins Scott to talk about his experience writing for The Oscars the year Chris Rock hosted, his character Jered on "Insecure," and spoilers. Then, inventor/businesswoman Entrée PeeE Neur returns to pitch some new inventions. Plus, Entrée’s brother Appetizer PeeE Neur stops by to talk about having to …

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Malala Yousafzai - I Am Not Who You Think I Am 52:12

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You might think you know about Malala. But you’d be wrong. For so many years, she stood as a symbol of resistance: the teenage girl who was shot by the Taliban for insisting on the right to go to school and who later won the Nobel Prize at 17 for her efforts to make education available for everyone. But there was another story that existed behind t…

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I Can’t Chase 55s (Max Silvestri, Gabe Liedman, Will Hines, Ben Rodgers) 1:24:27

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Seven-timer Max Silvestri is here with Gabe Liedman, who is a first-time guest (although AI begs to differ!). They talk about their new podcast “I Need You Guys,” which they co-host with Jenny Slate. Then it’s time to get serious with freelance bounty hunter Ethan Merc. Finally, be amazed by the repulsive powers of mentalist Arnaud DeBeaubeau! Don’…