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Off Book: The Improvised Musical

Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino

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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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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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Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast

Earwolf and Scott Aukerman

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Join host Scott Aukerman ("Mr. Show" & "Between Two Ferns: The Movie") as he interviews celebrity guests like Jon Hamm, Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, Allison Williams, and more. Plus, the show’s open-door policy brings an assortment of eccentric oddballs and characters who pop by at any moment to chat, compete in games, and engage in comic revelry. Now entering its 15th year, this podcast has led to multiple spin-off podcasts, a New York Times best-selling book, and a beloved television ser ...
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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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Sometimes you just want to grab some friends you've been dying to hang out with, pick up a new RPG system and play a few games of it. That's what The Game Garage is! Watch as we clear out the garage of games new and old to create characters and jump right into the game with some of the best performers in tabletop today. Spending more than one or two episodes on these games allows players and audiences alike to explore new systems and new stories in an exciting fast paced format. The Game Gar ...
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Firsthand

Devin Field and Greg Gallant

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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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Totally Rad!

Ben Cassil, Alyssa Sabo

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Live from the year 1996, it’s the comedy talk show Totally Rad! Host Alyssa Sabo and sidekick Ben Cassil play character versions of themselves (Alyssa’s character is 16 and loves rollerblading and evangelism, Ben’s character is 37 and married), and welcome real comedian guests for interviews, jokes, and games. It’s a fun, silly talk show that will leave you feeling upbeat–as long as you don’t mention Alyssa’s sister, Jackie! [email protected] @totallyrad1996 @alyssa_sabo @bencassil
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Masterpiece Theatre meets Mystery Science Theater 3000 in a podcast of highbrow readings and lowbrow commentary. Comedians Kelly Nugent and Lindsay Katai come together to read aloud classic and not-so-classic literature from the public domain and provide real-time commentary with the help of special guests. Subscribe now to experience the best and worst from the likes of Edgar Allen Poe, Virginia Woolf, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Sherwood Anderson, Jack London, and many more... no one escapes ...
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Join Sesame Street and Disney Muppet Performer Matt Vogel (Kermit the Frog, Big Bird, The Count, and others) as he talks in-depth with people in the Muppet Universe - from Sesame Street and Disney Muppet Performers, to writers, wranglers, and more! Get tips and tricks-of-the-trade on how to improve your puppetry, too! All this, plus some special surprises on Below The Frame with Matt Vogel.
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Can 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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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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We 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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The 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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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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Usidore 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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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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You 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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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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The 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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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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Allison 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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The 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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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’…
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Lady 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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Friend of the show Jason Mantzoukas joins Scott for the 850th episode of Comedy Bang! Bang! Jason and Scott talk about Y2K, “The Terminator,” and “Freaky Friday Face Off.” Then, Byron Denniston and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber return to talk about their experience attending the coronation of King Charles III. Originally released as episode 850 on 02/11…
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Look, 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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Multi-hyphenate comedian Phoebe Robinson is here to talk about the downside of being a girlboss, as well as her new stand-up special “I Don’t Wanna Work Anymore.” Then, promoter Eig de'Ouef offers Scott and Phoebe big bucks to appear at her comedy festival—with a just few restrictions on content, of course. Finally, music critic Dunno tells us abou…
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A 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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The 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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Straight from the cake kitchen, our old buddy Buddy Valastro aka Cake Boss (Cake Boss!) returns to talk about the new changes in the “Star Wars” canon, when suddenly his body is possessed. The spirit of the recently deceased narco-sculptor H.R. Giger is back from hell for some unfinished business and the only one who can send him back is Reverend R…
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Eight-timer Martin Starr visits to talk about his upcoming Hulu movie “The Hand That Rocks The Cradle,” as well as his role on “Tulsa King.” Then, returning guest Louie Pantano laments the lack of credit for his accomplishments as a seagull. Finally, we’re joined by first-time guest Dr. Reginald Barbary, who stops by to get medically medieval on yo…
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The 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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Live from Boston, Scott welcomes to the stage Jason Mantzoukas, comedian Eugene Mirman, Malt Shop owner Bing Lujo, Scott's grandma Nana, Tuscan lawyer Italiano Jones, and financial guru Doug Gropes! Special thanks to the Wilbur Theatre! Originally recorded 06/13/2024. Don’t forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! Action Figures at shop.figurecol…
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