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Comedy Bang! Bang!
GenreComedy, comedy music, absurdism, improv, entertainment, talk
LanguageEnglish
Cast and voices
Hosted byScott Aukerman
Guest hosts:
Chris Hardwick
Jimmy Pardo
Paul F. Tompkins
Jerry Minor as Cyber Thug
Music
Opening theme"Comedy Bang! Bang!" opening theme by Reggie Watts
Ending theme"Closing Up the Plugbag"
Closing theme performers:
Ken Marino, Steve Agee, and Casey Wilson (2012–2015)[a]
Ben Schwartz and Horatio Sanz (2016–2021)
Ben Schwartz (2022–present)
Production
Length60–600 minutes
Publication
No. of episodes946 (as of December 15, 2025)
Original releaseMay 1, 2009
ProviderEarwolf Media
UpdatesWeekly
Related
AdaptationsComedy Bang! Bang! (TV series)

Comedy Bang! Bang! is a comedy podcast which began airing as a radio show on May 1, 2009.[1] It is hosted by writer and comedian Scott Aukerman, best known for his work on the 1990s HBO sketch comedy program Mr. Show with Bob and David, creating and hosting the Comedy Bang! Bang! TV series, and co-founding the weekly Comedy Death-Ray stage show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Hollywood.

Under the name Comedy Death-Ray Radio, the show was originally broadcast on Indie 103, but since the summer of 2010 has belonged to the Earwolf comedy podcasting network.

Between 2012 and 2016 Comedy Bang! Bang! was also a television series on IFC hosted by Aukerman and featuring bandleaders Reggie Watts, Kid Cudi, and "Weird Al" Yankovic.

In 2021, Aukerman and producer Brett Morris launched Comedy Bang Bang World, a website and subscription platform offering the back catalog of the podcast alongside new spin-off shows.[2]

History

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Comedy Death-Ray Radio first aired May 1, 2009, after Aukerman gained permission from Indie 103 to conduct a one-month tryout. The first episode's guests were Rob Huebel and Thomas Lennon.[1]

On the May 15, 2011 podcast celebrating the show's second anniversary, Aukerman announced that the show's name was changing to Comedy Bang! Bang!. He credited his wife Kulap Vilaysack with coming up with the new name.[3]

In episode 204 (which aired on March 4, 2013), "The Pepper Men," guests Jon Daly and Zach Galifianakis professed their love for the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. Both claimed to be "huge Pepper Men" and had written a song in tribute to the band titled "Abracadabralifornia", which Daly sang, imitating frontman Anthony Kiedis. On January 29, 2014, a parody website www.RHCP2014.com claimed to have the brand-new Chili Peppers song, "Abracadabralifornia". The song was written and performed by Daly and musician Cyrus Ghahremani, though many social media users believed it to be legitimate. Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith tweeted his approval of the song.[4]

Comedy Bang Bang World

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In 2021, Aukerman tapped Brett Morris, longtime engineer, creative, and senior production manager of Earwolf to help create a new independent platform for the Comedy Bang Bang archive as well as launch new podcasts.

On October 1, 2021 they launched Comedy Bang Bang World. The subscription service offers exclusive Discord access, ad-free back episodes of CB!B! as well as live performances, and fan favorite Earwolf podcasts like Affirmation Nation with Bob Ducca, Mike Detective, and Bonanas For Bonanza. Premium subscribers also receive new shows like Scott Hasn't Seen, The Andy Daly Podcast Project, CBB-FM, College Town, and We Have To Stop Talkin’ TMNT On CBB.

The rotating feed of CBB Presents, where comedy friends and recurring CBB characters host their own spin-off podcasts, has included Hey Randy (Tim Baltz), WHO ME? An Extremely True Crime Podcast with The Batmin (Bobby Moynihan), This Book Changed My Life (Lily Sullivan), Full Throttle with Bob Ducca (Seth Morris), Eat Pray Dunk with Bill Walton (Dan Lippert), Hi(Nes)! I’m Prov To Meet You (Will Hines), Entreè PeeE Neur's Entrepreneur Tour (Ego Nwodim), and various one-offs and specials.

In 2023 Andy Daly took his podcasts to his own Patreon channel, while the CBB World expanded its lineup to include Threedom, The Neighborhood Listen, Womp It Up!, Going Deep, and The Gino Lombardo Show.[5]

Overview

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Each episode of Comedy Bang! Bang! begins with a theme song performed by Reggie Watts, followed by Aukerman reading a listener-submitted catchphrase. This tradition began under the pretense that one will eventually replace the show's original catchphrase, "What's up, hot dog?"

After introducing himself, Aukerman typically interviews a celebrity guest. After each ad break a comedian playing a character enters the show, either as an invited guest or an intruder on the recording. The conversations are largely improvised, and characters can recur over multiple episodes, forming long-running story arcs.

Near the end of each episode, Aukerman will "open up the Plug Bag", allowing the guests to promote their projects. This feature has a different listener-submitted theme song each week, as well as a different listener-submitted remix of an annually-improvised Ben Schwartz song.

While being broadcast as a radio show, the conversation was broken up by comedy songs. For the first few months of the program, comedian Doug Benson would regularly call the program and give several "8 Words or Less Movie Reviews".

The show's earlier years were characterised by a variety of improv-style games, including "Would You Rather?", "Riddle Me This", and "Freestyle Rap Battle".

Occasionally, guests will present their own features on the show. Examples include:

  • "Harris' Foam/Phone Corner", in which Harris Wittels recited jokes, text-messaged to himself, which were deemed unworthy of his stand-up performances, and was ridiculed for his efforts.
  • "New No-Nos", in which Paul Rust makes up new rules for life and the world, which he refers to as New No-Nos. Nearly every new rule is a ridiculous idea that does not solve any problem.
  • "The Solo Bolo Olympic Song Challenge", in which Ben Schwartz and Scott sing a myriad of different songs, jingles, and show-tunes, attempting to seamlessly transition between songs that have some sort of connection to one another. These connections can include being by the same artist, including the same word or having a similar style, rhythm or melody.

Comedy Bang! Bang! has also been recorded live on stage at theatres around the world. These recordings were available for premium subscribers to Earwolf's Howl app, Stitcher Premium, and currently Comedy Bang Bang World.

Episodes

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Recurring guests

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2009

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Episode number Date Guests Synopsis and segments Featured songs
Episode 1:
Welcome To Comedy Bang Bang
5/1/09 Rob Huebel
Thomas Lennon
Doug Benson calls in
Doug Loves Movies: X-Men Origins: Wolverine "Turn My Swag On" (Theme Song) by Soulja Boy
"Buy You Clothes, Do You In 'em, Take 'em Back" by Dragon Boy Suede
"Ladyboy" by R.O. Manse
"We Can Count" by Cracked Out
"In My Life" by Sean Connery
Episode 2:
Reggaeton Soundboard
5/8/09 Aziz Ansari
Kevin Nealon
Doug Benson calls in
Doug Loves Movies: Star Trek "Short Pants For Fatty" by The Reigning Monarchs
"Sax Man" by The Lonely Island (featuring Jack Black)
"Business Time" by Flight of the Conchords
"Eat It" by "Weird Al" Yankovic
"Wiseguy" by Joe Pesci
"Pi" by Hard 'N Phirm (featuring Dragon Boy Suede)
"Nut Valet" by Dragon Boy Suede
Episode 3:
Never Date A "Brown"
5/15/09 Jackie Clarke
Greg Behrendt
Nick Thune
Doug Benson calls in
Doug Loves Movies: Angels & Demons "The Life Of Brian" by Monty Python
"Austin Powers" by Don't Stop Or We'll Die
"Wonderboy" by Tenacious D
"Blaine" by The New Sheridans
"Fanfare For The Well Dressed Man" by The Reigning Monarchs
"Punch You In The Jeans" by The Lonely Island
"I Wanna Be A Hulkamaniac" by Hulk Hogan & The Wrestling Boot Band
Episode 4:
Special Nerdist Edition
5/22/09 Chris Hardwick (guest host)
Matt Mira
Mike Phirman
Doug Benson calls in
Doug Loves Movies: Terminator Salvation "New Math" by Tom Lehrer
"You Make Me" by "Weird Al" Yankovic
Episode 5:
Guest Host Jimmy Pardo
5/29/09 Jimmy Pardo (guest host)
Matt Belknap
Maria Bamford as Jazz Martin
Paul Gilmartin as Congressman Richard Martin
Pat Francis as Paul Stanley
Garfunkel and Oates
Doug Benson calls in
Doug Loves Movies: Drag Me to Hell "Broken Hearts Are for Assholes" by Frank Zappa
"17" by Kings of Leon
"You Make Me" by "Weird Al" Yankovic
"New Cassette" by Tinted Windows
"Pregnant Women are Smug" by Garfunkel and Oates
"Sex With Ducks" by Garfunkel and Oates
Episode 6:
Doing Laundry with Sarah
6/5/09 Howard Kremer
Brett Gelman as James Gandolfini and Billy Crystal
Sarah Silverman calls in
Doug Benson calls in
Doug Loves Movies (8 Words or Less): Land of the Lost and The Hangover "MTV Movie Awards Medley" by The Lonely Island (featuring LeAnn Rimes, Chris Isaak and Forest Whitaker)
"Love Slaves" by Tim and Eric
"You Won't Sass Me Like That When I Can Summon Wolves" by Dragon Boy Suede
"Jug Town" by Neil Hamburger
"Kick It" by The Vandals (featuring Bob Odenkirk and David Cross)
"I Heal With My Steel" by Dragon Boy Suede (featuring Rapzilla)
"I Got a Perm for Our Camping Trip" by Don't Stop Or We'll Die
"I'm on Fire"
"The Curly Shuffle" by The Jump in the Saddle Band
"Buy You Clothes, Do You In 'Em, Take 'Em Back" by Dragon Boy Suede (featuring Rapzilla)
"Tonight You Belong to Me" by Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters
Episode 7:
Double Co-Hosts
6/12/09 The Sklar Brothers
Paul Rust as Cal Shipsby and Jerry Jimson
Paul F. Tompkins calls in
Doug Benson calls in
Doug Loves Movies (8 Words or Less): Imagine That and The Taking of Pelham 123 "Big Bottom" by Spinal Tap
"Who Said We’re Wack?" by The Lonely Island
"I'm Never Gonna Wipe My Butt" by The Shins
"The Metal" by Tenacious D
"Whatever You Like" by Weird Al Yankovic
"You Look Marvelous" by Billy Crystal
"Zitty Van Zitties" by Adam Sandler
"Hawaii" by The Glass Beef
Episode 8:
The New Doctor Demento
6/19/09 "Weird Al" Yankovic
Paul Scheer as Jim Pipe and Richard Dalton
Doug Benson calls in
Doug Loves Movies (8 Words or Less): The Proposal and Year One "The Weird Al Show Theme" by Weird Al Yankovic
"Amish Paradise" by Weird Al Yankovic
"It's Still Billy Joel To Me" by Weird Al Yankovic
"Craigslist" by Weird Al Yankovic
"Alternative Polka" by Weird Al Yankovic
"My Bologna" by Weird Al Yankovic
"Pancreas" by Weird Al Yankovic
"One More Minute" by Weird Al Yankovic
Episode 9:
R.I.P. Michael Jackson
6/26/09 Dax Shepard
Chip Pope as R.O. Mance
Paul F. Tompkins as Michael Jackson's Ghost calls in
Gregg Turkington as Neil Hamburger calls in
Episode 10:
Comedy Vs. Music
7/3/09 Aimee Mann
Morgan Murphy
Seth Morris as Todd Wickey
Doug Benson calls in
Doug Loves Movies (8 Words or Less): Tom Cruise Edition "Street Legal" by Dragon Boy Suede
"Nobody's Perfect" by Sarah Silverman
"Low Voice" by R. O. Manse
"31 Today" by Aimee Mann
"Anything" by Hard N Phirm
"Three Piece Chicken Dinner" by Neil Hamburger
"Birthday Checks" by Scott Aukerman
"Central Park" by Don't Stop Or We'll Die
"Hearts" by Tim & Eric feat. Aimee Mann
Episode 11:
Birthday Checks!
7/10/09 Doug Benson
Rob Huebel
The Sklar Brothers
Doug Loves Movies (8 Words or Less): I Love You, Beth Cooper and Brüno "Take Off" by Bob and Doug McKenzie
"Jizz In My Pants" by The Lonely Island
"You Be My Wife" by Borat
"Driving A Truck With My High Heels On" by Weird Al Yankovic
"Birthday Checks" by Scott Aukerman
"Open Up Your Window" by Don't Stop Or We'll Die
"Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight" by Spinal Tap
"Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" by Monty Python
Episode 12:
The Baby's Sunglasses
7/17/09 Jon Hamm
Howard Kremer
Nick Kroll as himself, Bobby Bottleservice and El Chupacabra
Doug Benson
Doug Loves Movie (8 Words or Less): Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince "You Won't Sass Me Like That When I Can Summon Wolves" by Dragon Boy Suede
"The Most Beautiful Girl (In the Room)" by Flight of the Conchords
"Let's Duet" by Dewey Cox
"Champagne" by Chris Rock
"Happiness Pie" by Bruce McCulloch
"Boogie in Your Butt" by Eddie Murphy
"Love Me Sexy" by Will Ferrell
"I'm So Ronery" by Trey Parker and Matt Stone
Episode 13:
Jimmy Pardo's Back
7/24/09 Jimmy Pardo (guest host)
Jason Nash as The Shaman
Jimmy Dore
Paul F. Tompkins as Ice-T
Doug Benson calls in
"The Self-Proclaimed Critic" by Daver
"Mexican Joe" by Jim Reeves
"Bimbo" by Jim Reeves
"Simple As That" by Ben Wise
"Fish Out Of Water" by Simon Scardanelli
"My Pants" by Dr. Pants
"Mad At The World' by Daver
Episode 14:
An Old Fashioned Dinner
7/31/09 Andy Samberg
Zach Galifianakis
Andy Daly as Danny Mahoney, Shooter, and himself
Doug Benson calls in
Games: Would You Rather? "Space Olympics" by The Lonely Island
"Ka-Blamo!" by The Lonely Island
"Come On and Get It (Up in 'Dem Guts)" by Zach Galifianakis (featuring Fiona Apple)
"Stork Patrol" by The Lonely Island
"I Think I Might Have Killed the President" by The Lonely Island
"Boombox" by The Lonely Island (featuring Julian Casablancas)
"Ardy Party" by The Lonely Island
"Metaphor" by The Lonely Island
Episode 15:
Four Douche Episode
8/7/09 Steve Agee
Natasha Leggero
Matt Besser as himself and Björk
Games: Would You Rather? "So Great" by Sarah Silverman
"Sugalumps" by Flight Of The Conchords
"I Love Rock 'N Roll' by Joe Piscopo
"Boats 'N' Hoes" by Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly
"When You're Fat" by Bruce McCulloch
"Let Me Borrow That Top" by Kelly
"Super Heroes" by Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon
Episode 16:
Bob Odenkirk's Death Bed
8/14/09 Andy Dick
Bob Odenkirk
Chelsea Peretti
Games: Would You Rather? "Dip Your Cock In Vodka" by Andy Dick
"We're Number One" by Bob Odenkirk
"Surfin' Bird" by Pee Wee Herman
"Mr. Roboto" by Styx
"Sausage Party" by Pink Steel
"Here She Comes" by Tim & Eric featuring Bob Odenkirk
"Kick It" by The Vandals featuring Bob Odenkirk and David Cross
Episode 17:
Live From Downtown Franklin
8/21/09 Thomas Lennon as Little Gary and himself
Matt Walsh
Matt Braunger
Games: Would You Rather? "Friendship" by Tenacious D
"Bennigan'z" by Cracked Out
"Anthem" by Chip Pope
"Me, You and Steve" by Garfunkel and Oates
Episode 18:
Poppin' Bottles
8/28/09 Andy Kindler
Jerry Minor
Brendon Walsh
Games: Would You Rather? "Jazzbot Xtreme" by JP Incorporated
"Think About It" by Flight Of The Conchords
"Shaddap You Face" by Joe Dolce
"America (Fuck Yeah)" by Matt Stone and Trey Parker
"CNR" by Weird Al Yankovic
"Eric The Half-a-Bee" by Monty Python
"Dracula's Lament" by Jason Segel
Episode 19:
SNL Reunion
9/4/09 Kevin Nealon
Laraine Newman
Casey Wilson
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 20:
World Premiere of Tangelo
9/11/09 Mary Lynn Rajskub
Reggie Watts
Rory Scovel
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 21:
Morning Becomes Oddly Racist
9/18/09 Chris Hardwick
Charlyne Yi
Seth Morris as Nathan Brantley
Episode 22:
Yet Another Pardo-sode
9/25/09 Jimmy Pardo (guest host)
Dana Gould
Matt Belknap
Pat Francis as Paul Stanley
Mike Toomey as Kirk Rocker
"Question Song" by Tom Wilson
"The Fonz Song" by the Heyettes (Pardo introduces this as "the worst song ever recorded")
"The Curly Shuffle" by Jump in the Saddle
"Star Trekkin'" by The Firm
"Funky Man" by Dee Dee Ramone
Bonus Episode: Live from Vancouver Comedy Fest 9/25/09 Reggie Watts
Nick Thune
Todd Barry
Paul F. Tompkins
Garfunkel and Oates
Episode 23:
Guest Host Paul F. Tompkins
10/2/09 Paul F. Tompkins (guest host)
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Tig Notaro
Episode 24:
No Such Thing As Shirter!
10/9/09 Nick Swardson
Matt Walsh
James Adomian as Gary Busey
Paul F. Tompkins
Episode 25:
We're Down For Whatewers
10/16/09 Gregg Turkington as Neil Hamburger
Mike O'Connell
Brent Weinbach
Episode 26:
What Do You Say To Your Dog?
10/23/09 Sarah Silverman
Andy Richter
Episode 27:
A Cyberthug Take-Over!
10/30/09 Jerry Minor as Cyber Thug (guest host)
Jerry O'Connell
Nick Kroll
Sean Dickerson as Miles Archer
Episode 28:
Did Somebody Sit on a Duck?
11/6/09 Paul F. Tompkins
Todd Glass
Jon Daly
Episode 29:
Introducing Huell Howser
11/13/09 Ben Schwartz
Chip Pope
James Adomian as Huell Howser
Episode 30:
Yerr An Egghead!
11/20/09 Matt Walsh
Howard Kremer as himself, Sloppy Timmy Slotsman, Big Jim Slotsman, and Bobby Jensen
Dave Holmes
"Pi" by Hard 'n Phirm
"Gymnastics Dad" by JP Hasson
"Me Mother Became a Werewolf" by The Mighty Regis
"I'm Not Paying Five-Hundred Dollars to Watch Douchebags Eat Turkey" by Dragon Boy Suede
"I Must Be in Love" by The Rutles
Episode 31:
Happy Black Friday!
11/27/09 Michael Cera
Harris Wittels
James Adomian as Huell Howser
Paul F. Tompkins as Ice-T calls in
Jimmy Pardo
Nick Kroll as Bobby Bottleservice calls in
Games: Harris' Phone Corner, Would You Rather? "The Thanksgiving Song" by Adam Sandler
"Cold Turkey" by John Lennon (briefly)
"I'm Not Paying 500 Dollars to Watch Douchebags Eat Turkey" by Dragon Boy Suede
Do They Know It's Christmas? by The Comedy Death-Ray Xmas Nativity Choir
"Christmas is for Fucking" by Reggie Watts
"You've Got to Follow Your Balloon" by Mr. Show
"Gay Ray, the Reggae Gay (The Homosexual Rasta)" by Eli Braden
"Skipper Dan" by Weird Al Yankovic
Episode 32:
Raaaaaaaandy!
12/4/09 Aziz Ansari
Brendon Small as himself, Captain Moustache, Fat Albert, and Louis Armstrong
Hal Rudnick as Stan Lee
"Bloodlines" by Dethklok
"I'm On a Boat" by The Lonely Island
"Give the Jew Girl Toys" by Sarah Silverman
Episode 33:
Welcome To Jamrock
12/11/09 Kyle Kinane
Paul F. Tompkins
Episode 34:
Have A Merry Christmas...
12/18/09 Jon Hamm
Doug Benson
Nick Kroll as El Chupacabra
Paul F. Tompkins as John C. Reilly
James Adomian as Jesse Ventura
Kulap Vilaysack
The Best of 2009 12/27/09 Nick Kroll as Bobby Bottleservice
Paul F. Tompkins as Ice-T
James Adomian as Huell Howser

2010

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Episode number Date Guests Synopsis and segments Featured songs
Episode 35:
And A Happy New Year!
1/8/10 Thomas Lennon as Little Gary and Chris Mindy
Patton Oswalt
Brett Gelman
"eBay" by "Weird Al" Yankovic
"Cool Guys Don't Look at Explosions" by Andy Samberg, Will Ferrell and J. J. Abrams
"Stu's Song" by Ed Helms
"Police & Thieves" by The Clash
Episode 36:
Another Cyberthug Take-Over!
1/15/10 Jerry Minor as Cyber Thug (guest host)
Matt Besser as Kanye East and Taylor Slow
Sean Dickerson as Miles Archer
Bonus Episode: Live from San Francisco Sketch Fest 1/18/10 Doug Benson
Michael Ian Black
Paul F. Tompkins
Dana Gould
Reggie Watts
Episode 37:
Exclusive Prince Interview
1/22/10 Sarah Silverman
Todd Glass
Hannibal Buress
Episode 38:
Paul F. Tompkins Steps In
1/29/10 Paul F. Tompkins (guest host)
Kaitlin Olson
Matt Gourley
Jeremy Carter
Mark McConville
Bonus Episode: Live from UCB Theatre New York 2/2/10 Zach Galifianakis
David Cross
Todd Barry
John Gemberling
Ted Leo
Episode 39:
The Premiere of Bob Ducca
2/5/10 Garfunkel and Oates
Seth Morris as Bob Ducca
Brendon Walsh
Episode 40:
Happy Valentine's Day
2/12/10 Doug Benson
James Adomian as Christopher Hitchens
Harris Wittels
Paul F. Tompkins as Garry Marshall
Games: Harris' Phone Corner, Would You Rather?
Episode 41:
Winter Olympic Fever
2/19/10 Aimee Mann
Kumail Nanjiani
Drew Droege as Maya Angelou
Episode 42:
Winter Olympic Fever: Deux!
2/26/10 Nick Thune
Matt Walsh as Stash Polinyac
Ian Roberts as Boris Darchinian
Danielle Schneider as Irena Stinchen
James Pumphrey
Episode 43:
Good One!
3/5/10 Tig Notaro
Casey Wilson as Julie Penzmere
Rory Scovel
Episode 44:
We Got A Caller on the Line
3/12/10 Nick Kroll as El Chupacabra
Paul F. Tompkins as Dame Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber
Jason Woliner
Games: Would You Rather? "Lasagne" by "Weird Al" Yankovic
"Bitch School" by Spinal Tap
"I'm Saving My Hymen for Jesus"* by Broad Comedy
Episode 45:
Cyberthug Take-Over Pt. Three
3/19/10 Jerry Minor as Cyber Thug (guest host)
James Adomian as Jesse Ventura
Craig Robinson
David Sitek
Dave Cousin
Brandon Johnson
Episode 46:
Curb Your Suicide Attempts
3/26/10 Ben Stiller
Jeff Garlin
Paul F. Tompkins as Ice-T
Andy Daly as Ben Alterman
Episode 47:
Happy Chap
4/2/10 Greg Proops
Jon Daly as Barry R.
Games: Would You Rather? "Uncle Fucka" by Trey Parker and Matt Stone
"Hamburgers and Hot Dogs" by Tim and Eric
"One Night"* by Stephen Bowcom
"Poisoning Pigeons in the Park" by Tom Lehrer
Episode 48:
In The Thicke of the Night
4/9/10 The Sklar Brothers
Paul Scheer as J. Montgomery Scott
"That's What I Wish" by Sarah Silverman
"Will We Eat Each Other's Doodies" by Sarah Silverman
"Hey Aunt Jemima"* by Jeff Ellingson
"Glad You Hurt Your Hand" by Steve Agee and Brian Posehn
"Halo" by Weirder Scott Aukerman (Parody of "Hello" by Lionel Richie)
"Glad I Hurt My Hand" by Brian Posehn
Episode 49:
Family Counseling
4/16/10 Adam Scott
Matt Walsh as Jerry McDowell
June Diane Raphael as Kathy McDowell
James Pumphrey as Damian Vast
Chris Fairbanks
"Baby" by Tenacious D
"Penis Song (Not the Noel Coward Song)" by Monty Python
"My Retarded Girlfriend"* by Phillipe Simondet
"Get Me to the Toilet"* by Bloody Anal Leakage
"Midnight Party"* by Shoddy Radio
Episode 50:
A Thrilling Hour or So
4/23/10 Paul Gilmartin
Mookie Blaiklock
The cast of The Thrilling Adventure Hour
"Asian Baby" by Mike O'Connell
"Colonel Tick Tock's Theme" by the cast of the Thrilling Adventure Hour
"Here's to Us" by Paul F. Tompkins and Paget Brewster
"Fish Heads" by Dr. Demento
"Gangsta Dinosaurs"* by Humungo Ginormous
"Man-Made Vagina"* by Beaver and Phone
"Takin' a Shit"* by John Gardner
"When I'm Done" by Dragon Boy Suede
Episode 51:
One Year Anniversary Party
4/30/10 Tig Notaro
Paul F. Tompkins as John C. Reilly, Ice-T and Dame Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber calls in
James Adomian as Jesse Ventura and Huell Howser
Seth Morris as Bob Ducca
Thomas Lennon as Little Gary
Rich Fulcher
Nick Kroll as Bobby Bottleservice and El Chupacabra
Jerry Minor
Games: Would You Rather? "Love Will Lead You Back" by Taylor Dayne
"Tell It To My Heart" by Taylor Dayne
"I'll Be Your Shelter" by Taylor Dayne
"Heart of Stone" by Taylor Dayne
"Original Sin" by Taylor Dayne
"Champion" by Kristen Wiig
"Birthday Checks" by Weirder Scott
"Pico and Sepulveda" by Felix Figuero and His Orchestra
Episode 52:
Introducing: The Japan Dogs
5/7/10 Sarah Silverman
Harris Wittels
Ben Schwartz
Games: Harris' Phone Corner
Episode 53:
A Cover of a Parody
5/14/10 "Weird Al" Yankovic
Garfunkel and Oates
Episode 54:
The Wacky Ding Dongs
5/21/10 Marc Maron
The Birthday Boys
Episode 55:
Go Rent Delgo!
5/28/10 Natasha Leggero
Jason Mantzoukas
Seth Morris as Bob Ducca
Games: Jukebox Jury
Episode 56:
Is Dave Foley Here?
6/4/10 David Anthony Higgins
Paul F. Tompkins as Cake Boss
Episode 57:
A Buttery, Juicy Episode
6/11/10 Brian Posehn
James Adomian as Merrill Shindler
Episode 58:
I Want It That Way
6/19/10 Rob Huebel
Steel Panther
Episode 59:
Free Subarus for Moms!
6/25/10 Paul F. Tompkins
Todd Glass
Andy Daly as August Lindt
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 60:
Now Hiring Interns!
7/2/10 Donald Glover
Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Brendon Walsh
Episode 61:
Palin 2012
7/9/10 Jimmy Pardo
Rory Scovel
Episode 62:
Serious or Sarcastic?
7/16/10 Andy Richter
Matt Besser as Bennett Stevens
Paul F. Tompkins as Danny Glover
Don't Stop Or We'll Die (Paul Rust, Michael Cassady, Harris Wittels)
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 63:
Harry's World: Mad Men
7/23/10 Jon Hamm
Rich Sommer
David Koechner as Gerald "T-Bones" Tibbons
Episode 64:
Harrison Ford Approved
7/30/10 Sarah Silverman
Mary Lynn Rajskub
James Adomian as Merrill Shindler
Episode 65:
Welcome To Earwolf!
8/5/10 The Sklar Brothers
Seth Morris as Bob Ducca
Games: Jukebox Jury "A Kiss is Not a Contract" by Flight of the Conchords
"Darling" by John C. Reilly
"Japanese Cowboy" by Ween
"Bob" by "Weird Al" Yankovic
"Give Peace a Chance" by Mitch Miller and the Gang
Episode 66.1:
Where Do Babies Come From?
8/12/10 Bob Odenkirk
Brett Gelman
Episode 66.2:
Cool Whip Play Challenge
8/16/10 Bob Odenkirk
Brett Gelman
Episode 67:
What Happens In Vegas
8/19/10 Rob Corddry
Lake Bell
Paul F. Tompkins as Cake Boss
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 68:
Live From LA it's Comedy Bang Bang!
8/26/10 Fred Armisen
Howard Kremer
Trainwreck
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 69:
I Am Not Food
9/1/10 Thomas Lennon as Little Gary
Kumail Nanjiani
Loch and Key
Games: Entourage re-cap; What Am I Thinking?
Episode 70:
Rock 'n Roll Dreams
9/8/10 Ted Leo
Aimee Mann
Jon Wurster
Paul F. Tompkins as Mr. Brainwash
Games: Jukebox Jury; Fortunately, Unfortunately
Episode 71:
Comedy Death Scott
9/15/10 Paul Scheer as himself and J. Montgomery Scott
Nick Kroll as himself, El Chupacabra, and Vinnie from Port Washington
Episode 72:
History In The Making
9/22/10 Janeane Garofalo
Andy Dick
James Adomian as Paul Giamatti, Huell Howser, and Mr. Hairslice
Episode 73:
Featuring Betty White!
9/29/10 Nick Swardson as himself and Betty White
Jon Daly as Bill Cosby-Bukowski
Games: UnGames Question of the Week; Jukebox Jury; Would You Rather
Episode 74:
Introducing Rocky!
10/6/10 Andy Daly as Bill Carter and Patrick McMahon
Jason Mantzoukas
"Running With Chicken" by Garfunkel and Oates
Episode 75:
The Farting Fuck Faces
10/13/10 Mike Birbiglia
Matt Besser as Mark Zuckerberg
Henry Phillips
Games: Fortunately Unfortunately
Episode 76.1:
Can He Sing, Jeremy Piven?
10/15/10 Zach Galifianakis
Paul F. Tompkins as Dame Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber
Dillon Campbell
Part 1
Episode 76.2:
Don't Cry Rolling Skate Train
10/20/10 Zach Galifianakis
Paul F. Tompkins as Dame Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber
Dillon Campbell
Part 2
Games: What Am I Thinking?; Jukebox Jury; Would You Rather?
Episode 77:
Crappy Howl-o-ween!
10/27/10 Jerry Minor as Cyber Thug
Sean Dickerson as Miles Archer
Allan McLeod as Ghost Boy
Jon Daly as Beuford le Barron
Brett Gelman as Messmore le Barron
Nick Wiger as Leo Carpazzi
Halloween episode
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 78:
Poundin' Puss in Heaven
11/3/10 Doug Benson
John Gemberling as Pastor Rhe Holner
Games: The Leonard Maltin Games; What Am I Thinking?
Episode 79:
Who'd Fuck Tom Brady?
11/10/10 Eugene Mirman
Jackie Clarke as Claire Woodruff
Mookie Blaiklock as Carl McCarthy
Games: What Am I Thinking?
Episode 80:
Enigma Force Five Reunion
11/17/10 Adam Scott
Paul F. Tompkins as Ice-T
James Adomian as Jesse Ventura and Huell Howser
Episode 81:
Todd Barry Vs. Borders
11/24/10 Todd Barry
Paul Rust as Leo Carnell
Neil Campbell as Nathan Morrow
Games: What Am I Thinking?
Episode 82:
Dammit That Was a Hot Jam
11/29/10 Kevin Nealon
Sarah Silverman
Tig Notaro
Jon Daly as Barry R.
Jerry Minor as Cyberthug
Sean Dickerson as Miles Archer
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 83:
Family Matters
12/6/10 Michael Ian Black
Seth Morris as Bob Ducca
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 84:
Impotent Teamsters Unite
12/13/10 Harris Wittels
Reggie Watts
Eddie Pepitone as Tommy Malone
Games: Harris' Foam Corner; What Am I Thinking?
Episode 85:
That's One Way of Doing It
12/20/10 Colin Hanks
Paul F. Tompkins as Cake Boss
Nick Kroll as El Chupacabra
Seth Morris as Bob Ducca
Andy Daly as Don Dimello
Brett Gelman as himself and James Gandolfini
Neil Campbell as Pimsy the Elf, Jerry, and Ebesneezer Scrooge
Christmas episode
The Best of 2010 12/26/10 Paul F. Tompkins as himself, Ice-T, Danny Glover, Garry Marshall, and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andy Daly as August Lindt
Brett Gelman
James Adomian as Huell Howser and Christopher Hitchens
Jon Daly as Bill Cosby-Bukowski and Frasier Fonzie
Nick Kroll as himself and El Chupacabra
Reggie Watts
Seth Morris as Bob Ducca
Thomas Lennon as himself and Little Gary
Tig Notaro as herself, Good One Robot, and Molly's Mother

2011

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Episode number Date Guests Synopsis and segments Featured songs
Episode 86:
The New Year Attack of 2011
1/3/11 Patton Oswalt
Rob Huebel
Games: Alive or Dead; Would You Rather?
Episode 87:
Droppin' Wallets!
1/10/11 Nick Thune
Chelsea Peretti
Games: Sports Results; Jukebox Jury; What Am I Thinking?
Episode 88:
Impression Off
1/17/11 Chris Hardwick
Matt Braunger
Games: Guess the Misheard Lyrics; The WTF? Question of the Week; Would You Rather?
Episode 89:
Great Big Hill of Hope
1/24/11 Nick Kroll as Fabrice Fabrice and Bobby Bottleservice
Harris Wittels
Games: Harris' Foam Corner; Jukebox Jury
Episode 90:
Is This Sexual Harassment?
1/31/11 Brett Gelman
Michael Gladis
Maria Thayer
Games: Is This News Story True or False?; What Am I Thinking?; Would You Rather?
Episode 91:
Garry Marshall Presents
2/7/11 "Weird Al" Yankovic
Tom Scharpling
Paul F. Tompkins as Garry Marshall
Games: Who Said It?; Would You Rather?
Episode 92:
How's Your Boner?
2/14/11 Andy Richter
Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Games: Guess the Celebrities’ Real Name; What Am I Thinking?; Would You Rather?
Episode 93:
And The Oscar Goes To...
2/21/11 Reggie Watts
James Adomian as Paul Giamatti
Games: Oscar Trivia; Would You Rather?
Episode 94:
Dip Didda Dip Dow!
2/28/11 Ben Schwartz
Andy Daly as Hot Dog
Games: Jukebox Jury
Episode 95:
Phishing For Compliments
3/7/11 Natasha Leggero
Harris Wittels
Matt Besser as King George VI
Games: Harris' Foam Corner; Jukebox Jury; Would You Rather?
Episode 96:
Live from SXSW!
3/13/11 Paul Reubens
Dave Foley
Thomas Lennon as Little Gary
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 97:
Can I Catch A Ride?
3/21/11 Jon Hamm
Seth Morris as Bob Ducca
Games: Who Said It?; What Am I Thinking?
Episode 98:
A Worthy Uhhh
3/28/11 Adam Scott
James Adomian as Alan Rickman
Games: Guess The Misheard Lyric; Jukebox Jury
Episode 99:
Somethin' For Daddy!
4/4/11 Patton Oswalt
Andy Daly as Don Dimello
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 100:
The Big One-Oh-Oh
4/11/11 Susanna Hoffs
Matthew Sweet
Rob Huebel
Thomas Lennon as himself and Little Gary
Doug Benson calls in
Games: Who Said It?
Episode 101:
Booked It!
4/18/11 Joe Lo Truglio
Casey Wilson
Matt Besser as Fred Phelps
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 102:
Behind the Music
4/25/11 Tim Heidecker as himself and Elton John
Gregg Turkington as Neil Hamburger and Bernie Taupin
Games: Alive or Dead? "Life On The Road" by Heidecker & Wood
Episode 103:
These Times They Are A-Changin'
5/2/11 Paul F. Tompkins as himself, Huell Howser, and Yogi Bear
Reggie Watts
Andy Daly as Clive Dundee
Paul Scheer as Truck Bastien
Tig Notaro
Nick Kroll as El Chupacabra
James Adomian as Huell Howser, Jesse Ventura, and Paul F. Tompkins
Episode 104:
Shut Up Dracula!
5/9/11 Paul Feig
The Birthday Boys
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 105:
Comedy is Honey
5/16/11 Matt Walsh
Scot Armstrong
Jon Daly as Sappity Tappity
Games: Alive or Dead?; What Am I Thinking?
Episode 106:
It's a Fucking Podcast: Pt. 1
5/23/11 Andy Richter
Paul F. Tompkins as Cake Boss
Games: Who Said It? "I'm back" by Randy Savage
"Rocket Experience" by Buzz Aldrin
Episode 106.5:
It's a Fucking Podcast: Pt. 2
5/30/11 Andy Richter
Paul F. Tompkins as Cake Boss
Games: Would You Rather? "The Crimson Permanent Assurance" by Monty Python
"A Kiss is not a Contract" by Flight of the Conchords
Episode 107:
Maybe It's Maybelline
6/6/11 John Mulaney as himself and George St Geegland
Nick Kroll as Gil Faizon, Fabrice Fabrice, and Don Pardo as Marv Albert
Episode 108:
Pussy CPR
6/13/11 Rob Corddry
Erinn Hayes
James Adomian as Dov Charney
Games: What Am I Thinking?; Jukebox Jury
Episode 109:
The Andy Samberg Special
6/20/11 Andy Samberg
Adam Pally as Bro
Games: Hollywood Facts; Would You Rather? "Reba (Two Worlds Collide)" by The Lonely Island feat. Kenan Thompson
"Japan" by The Lonely Island
Episode 110:
Thumbs Yes!
6/27/11 Colin Hanks
Myq Kaplan
Paul Scheer as Kylie Bloom
Games: What Am I Thinking?; Would You Rather? "Having No Friends" by Sarah Silverman
Episode 111:
Hi, How Are You?
7/1/11 David Guy Levy
Harris Wittels
Brett Gelman
Games: Harris' Foam Corner "I Can Make You A Man (Reprise)" by Tim Curry
"The Camping Song" by Hard 'n Phirm
Episode 112:
Since You've Been Gone
7/5/11 "Weird Al" Yankovic
Paul F. Tompkins as Andrew Lloyd Webber
Games: Word Association; Would You Rather? "If That Isn't Love" by "Weird Al" Yankovic
"Since You've Been Gone" by "Weird Al" Yankovic
Episode 113:
Skanking Hayride
7/11/11 Bobby Moynihan
Seth Morris as Ozzie Patinkin
Games: Hollywood Facts; Would You Rather? "The Government Totally Sucks" by Tenacious D
"My Sister's Cute" by Tim and Eric
"Dry Sheets, Ice Cream, Jellybeans" by Sarah Silverman & Sydney Park
Episode 114:
Hats Off to Caruso
7/18/11 Edgar Wright
Joe Cornish
Matt Besser as Martin Riley
Games: Hollywood Facts; Would You Rather? "With A Girl Like You" by The Rutles
"You're Gonna Die Soon" by Sarah Silverman
Episode 115:
The Plug-In Drug
7/25/11 Paul Rudd
David Wain
Ken Marino
Games: Freestyle Rap Battle; What Am I Thinking?; Would You Rather? "No Homo" by The Lonely Island
Episode 116:
When I Go To Queens...
8/1/11 Todd Glass
Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Games: What Am I Thinking?; Would You Rather? "Lee" by Tenacious D
"Hamburgers and Hot Dogs" by Tim and Eric
Episode 117:
Can't Never Did Nothing
8/8/11 David Cross
Ruben Fleischer
Chad Carter as Sam Darling
Games: Hollywood Facts; Would You Rather? "Pizza Boy" by David Cross
"You've Got To Follow Your Balloon" by Bob Odenkirk & David Cross
Episode 118:
Hologram Toes
8/15/11 Patton Oswalt
Eddie Pepitone as The Diner Marshal
"I'm Glad You Hurt Your Hand" by Steve Agee & Brian Posehn
"I Sit On You" by Tim and Eric
Episode 119:
Andi Callahan, RN
8/22/11 Gillian Jacobs
Andy Daly as Andi Callahan
"The Mulatto Song" by Dewey Cox
Episode 120:
Farts and Procreation
8/29/11 Adam Scott
Harris Wittels
Chelsea Peretti
Games: Harris' Foam Corner "Mama" by The Lonely Island
Episode 121:
Bro-ing Out
9/5/11 Jimmy Pardo
Paul Rust
Rob Delaney
Games: What Am I Thinking?; Hot Topics; Jukebox Jury
Episode 122:
Shanghaied by Irene
9/12/11 Zach Galifianakis
Paul F. Tompkins as Werner Herzog
Yo La Tengo
Games: Would You Rather? "Let's Save Tony Orlando's House" by Yo La Tengo
"Sugarcube" by Yo La Tengo
"Periodically Double or Triple" by Yo La Tengo
"Tom Courtenay" by Yo La Tengo
Episode 123:
No Scoop For You
9/19/11 Amy Poehler
The Bangles
Adam Pally as David Fiene
Games: Freestyle Rap Battle; Would You Rather? "Manic Monday" by The Bangles
"Hazy Shade of Winter" by The Bangles
"Ride The Ride" by The Bangles
Episode 124:
Bro-ing Out Pt. Deux
9/26/11 Todd Barry
Nick Thune
Matthew Sweet
Games: Hot Topics; What Am I Thinking?; Would You Rather? "She Walks The Night" by Matthew Sweet
"Baltimore" by Matthew Sweet
"I've Been Waiting" by Matthew Sweet
"Byrdgirl" by Matthew Sweet
Episode 125:
Wine in the Whirlpool
10/3/11 Sarah Silverman
Nick Kroll as himself, Bobby Bottleservice, and Erma
Dan Mangan
Games: Would You Rather? "Oh Fortune" by Dan Mangan
"Leaves, Trees, Forest" by Dan Mangan
"Post-War Blues" by Dan Mangan
"Sold" by Dan Mangan
Episode 126:
Suicide is Painless
10/10/11 Jon Hamm
Paul F. Tompkins as Garry Marshall
Nick Lowe
Games: Freestyle Rap Battle; Would You Rather? "Stoplight Roses" by Nick Lowe
"Sensitive Man" by Nick Lowe
"All Men Are Liars" by Nick Lowe
"(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding" by Nick Lowe
Episode 127:
National Pleasure
10/17/11 Paul Scheer as Bob Cage
Nick Swardson
Brody Stevens
Games: Guess The Misheard Lyrics; Would You Rather? "Todd Barry Is An Idiot" by Aimee Mann, Tim Heidecker & Michael Penn
"My Little Buttercup" by Steve Martin, Martin Short & Chevy Chase
"Like A G6" by Richard Cheese
Episode 128:
Coach? Coach? Coach?
10/24/11 Jon Heder
Harris Wittels
Seth Morris as Hank Williams Jr.
Games: Harris' Foam Corner; What Am I Thinking?; Alive or Dead?; Freestyle Rap Battle "Humanitarian Song" by Sarah Silverman
"Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop" by Will Ferrell
Episode 129:
Comedy Fang Fang
10/31/11 Brett Gelman as Messmore le Barron
Jon Daly as Beuford le Barron
Allan McLeod as Ghost Boy
Neil Campbell
Games: Freestyle Rap Battle "Halloween (E.T. Please Phone Home)" by "Weirder Scott" Aukerman featuring Aimee Mann
"Batman, Wolfman, Frankenstein, or Dracula" by The Diamonds
Episode 130:
Tall Napoleon
11/7/11 Bobby Moynihan as Charles Barkley and Fagin Platt
Jenny Slate
Elizabeth Laime
Games: What Am I Thinking?; Who Said It?; Would You Rather? "My Dead Dog Rover" by Hank, Stu, Dave & Hank
"Jesus Ranch" by Tenacious D
Episode 131:
Mayor of Hollywood
11/14/11 Andy Daly as Chip Gardner
Jason Mantzoukas
"Spaceballs" by The Spinners
"Heartbreak Hotel" by Stan Freberg
Episode 132:
Occupy Thanksgiving
11/21/11 David Wain
Margaret Cho
James Adomian as Dov Charney
Grant-Lee Phillips
Games: What Am I Thinking?; Would You Rather? "Your Favorite Thing" by Margaret Cho & Grant-Lee Phillips
"Asian Adjacent" by Margaret Cho & Grant-Lee Phillips
"Eat Shit and Die" by Margaret Cho & Grant-Lee Phillips
"Wave of Mutilation" by Grant-Lee Phillips, David Wain, Margaret Cho & Scott Aukerman
Episode 133:
Fortunately Unfortunately
11/28/11 Patton Oswalt
Chris Tallman as Leslie Schecter
Games: Fortunately Unfortunately; Would You Rather? "I'm Not Going To Pay $500 To Watch Douchebags Eat Turkey" by Dragon Boy Suede
"Cain Mutiny" by Tim Heidecker
"That's Been Done" by Sarah Silverman
Episode 134:
Bride of Chucky
12/5/11 Kevin Nealon
Ben Schwartz
Amy Phillips as Jennifer Tilly
Games: Subjective Holiday Quiz; Would You Rather? "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Comedy Bang Bang
"Christmas Is For Fucking" by Reggie Watts
Episode 135:
Scavenge and the Wisemen
12/12/11 Paul F. Tompkins as himself and Cake Boss
Erinn Hayes
Dan Telfer
Games: Would You Rather? "Christopher Bell Rock" by The Birthday Boys
"Christmas Wrapping" by Doug Benson
Episode 136:
2011 Holiday Spectacular
12/19/11 Harris Wittels
Paul F. Tompkins as Andrew Lloyd Webber
Brett Gelman as Billy Crystal
Thomas Lennon as Little Gary
Jon Daly as Kelsey Grammer and Bill Cosby-Bukowski
Adam Pally
Nick Kroll as El Chupacabra
Seth Morris as Bob Ducca
James Adomian as Jesse Ventura and Huell Howser
Games: Harris' Foam Corner; Freestyle Rap Battle
NOTE: No Plugs segment.
"If It Doesn't Snow On Christmas" by Joe Pesci
"I'm A Christmas Tree" by Wild Man Fischer & Dr. Demento
"Santa's Packin'" by R.O. Manse (feat. Dukey)
"What Can You Get a Wookiee for Christmas (When He Already Owns a Comb?)" by The Intergalactic Droid Choir and Chorale
"Another Christmas Song" by Stephen Colbert
Episode 137:
Best of 2011 Pt. 1
12/26/11 Paul F. Tompkins 10. Bro (Episode 109: The Andy Samberg Special)
9. Boner Jamz (Episode 92: How's Your Boner?)
BONUS CLIP: Summertime Freestyle Rap (Episode 115: The Plug-In Drug)
8. Would You Rather? (Episode 126: Suicide is Painless)
BONUS CLIP: Zach's Q&A (Episode 122: Shanghaied By Irene)
7. Chip Gardner's Campaign Strategy (Episode 131: Mayor of Hollywood)
BONUS CLIP: Alive or Dead? (Episode 86: The New Year Attack of 2011)
6. Don Dimello (Episode 85: That's One Way of Doing It)
Episode 137.5:
Best of 2011 Pt. 2
12/29/11 Paul F. Tompkins
Andy Richter
5. Cake Boss Contacts Chewbacca (Episode 106.5: It's A Fucking Podcast: Pt. 2)
BONUS CLIP: What Am I Thinking? (Episode 121: Bro-ing Out)
4. Huell Howser and the Hadron Collider (Episode 103: These Times They Are A-Changin')
BONUS CLIP: A Worthy Uhhh (Episode 98: A Worthy Uhhh)
3. Hot Dog (Episode 94: Dip Didda Dip Dow!)
BONUS CLIP: Back To School Freestyle Rap (Episode 123: No Scoop For You)
2. Don Dimello's Beauty and the Beast (Episode 99: Somethin' For Daddy!)
1. Jack Sjunior and Brian Pieces (Episode 120: Farts and Procreation)

2012

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Episode number Date Guests Synopsis and segments Featured songs
Episode 138:
Ghost Protocol
1/2/12 Andy Richter
Paul F. Tompkins as Werner Herzog
Games: Would You Rather? "Charlene II (I'm Over You)" by Stephen Colbert with The Black Belles
"The Getaway Grandmothers Club" by Don't Stop or We'll Die
Episode 139:
Win a Farmhouse
1/9/12 Bob Odenkirk
Brian Huskey as Paul Luzak
Games: Would You Rather? "I'm Glad You Hurt Your Hand" by Steve Agee & Brian Posehn
"Dio" by Tenacious D
Episode 140:
Ron Swanson Off
1/16/12 Nick Offerman
James Adomian as Paul Giamatti
"Hulkster in Heaven" by Hulk Hogan and The Wrestling Boot Band
Episode 141:
Ladies Night
1/23/12 Tig Notaro
Jamie Denbo as Beverly Ginsberg
Jessica Chaffin as Ronna Glickman
Games: Jukebox Jury "One Night In Bangkok" by Mike Tyson
"Trouble On Dookie Island" by The Lonely Island
Episode 142:
Popcorn.com
1/30/12 Tim Heidecker
Eric Wareheim
James Adomian as Dr. Bronner
Games: Would You Rather? "Rolo Tony" by Tim and Eric
"Long Legs" by Tim and Eric
Episode 143:
Grammy Spectacular
2/6/12 "Weird Al" Yankovic
Todd Glass
Amy Phillips as Liza Minnelli
Games: Would You Rather? "Rappin' Rodney" by Rodney Dangerfield
Episode 144:
Clones and Oliver Stones
2/13/12 Don't Stop Or We'll Die:
(Harris Wittels as himself and Steven Spielberg
Paul Rust as himself and Melvin Pelvin
Michael Cassady as himself and Mark Hamill)
Games: What Am I Thinking?; Would You Rather? "Deep Down (In The Dusty Meadow)" by Don't Stop or We'll Die
"Once In Awhile" by Don't Stop or We'll Die
"'Lectric Roller Skates" by Don't Stop or We'll Die
"Austin and Ace" by Don't Stop or We'll Die
Episode 145:
A Family Affair
2/20/12 David Wain
James Adomian as Gary Busey
Games: Freestyle Rap Battle "Pencil Neck Geek" by Freddie Blassie
Episode 146:
Climbing the Ladder
2/27/12 Reggie Watts
Ben Schwartz
Matt Besser as Björk
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 147:
Raisin Norman Bates
3/5/12 Paul F. Tompkins as Ice T
Greg Proops
James Adomian as Jesse Ventura
Games: Would You Rather? "Baby Penis In Your Mind" by Sarah Silverman & Laura Silverman
"Highly Illogical" by Leonard Nimoy
Episode 148:
Wipeout!
3/12/12 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Dalton Wilcox, Don Dimello, Hot Dog, August Lindt, Danny Mahoney, Bill Carter, Patrick McMahon, Clive Dundee, and himself
"Baby, Let Me Be" by The Rutles
Episode 149:
Live from SXSW 2012
3/19/12 Tim Heidecker
James Adomian as Merrill Shindler
Seth Morris as Bob Ducca
Reggie Watts
Games: Freestyle Rap Battle
Episode 150:
Time Bobby
3/26/12 Bobby Moynihan as Fourvel
Paul F. Tompkins as Andrew Lloyd Webber
"Cerise" by Ken Nordine
Episode 151:
Fan Fiction
4/2/12 Fred Savage
Jackie Clarke as Pam Bicell
Gil Ozeri as Len Bicell
Games: Would You Rather? "Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor (On the Bedpost Overnight)?" by Lonnie Donegan
Episode 152:
Behind the Irony Curtain
4/9/12 Ed Helms as Dale
Seth Morris
Games: Would You Rather? "Stu's Song" by Ed Helms
"Allentown" by Ed Helms
Episode 153:
Jing It Or Ding It!
4/12/12 Will Forte
Leo Allen
Games: Jing It Or Ding It; Would You Rather? "MacGruber's Theme" by Cornbread Compton & The Silver Lake Chorus
"The Perfect Number" by Vicki St. Elmo
Episode 154:
Finger Guns
4/16/12 Lennon Parham as Miss Listler
Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Games: Jukebox Jury; What Am I Thinking? "Friends" by Flight of the Conchords
Episode 155:
Fingerbang Lindbergh
4/23/12 Patton Oswalt
Chris Tallman as Mark Van Driel
Games: Fart, Marry/Mary, Kiss "The Getaway Grandmothers Club" by Don't Stop Or We'll Die
"Watch Me Do Me" by The Lonely Island
Episode 156:
Anniversary Party!
4/30/12 St. Vincent
Zach Galifianakis
Paul F. Tompkins as Cake Boss
Harris Wittels
James Adomian as Christopher Hitchens
Nick Kroll as El Chupacabra and Toph Shay
Brett Gelman
Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Games: Harris' Foam Corner "Surgeon" by St. Vincent
"Cheerleader" by St. Vincent
"Cruel" by St. Vincent
Episode 157:
God Bless America
5/7/12 Bobcat Goldthwait
Paul F. Tompkins as Garry Marshall
Games: Fart, Marry/Mary, Kiss "America, Fuck Yeah (Bummer Remix)" by Trey Parker
"Chicken Monkey Duck" by Mike Phirman
Episode 158:
Words with Friends
5/14/12 Gillian Jacobs
Jordan Peele as Jermaine Jones
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 159:
Apicklelypse
5/21/12 Alison Brie
Jason Mantzoukas
Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman
Games: What Am I Thinking?; Would You Rather?
Episode 160:
Slow Dance Boner
5/28/12 Sarah Silverman
Kyle Dunnigan as Del LaRue and Craig
Games: Shorts or Jeans? "Poop Song" by Sarah Silverman & Laura Marano
"Aids Ballad" by Sarah Silverman
Episode 161:
Highly Illogical
6/4/12 Reggie Watts
Tim Heidecker
Andy Daly as Don Dimello
Jon Daly as Barry R.
Episode 162:
Best Bro Hang
6/11/12 Andy Samberg
Adam Pally as Bro
Games: Would You Rather? "Mama" by The Lonely Island
"My Mic (Interlude)" by The Lonely Island
Episode 163:
Burning Love
6/18/12 Steve Agee
Ken Marino as Mark Orlando
Janet Varney as Carly
Deanna Russo as Tamara G
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 164:
Clifton Was Here
6/25/12 Bob Zmuda as Tony Clifton
Ben Schwartz
Games: What Am I Thinking?
Episode 165:
Hoo-ah!
7/2/12 Andy Kindler
Loudon Wainwright III
Amy Phillips as Gwyneth Paltrow
Games: Who Said It? "Double Lifetime" by Loudon Wainwright III
"Man and Dog" by Loudon Wainwright III
"The Days That We Die" by Loudon Wainwright III
Episode 166:
Farts and Procreation 2
7/9/12 Adam Scott
Harris Wittels
Chelsea Peretti
Episode 167:
New No-Nos
7/16/12 Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Paul Rust
Jerrod Carmichael
Games: New No-Nos; Would You Rather?
Episode 168:
Breaking Bread
7/23/12 Bob Odenkirk
Matt Besser as The Pope
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 169:
Immortal Mustache
7/30/12 Jay Chandrasekhar
Paul F. Tompkins as Cake Boss
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 170:
New Scoop
8/6/12 Martin Starr
Lennon Parham as Ethel Branscome
Neil Campbell
Games: Would You Rather? "Lost Boy/Friend" by Laura Silverman
Episode 171:
Scrog Secretions
8/13/12 Megan Mullally
Nick Kroll as David Eros and El Chupacabra
Stephanie Hunt
"Jack, You're Dead" by Nancy and Beth
"The Cool of the Day" by Nancy and Beth
"Poop Song" by Sarah Silverman and Laura Marano
"It's The Girl" by Nancy and Beth
Episode 172:
This is a Safe Zone
8/20/12 Todd Glass
Brian Huskey as Glenn Maxx
Episode 173:
Ride Like Hell
8/27/12 Paul F. Tompkins as Werner Herzog
Paul Scheer as Scott Jeffries
Brent Weinbach
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 174:
Series Regulars
9/3/12 Lizzy Caplan
John Mulaney as himself and George St Geegland
Nick Kroll as himself and Gil Faizon
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 175:
Mop Water
9/10/12 Justin Kirk
Paul F. Tompkins as Andrew Lloyd Webber
Start of the fall spectacular of having television stars show up, the first being Justin Kirk who joins host Scott Aukerman to help Andrew Lloyd Webber (Tompkins) regain his memory.
Episode 176:
Out of Bleeps
9/17/12 Amy Poehler
Jason Mantzoukas
James Adomian as Tom Leykis
Games: Speed Round; Freestyle Rap Battle; Would You Rather?
Episode 177:
Penises Abounding
9/24/12 B. J. Novak
Wyatt Cenac
Keegan-Michael Key as Van Davion
Jordan Peele as Mike Smith
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 178:
Motor Boating Around Town
10/1/12 Rob Corddry
Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 179:
Pitch Slapped
10/9/12 Adam DeVine
Paul Scheer as Scott Jeffries
Kay Cannon
Hana Mae Lee
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 180:
Friends Without Words
10/15/12 Gillian Jacobs
Paul F. Tompkins as Garry Marshall
Lauren Lapkus as Tracy
The third in the ongoing saga of Gillian Jacobs and Scott Aukerman's argument over Words with Friends. Garry Marshall (Tompkins) marries Gillian Jacobs, and college student Tracy stops by to tell tales of her time abroad.
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 181:
Happy Endings
10/22/12 Casey Wilson
Adam Pally
Games: Fortunately Unfortunately; Freestyle Rap Battle; Would You Rather?
Episode 182:
Repeat Your Keyword
10/24/12 Tim Heidecker
Joe Wengert as Arthur Steinborn
Lauren Lapkus as Diane
Episode 183:
Return to Suicide House
10/29/12 Brett Gelman as Messmore le Barron, James Gandolfini, Snagglepuss, David Koresh, and Billy Crystal
Jon Daly as Beuford le Barron, Shaggy, Christopher Walken, Santa Claus, Jim Belushi, and Chris Rock
Allan McLeod as Caine Sherman, Ghost Boy, Robert De Niro, and Stephen Hawking
James Adomian as Maximillian Blanc, Ralph Macklevaney, Christopher Hitchens, Jim Jones, and Frank Calliendo
Games: Freestyle Rap Battle
Episode 184:
Pop and Politics
11/5/12 Aziz Ansari
Bob Odenkirk
Neil Campbell
Mike Hanford
James Adomian as Pat Buchanan
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 185:
Cum Scanners
11/7/12 Chris Hardwick
Ike Barinholtz as JT McDowell
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 186:
New York Mainstays
11/12/12 Paul F. Tompkins as Garry Marshall
Julie Klausner
Jake Fogelnest
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 187:
Finger Chimes
11/19/12 Nat Faxon
Lennon Parham as Forsythia
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 188:
Attack of the Shits
11/26/12 Judd Apatow
Graham Parker
Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Games: Would You Rather? "Stop Cryin' About the Rain" by Graham Parker
Episode 189:
The Pancake Man
12/3/12 Chris Fairbanks
Paul F. Tompkins as Werner Herzog
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 190:
You Know What I Mean?
12/10/12 Demetri Martin
James Adomian as Orson Welles
Pamela Murphy as Nancy Cooper
Episode 191:
2012 Holiday Spectacular
12/17/12 Harris Wittels
Matt Besser as Björk, Neil Young, and Billy Braggart
Paul Rust
Paul F. Tompkins as Ice-T
Jon Daly as Bill Cosby-Bukowski
Nick Kroll as Liz
Games: Harris' Foam Corner; New No-Nos (referred to as New Ho Ho Hos).
Best of 2012 Pt. 1 12/24/12 Paul F. Tompkins 10. George St. Geegland & Gil Faizon (Episode 174: Series Regulars)
9. Tracy (Episode 180: Friends Without Words)
BONUS: Arthur Steinborn's Memory System (Episode 182: Repeat Your Keyword)
8. Harris' Foam Corner (Episode 156: Anniversary Party!)
BONUS: Off the Top (Episode 146: Climbing the Ladder)
7. Woody Allen on Entourage (Episode 162: Best Bro Hang)
6. Miss Listler (Episode 154: Finger Guns)
Best of 2012 Pt. 2 12/31/12 Paul F. Tompkins
"Weird Al" Yankovic
5. New No-Nos (Episode 167: New No-Nos)
4. Dalton Wilcox (Episode 148: Wipeout!)
BONUS: Ching Chong Matinee (Episode 161: Highly Illogical)
3. Tom Leykis (Episode 176: Out of Bleeps)
BONUS: The Washington Monugents (Episode 184: Pop and Politics)
2. Blaze and Rod Ogg (Episode 166: Farts and Procreation 2)
1. Fourvel (Episode 150: Time Bobby)

2013

[edit]
Episode number Date Guests Synopsis and segments Featured songs
Episode 192:
GoodFelines
1/7/13 Ben Schwartz
Horatio Sanz as Shelly Driftwood
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 193:
What Else? What Else?
1/10/13 Kristen Schaal
Neil Campbell as Rick Faber
Pamela Murphy as Nancy Cooper
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 194:
Me Gusta Characters!
1/14/13 Nick Kroll as himself, Chance, El Chupacabra & Fabrice Fabrice
Chelsea Peretti as herself and Tootie
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 195:
Making the Snow Angel
1/21/13 Billy Eichner
Reggie Watts
Matt Besser as Frosty the Snowman
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 196:
A Different Huelliverse
1/24/13 Jeff Garlin
James Adomian as Huell Howser and Christopher Hitchens
Episode 197:
Please Claire-ify
1/28/13 Tim Heidecker
Paul Rust
Jon Daly as Bill Cosby-Bukowski
Games: New No-Nos; Would You Rather?
Episode 198:
Aren't You Glad
2/4/13 Jeffrey Ross
Ron Sexsmith
Amy Phillips as Sarah Silverman
Neil Campbell as Cam Bilmoth
Games: Would You Rather? "Sneak Out the Back Door" by Ron Sexsmith
Episode 199:
Garry Unmarried
2/6/13 Paul F. Tompkins as Garry Marshall
Gillian Jacobs
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 200:
Halfway To China
2/11/13 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Cactus Tony and Don Dimello
Episode 201:
End Scene
2/18/13 Jon Glaser
Matt Besser as Pope Benedict XVI
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 202:
Philip Traumatic Seymour Disorder
2/21/13 Nick Thune
James Adomian as Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Giamatti
Lauren Lapkus as Todd
Games: Fortunately, Unfortunately
Episode 203:
The Vicar of Yanks
2/25/13 "Weird Al" Yankovic
Paul F. Tompkins as Andrew Lloyd Webber
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 204:
The Pepper Men
3/4/13 Zach Galifianakis
Jon Daly
Neil Campbell
Episode 205:
Titans of Comedy
3/7/13 Anthony Jeselnik
Eugene Mirman
Nathan Fielder
Eugene Cordero as Jazz Jazz
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 206:
Live from SXSW 2013
3/11/13 Michael Cera
Sarah Silverman
Tim & Eric
Reggie Watts
Brett Gelman (cameo)
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 207:
Live from SXSW 2013 II
3/14/13 Ken Marino
Rob Huebel
Natasha Leggero
Martin Starr
Reggie Watts
James Adomian as Jesse Ventura
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 208:
Zombie Candles
3/18/13 Steven Yeun
Doug Benson
Paul F. Tompkins as Cake Boss
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 209:
The Bisco Boys
3/22/13 Don't Stop Or We'll Die
(Paul Rust, Harris Wittels, Michael Cassady)
Howard Kremer
Games: Fortunately, Unfortunately; Would You Rather? "Bullfrog" by Don't Stop Or We'll Die
"Lisa" by Don't Stop Or We'll Die
"Sunrise"/"Little Boys" by Don't Stop Or We'll Die
"The Good Old Boys" by Don't Stop Or We'll Die
"Newborn Baby Colt" by Dragon Boy Suede
Episode 210:
A Spiritual Journey
3/25/13 Adam Brody
Lauren Lapkus as Traci Reardon
Joe Wengert as Shelby Orangina
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 211:
April Fools!
4/1/13 Jon Hamm as himself and El Chupacabro
Nick Kroll as himself, El Chupacabra, and Chilly Willy
Episode 212:
Comedy Bleep Bleep
4/8/13 Brendon Walsh
James Adomian as Gordon Ramsay
Neil Campbell
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 213:
Star Graves
4/15/13 Jerrod Carmichael
Horatio Sanz as Joe France's
Episode 214:
You Have To Take Action
4/18/13 Jen Kirkman
Pamela Murphy as Karen Porter
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 215:
Time Bobby 2
4/22/13 Bobby Moynihan as Fourvel and Fryvault
Paul F. Tompkins as Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber
Episode 216:
Top of the Schaal To You!
4/29/13 Kristen Schaal
Neil Campbell as Buford Dorsey
Michaela Watkins as Dr. Sherri Levine
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 217:
The WTF Hour
5/2/13 Marc Maron Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 218:
The 4th Anniversary Extravaganza!
5/6/13 David Wain
Lauren Lapkus as Traci Reardon
Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Paul F. Tompkins as Mike the Janitor
Jason Mantzoukas
Paul Rust as Benny Bachelor
Neil Campbell as Barrett Bachelor
Episode 219:
Farts and Procreation 3
5/13/13 Adam Scott as himself, Bus Guy #1, Jason Vorges, Edwin and Window Loving Dog #1
Harris Wittels as himself, Bus Guy #2, Clark Griswald, Vince and Window Loving Dog #2
Chelsea Peretti as herself, Coslita, Cheri Oteri and Cheri Oteri

NOTE: No Plugs segment.
Episode 220:
4 PayDays & A Baby
5/20/13 Lennon Parham as Miss Listler
Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Episode 221:
The Cake Council
5/28/13 Andy Richter
Paul F. Tompkins as Cake Boss
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 222:
A Peanut In The Rain
6/3/13 Paul F. Tompkins as Garry Marshall
Gillian Jacobs
Mike Hanford as Ducky Powell
Episode 223:
Roll Over, Seth Rogen
6/10/13 Seth Rogen Games: Fart, Marry, Kiss; What Am I Thinking?; Would You Rather?
Episode 224:
Live from Austin
6/13/13 Paul Scheer as Bill Diesel
Martin Starr
Brandon Johnson
Neil Campbell as Rick Faber
Games: Freestyle Rap Battle, Would You Rather?
Episode 225:
Super Chums
6/17/13 Taran Killam as himself and Mark Johnson Sr.
Paul Brittain as himself and Lon Smudge
Episode 226:
¡Aspira!
6/24/13 Paul Feig
Horatio Sanz as Victor Ramos
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 227:
All Farted Out
6/27/13 Brian Posehn
Jon Daly as Mall McCartney
Episode 228:
Acapella Cuddle Puddle
7/1/13 John Hodgman
Paul F. Tompkins as Ice-T and Garry Marshall
Episode 229:
Two Thumbs & Not Much Else
7/8/13 Ben Schwartz
Paul F. Tompkins as Werner Herzog
Episode 230:
Something for Everything
7/11/13 Reggie Watts
Neil Campbell
Games: Freestyle Rap Battle, Would You Rather?
Episode 231:
This Is Not Me, This Is Them
7/15/13 Kumail Nanjiani
James Adomian as Paul Giamatti & Jesse Ventura
Episode 232:
LIVE from San Diego Comic-Con
7/18/13 Andy Daly as Hot Dog
Paul Rust
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 233:
Royal Watching
7/22/13 Bob Odenkirk
Andy Daly as Byron Denniston
David Cross calls in
Episode 234:
Changing the Bandage
7/25/13 Bill Hader
Seth Morris as Bob Ducca
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 235:
Concert Buddies
7/29/13 Doug Benson
Paul F. Tompkins as Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 236:
Murderer Heaven
8/5/13 Rob Corddry
Paul F. Tompkins as The Ghost of Richard Harrow
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 237:
Filipino Blockbuster
8/8/13 Jonah Ray
Nick Thune
Eugene Cordero as Tito Ben
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 238:
Marissa Wompler's Birthday Pool Party LIVE
8/12/13 Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Lennon Parham as Miss Listler and Kimmy
Jason Mantzoukas as Eric “Gutterballs” Gutterman and Kareem
Brian Huskey as Dr. Seth Wompler
Melissa Rauch as Danielle Bartiromo and Katie Wong
Episode 239:
New Dad
8/19/13 Jay Mohr
Matt Besser as New Dad
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 240:
#TheWorldsEnd
8/23/13 Edgar Wright
Simon Pegg as himself, Michael Caine, and Sean Connery
Nick Frost as himself, Sean Connery, and Michael Caine
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 241:
The Stallone Bros.
8/26/13 Paul Scheer as himself and Frank Stallone
Nick Kroll as himself and Sylvester Stallone
Episode 242:
Veggie Dongs
9/2/13 Thomas Lennon as himself and Little Gary
Rob Huebel
Neko Case
Games: Would You Rather? "Local Girl" by Neko Case
"Calling Cards" by Neko Case
Episode 243:
Blow Me Up Tom!
9/9/13 Maria Bamford
James Adomian as Tom Leykis, Merrill Shindler, and Jesse Ventura
Episode 244:
An Ode to New York!
9/16/13 Andy Samberg
Eddie Pepitone as Eddie Floatley
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 245:
Poehler Ice Caps
9/23/13 Amy Poehler
Neil Campbell
Paul F. Tompkins as Alan Thicke
Games: Freestyle Rap Battle
Episode 246:
Butthole Baby
9/30/13 Casey Wilson as herself and Janelle Johnson
June Diane Raphael as herself and Jolene Johnson
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 247:
Half a Score
10/7/13 Tim Meadows
Horatio Sanz as Chico Davis
Episode 248:
Todd's Life 2.0
10/10/13 Eric André
Lauren Lapkus as Todd
Episode 249:
Ice Cold STaB
10/14/13 Bob Odenkirk
The Birthday Boys as themselves and Coke/Pepsi/Tab secret formula holders
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 250:
Podcast Silence
10/21/13 Pete Holmes
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Pamela Murphy as Lisa Bartin
Episode 251:
The Bed Spoiler
10/24/13 Amber Tamblyn
Todd Glass
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 252:
The Creeeeeeepy Halloween Special
10/28/13 Steven Yeun
Paul Rust as Dr. Traygo
Molly Bretthauer as Dykula
Nick Wiger as Leo Carpazzi
Eva Anderson and Caroline Anderson as The Hauntettes
Episode 253:
Fieri Fight
11/4/13 Tim Heidecker
Jon Daly as himself and Bill Cosby-Bukowski
Games: Tic-Tac-Toe, Would You Rather?
Episode 254:
LIVE from Comedy Gives Back
11/7/13 Zach Galifianakis
David Wain
Andy Daly as Jack Fitzgerald
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 255:
A Visit from Hee Hee-ll
11/11/13 Rob Delaney
Mookie Blaiklock as Michael Jackson
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 256:
Raw Copera
11/18/13 Brendon Small
Cameron Esposito
James Adomian as Jesse Ventura
"The Birth / Fata Sidus Oritur / One of Us Must Die" by Dethklok (Brendon Small)
"The Duel" by Dethklok (Brendon Small)
Episode 257:
Nuts As A Pile Of Nuts
11/21/13 Will Forte as himself and Texter
Paul F. Tompkins as The Ghost of Richard Harrow
Episode 258:
Yoke Jams
11/25/13 Jimmy Pardo
Bill Callahan
Seth Morris as Bob Ducca
"The Sing" by Bill Callahan
"Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus (Performed by Bob Ducca)
"Small Plane" by Bill Callahan
"Ride My Arrow" by Bill Callahan
Episode 259:
Charlotte's Website
12/2/13 David Alan Grier
Lauren Lapkus as Regina Crimp
Joe Wengert as Mr. G
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 260:
Tiny Cheeseburger Story
12/5/13 Mike Birbiglia
Brendon Small as Victor Diamond and Tiny
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Episode 261:
Nubile Agape
12/9/13 Kulap Vilaysack
Shelby Fero
Horatio Sanz as Aaron Neville
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 262:
2013 Holiday Spectacular
12/16/13 Nick Lowe
Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Dalton Wilcox
Paul F. Tompkins as Alan Thicke
James Adomian as Merrill Shindler
Jon Daly as Bill Cosby-Bukowski
Neil Campbell as Barrett Bachelor
Paul Rust as Benny Bachelor
Paul Scheer as Frank Stallone
"Christmas at the Airport" by Nick Lowe
"The North Pole Express" by Nick Lowe
"A Dollar Short of Happy" by Nick Lowe
Best of 2013 Pt. 1 12/23/13 Paul F. Tompkins 15. The Vicar of Yanks (Episode 203: The Vicar of Yanks)
14. The Pepper Men (Episode 204: The Pepper Men)
BONUS: New No-Nos 2013 (Episode 197: Please Claire-ify)
13. El Chupacabra y El Chupacabro (Episode 211: April Fools!)
BONUS: Werner Herzog's Yelp Hotel Review (Comedy Bang! Bang! 2013 Tour: LIVE from San Francisco with Paul F. Tompkins and Doug Benson)
12. Garry, Gilly, and the Butthole-less Baby (Episode 222: A Peanut In The Rain)
BONUS: What A Thrashable Slope (Episode 222: A Peanut In The Rain)
Best of 2013 Pt. 2 12/26/13 Paul F. Tompkins 11. Frank and Sylvester Stallone (Episode 241: The Stallone Bros.)
BONUS: Breaking Bad Finale Spoilers (Episode 249: Ice Cold STaB)
10. The Return of the Tom Leykis Show (Episode 243: Blow Me Up Tom!)
9. Reardon and Wompler and The Bachelor Brothers (Episode 218: The 4th Anniversary Extravaganza!)
BONUS: Tito Ben's Karaoke (Episode 237: Filipino Blockbuster)
8. Werner Herzog in Jack Reacher (Episode 229: Two Thumbs & Not Much Else)
BONUS: Silent Night by Bjork (Episode 191: 2012 Holiday Spectacular)
7. Richard Harrow (Episode 236: Murderer Heaven)
Best of 2013 Pt. 3 12/30/13 Paul F. Tompkins 6. Bel-Air Marriage and Divorce (Episode 199: Garry Unmarried)
BONUS: Freestyle Rap Battle (Episode 230: Something for Everything)
5. Harris' Foam Corner and Some Characters (Episode 219: Farts and Procreation 3)
BONUS: Sean Connery and Michael Caine (Episode 240: #TheWorldsEnd)
4. Poehler vs Campbell vs Thicke Freestyle Rap Battle (Episode 245: Poehler Ice Caps)

2014

[edit]
Episode number Date Guests Synopsis and segments Featured songs
Best of 2013 Pt. 4 1/2/14 Paul F. Tompkins 3. Cactus Tony (Episode 200: Halfway to China)
2. The Platform is Shifting (Episode 238: Marissa Wompler's Birthday Pool Party LIVE)
1. Fourvel and Fryvault (Episode 215: Time Bobby 2)
Episode 263:
Hollywild
1/6/14 Ben Schwartz
Horatio Sanz as Coco Marx
Games: Would You Rather?, Riddle Me This
Episode 264:
Creating A Krolliverse
1/13/14 Nick Kroll as himself, Liz, C-Czar, Sylvester Stallone, and El Chupacabra
Jenny Slate as herself and Pretty Liz
Episode 265:
LIVE from RIOT LA
1/16/14 Paul F. Tompkins as JW Stillwater
Lauren Lapkus as Traci Reardon
Harris Wittels
Games: Harris' Foam Corner, Would You Rather?
Episode 266:
The Calvins Twins
1/20/14 Taran Killam as himself and Smith "Bever Hopox" Calvins
Paul Brittain as himself and Jones "Chico Hands" Calvins
Episode 267:
That Wasn't It (I'm Back) [Hee Hee]
1/27/14 Jerrod Carmichael
Neil Campbell
Mookie Blaiklock as Michael Jackson
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 268:
What Does the Fonz Say?
1/30/14 Jimmy Pardo
Betsy Sodaro as Voda Gaipsy the Romanian Gypsy
Games: Riddle Me This, Would You Rather?
Episode 269:
Smaug's Kickstarter
2/3/14 Doug Benson
Paul Hornschemeier
Matt Besser as Smaug
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 270:
Off The Grid
2/10/14 Jon Daly
James Adomian as Jesse Ventura
"Abracadabralifornia" by Jon Daly
Episode 271:
Tiny Little Boy Parts
2/13/14 Nick Thune
Molly Bretthauer as Meredith Coldwell
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 272:
Sex Party Season
2/17/14 Gillian Jacobs
Paul F. Tompkins as Garry Marshall and Len Wiseman
Episode 273:
Vape Cod
2/24/14 Jim O'Heir
Horatio Sanz as Shelly Driftwood
Episode 274:
Oh, Golly!
3/3/14 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Gil & Golly and Dalton Wilcox
Episode 275:
LIVE from SXSW 2014
3/10/14 Jonah Ray
Adam Cayton-Holland
James Adomian as The Sheriff of Nottingham
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 276:
LIVE from SXSW 2014 II
3/14/14 Matt Braunger
Matt Besser as Hooch the Mooch
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 277:
Comedy Bang Me!
3/17/14 Chelsea Peretti
Paul Rust as Benny Bachelor
Neil Campbell as Barrett Bachelor
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 278:
Only Tones
3/24/14 Old 97's
Matt Berninger
James Adomian as George Zimmer and Russell Crowe
Games: Would You Rather? "Longer Than You've Been Alive" by Old 97's
"Let's Get Drunk and Get It On" by Old 97's
"Nashville" by Old 97's
Episode 279:
Reverse April Fools
3/31/14 Patton Oswalt
Lauren Lapkus as Traci Reardon
Will Hines as Qthor
Episode 280:
DuALity
4/7/14 "Weird Al" Yankovic
Paul F. Tompkins as Alan Thicke
Games: Riddle Me This
Episode 281:
Bro Boarders
4/14/14 Matt Walsh as himself and XJR&
Timothy Simons
Games: Name A Bread, Would You Rather?
Episode 282:
Wompster's University
4/21/14 Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Lennon Parham as Miss Listler
Episode 283:
The 5th Anniversary Show!
4/28/14 Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Lennon Parham as Miss Listler
Jason Mantzoukas
Lauren Lapkus as Traci Reardon
Matt Besser as Mattilda Besserina Ay Der Bong Boy Retired Pope Smith
Paul F. Tompkins as Mike the Janitor and JW Stillwater
Paul Rust as Benny Bachelor
Neil Campbell as Barrett Bachelor
Episode 284:
A Thrilling CBB Adventure Hour
5/5/14 Marc Evan Jackson
Mark Gagliardi as Croach the Tracker
Paul F. Tompkins as K of the Cosmos and himself
Games: Riddle Me This
Episode 285:
Solo Bolo
5/8/14 Ben Schwartz
Episode 286:
Time Bobby 3
5/12/14 Bobby Moynihan as Fourvel and Fryvault
Paul F. Tompkins as Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Werner Herzog
Episode 287:
Stinky Chips
5/19/14 Shane Torres
Lauren Lapkus as Mizz Chips
Episode 288:
Back to Barz, Back to Reality
5/22/14 The Sklar Brothers
Horatio Sanz as Barzelona Marriott
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 289:
The Exorcism of Cake Boss
5/26/14 Paul F. Tompkins as Cake Boss and Reverend Robert Parcimonie
Matt Gourley as H. R. Giger
Games: Riddle Me This
Episode 290:
Shed Busting
6/2/14 Todd Glass
James Adomian as himself, George W. Bush, Jesse Ventura, Merrill Shindler, and Paul Giamatti
Episode 291:
Summer Haunted House
6/5/14 Bob Odenkirk as himself and Thor Silverblatt
Adam Resnick
Neil Casey as Earl Bixby
Fran Gillespie as Pammy Bixby
Episode 292:
DJs Are Sleaze Js
6/9/14 Jenny Slate
Merrill Garbus
Jon Daly as himself and Sappity Tappity
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 293:
Monster Muscles
6/12/14 Phil Lord
Chris Miller
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Eugene Cordero as R.J. Rise
Games: Riddle Me This
Episode 294:
Honk Shoo
6/16/14 Ian Edwards
Brendon Small as Bernie Fretts
Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Episode 295:
I Turned It On For The Dog Penis
6/19/14 Alex Anfanger
Dan Schimp
Lauren Lapkus as Traci Reardon
Games: Riddle Me This
Episode 296:
Taking The Bladder Out
6/23/14 David Wain as himself and Phineas T. Johnson
Michael Showalter
Neil Campbell as Percy Perryweather
Episode 297:
Canadian Apparel
6/30/14 Nathan Fielder
Joe Wengert as Brad Hammerstone
James Adomian as Dov Charney
Episode 298:
The Hotwives of Orlando
7/7/14 Paul Scheer
Danielle Schneider as Shauna Maducci
Tymberlee Hill as Phe Phe Reed
Andrea Savage as Veronica Von Vandervon
Dannah Phirman as Alli
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 299:
Don't Hack the SAC
7/15/14 "Weird Al" Yankovic
Claudia O'Doherty
"Handy" by "Weird Al" Yankovic
"Foil" by "Weird Al" Yankovic
"My Own Eyes" by "Weird Al" Yankovic
"Mission Statement" by "Weird Al" Yankovic
"Lame Claim to Fame" by "Weird Al" Yankovic
"NOW That's What I Call Polka!" by "Weird Al" Yankovic
"First World Problems" by "Weird Al" Yankovic
"Sports Song" by "Weird Al" Yankovic
Episode 300:
Oh, Golly! You Devil
7/21/14 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Golly, Dalton Wilcox, Danny Mahoney, Ben Alterman, August Lindt, Bill Carter, Patrick McMahon, Hot Dog, Clive Dundee, Andi Callahan, Chip Gardner, Cactus Tony, Byron Denniston, and Don Dimello
Episode 301:
They're Twins Jonah
7/28/14 Jonah Ray
Kumail Nanjiani
Brendon Small as Victor Diamond and Tiny
Games: Riddle Me This
Episode 302:
Milkshake Movies
7/31/14 Mary Lynn Rajskub
Twin Shadow
Eddie Pepitone as Howard Amethyst
"The One" by Twin Shadow
"Locked and Loaded" by Twin Shadow
"To the Top" by Twin Shadow
Episode 303:
Puttering Around
8/04/14 Paul F. Tompkins as himself, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Cake Boss
Loudon Wainwright III
"Haven't Got the Blues (Yet)" by Loudon Wainwright III
"Here Come the Choppers" by Loudon Wainwright III
"Spaced" by Loudon Wainwright III
Episode 304:
Marissa Wompler's Six Flags Birthday Womptacular
8/11/14 Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Lennon Parham as Miss Listler, Kimmy, and Philippe
Jason Mantzoukas as Eric “Gutterballs” Gutterman and Kareem
Brian Huskey as Dr. Seth Wompler
Melissa Rauch as Danielle Bartiromo and Katie Wong
Lauren Lapkus as Traci Reardon and Liz
Andy Daly as Don Dimello
NOTE: also featuring Scott Aukerman as Dabney and Andy Daly's daughter as Birthday Girl
Episode 305:
CattleLickItUp
8/18/14 Kulap Vilaysack
Howard Kremer
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 306:
Project Funway
8/21/14 Don't Stop Or We'll Die
(Paul Rust, Harris Wittels, Michael Cassady)
Games: Harris' Foam Corner, New No-Nos, Riddle Me This "Blood" by Don't Stop Or We'll Die
"Central Park" by Don't Stop Or We'll Die
"For the Revolution" by Don't Stop Or We'll Die
"Alfred E. Neuman/Sylvester P. Smith" by Don't Stop Or We'll Die
Episode 307:
Ruth's Ross Dress For Loss
8/25/14 Tenacious D
(Jack Black and Kyle Gass)
Lauren Lapkus as Regina Crimp
Joe Wengert as Russ
Games: The Guessing Game
Episode 308:
Superego: Loose Beginnings, Tight Ends
9/1/14 Matt Gourley as himself and H. R. Giger
Mark McConville as himself and Trevor
Jeremy Carter as himself and Bryson Tyson
Paul F. Tompkins as himself and Reverend Robert Parcimonie
Episode 309:
Tony Macaroni
9/08/14 Nick Kroll as himself and R. Schrift
Jimmy Pardo
Claudia O'Doherty
Episode 310:
Little Button Puss
9/15/14 Kevin Allison
Pamela Murphy as Bridgette Murphy
John Gemberling as HP-DP-69B
Games: Riddle Me This
Episode 311:
Denny's Boys
9/18/14 Joe Lo Truglio
Beth Dover as Saman Thughgh
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 312:
Grounded Me@
9/22/14 Andy Samberg
Lauren Lapkus as Todd
Games: What Am I Thinking?, Would You Rather?
Episode 313:
Gumbo Challenge
9/29/14 Ben Schwartz
Paul Banks
Horatio Sanz as Dante and Aaron Neville
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 314:
Y’all Heard Any of These Names Before?
10/6/14 Cameron Esposito
Paul F. Tompkins as JW Stillwater
Games: Y’all Heard Any of These Names Before?
Episode 315:
Sandwich Therapy
10/13/14 Ken Marino
Casey Wilson
Joe Wengert as Dr. Jerry Pensacola
Games: Riddle Me This
Episode 316:
In the Larp Run
10/16/14 Dane Cook
Reggie Watts
Neil Campbell as Rick Faber
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 317:
Tash.2
10/20/14 Natasha Lyonne
Paul F. Tompkins
Mary Holland as Dreama Peaches
Episode 318:
Lumber Hack
10/27/14 Wyatt Cenac
Matt Besser as Paul Funyuns
Jocelyn DeBoer as Bitsy Boo-Carmichael
Episode 319:
Return to Suicide House Part Gore
10/30/14 Brett Gelman as Messmore le Barron
Jon Daly as Beuford le Barron
Allan McLeod as Ghost Boy
Nick Wiger as Leo Carpazzi
Caroline Anderson as Scaroline
Games: Freestyle Rap Battle
Episode 320:
Charging Kids
11/3/14 Alex Borstein
Brendon Small as Victor Diamond and Tiny
Molly Bretthauer as Miss D.
Episode 321:
Big Fat Voice
11/10/14 Ana Gasteyer
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Mookie Blaiklock as Officer Jay Gutwill
Games: Riddle Me This "A Proper Cup of Coffee" by Ana Gasteyer
"One Mint Julep" by Ana Gasteyer
Episode 322:
YouTube Phenomahna
11/17/14 Chelsea Peretti
Seth Morris as Lou Ciello
Episode 323:
Pie Quiz with Tears for Fears
11/24/14 Tears For Fears
Reggie Watts
Paul F. Tompkins as Barnaby Valastrok, the Pie Minister
Episode 324:
Golden Duchess Cruise Lines
12/1/14 Colin Hanks
Lauren Lapkus as Marla Charles
Stephanie Allynne as Pam John
Mary Holland as Margie Donk
Erin Whitehead as Carol Sheldon
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 325:
Musical Organs
12/8/14 Skylar Astin
Rory Scovel
Pamela Murphy as Jewel's
Will Hines as Markis Campbell
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 326:
2014 Holiday Spectacular
12/15/14 Aimee Mann
Ted Leo
Paul F. Tompkins as Len Wiseman
Matt Gourley as Ian Fleming
Matt Besser as Björk
Brendon Small as Victor Diamond and Tiny
Lauren Lapkus as Ho Ho
James Adomian as Orson Welles
Neil Campbell as Logan Conley
"You Can't Help Me Now" by The Both
"Volunteers of America" by The Both
"Nothing Left to Do (Let's Make This Christmas Blue)" by The Both
Best of 2014 Pt. 1 12/22/14 Paul F. Tompkins 15. HP-DP-69B (Episode 310: Little Button Puss)
14. The Victor Podcast (Episode 301: They're Twins Jonah)
13. JW Stillwater (Episode 265: LIVE From RIOT LA)
12. Bever Hopox and Chico Hands (Episode 266: The Calvins Twins)
Best of 2014 Pt. 2 12/25/14 Paul F. Tompkins 11. R. Shrift (Episode 309: Tony Macaroni)
10. Len Wiseman (Episode 272: Sex Party Season)
9. Coco Marx (Episode 263: Hollywild)
8. Mike the Janitor and Traci Reardon (Episode 283: The 5th Anniversary Show!)
Best of 2014 Pt. 3 12/29/14 Paul F. Tompkins 7. Hollywood Facts (Episode 312: Grounded Me@)
6. Benny Schwaz (Episode 285: Solo Bolo)
5. Dabney! (Episode 304: Marissa Wompler's Six Flags Birthday Womptacular)
4. Fourvel Returns (Episode 286: Time Bobby 3)

2015

[edit]
Episode number Date Guests Synopsis and segments Featured songs
Best of 2014 Pt. 4 1/1/15 Paul F. Tompkins 3. Giger Possesses Cake Boss (Episode 289: The Exorcism of Cake Boss)
2. Gil & Golly (Episode 274: Oh, Golly!)
1. The Battle Between Good and Evil (Episode 300: Oh, Golly! You Devil)
Episode 327:
Bang! Bang! Into Your Mouth!
1/5/15 Ben Schwartz
Horatio Sanz as himself and Uncle Stoney
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 328:
Beatle Heaven
1/8/15 American Football
Anders Holm
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Games: Would You Rather? "Never Meant" by American Football
"The Summer Ends" by American Football
"For Sure" by American Football
Episode 329:
Too Much Tuna Tour
1/12/15 Nick Kroll as himself and Gil Faizon
John Mulaney as George St Geegland
Games: Get To The Gifts
Episode 330:
Peruvian Pullovers
1/19/15 Jim Rash
Horatio Sanz as Shelly Driftwood
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 331:
Secret Superlatives
1/26/15 Patton Oswalt
Lauren Lapkus as Benjamin Susix III
Mary Holland as Trabitha Tarteen
Episode 332:
What Winsome Said
2/2/15 Kyle Kinane
Matt Braunger
Neil Campbell as Winsome Prejudice
Fran Gillespie as Missy Prejudice
Games: Riddle Me This
Episode 333:
Pit Stop
2/9/15 Jack Antonoff
Horatio Sanz as Jacob Brooks
Miriam Tolan as Susan Brooks
Episode 334:
The Dream Team
2/12/15 David Cross
James Adomian as himself and Slavoj Žižek
Matt Walsh as himself and Corny Grandpa
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 335:
The Wedding of Gilli and Garry
2/16/15 Colin Hay
Paul F. Tompkins as Len Wiseman, Garry Marshall, Reverend Robert Parcimonie, and Alan Thicke
Gillian Jacobs
"Did You Just Take the Long Way Home" by Colin Hay
"I Want You Back" by Colin Hay
"Next Year People" by Colin Hay
Episode 336:
NOT Farts and Procreation 4
2/23/15 Adam Scott
Harris Wittels
Chelsea Peretti
Opens and closes with two separate tributes to Harris Wittels, who died eight days after this episode was recorded.
Games: Harris' Foam Corner
Episode 337:
The Ying and the Yankovic
3/2/15 "Weird Al" Yankovic
Paul F. Tompkins as Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber
Joe Wengert as Doug Doyzoice
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 338:
Be My Guest, Literally!
3/9/15 Michael Ableson
Paul F. Tompkins as Werner Herzog and Santa Claus
Lauren Lapkus as Ho Ho
Andy Daly as Jean Claude Pepi
Games: Name French Actors, Would You Rather?
Episode 339:
LIVE from SXSW 2015
3/16/15 Lauren Lapkus as Todd
Colin Hanks
Nick Kroll as himself, El Chupacabra, and Sylvester Stallone
Horatio Sanz as Kanye West
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 340:
LIVE from SXSW 2015 II
3/19/15 Tig Notaro
Stephanie Allynne as Hannah Harpie
Mary Holland as Helen Harpie
Lauren Lapkus as Hortense Harpie
James Adomian as Tom Leykis
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 341:
Banging the Table with Stars
3/23/15 Stars
Claudia O'Doherty
Neil Campbell as Brian Barber
Games: Would You Rather? "This Is the Last Time" by Stars
"Elevator Love Letter" by Stars
Episode 342:
A Silicon Valley P-Cast
3/30/15 Thomas Middleditch as himself, Joey Tortellini, and China
Kumail Nanjiani
Martin Starr
Paul F. Tompkins as Jarles
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 343:
Athlete's Head
4/6/15 Alicia Witt
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Brendon Small as Victor Diamond and Tiny
Episode 344:
Classic Switcheroo
4/9/15 Ryan Hansen
Jamie Chung
Horatio Sanz
Jocelyn DeBoer as Bitsy Boo-Carmichael
Paul F. Tompkins as Jarles
Episode 345:
Shifting Bouncy
4/13/15 Kyle Bornheimer
Paul Brittain as himself, Michael Explosione, Jr., Michael Explosione, Sr., and Steve Explosione
Roman Sklar
Episode 346:
That Is Wild
4/20/15 Tom Green
Mary Holland as Trabitha Tarteen
Erin Whitehead as Gale Burbiglia
Episode 347:
Foley Slumber Party
4/23/15 Kevin Pollak
Seth Morris as Andy Pappage
Nick Kroll calls in
Games: One Word Impressions
Episode 348:
Is Y'all My Daddy?
4/27/15 Cameron Esposito
Paul F. Tompkins as J.W. Stillwater
Matt Gourley as Jim Chambers/Professor Stillwater
Episode 349:
The 6th Anniversary Show!
5/4/15 Paul F. Tompkins as Cake Boss, Alan Thicke, and Santa Claus
Lauren Lapkus as Ho Ho
Thomas Middleditch as Klaus Schneider
Neil Campbell as The Time Keeper
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Joe Wengert as Brad Hammerstone
Paul Scheer as The Rickster
Erin Whitehead as Chad Warren
Episode 350:
Helmets, Aqueduct, Crucifixion, and Boobs
5/11/15 Andy Richter
Andy Daly as Byron Denniston
Episode 351:
CBB: The Movie
5/18/15 Sean Clements
Hayes Davenport
Ben Rodgers as Bang Rodgers
Hayley Huntley as Hayley Shields
Episode 352:
Scrunchy Face
5/25/15 Nick Swardson
James Adomian as Bernie Sanders
Will Hines as Jacob Cloudy
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 353:
Goodbye Reggie!
6/1/15 Reggie Watts
Neil Campbell
Mike Mitchell as BB-8
Games: Freestyle Rap Battle
Episode 354:
Solo Bolo: Dos Lo
6/4/15 Ben Schwartz Games: Riddle Me This, Solo Bolo Olympic Song Challenge
Episode 355:
Kid Detectives
6/8/15 Lauren Lapkus as herself and Murphy O’Malaman
Thomas Middleditch as himself and JJ O’Malaman
Episode 356:
Heynong Man
6/15/15 Jason Mantzoukas
Paul F. Tompkins as Mike the Janitor
Episode 357:
Modern Anti-Comedy
6/22/15 Natasha Leggero
Jeremy Konner
Brendon Small as Victor Diamond and Tiny
Betsy Sodaro as Mrs. Potts
Episode 358:
Freddie Mercury To Me
6/25/15 Beck Bennett
Mike Hanford as Alfie Kangas
Neil Campbell as Denver Coward
Episode 359:
TofuPeople
6/29/15 Jonah Ray
Kumail Nanjiani
Horatio Sanz as Shelly Driftwood
Erin Whitehead as Elaine the Dragon
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 360:
Snow Dome
7/6/15 Jimmy Pardo
Paul Brittain as himself and Fitch Pender
Episode 361:
Waiting for Infinnerty
7/9/15 Dan Finnerty
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
John Gemberling as Ton Limen
Episode 362:
RomanTig
7/13/15 Tig Notaro
Stephanie Allynne as herself and Dorothea Shirley
Mookie Blaiklock as Vin Diesel
Episode 363:
Wet Hot Crew
7/20/15 David Wain
Molly Shannon
Rich Sommer
Marguerite Moreau
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 364:
The Marm of Smarm Returns
7/23/15 Michael Ian Black
Lauren Lapkus as Todd
Games: Riddle Me This
Episode 365:
Bongo vs. Bongos
7/27/15 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Joe Bongo
Paul F. Tompkins as Jarles
Episode 366:
Cafeteriapalooza
8/3/15 Bobcat Goldthwait
Joe Wengert as Frank Frank
Will Hines as Dusty Stevens
Episode 367:
Bits, Riffs, and Friendships
8/6/15 Brett Gelman
Jon Daly
Tim Heidecker
Episode 368:
Rick Bic For President
8/10/15 Paul Scheer as himself and Rick Bic
Rob Huebel as himself and Dick Butterfield
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 369:
The Hotwives of Las Vegas
8/13/15 Andrea Savage as herself and Ivanka Silversan
Casey Wilson as herself and Jenfer Beudon
Dannah Phirman as herself and Leona Carpeze
Danielle Schneider as herself and Denise Funt
Episode 370:
The Brochelor
8/17/15 Paul F. Tompkins as himself and Chin Dollhouse
Matt Gourley as himself and Danielle Steel
Episode 371:
You Got PreDICted!
8/24/15 Jemaine Clement
Lauren Lapkus as Juniper Flagen
Mary Holland as Peony Flagen
Stephanie Allynne as Shrub Flagen
Erin Whitehead as Hyacinth Flagen
Episode 372:
Motown Tea
8/31/15 Diane Coffee
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Horatio Sanz as Skip Garcia
"Not That Easy" by Diane Coffee
"Mayflower" by Diane Coffee
Episode 373:
Vocal Fry
9/7/15 Eric Stonestreet
Brendon Small as Victor Diamond, Tiny, and Willard “Willy” Mapleton
Episode 374:
Tick Tock Clawk
9/10/15 Neil Campbell as Maxwell Keeper/The Time Keeper
Paul Rust
Fran Gillespie as Marco
Games: New No-Nos, Old Yes-Yeses, Would You Rather?
Episode 375:
Wompler's REAL 17th B-Day Womptacular
9/14/15 Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Lennon Parham as Miss Listler
Brian Huskey as Dr. Seth Wompler and Queth Wompler
Seth Morris as Dr. Lionel Drioche
Lauren Lapkus as Traci Reardon
Jason Mantzoukas as Eric "Gutterballs" Gutterman and Kareem
NOTE: also featuring Scott Aukerman as Dabney
Episode 376:
Romantic Tommy D
9/17/15 Peaches
Claudia O'Doherty
Will Hines as Clayton Purdy
"Dick in the Air" by Peaches
"Rub" by Peaches
Episode 377:
Good Night in the Morning
9/21/15 Tatiana Maslany as herself and Belissima
Kristian Bruun as himself and Phil Collins
Paul F. Tompkins as Chazmin and Scarsdale
Lauren Lapkus as Sunny, Salantame, and Scarsdale
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 378:
Mailer Daemon
9/28/15 Jason Mantzoukas as himself and Jeffrey Characterwheaties
Nick Kroll as himself, the Mailer Daemon, Dr. Conrad Murray, Live Taylor, and Fabrice Fabrice
Episode 379:
Realies and Fictionals
10/5/15 Alia Shawkat
Angela Trimbur
Adam DeVine
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Pamela Murphy as Cutie Cake
Episode 380:
A Colinary Journey
10/8/15 Colin Hanks
Eagles of Death Metal
Matt Walsh as Maximilian Lugner
Brian Huskey as Dr. Hiro Tokyo, Tommy, and Boys
Episode 381:
Kitchen Stand-Up
10/12/15 Nathan Fielder
Anthony Jeselnik
Drew Tarver as Terry Burkhalter
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 382:
Doing It the Savage Way
10/19/15 Fred Savage
Wayne Federman
Matt Gourley as H. R. Giger
Episode 383:
Return to Suicide House Part Boo
10/26/15 Brett Gelman as Messmore le Barron
Jon Daly as Beuford le Barron, Bill Cosby, and Bill Cosby 2
Nick Wiger as Leo Carpazzi
Paul Rust as Dr. Traygo
Caroline Anderson as Scaroline
Games: Freestyle Rap Battle
Episode 384:
Numbers Cannot Lie
11/2/15 Jason Mantzoukas
Paul F. Tompkins as Atherton Witherflower
Episode 385:
The Beatles of Cults
11/9/15 John Mulaney
Lauren Lapkus as Big Sue
Betsy Sodaro as Nancy K
Episode 386:
Titbit for Tatbit
11/16/15 Bob Odenkirk
David Cross
Mike O'Brien as Zin Bradley
Paul F. Tompkins as himself and Reverend Robert Parcimonie
Episode 387:
Most Multiple Personalities
11/19/15 John Grant
John Gemberling as Tom Jimson
Jocelyn DeBoer as Delna
"Grey Tickles, Black Pressure" by John Grant
"Global Warming" by John Grant
Episode 388:
Breath Before Death
11/23/15 Neko Case
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Mookie Blaiklock as himself and Michael Jackson
Episode 389:
Travel Agent-Si!
11/30/15 Mary Elizabeth Ellis
Drew Tarver as Randy Travels
Dan Lippert as Dr. Frankie Beans
Episode 390:
The Oh, Hello Show
12/7/15 Eugene Mirman
John Mulaney as George St. Geegland
Nick Kroll as Gil Faizon
Episode 391:
2015 Holiday Spectacular
12/14/15 Paul F. Tompkins as Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lauren Lapkus as Ho Ho
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Neil Campbell as The Time Keeper
Will Hines as David Bunting
Episode 392:
The Holiday Womptacular
12/17/15 Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Lennon Parham as Miss Listler and Barbra Streisand
Brian Huskey as Dr. Seth Wompler
Jason Mantzoukas as Eric "Gutterballs" Gutterman
Seth Morris as Ms. Anderson and Dr. Lionel Drioche
Danielle Schneider as Rhonda DeLuce
Jon Daly as Matt Yanni
NOTE: also featuring Scott Aukerman as Dabney Coleperson
Best of 2015 Pt. 1 12/21/15 Paul F. Tompkins 14. George & Gil's Eulogies for the Passed (Episode 329: Too Much Tuna Tour)
13. Benny Schwaz and Uncle Stoney (Episode 327: Bang! Bang! Into Your Mouth!)
12. Live Reading the Script (Episode 351: CBB: The Movie)
11. The Ceremony Begins (Episode 335: The Wedding of Gilli and Garry)
Best of 2015 Pt. 2 12/24/15 Paul F. Tompkins 10. Talkin' Tang with Joe Bongo (Episode 365: Bongo vs. Bongos)
9. Solo Bolo Olympic Song Challenge (Episode 354: Solo Bolo: Dos Lo)
8. Scarsdale! (Episode 377: Good Night in the Morning)
7. Jeffrey Characterwheaties (Episode 378: Mailer Daemon)
Best of 2015 Pt. 3 12/28/15 Paul F. Tompkins 6. Time, Drums, and Ducks (Episode 349: The 6th Anniversary Show!)
5. Joey Tortellini (Episode 342: A Silicon Valley P-Cast)
BONUS: Gino Lombardo montage
4. Santa vs. Scott (Episode 338: Be My Guest, Literally!)
Best of 2015 Pt. 4 12/31/15 Paul F. Tompkins
Jason Mantzoukas calls in
3. Four Washington Lane! (Episode 355: Kid Detectives)
2. In Memory of Harris (Episode 336: NOT Farts and Procreation 4)
1. Birth of a Catchphrase (Episode 356: Heynong Man)

2016

[edit]
Episode number Date Guests Synopsis and segments Featured songs
Episode 393:
Peanuts Awareness
1/4/16 Ben Schwartz
Horatio Sanz as himself and Ted Ronson
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 394:
Wisconsin Sugar Babies
1/11/16 Zach Galifianakis
Lauren Lapkus as Todd
Tim Baltz as Don Darling
Episode 395:
Yupparently
1/18/16 Whitney Cummings
John Gemberling as Gene Rottenberry
Mary Holland as Linda Gravel
Episode 396:
The Intern Challenge
1/21/16 Rob Huebel
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Episode 397:
My Silly Moss Man
1/25/16 "Weird Al" Yankovic
Lauren Lapkus as Dimples and Mrs. Blarrr
Joe Wengert as Cody Calavera
Episode 398:
Prayer Orgy
2/1/16 Samantha Bee
Drew Tarver as Craig Bieber
Ryan Gaul as Ron Bieber
Episode 399:
Trump vs. Bernie
2/4/16 Gilbert Gottfried
James Adomian as Bernie Sanders and Jesse Ventura
Anthony Atamanuik as Donald Trump
Episode 400:
The War on Surfing
2/8/16 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Hot Dog
Episode 401:
LOVE Is Thicker Than Water
2/15/16 Paul Rust
Gillian Jacobs
Paul F. Tompkins as Alan Thicke and Garry Marshall
Games: New No-Nos
Episode 402:
Solo Bolo Trolo
2/18/16 Ben Schwartz Games: Riddle Me This, Solo Bolo Olympic Song Challenge, What Am I Thinking?
Episode 403:
This Ain’t Now, This is Then
2/22/16 Adam Scott
Tim Baltz as Randy Snutz
Dan Ahdoot as Tebow Lebow
Episode 404:
The Timeys Leap Year Celebration
2/29/16 Neil Campbell as The Time Keeper
Jessica Jean Jardine as The Sun Dialer
Ronnie Adrian as The Clock Facer
Betsy Sodaro as The Watch Maker
Carl Tart as The Old Timer
Tim Kalpakis as The Time Master
NOTE: There is a segment after the post-episode ad and Earwolf credits with Paul F. Tompkins as JW Stillwater.
Episode 405:
Space Chemistry
3/3/16 Jillian Bell
Charlotte Newhouse
Matt Gourley as Irvin Kershner
James Bladon as Sir Alec Guinness
Episode 406:
Kid Detectives II
3/7/16 Thomas Middleditch as J.J. O'Malaman
Lauren Lapkus as Murphy O'Malaman and Todd
Episode 407:
Shut the Fuck Door!
3/14/16 Paul F. Tompkins
Dan Ahdoot as himself and Felix Heist
Drew Tarver as himself and Wiliger Wronge
Mandell Maughan as herself and Stacey Keeks
Ryan Gaul as himself and Dean Unda
Tawny Newsome as herself and Margita Chelco
Tim Baltz as himself and Olivier Wronge
Episode 408:
LIVE at SXSW 2016
3/17/16 Ben Schwartz
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Nick Kroll as Sylvester Stallone
Paul F. Tompkins as Len Wiseman
Episode 409:
Man Brats
3/21/16 Taran Killam as Bryce Cripple
Paul Brittain as Tob Handlez
Episode 410:
You Know John Leguizamo
3/28/16 Jerrod Carmichael
Joe Wengert as Angel Coliciwo
Neil Campbell as Pam Steensma
Episode 411:
The Phony Marony Show with The Thermals
3/31/16 The Thermals
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Tim Kalpakis as Tony B.
"My Heart Went Cold" by The Thermals
"Thinking of You" by The Thermals
"The Walls" by The Thermals
Episode 412:
Little Whittle Whistle
4/4/16 Cameron Esposito
Paul F. Tompkins as J.W. Stillwater and Richard Harrow
Matt Gourley as Professor Stillwater
Episode 413:
Cranking It To Coldplay
4/7/16 Tom Scharpling
Jon Daly as John Daly
Episode 414:
Hollywood Handbook Comedy! (Hollywood Edition)
4/11/16 Sean Clements
Hayes Davenport
Games: Would You Rather?, Riddle Me This! (Dragon Edition), Fart, Mary, Kiss
Episode 415:
The Longest Pig Pile
4/14/16 Rob Corddry
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Brian Huskey as himself and Gustav Dudamel
Erinn Hayes
Episode 416:
Silicone Bralley Poo Crew
4/18/16 Thomas Middleditch as himself, Turd Dunkweed, and China
Kumail Nanjiani
Martin Starr
Episode 417:
The 3 Year Diet
4/25/16 Shane Torres
Tim Baltz as Ron Petty
Ryan Gaul as Dr. Peter Fash
Episode 418:
Paul Reiser and The Apple Tree
4/28/16 Paul Reiser
Brendon Small as Victor Diamond, Tiny, and Willard “Willy” Mapleton
Episode 419:
The 7th Anniversary Show!
5/2/16 Jason Mantzoukas
Paul F. Tompkins as himself and Thomas Lennon
Horatio Sanz as Shelly Driftwood
Neil Campbell as The Time Keeper
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Tim Baltz as Olivier Wronge
Drew Tarver as Wiliger Wronge
Episode 420:
Todd Is Too High with Rogue Wave
5/9/16 Rogue Wave
Haley Joel Osment
Lauren Lapkus as Todd
"Look At Me" by Rogue Wave
"Falling" by Rogue Wave
"Ocean" by Rogue Wave
"Plug Up the Toilet" by Ghetto Astronauts[6]
"Endless Supply" by Rogue Wave
Episode 421:
I Got Your Results
5/16/16 Maria Bamford
Will Hines as Brock Stone
Episode 422:
The WoodyVerse
5/19/16 Chris Gethard
Anthony Atamanuik as Woody Allen
Connor Ratliff as George Lucas
Shannon O'Neill as Renalda
Episode 423:
Time Bobby 4
5/23/16 Bobby Moynihan as Fourvel and Fourandahalfvel
Paul F. Tompkins as Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber
Episode 424:
Almost Parasites
5/30/16 "Weird Al" Yankovic
Kate Berlant as Greg Kerns
Drew Tarver as Crap Pollo
Episode 425:
Sunday Afternoon Taped
6/2/16 Andy Samberg
Claudia O'Doherty
Nick Kroll as R. Schrift, the Mailer Daemon, Fabrice Fabrice, himself, Sylvester Stallone, El Chupacabra, Mrs. Doubtfire, Bill Maher, Creaky Gate, and Gil Faizon
Episode 426:
Schwartz & Schwarts
6/6/16 Ben Schwartz
Horatio Sanz as himself and Barney Schwarts
Episode 427:
True Russian Facts
6/13/16 Natasha Leggero
Riki Lindhome
Dan Mangan
Craig Cackowski as Mikhail Titscoffski
Games: Would You Rather? "Mouthpiece" by Dan Mangan
"Basket" by Dan Mangan
"New Skies" by Dan Mangan
Episode 428:
Get Donk’d
6/16/16 Rhys Darby
Mary Holland as Margie Donk
Londale Theus Jr. as Reggie Tote
Episode 429:
Almost Mandatory
6/20/16 Jason Mantzoukas
Thomas Middleditch as himself and Edmond Carlyle
Episode 430:
Man Veils
6/27/16 Kristian Bruun
Jessica McKenna as Beth
Zeke Nicholson as B.Q.
Games: How Dumb Are You As A Canadian?, Would You Rather?
Episode 431:
Ghost Pets Are Liars
6/30/16 Brett Gelman
Mike O'Brien as Chris Dante
Tawny Newsome as Ydeda Elaine Brown
Episode 432:
Dana Carvey's Micro-Impressions
7/4/16 Dana Carvey
John Gemberling as HP-DP-69B
Drew Tarver as Little Dammit Man
Episode 433:
Government Pizza
7/11/16 Aparna Nancherla
Jeremy Rowley as Ming
Ryan Gaul as Doug Gropes
Episode 434:
Doubt About That
7/14/16 Brent Weinbach
Brendon Small as Victor Diamond, Tiny, and Willard “Willy” Mapleton
Erin Whitehead as Patty Pecker
Episode 435:
Jim Gaffigan Says No
7/18/16 Jim Gaffigan
Eugene Cordero as Tito Ben
Will Hines as Matt Knight
Episode 436:
Rich Mind Vain
7/25/16 Sean Clements as himself and Rich Mind Vain
Chris Tallman as Nick Nolte
Eliza Skinner as Angelica Trashmouth
Episode 437:
Fart Face Fuckers 2
8/1/16 Mike Birbiglia
Horatio Sanz as himself and Dr. Bill Phil
Mary Holland as herself and Lisa Taco
Episode 438:
Hair Take It
8/8/16 Cameron Esposito
River Butcher
Paul F. Tompkins as Al A. Peterson
Episode 439:
It's Great (An Improv Team)
8/11/16 Adam Pally as himself and Bro
Nick Kroll as himself and R. Schrift
Episode 440:
Pop-TarTender
8/15/16 Todd Glass
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Matt Besser as LaMary
Episode 441:
Your Cousin Marvin
8/22/16 Jason Mantzoukas
Carl Tart as Marvin Phelps
Neil Campbell as Larry the Loner
Episode 442:
Atlantis Dire Warning
8/29/16 Andy Daly as Neptuna and Dalton Wilcox
Jeremy Rowley as Ming
Episode 443:
This Is Your Boy Troy
9/5/16 Adam Scott
Will Hines as Jack Sparks
Jessica McKenna as This Is Your Boy Troy
Episode 444:
Mind Your Please and Questions
9/12/16 Tig Notaro
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Drew Tarver as Mr. Manners
Episode 445:
Sully Goose
9/15/16 Michelle Biloon
Paul F. Tompkins as Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger
Episode 446:
Scrounging and Lounging
9/19/16 Tatiana Maslany
Kristian Bruun
Mary Holland as Janice Cramps
Paul F. Tompkins as Big Chunky Bubbles
Episode 447:
These Are the Worst
9/26/16 Aya Cash
Kether Donohue
Zeke Nicholson as Bone Queef
Kate Berlant as Daniel
Episode 448:
Master of Horror
10/3/16 Robert Kirkman
Ryan Gaul as Doug Gropes
John Gemberling as Mart
Episode 449:
Nasty Lyrics
10/10/16 Paul F. Tompkins
Drew Tarver as Trish Trasch
Ryan Gaul as Beverly Gunt
Mandell Maughan as Janice Bullhorn
Dan Ahdoot as Juan
Episode 450:
Throw It On the Floor
10/13/16 Kyle Kinane
Horatio Sanz as Dr. Julius Jackson
Episode 451:
Wishing with The Grawlix
10/17/16 Ben Roy
Andrew Orvedahl
Lauren Lapkus as Frank Dorito
Brendon Small as Victor Diamond, Tiny, and Willard "Willy" Mapleton
Paul F. Tompkins as Jarles
Episode 452:
Pow! Pow! Power Wheels!
10/24/16 "Weird Al" Yankovic
Claudia O'Doherty
Jessica McKenna as Beth
Episode 453:
Unblocked and Unlocked
10/27/16 Johnny Pemberton as himself and Dicker Troy
Eden Sher
Londale Theus Jr. as Reverend T.P. Stain
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 454:
Return to Suicide House Part Tricks-or-Treats
10/31/16 Jon Daly as Beuford le Barron
Allan McLeod as Ghost Boy
Paul Rust as Dr. Traygo
Nick Wiger as Leo Carpazzi
Caroline Anderson as Scaroline
Games: Hallowscream Freestyle Rap Contest
Episode 455:
The Washington Monugents Reunite
11/3/16 Bob Odenkirk
River Butcher
Tim Kalpakis
Dave Ferguson
Mike Hanford
Eban Schletter
Episode 456:
The Historic Rap
11/7/16 Jason Mantzoukas
Paul F. Tompkins as Cal Solomon
Episode 457:
Prepare for the Quake
11/14/16 Michael Showalter
Paul Brittain as Dr. Brian Blouse
Jeremy Rowley as Mark
Episode 458:
Solo Bolo Cuatrolo
11/17/16 Ben Schwartz
Lin-Manuel Miranda calls in
Games: Solo Bolo Olympic Song Challenge
Episode 459:
Giamatti Gives Thanks
11/21/16 Maria Thayer
James Adomian as Paul Giamatti
Tawny Newsome as Gary Urbansky
Episode 460:
Persons of Interest
11/28/16 "Weird Al" Yankovic
Ryan Gaul as Detective James P. Garetty
Jeremy Rowley as Kole Kringle
Drew Tarver as David
Episode 461:
Tragedy Boom! Boom! with The Magic Tavern
12/1/16 Adal Rifai as Chunt, King of the Badgers
Arnie Niekamp
Matt Young as Usidore the Blue
Games: Honesty or Challenge
Episode 462:
Breakin' Since the 30s
12/5/16 Nick Thune
Moshe Kasher
Lauren Lapkus as Wendy Quote The Worm Unquote Widelman and The Dell Guy
Episode 463:
2016 Holiday Spectacular
12/12/16 Jason Mantzoukas
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Paul F. Tompkins as Al A. Peterson
Tawny Newsome as Gary Urbansky
Tim Baltz as Ron Urbansky
Neil Campbell as The Time Keeper
River Butcher
Will Hines as Frosty the Snowman
Ryan Gaul as Norm Hamer
Jeremy Rowley as Ming
Drew Tarver as Keith Jones
James Adomian as Jesse Ventura
Zeke Nicholson as Dr. Green
Brendon Small as Victor Diamond, Tiny, and Willy Mapleton
Best of 2016 Pt. 1 12/19/16 Paul F. Tompkins 15. Benny Shwaz and Ted Ronson (Episode 393: Peanuts Awareness)
14. Droppin’ Deuces and Pizza Raps (Episode 456: The Historic Rap)
13. Rapping Beth and Text Death (Episode 452: Pow! Pow! Power Wheels!)
4. Gil, George, and Pamela from Big Bear (Live Episode: Just For Laughs in Montreal)
12. Catching up with Hot Dog (Episode 400: The War on Surfing)
Best of 2016 Pt. 2 12/22/16 Paul F. Tompkins 11. New No-Nos and Theme Songs (Episode 401: LOVE Is Thicker Than Water)
10. D.A.B.D.A. (Episode 423: Time Bobby 4)
9. Another Olympic Song Challenge (Episode 402: Solo Bolo Trolo)
3. Claudia O'Doherty and Calvin Redding (Live Episode: Sydney, NSW, Australia)
8. Exposing R. Schrift (Episode 425: Sunday Afternoon Taped)
"Please Don't Joke About 'I, Robot' This Christmas" by Scott Aukerman and Paul F. Tompkins
Best of 2016 Pt. 3 12/26/16 Paul F. Tompkins 7. You Know What? (Episode 390: The Oh, Hello Show)
2. Kid Detectives 2.5 (Live Episode: Live from Comic-Con)
6. Broken Feet and Janice Cramps (Episode 446: Scrounging and Lounging)
5. Amateur Barrister Sex Parties (Episode 429: Almost Mandatory)
4. The Time Keeper's Rap (Episode 419: The 7th Anniversary Show!)
Best of 2016 Pt. 4 12/29/16 Paul F. Tompkins 3. Everyone but David Bunting (Episode 391: 2015 Holiday Spectacular)
BONUS: The Apple Tree Song (Episode 418: Paul Reiser and The Apple Tree)
2. Turd Dunkweed (Episode 416: Silicone Bralley Poo Crew)
1. Ho Ho, The Contraptionaire, and Donny Gary (Live Episode: Atlanta, The Tabernacle)
1. Two Words! We Gotta Go to Alaska! (Episode 406: Kid Detectives II)
"Olympic Song Challenge Remix" by Scott Aukerman and Ben Schwartz (featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda)

2017

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Episode number Date Guests Synopsis and segments Featured songs
Episode 464:
A Ton More Sexy
1/4/17 Ben Schwartz
Horatio Sanz as Shelly Driftwood and Gringo Starr
Episode 465:
Harsh Joe Pinions
1/9/17 Matt Besser
Jessica McKenna as Margery Kershaw
Gil Ozeri as Joe "Pinions" Rudolph
Episode 466:
Gossip Guy
1/16/17 Brendon Walsh as himself and Rene Faberge
Randy Liedtke
Lauren Lapkus as Traci Reardon and Ross Geller
Episode 467:
TruLife TV
1/23/17 Paul Scheer as himself and Tyren Bigsby
Michelle Biloon
Mike O'Brien as Kelly Burton
Episode 468:
The Dream Method
1/30/17 Rachel Bloom
Jeremy Rowley as Ming
Anthony Atamanuik as Chief Inspector Yoplait and Ringo Starr
Mike Hanford as Peter Finn
Episode 469:
Quiznos What QuizDid
2/6/17 John Hodgman
Zeke Nicholson as Dr. Green
Carl Tart as The Chief
Episode 470:
Electric Guest Are Masculine
2/13/17 Electric Guest
Mary Holland as Brandon Potter
Erin Whitehead as Janelle Jinx
"Glorious Warrior" by Electric Guest
"Dear To Me" by Electric Guest
Episode 471:
Shy By Nature, Outgoing By Nurture
2/20/17 Jason Mantzoukas
John Early as Tricia R.
Kate Berlant as Tricia L.
Episode 472:
Pleats, Please!
2/23/17 Kurt Braunohler
Will Hines as Johnny Bikes
Holly Prazoff as Susan Greenberg
Episode 473:
Tight Tort
2/27/17 Ben Schwartz as himself and Markis Quiddlebit
Thomas Middleditch as himself and Alan Buchanan
Episode 474:
Liquid Meal Spheres
3/6/17 Gillian Jacobs
Paul Rust
Paul F. Tompkins as Big Chunky Bubbles
Games: New No-Nos, Comedy Bang Bang Dating Game
Episode 475:
Prince and John Popper
3/13/17 Andy Daly as August Lindt
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Episode 476:
The Evigan Way
3/20/17 Ryan Gaul as Dr. Martinia Johansson
Heidi Gardner as Tracy Evigan
Jordan Black as Toluca Graves
Episode 477:
Two Fingers Wide
3/23/17 American Football
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Mary Holland as Gwendolyn Speck
Tim Baltz as Jonathan Woodley
"I've Been So Lost For So Long" by American Football
"Home Is Where The Haunt Is" by American Football
"Everyone Is Dressed Up" by American Football
Episode 478:
Spank Me With A Feather!
3/27/17 Kristian Bruun
Tatiana Maslany
Paul F. Tompkins as Chazmin
Lauren Lapkus as Sunny
Mary Holland as Janice Cramps
Episode 479:
The Bunn Process
4/3/17 Gerry Duggan
Paul Brittain as Richard Bunn
Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Angeylinaaa
Episode 480:
Tooth of the Sea
4/6/17 Jane Lynch
Kate Mines
Paul Witten
Drew Tarver as Curtis Korn
Madeline Walter as Wanda Dumps
Episode 481:
Silly Con Valley Poo Crew 3
4/10/17 Thomas Middleditch as himself and Don Donaldson
Kumail Nanjiani
Martin Starr
Episode 482:
Streahemoth
4/17/17 Joel Hodgson
Baron Vaughn
Jonah Ray
Horatio Sanz as Johnny "Delta" Johnson
Alison Rich as Inés Blarfi
Episode 483:
The 420 Show
4/20/17 Neil Campbell as The Time Keeper
Zeke Nicholson as Dr. Green
Matt Besser as Colin Ramsey
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 484:
Pre Chowder
4/24/17 Jason Mantzoukas
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Paul F. Tompkins as Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 485:
The 8th Anniversary Show!
5/1/17 Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Paul F. Tompkins as Cake Boss, Garry Marshall and Alan Thicke
Lauren Lapkus as Regina Crimp and P'Nut
Zeke Nicholson as Bone Queef
Carl Tart as The Chief
Mary Holland as Chucky Spliff
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Jessica McKenna as Dagmar the Small
Tawny Newsome as Rauro Riley
Tim Baltz as Burt Riley
Ryan Gaul as Norm Hamer
Drew Tarver as Keith Jones
Jeremy Rowley as Ming
Nick Kroll as R. Schrift
Episode 486:
Schwimm On In
5/8/17 Ron Funches
Nick Thune
Jon Daly as Papa Johns Misty
Jordan Black as Vernita Wyatt
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 487:
Genie Awareness
5/15/17 Haley Joel Osment
Ryan Gaul as Doug Gropes
Lauren Lapkus as Bunty Pickles
Shaun Diston as Carl Smart
Episode 488:
3 Kidnapped Boys
5/22/17 Al Madrigal
Alana Johnston as Cam Paxton
Alison Rich as Brian Credit
Natalie Palamides as Billy Neville
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 489:
The Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ Elevator Pitch
5/29/17 Kulap Vilaysack as herself and Gishel Bergentrack
Paul F. Tompkins as himself and Orph Bergentrack
Tim Baltz as himself and Jackenzie Bergentrack
Dan Ahdoot as himself and Gobo Bergentrack
Drew Tarver as himself and Trey Bergentrack
Eugene Cordero as himself and D'artagnan Bergentrack
Mandell Maughan as herself and Mackenzie Bergentrack
Tawny Newsome as herself and Kim Bega
Episode 490:
Coma Pants
6/5/17 Lucia Aniello
Paul W. Downs
Zeke Nicholson as Pants the Rapper
Carl Tart as MC Sugar Butt
Lamar Woods as Carl Coaster
Episode 491:
Goo It
6/12/17 Rory Scovel
Mike Hanford as Justin Hoffman
D'Arcy Carden as Caroline BelindaCarlisle
Episode 492:
Dashiki Fever
6/19/17 Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Lennon Parham as Miss Listler
Episode 493:
King Garbage Dick
6/22/17 Nick Kroll
Anthony King as Liberty DeVito
Seth Morris as Josh Yadegar
Episode 494:
Face Fox
6/26/17 Jon Hamm
Edgar Wright
Paul F. Tompkins as J.W. Stillwater
Jessica McKenna as Beth
Episode 495:
Who CBBeefed?
6/29/17 Jason Mantzoukas
Mary Holland as Jennifer Spot
Tim Baltz as Jason Turley
Episode 496:
The Dream Lords
7/3/17 Andrea Savage
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Will Hines as Morpheus, The Dream Lord
Holly Prazoff as Mary Lisa
Episode 497:
Wait Awhile
7/10/17 Kumail Nanjiani
Emily V. Gordon
Horatio Sanz as Cooper F. Worthington-Tompkins
Eliza Skinner as Lindsey Cumdrop
Episode 498:
What That DOS
7/13/17 Flula Borg
Jeremy Rowley as Ming
Brendon Small as Willard "Willy" Mapleton and Captain Mustache
Paul F. Tompkins as Jarles
Episode 499:
The Freak
7/17/17 Kyle Mooney as himself and Chris Fitzpatrick
Paul Rust as Benny Bachelor
Neil Campbell as Barrett Bachelor
Fran Gillespie as Rosie Jipps
Episode 500:
The 500th Episode
7/24/17 Nick Kroll as El Chupacabra
Jason Mantzoukas
Lauren Lapkus as Todd
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Paul F. Tompkins as Cal Solomon
Mary Holland as Tommy Scuzz
Episode 501:
Manchester Orchestra's Kith and Kin
7/31/17 Manchester Orchestra (Andy Hull and Robert McDowell)
Jessica McKenna as Sissy Montgomery
Zach Reino as Lord Dingle
"The Gold" by Manchester Orchestra
"The Alien" by Manchester Orchestra
Episode 502:
Error 502
8/7/17 Joe Mande
James Adomian as Jesse Ventura and Falkor
Will Hines as Morpheus
Episode 503:
Reese's Feces
8/14/17 Andy Richter
Alison Rich as Tina Danish
John Gemberling as Patricia Primm
Episode 504:
The Bigger the Percent the Better
8/17/17 Brett Gelman
Episode 505:
Grass-Fed Bits
8/21/17 David Wain
Dan Wilson
Jordan Black as Testarossa Manigault
Tim Baltz as Randy Snutz
"When the Stars Come Out" by Dan Wilson
"Someone Like You" by Dan Wilson
"Closing Time" by Dan Wilson
Episode 506:
Hot Tub Diarrhea
8/28/17 Chris Gethard
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Madeline Walter as Pam Carton
Episode 507:
Popcorn Costume
9/4/17 Cameron Esposito
River Butcher
Paul F. Tompkins as Mike the Janitor
Tawny Newsome as Gary Urbansky
Episode 508:
Beach Cheese
9/11/17 Nathan Fielder
Betsy Sodaro as Cherry the C.H.U.D.
Will Hines as Bones McGrill
Episode 509:
3 Witches and a Baby
9/18/17 Tig Notaro
Lauren Lapkus as Dump Dump
Mary Holland as Frida Corpse
Erin Whitehead as Girdle
Episode 510:
Pound Foolish
9/25/17 Andy Samberg
Paul F. Tompkins as Mayor Junius Bobbledoonary
Drew Tarver as Derek Contrera
Episode 511:
Morzouksnick Interruption
10/2/17 Nick Kroll
Jason Mantzoukas
Seth Morris as Bob Ducca
Episode 512:
What's Your AIM?
10/9/17 Bobby Moynihan as Slow Pesci and Fourvel
Paul F. Tompkins as Werner Herzog
Episode 513:
Hobo Code
10/12/17 Patton Oswalt
Drew Tarver as Randy Travels
Betsy Sodaro as Charlotte
Episode 514:
The Calvins Twins Return
10/16/17 Taran Killam as Bever Hopox
Paul Brittain as Chico Hands
Ryan Gaul as Bisby St. Hancock
Episode 515:
Return to Suicide House Part 666
10/23/17 Brett Gelman as Messmore LeBaron
Jon Daly as Bueford LeBaron
Allan McLeod as Ghost Boy
Natalie Palamides as Ghost Mother
Nick Wiger as Leo Carpazzi
Caroline Anderson as Scaroline
Games: Hallowscream Freestyle Rap Competition
Episode 516:
Solo Bolo Cincolo
10/26/17 Ben Schwartz Games: Solo Bolo Olympic Song Challenge
Episode 517:
Aha Moments with The National
10/30/17 The National
Brendon Small as Victor Diamond and Tiny
Jessica McKenna as Dagmar the Small
"Walk It Back" by The National
"Guilty Party" by The National
"Carin at the Liquor Store" by The National
Episode 518:
Corn Dog Horndog
11/6/17 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Cameron McGonigle
Episode 519:
Law O Ver Everything
11/13/17 John Early
Carl Tart as The Chief
Zeke Nicholson as Bone Queef
Episode 520:
Dead Body Rap
11/16/17 Rob Huebel
Will Hines as Joe Squib
Alana Johnston as Chandeline Jean
Episode 521:
Bing Bong Goodbye
11/20/17 John Hodgman
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Lauren Lapkus as Todd
D'Arcy Carden as Caroline BelindaCarlisle
Episode 522:
Charlie's Bucket List
11/27/17 Sarah Silverman
Madeline Walter as Charles Manson
Ego Nwodim as Prince Chinedu
Paul F. Tompkins as Jarles
Episode 523:
Chekhov's Phone
12/4/17 Jimmy Pardo
Drew Tarver as Jake
Ryan Rosenberg as David
Jon Mackey as Lou
Dan Lippert as Carl
Games: Charades By Proxy
Episode 524:
Merry Chunky Christmas with Neil Patrick Harris
12/11/17 Neil Patrick Harris
Paul F. Tompkins as Big Chunky Bubbles
Shaun Diston as Rudi North
Episode 525:
2017 Holiday Spectacular
12/18/17 Mister Heavenly
Jason Mantzoukas
Lauren Lapkus as Ho Ho
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Paul F. Tompkins as Mayor Junius Bobbledoonary and Old Woman
James Adomian as Chris Matthews
Carl Tart as MC Sugar Butt
Tawny Newsome as Gary Urbansky
Drew Tarver as Keith Jones
Jeremy Rowley as Ming
Neil Campbell as Ernie Bread
"Makin' Excuses" by Mister Heavenly
"Beat Down" by Mister Heavenly
"Blue Lines" by Mister Heavenly
"Hammer Drop" by Mister Heavenly
Best of 2017 Pt. 1 - Nagada: A Star Wars Story 12/25/17 Paul F. Tompkins 16. New No-Nos and Big Chunky Bubbles (Episode 474: Liquid Meal Spheres)
15. The Chief's Debut (Episode 469: Quiznos What Quiz Did)
14. The Bergentrack Family Familial Band (Episode 489: The Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ Elevator Pitch)
13. Buchanan and Quiddlebit (Episode 473: Tight Tort)
"Please Don't Joke About 'I, Tonya' This Christmas" by Scott Aukerman and Paul F. Tompkins
Best of 2017 Pt. 2 12/28/17 Paul F. Tompkins 12. CG Me Eyes (Episode 521: Bing Bong Goodbye)
11. The Horse-Off (Episode 514: The Calvins Twins Return)
10. Ghost Tours (Episode 518: Corn Dog Horndog)
9. Meeting the Mayor (Episode 510: Pound Foolish)
"Freestyle Rap Remix" by Ben Schwartz and Scott Aukerman

2018

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Episode number Date Guests Synopsis and segments Featured songs
Best of 2017 Pt. 3 1/1/18 Paul F. Tompkins 8. Chazmin and Sunny Return (Episode 478: Spank Me With A Feather!)
7. Don & Dong (Episode 481: Silly Con Valley Poo Crew 3)
6. Slow Pesci (Episode 512: What's Your AIM?)
5. Scott's Breakfast Bukkake (Episode 484: Pre Chowder)
"The Monster Fuck Part 6 (Scary Love)" by Nick Wiger and Caroline Anderson
Best of 2017 Pt. 4 1/4/18 Paul F. Tompkins 4. The Return of Bob Ducca (Episode 511: Morzouksnick Interruption)
3. The Smooth Criminal, The Time Keeper, and The Hammer Nissan Holiday Naughty Or Nice Nissan Sentra Car Giveaway Contest (Episode 463: 2016 Holiday Spectacular)
2. Garry Marshall, Bone Chief, and Chucky Spliff (Episode 485: The 8th Anniversary Show!)
1. Breaking Off Another Hundo (Episode 500: The 500th Episode)
"Olympic Song Challenge Remix" by Scott Aukerman and Ben Schwartz
Episode 526:
Air Lift Me Out
1/8/18 Ben Schwartz
Horatio Sanz as himself and Shelly Driftwood
Episode 527:
Hootie Hoo
1/15/18 Ego Nwodim as Dorothy Charlessss
Shaun Diston as Leo Williams
Alison Rich as Will Crowe
Episode 528:
This Is The Story of My Life
1/22/18 Natasha Leggero
Riki Lindhome
Zeke Nicholson as Kiwi Kris
Drew Tarver as Josh Fox
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 529:
Am I The What?
1/29/18 Patton Oswalt
Andy Daly as Dalton Wilcox
Mary Sohn as Pam Tran
Episode 530:
Zoom Zoom
2/5/18 Whitney Cummings
Jessica McKenna as Barry Big
Marques Ray as Danny Trejo Jr.
Episode 531:
Atmosphere Bully
2/12/18 Todd Glass
James Adomian as Winston Churchill
Nicole Byer as Becky
Episode 532:
Everything is Horrible and Wonderful
2/19/18 Stephanie Wittels Wachs
Will Hines as Morpheus the Dream Lord
Paul F. Tompkins as Brock Lovett
Tawny Newsome as The Rum Tum Tugger
Episode 533:
Is That Chocolate, Or What?
2/26/18 "Weird Al" Yankovic
Mary Holland as Debbie Creepy
Mano Agapion as Jergen Tavikya
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 534:
Solid As A Rock
3/5/18 Paul Rust
Claudia O'Doherty
Carl Tart as Bashford
Ego Nwodim as Franklin
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 535:
Niles Per Hour
3/12/18 Peter Serafinowicz
Griffin Newman
Shaun Diston as Rudi North
Natalie Palamides as Shaliyah
Courtney Pauroso as Conchneee
Episode 536:
Live from SXSW 2018
3/15/18 Tatiana Maslany
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Lauren Lapkus as Todd
Paul Scheer as Scott Jeffries
James Adomian as Sebastian Gorka
Episode 537:
Silly Cone Valley Poo Crew Minus One
3/19/18 Thomas Middleditch as himself, Janine Blackwell, and Kumail Nanjiani
Martin Starr
Episode 538:
Ro...ller Co...aster O...ne
3/26/18 Chelsea Peretti
Matt Besser as Mick 4D
Dhruv Uday Singh as Samir Chakraborty
Episode 539:
The Pointing Sisters
4/2/18 Adam Cayton-Holland
Neil Campbell as Larry the Loner
D'Arcy Carden as Dino & Shame
Episode 540:
Low Five
4/9/18 Jon Hamm
Paul F. Tompkins as Al A. Peterson
Jessica McKenna as Margery Kershaw
Zach Reino as Dash Grabum
Episode 541:
Is That A Joke?
4/16/18 Thomas Middleditch as himself, Mitch Slocum, and Slippy Daniels
Ben Schwartz as himself, Leonard Stooltap, and Jack Pot
Episode 542:
Big Ben Minus Ten
4/23/18 Phoebe Robinson
Madeline Walter as Mary Berry
Ronnie Adrian as Bertrand "Sweet Sauce" Gilmore
Episode 543:
The 9th Anniversary Show!
4/30/18 Sean Clements
Hayes Davenport
Lauren Lapkus as Dirk Thirsty
Paul F. Tompkins as Emily Grandchildren
Shaun Diston as Rudi North
Zeke Nicholson as Kiwi Kris
Ego Nwodim as Entrée PeeE Neur
Madeline Walter as Charles Manson
Episode 544:
On Script
5/7/18 Michael Ian Black
Nick Thune
Zac Oyama as Kenny Takahashi
Holly Prazoff as Melissa
Episode 545:
Casual High Technology with Wajatta
5/14/18 Reggie Watts
John Tejada
Jeremy Rowley as Ming
Alison Rich as Margarite Shoes
"Let Me Come To Your Party" by Wajatta
"Get Down (with Ya Bad Self)" by Wajatta
"Je Wa Soto" by Wajatta
"Runnin'" by Wajatta
Episode 546:
69 Show Pitches
5/17/18 Sean Clements
Hayes Davenport
Episode 547:
Johnny Pacquiao
5/21/18 John Mulaney
Seth Morris as Clovis Mandrake
Betsy Sodaro as Mrs. Potts
Episode 548:
Know What I'm Saying?
5/28/18 Gillian Jacobs
Paul F. Tompkins as Lavinia Marsh Caruthers
Lamar Woods as Carmine
Tawny Newsome as eDream Vignette
Episode 549:
Prom Womptacular
6/4/18 Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Lennon Parham as Charlotte Listler
Brian Huskey as Dr. Seth Wompler and Vance H.
Paul Scheer as C.S. Steers
NOTE: also featuring Scott Aukerman as Dabney Coleperson
Episode 550:
Cheesing Out the Wave D-Hole
6/11/18 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Hot Dog
Episode 551:
New to the Wax with The Sloppy Boys
6/18/18 Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Mike Hanford as himself and John Lennon
Tim Kalpakis
Jefferson Dutton
Shaun Diston as Devin O'Shea
"Here for the Beer" by The Sloppy Boys
"I'm One Hell of a Dude" by The Sloppy Boys
"Hee Hee Hee" by The Sloppy Boys
Episode 552:
Hey, Keep Readin'
6/25/18 "Weird Al" Yankovic
Ryan Gaul as Dr. Peter Fash
Edi Patterson as Bean Dip
Episode 553:
Let's Write on the White
7/2/18 Lakeith Stanfield
Ego Nwodim as Darlington Cassel/Meryl Stanfield
Mary Sohn as Nancy Yi and Bob Cat
Episode 554:
Educainment Squad
7/9/18 Horatio Sanz as himself, Peppers McGilly, and Big One
Thomas Middleditch as Lyle Cummings
Episode 555:
What A Wonderful WaterWorld
7/16/18 Cameron Esposito
Paul F. Tompkins as JW Stillwater
Matt Gourley as Cal Buckley/Professor Stillwater
Episode 556:
Tips 'n' Tricks
7/23/18 Kristian Bruun
John Gemberling as Erupt
Gil Ozeri as Sweatch
Zeke Nicholson as Raul DeLaMancha
Episode 557:
Word Down
7/23/18 Carl Tart as Larry Blackmon
Madeline Walter as Nance
Episode 558:
Ship of Love
7/29/18 Casey Wilson
Drew Tarver as Martin Sheffield Lickly
Zac Oyama as Chase Varner
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 559:
Jen and Berry's Frozen Ice
8/6/18 Bobby Moynihan as Jen
Eugene Cordero as Berry
Episode 560:
1-800 Jingles
8/13/18 Ben Schwartz
Jessica McKenna as Phil Shorts
Will Hines as Hypnoto the Mesmerist and Morpheus the Dream Lord
Episode 561:
Poke Mitzvah
8/20/18 Andy Richter
Zach Reino as Dash Grabum
Tawny Newsome as Hekla Jonsdottir
Episode 562:
They'ven't Yet
8/27/18 Max Silvestri
Matt Besser as Daniel Faraway
Joe Wengert as Roman D'O'Grots
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 563:
Where You Come From with CHVRCHES
9/2/18 CHVRCHES
Edi Patterson as Bean Dip
Holly Prazoff as Mary Lisa
"Miracle" by CHVRCHES
"Graffiti" by CHVRCHES
Episode 564:
Svelte Scale
9/10/18 Zach Galifianakis
Andy Daly as Byron Denniston
Nicole Parker as Celine Dion
Episode 565:
C'mon Bake Bake
9/17/18 Jason Mantzoukas
Mary Holland as Eugenia Wobbles
D'Arcy Carden as Augie Augerman
Episode 566:
The Calvins Triplets
9/24/18 Taran Killam as Bever Hopox and Marinka Oligarch
Paul Brittain as Chico Hands
Ryan Gaul as Bisby St. Hancock
Episode 567:
Midnight Junket
10/1/18 Lennon Parham as Forsythia
Nick Kroll as Sergei, himself, and Timmy
Gil Ozeri as Bane
Episode 568:
Literal Web
10/8/18 Ike Barinholtz
Dhruv Uday Singh as Lin-Manuel Miranda
Mary Sohn as Nadine Funts
Episode 569:
Dull Knives Sturdy Eyes
10/15/18 Emily Heller
Drew Tarver as Matthew
Dan Lippert as Luke
Ryan Rosenberg as Chris
Jon Mackey as Billy
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 570:
The Dirty 27
10/22/18 David Wain
Thomas Middleditch as himself and Brody Broderson
Shaun Diston as Rudi North
Episode 571:
Rope Beats Rock
10/29/18 Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Betsy Sodaro as Queen Cleopatra
Will Hines as Idaho
Episode 572:
Changerous
11/5/18 Jason Mantzoukas
Paul F. Tompkins as Buttonwillow McKittrick
Episode 573:
Alfred Molina Flair
11/12/18 Adam Cayton-Holland
Alana Johnston as Diane Templeton
Ben Rodgers as Jack Furz
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 574:
Conan Never Goes Outside
11/19/18 Conan O'Brien
Paul F. Tompkins as Pat Hamptoncrat
Lauren Lapkus as Scat Hamptoncrat
Mary Holland as Prudence Farth
Episode 575:
That Dazzles Me Already
11/26/18 Don't Stop or We'll Die
(Paul Rust, Michael Cassady)
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Zac Oyama as Keantwo Reeves
"That's Right I'm Five" by Don't Stop or We'll Die
"Lily Pad On Your Doorstep" by Don't Stop or We'll Die
"Taco Night"/"Waving Through A Window" by Don't Stop or We'll Die & Scott Aukerman
Episode 576:
What the Sound Made
12/3/18 Andy Daly as Joe Bongo
Tim Baltz as Randy Snutz
Episode 577:
Miss-pered
12/10/18 Flula Borg
Shaun Diston as Sprague the Whisperer
Lily Sullivan as Kayla Dickie
Episode 578:
Right Off The Batman
12/13/18 Paul F. Tompkins as Cal Solomon
Bobby Moynihan as Batman
Episode 579:
2018 Holiday Spectacular
12/17/18 Jason Mantzoukas
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Paul F. Tompkins as Santa Claus
Lauren Lapkus as Big Sue Claus
Shaun Diston as Rudi North
Zeke Nicholson as Peter Griffin
Jessica McKenna as Beth and Killiam
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Will Hines as Morpheus, The Dream Lord
Ryan Gaul as Deanas Croc
Tim Baltz as Daenas Croc
Thomas Middleditch as Big Dog
Nick Wiger as Leo Carpazzi
Best of 2018 Pt. 1 12/24/18 Paul F. Tompkins 14. The Songs of Martin Sheffield Lickly (Episode 558: Ship of Love)
13. Brock Lovett, Treasure Hunter (Episode 532: Everything is Horrible and Wonderful)
12. Eugenia Wobbles (Episode 565: C'mon Bake Bake)
11. Debut of a Fan Favorite (Episode 524: Merry Chunky Christmas with Neil Patrick Harris)
"Blue Lines" by Mister Heavenly
Best of 2018 Pt. 2 12/27/18 Paul F. Tompkins 10. Bever, Chico, and Bisby (Episode 566: The Calvins Triplets)
9. Godfather vs. Queen (Episode 572: Changerous)
8. Stooltap and Slocum (Episode 541: Is That A Joke?)
7. Conan and the Hamptoncrats (Episode 574: Conan Never Goes Outside)
Best of 2018 Pt. 3 12/31/18 Paul F. Tompkins 6. What's Up, Hot Dog? (Episode 550: Cheesing Out the Wave D-Hole)
5. Calling the Superintendent (Episode 554: Educainment Squad)
4. Gotta Catch 'Em All! (Episode 540: Low Five)

2019

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Episode number Date Guests Synopsis and segments Featured songs
Best of 2018 Pt. 4 1/03/19 Paul F. Tompkins 3. New No-No's and Bashford & Franklin (Episode 534: Solid As A Rock)
2. A Fan Favorite is Back and Entrée PeeE Neur (Episode 543: The 9th Anniversary Show!)
1. Mayor Bobbledoonary and Chris Matthews (Episode 525: 2017 Holiday Spectacular)
Episode 580:
Legend of Mr. Met
1/7/19 Ben Schwartz
Horatio Sanz as himself, Johnny Salese, and Chris Grezlik
Games: Riddle Me This
Episode 581:
Thickest Oompa Loompa
1/14/19 Matt Ingebretson
Jake Weisman
Ego Nwodim as Willamina Wonka
Mary Scheer as Doreen Blachly
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 582:
Practice Sacks
1/17/19 Sam Richardson
Joe Wengert as Coach Joel GanVundi
Mary Sohn as Deb
Episode 583:
Batman Nine-Nine
1/21/19 Chelsea Peretti
Drew Tarver as Martin Sheffield Lickly
John Gemberling as Chitter Chitter Cluck Click
Episode 584:
Weirdamony Alimony Tony
1/28/19 John Hodgman
Paul F. Tompkins as Alimony Tony
Will Hines as Rupert Sharp
Episode 585:
Lemons is the New Black
2/4/19 Matt Walsh
Lauren Lapkus as Traci Reardon
Dhruv Uday Singh as Allen Woody, Louis C.K., and Roman Polanski
Games: Riddle Me This
Episode 586:
Butt First
2/11/19 River Butcher
Colton Dunn as Devon Westinghouse
Ryan Gaul as James P. Garity
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 587:
No Relation
2/18/19 Maya Erskine
Anna Konkle
Dan Lippert as Seth Berkowitz
Ronnie Adrian as Perry Gordon
Episode 588:
Lil' Choices
2/25/19 Jason Mantzoukas
Thomas Middleditch as Kaitlin
Episode 589:
Werewolfwithal
3/4/19 Patton Oswalt
Andy Daly as Dalton Wilcox
Episode 590:
Bread Mop
3/11/19 Andrea Savage
Matt Besser as Jackson Maine
Madeline Walter as Linda Watermark
Episode 591:
UnbeWiebebeble: Kayla Dickie Returns
3/14/19 Flula Borg
Shaun Diston as Sprague the Whisperer
Lily Sullivan as Kayla Dickie
Tim Baltz as Jud Wiebe
Episode 592:
The PeeE Neurs
3/18/19 Langston Kerman
Ego Nwodim as Entrée PeeE Neur
Carl Tart as Appetizer PeeE Neur
Paul F. Tompkins as Jarles
Episode 593:
Get In The Way Gremlin
3/25/19 Natalie Morales
Jessica McKenna as Get In The Way Gremlin
Zeke Nicholson as Peter Griffin
Episode 594:
Now It's Time For A Breakdown
3/28/19 Dan Mangan
Will Hines as Randy Useless
Jon Mackey as Jimmy-Bug Brickhouse
"Peaks & Valleys" by Dan Mangan
"Troubled Mind" by Dan Mangan
"Cold in the Summer" by Dan Mangan
Episode 595:
Mother's Olive Oil
4/1/19 Demi Adejuyigbe
Carl Tart as The Chief and Cleveland Columbus
Alyssa Limperis as Mother
Episode 596:
Mr. Met and the Legitimate Witch
4/8/19 Griffin Newman
Paul F. Tompkins as Mr. Met
Alison Rich as Mathilda Primble
Episode 597:
Simpson and Smith: Selling Stories
4/15/19 Baron Vaughn
Zac Oyama as Denny Simpson
Ify Nwadiwe as Gregory Smith
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 598:
Secret Shopping with Mötley Crüe
4/22/19 Tim Robinson
Ryan Rosenberg as The Super Secret Shopper
Natalie Palamides as Nikki Sixx
Courtney Pauroso as Nikki Seven
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 599:
10th Anniversary Part 1
4/29/19 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Hot Dog and Dalton Wilcox
Paul F. Tompkins as Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber
Seth Morris as Bob Ducca
Jon Hamm
Lauren Lapkus as Todd
Jessica McKenna as Beth
Zach Reino as Dash Grabum
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Ego Nwodim as Entrée PeeE Neur and Prince Chinedu
Zeke Nicholson as Bone Queef and Kiwi Kris
Carl Tart as MC Sugar Butt and The Chief
Rob Huebel
Thomas Lennon as himself and Little Gary
Matt Besser as Björk
Paul Scheer as Chip Garvey
Tawny Newsome as Gary Urbansky and Rum Tum Tugger
Madeline Walter as Charles Manson
Taran Killam as Bever Hopox
Paul Brittain as Chico Hands
Ryan Gaul as Bisby St. Hancock and Jisby
Episode 599.5:
10th Anniversary Part 2
4/29/19 Thomas Middleditch as Joey Tortellini
Adam Scott
Chelsea Peretti
Nick Kroll as Fabrice Fabrice
Drew Tarver as Martin Sheffield Lickly
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Paul Rust as himself and Mama Bread
Neil Campbell as Ernie Bread and Mr. Bread
Bobby Moynihan as Fourvel and Batman
Mary Holland as Eugenia Wobbles
Horatio Sanz
Ben Schwartz
Jon Daly as Mall McCartney
Shaun Diston as Rudi North and Judy North
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Will Hines as Randy Useless
Brendon Small as Captain Mustache
Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler calls in
Lennon Parham as Charlotte Listler calls in
James Adomian as Jesse Ventura and Huell Howser
Games: New No-Nos
Episode 600:
Patrick McMahon Returns: A Story About Johnny McGory
5/6/19 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Patrick McMahon
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 601:
20th Anniversary Special
5/13/19 Kulap Vilaysack
Lily Sullivan as Becky
Ryan Gaul as Randy H. Over
Episode 602:
Four...Dollars Hundred
5/20/19 David Cross
Will Hines as Louis Green
Ele Woods as Dina Dennis
Episode 603:
Fastidious Makeover with The Sloppy Boys
5/27/19 Mike Hanford as himself, John Lennon, and Ralph Slodge
Tim Kalpakis as himself and Dr. Olivia Slodge
Jefferson Dutton
Neil Campbell as Mr. Fastidious/Dan Slodge
"Santa Ana Winds" by The Sloppy Boys
"Radio Dayze" by The Sloppy Boys
"The Bands" by The Sloppy Boys
Episode 604:
Hashtag Song Goals with Seth Green
6/3/19 Seth Green
Carl Tart as Trombone Shitty
Jon Daly as Stephen Road
Gil Ozeri as Jonathan Track
Episode 605:
Full Ninja Rights
6/10/19 Max Silvestri
Shaun Diston as Sprague the Whisperer
Dan Lippert as Conroy
Episode 606:
Treasure Hunting with Silversun Pickups
6/17/19 Silversun Pickups
Paul F. Tompkins as Brock Lovett
Jessica McKenna as Margery Kershaw
"It Doesn't Matter Why" by Silversun Pickups
"Panic Switch" by Silversun Pickups
"Freakazoid" by Silversun Pickups
Episode 607:
Are You A Heaux?
6/24/19 Beth Stelling
Ego Nwodim as Judge Heaux Brown
Betsy Sodaro as Icky Spice
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 608:
Major League Bees
7/1/19 Tim Heidecker
Will Hines as Lester Gayle
Ben Rodgers as Jack Furz
Episode 609:
Donna Sticks Catering Experience
7/8/19 Andy Richter
Lily Sullivan as Donna Sticks
Oscar Montoya as Sam Poppers
Episode 610:
NutsStalgia
7/15/19 Alan Tudyk
Holly Prazoff as Mary Lisa
Ryan Rosenberg as Petey Tweety
Episode 611:
TindTeacher
7/22/19 Bryan Safi
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Zac Oyama as Mr. Camp
Edgar Momplaisir as Dr. Chet Mariongello
Episode 612:
The Juice Is Loose
7/29/19 Jimmy Pardo
Carl Tart as O. J. Simpson
Lauren Ashley Smith as Liza Farrington
Episode 613:
Driving Beauty Queens
8/6/19 Moshe Kasher
Natasha Leggero
Drew Tarver as Fred Head
Ele Woods as Sophie Purell
Episode 614:
Bean Dip & Randy Snutz Return: That's What I Said
8/12/19 Adam DeVine
Edi Patterson as herself and Bean Dip
Tim Baltz as himself and Randy Snutz
Episode 615:
The Chastman Family
8/19/19 Tatiana Maslany as herself, Chastity Aspen, and Madildabelle Chastaman
Kristian Bruun as himself and Branston Chastman
Paul F. Tompkins as himself and Robert Chastman
Kirby Howell-Baptiste as herself and Cicilia Chastaman
Episode 616:
Memphis Kansas Breeze with YACHT
8/26/19 YACHT
Shaun Diston as Little Tony Diamonds
Drew Tarver as Brantley Aldean
Carl Tart as Harland Haywood and Danny Diamonds/Jim Parsons
"(Downtown) Dancing" by YACHT
"SCATTERHEAD" by YACHT
"Blue On Blue" by YACHT
Episode 617:
Modern Nursery Rhymes
9/2/19 Anthony Jeselnik
Dan Lippert as Maximilian McSillystein
Dhruv Uday Singh as Art Ketel One
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 618:
Hot Yogurt
9/9/19 Kevin Nealon
Joe Wengert as Joe Kupso
Lily Sullivan as Yogi Gussy
Episode 619:
The Stars of Between Two Ferns: The Movie
9/15/19 Zach Galifianakis
Lauren Lapkus as herself and Clint Screams
Ryan Gaul as himself and Ichabod Gordy Bradbury
Jiavani Linayao as herself and The Artful Dodger
Episode 620:
Burbank is The Good Place
9/23/19 D'Arcy Carden
Anthony King as Phil Wiggins
John Gemberling as Robert Whistler
Episode 621:
Untitled Wachs Project
9/30/19 Stephanie Wittels Wachs
Dan Lippert as Shemp A. and James
Drew Tarver as Tater, John, and Mayor Ron
Ryan Rosenberg as Corey A. and Jingleheimer
Episode 622:
Pillow Coffin: Rudi North Returns
10/7/19 Jason Mantzoukas
Shaun Diston as Rudi North
Lily Sullivan as Virginia Patricia
Tim Baltz as Darren Matichek
Episode 623:
The Pragmatic Jokers
10/14/19 Sarah Baker
Matt Gourley as himself, Ted Kemper, and Jed Kemper
Paul F. Tompkins as himself, Ned Kemper, and Red Kemper
Episode 624:
Clinkity Clank
10/21/19 Jocelyn DeBoer
Dawn Luebbe
Griffin Newman as Skints McGlinty
Laci Mosley as Tayleigh Lopez
Episode 625:
Petite Modeling
10/28/19 Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Claudia O'Doherty
Will Hines as Stanley Chamberlin
Ben Rodgers as Chuck Plyman
Episode 626:
Trickery and Rhythm
11/4/19 Max Silvestri
Edgar Momplaisir as Leonard Jonas
Zeke Nicholson as Étouffée
Episode 627:
How Bout That?
11/11/19 Allen Strickland Williams
Holly Prazoff as Mary Lisa
Jiavani Linayao as Carter Meza
Episode 628:
Floating Bus Reform
11/18/19 Joel Kim Booster
Mitra Jouhari
Dan Lippert as Burgey Sullenberger
Zac Oyama as Topher Schmidty
Episode 629:
Pimp My Site
11/25/19 Demi Adejuyigbe
Gabe Gundacker
Ryan Rosenberg as Chef Spaghetti Capellini
Ify Nwadiwe as Xzibit
Episode 630:
Tattoos Clues
12/2/19 Thomas Middleditch as himself, Chauncey Pippins, and Joey Tortellini
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Episode 631:
What Are the Coordinates?
12/9/19 Rekha Shankar as herself and Giuseppe Spaghetti
Mary Holland as Sarah Lastnum
Jimmy Fowlie as Chris Creen
Episode 632:
2019 Holiday Spectacular
12/16/19 Electric Guest
Jason Mantzoukas
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Lauren Lapkus as Todd
Shaun Diston as Sprague the Whisperer
Tim Baltz as Darren Matichek
Lily Sullivan as Tracy M.
Will Hines as Stanley Chamberlin
Zeke Nicholson as Étouffée
Paul F. Tompkins as Santa Claus
Zach Reino as Dash Grabum
Carl Tart as Harland Haywood
Drew Tarver as Brantley Aldean
"Dollar" by Electric Guest
"Oh Devil" by Electric Guest
"More" by Electric Guest
Best of 2019 Pt. 1 12/23/19 Paul F. Tompkins 15. Hunters and Rangers (Episode 606: Treasure Hunting with Silversun Pickups)
14. Dip/Snutz (Episode 614: Bean Dip and Randy Snutz Return: That's What I Said)
13. O. J. (Episode 612: The Juice Is Loose)
12. Birds, Bees, Trees, Letters (Episode 615: The Chastman Family)
Best of 2019 Pt. 2 12/26/19 Paul F. Tompkins 11. Return of the Poet Laureate of the West (Episode 589: Werewolfwithal)
10. Stanley Never Gets To His Bit (Episode 625: Petite Modeling)
9. Entrée and Appetizer (Episode 592: The PeeE Neurs)
1. The Dink Dink Man (Live Episode: Chicago 2019)
Best of 2019 Pt. 3 12/30/19 Paul F. Tompkins
Brad Evans
Nick Ciarelli
8. Seamus McMahon's Less Famous Brother (Episode 600: Patrick McMahon Returns: A Story About Johnny McGory)
7. From Catchphrase to Character (Episode 584: Weirdamony Alimony Tony)
6. Rise of the North, a Retiree, and Bobbleheads (Episode 622: Pillow Coffin: Rudi North Returns)
5. Martin Sheffield Lickly Returns (Episode 583: Batman Nine-Nine)
"Love Gym" by Drew Tarver
"Love Eggs" by Drew Tarver
"Love Restaurant" by Drew Tarver
"Existence is Emptiness" by Drew Tarver

2020

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Episode number Date Guests Synopsis and segments Featured songs
Best of 2019 Pt. 4 1/2/20 Paul F. Tompkins 4. Gino, Santa, Big Sue, Big Dog, and Leo Carpazzi (Episode 579: 2018 Holiday Spectacular)
3. The Dark Knight and Cal Solomon (Episode 578: Right Off The Batman)
2. Kaitlin and The Mole Man Portal (Episode 588: Lil' Choices)
1. Songs About Trucks (Episode 616: Memphis Kansas Breeze with YACHT)
"The Monster Fuck Part 7 (Haunted-kah)" by Nick Wiger and Jessica McKenna
"Pick-Up Truck Birthday" by Drew Tarver and Carl Tart
"Truck Prom Dance" by Drew Tarver and Carl Tart
"Human Skin Truck Baby" by Drew Tarver and Carl Tart
Episode 633:
Forky On Top, Porky On The Bottom
1/6/20 Ben Schwartz
Horatio Sanz as himself, Piggy Sorebacks, and Coco Marx
Episode 634:
Wainscotting, Entree P. Neur & Italiano Jones
1/13/20 David Wain
Ego Nwodim as Entrée PeeE Neur and Sharon
Carl Tart as Italiano Jones
Episode 635:
Peanut Time Machine
1/16/20 Rob Huebel
Erinn Hayes
Jonathan Braylock as George Washington Carver
Jerah Milligan as Lusciously
James III as Marcus Tanner
Episode 636:
Hamburger Spider
1/20/20 Kristian Bruun as himself and Mary Ford
Ben Rodgers as Rusell Karate
Lisa Gilroy as Nana Aukerman
Episode 637:
Moshe Rock, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber & Jim the Shim
1/27/20 Moshe Kasher
Paul F. Tompkins as Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Alimony Tony, and Dame Judi Dench
Tawny Newsome as Jim the Shim/Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Rum Tum Tugger
Episode 638:
One Last Heist
2/3/20 Jason Mantzoukas
Shaun Diston as Bullets Jackson
Tim Baltz as Antonio Lambrinidis
Episode 639:
The Becky Button
2/10/20 Andy Samberg
Nick Kroll
Lily Sullivan as Becky and Shannon
Episode 640:
Solo Bolo Sonicolo
2/13/20 Ben Schwartz Games: Riddle Me This, Pitch a Sitsong, Solo Bolo Olympic Song Challenge
Episode 641:
Not My Aunt
2/17/20 Adam Cayton-Holland
Jessica McKenna as Sherry Barrels
Zach Reino as Dash Grabum
Episode 642:
Chicago Chaperone
2/24/20 Jimmy Pardo
Niccole Thurman as Crystal Del Rey Jenner
Matt Apodaca as Albert Roe
Episode 643:
The Order of the Keepers
3/2/20 Neil Campbell as The Time Keeper
Paul F. Tompkins as JW Stillwater
Episode 644:
Fall Olympics
3/9/20 Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
D'Arcy Carden as Chris Starbo
Brandon Scott Jones as Chris Starbo
Dan Lippert as Bill Walton
Episode 645:
Jack FM Bumpers
3/16/20 Matt Braunger
Will Hines as Lester Brads
Brad Evans as Murf
Nick Ciarelli as Dirt
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 646:
Ninja Nordstrom
3/23/20 Shaun Diston as Sprague the Whisperer
Lily Sullivan as Sabrina
Jacob Wysocki as Griff Hedgley
Episode 647:
Steak My Day
3/30/20 Paul F. Tompkins as Burnt Millipede
Nicole Parker as Joan Pedestrian
Ryan Gaul as Dickie Caroline's
Episode 648:
Door-to-door Doors
4/6/20 Alan Yang
Lauren Lapkus as Todd
Mike Castle as Gigantic Dan
Episode 649:
Goose Tycoon
4/9/20 Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Ego Nwodim as Entrée PeeE Neur
Carl Tart as O. J. Simpson
Drew Tarver as Roger Peculiar
Episode 650:
Bun Gun and a Hot Dog Bullet
4/13/20 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Dalton Wilcox, August Lindt, and Hot Dog
Episode 651:
Pirates Never Lie
4/20/20 Thomas Middleditch as himself, Captain Littlemember, and Still Tantin
Ben Schwartz as himself, Squawks, and Bill Rantin
Episode 652:
Virtual Styling
4/27/20 Jonathan Van Ness
Edi Patterson as Bean Dip
Tawny Newsome as Auntie Renee
Tim Baltz as Joel Spanaducci
Episode 653:
The 11th Anniversary Show!
5/4/20 Jason Mantzoukas
Paul F. Tompkins as Brock Lovett
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Lily Sullivan as Francesca Bolognese
Carl Tart as Roland Gift
Ego Nwodim as Dairy Queen
Episode 654:
LasSie is Benji
5/11/20 Rhys Darby
Paul F. Tompkins as Alimony Tony
Matt Apodaca as Albert Roe
Episode 655:
Zoom Gloom
5/18/20 David Spade
Lauren Lapkus as Big Sue
Seth Morris as Bob Ducca
Episode 656:
A Bonanas for Bonanza Takeover
5/21/20 Andy Daly as Dalton Wilcox
Maria Bamford as Amy Sleeverson
Matt Gourley as Mutt Taylor
Episode 657:
Space Forts, Baby!
5/25/20 Ben Schwartz as himself and Genzer Smartz
Tawny Newsome as herself and Genevieve Smartz
Dan Lippert as Seth Berkowitz
Episode 658:
AcroBATics
6/1/20 Myq Kaplan
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Jessica McKenna as Dagmar the Small
Episode 659:
Hubba Hubba Punch Up
6/8/20 Judd Apatow
Edi Patterson as Bean Dip
Ego Nwodim as Tony Wyoming
Ben Rodgers as Dar the Beast Master
Episode 660:
Beer with Judy Greer Award
6/15/20 Judy Greer
Shaun Diston as Sprague the Whisperer
Will Hines as Buck Reilly
Episode 661:
The Moser Trio
6/22/20 Paul F. Tompkins as Chejff Moser
Carl Tart as Heepe Moser
Tim Baltz as Pastor Peter Pool Boy
Episode 662:
The Robbies
6/29/20 Rory Scovel as himself and Chester Tumphrie
Sasheer Zamata as herself and Tyler Wiffle
Mary Holland as herself and Francis Stork
Episode 663:
P.A.I.G.E. Is Magic
7/6/20 John Hodgman
David Rees
Paul F. Tompkins as Jill Noll the Magic Doll
Matt Gourley as P.A.I.G.E.
Episode 664:
YouTube, Show Me Haircut
7/13/20 Langston Kerman
Heidi Gardner as Erica
Zac Oyama as Douglas Speaker
Episode 665:
Half a Hartnett
7/20/20 Jim Gaffigan
Lily Sullivan as Amber Lee Tots
Ego Nwodim as QuaranTina Turner
Episode 666:
You Get It?
7/27/20 Yassir Lester
Edi Patterson as Bean Dip
Ryan Gaul as Douglas Gropes
Nick Wiger as Leo Carpazzi
Episode 667:
Andy Samberg Is Not Family
8/3/20 Andy Samberg
Mike Hanford as himself and John Lennon
Tim Kalpakis
Jefferson Dutton
Will Hines as Barry Sams
"The Mastah Bong Rippah" by The Sloppy Boys
"Out on the Town" by The Sloppy Boys
"Little Miss Socialite" by The Sloppy Boys
Episode 668:
Four Siblings
8/10/20 June Diane Raphael
Paul F. Tompkins as Charlie "Burgey" Sullenberger
Jacquis Neal as Bishop R.L. Bakes
Episode 669:
Star Trek: Upper Decker
8/17/20 Jack Quaid as himself, Dash Griswold, and Jeff
Eugene Cordero as himself and Jazz Jazz
Tawny Newsome as herself and Cast Iron
Episode 670:
The Meet Heads
8/24/20 Kyle Bornheimer
Carl Tart as Jerone Buckethat
Lily Sullivan as Trish Maxwell
Episode 671:
Married Thespians
8/31/20 Patton Oswalt
Mike O'Brien as himself and Bob Wessex
Mary Sohn as herself and Cherilyn Wessex
Episode 672:
Busy Burgeys
9/7/20 Busy Philipps
Ego Nwodim as Tricia Seawater
Paul F. Tompkins as Charlie "Burgey" Sullenberger
Dan Lippert as Burgey Sullenberger
Episode 673:
The Grax Apology Tour
9/14/20 Eliza Skinner
Joe Wengert as Grax, Eater of Worlds
Matt Apodaca as Jefferson Milkyway
Episode 674:
Canon Relapse
9/21/20 Shaun Diston as Rudi North
Tim Baltz as Darren Matichek
Edgar Momplaisir as Jerry Major
Paul F. Tompkins as Cake Boss calls in
Episode 675:
Clothing Sausages
9/28/20 Arden Myrin
Lauren Lapkus as Shaden Gallbreath
Brian Jordan Alvarez as Emil
Episode 676:
Juice on Juice
10/5/20 Nick Thune
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Lily Sullivan as Francesca Bolognese
Ben Rodgers as Dale Creamy
Episode 677:
The Calvins Family Telethon Extravaganza
10/12/20 Taran Killam as Bever Hopox, Dylan Preeches, Michael Cera, Bronx Girl, Minnesota Guy, Surfer Dude, Coroner, and The Taffy God
Paul Brittain as Chico Hands, Brian Fun, Bronx Guy, and Minnesota Girl
Ryan Gaul as Bisby St. Hancock
Episode 678:
The Heimlich Remix
10/19/20 Steve Byrne
Jimmy O. Yang
Drew Tarver as Henry Heimlich
Katie Rich as JoJo Benassi
Episode 679:
Popcorn World
10/26/20 Gillian Jacobs
Paul F. Tompkins as Alimony Tony
Carl Tart as Orville Redenbacher
Episode 680:
Small Claims Cyborg
11/2/20 Jason Mantzoukas
Thomas Middleditch as himself and Gino Carpuzzi
Episode 681:
Bard and Switch with Aunty Donna
11/9/20 Broden Kelly as himself and Mr. Monroe
Zachary Ruane as himself and Mario
Mark Bonanno as himself and Salvatore Michelangelo
Episode 682:
Colin Quinn's Dream Presentation
11/16/20 Colin Quinn
Jessica McKenna as Margery Kershaw
Will Hines as Morpheus the Dream Lord
Episode 683:
Sidewalk in the Desert
11/23/20 Kulap Vilaysack
SuChin Pak
Ego Nwodim as Ana Conda
Madeline Walter as Mary Berry
Episode 684:
Road Toad
11/30/20 Natalie Palamides as herself, Alex, and Luke Walton
Drew Tarver as Jeff
Ryan Rosenberg as Mike
Dan Lippert as Bill Walton
Jon Mackey as Wade Boggs
Episode 685:
The Fix-It Guys
12/7/20 Paul Rust as himself and Clev
Neil Campbell as himself and Gary
Episode 686:
2020 Holiday Spectacular
12/14/20 Jason Mantzoukas
Paul F. Tompkins as Santa Claus
Andy Daly as August Lindt
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Lauren Lapkus as Ho Ho the Naughty Elf
Ego Nwodim as The Kid Who Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
Carl Tart as The Chief
Lily Sullivan as Nookie
Tim Baltz as Tootie
Shaun Diston as Sprague the Whisperer
Dan Lippert as Frankenstein
Best of 2020 Part 1 12/21/20 Paul F. Tompkins 16. Two Burgeys (Episode 672: Busy Burgeys)
15. We've Got To Stop Talking About TMNT On CBB (Episode 646: Ninja Nordstrom)
14. Rectangular Things (Episode 634: Wainscotting, Entree P. Neur & Italiano Jones)
13. The Starbos (Episode 644: Fall Olympics)
Best of 2020 Part 2 12/24/20 Paul F. Tompkins 12. The Mosers (Episode 661: The Moser Trio)
11. Rudi's Recap, Cake Boss, and Bobbleheads (Episode 674: Canon Relapse)
10. The Magic of Podcasts (Episode 663: P.A.I.G.E. Is Magic)
9. Gino Carpuzzi (Episode 680: Small Claims Cyborg)
Best of 2020 Part 3 12/28/20 Paul F. Tompkins 8. Gillian Goes Gold-Digging (Episode 679: Popcorn World)
7. Treasure Hunting & Social Media (Episode 653: The 11th Anniversary Show)
6. Bee Honey & Taffy Tins (Episode 677: The Calvins Family Telethon Extravaganza)
5. Roger Peculiar (Episode 649: Goose Tycoon)
Best of 2020 Part 4 12/31/20 Paul F. Tompkins 4. Death of a Water Skier (Episode 650: Bun Gun and a Hot Dog Bullet)
3. No Time To Die (Episode 643: The Order of the Keepers)
2. Bullets Jackson (Episode 638: One Last Heist)
1. Omaha Steaks, Physical Therapy, and Memphis Kansas Breeze (Episode 632: 2019 Holiday Spectacular)

2021

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Episode number Date Guests Synopsis and segments Featured songs
Episode 687:
Full Grown Grogu
1/4/21 Ben Schwartz as himself, Chaniel Leftrowbottom, and Bobby Knuts
Horatio Sanz as himself, Skip Weller, and Shelly Driftwood
Episode 688:
The Sugarhill Gang Museum
1/11/21 Edi Patterson as Bean Dip
Paul F. Tompkins as Cal Solomon
Episode 689:
Marketing Mine Own Selfowitz
1/18/21 Jake Fogelnest
Dan Lippert as Seth Berkowitz
Lyric Lewis as 'Shell
Episode 690:
Spices On Your Meat
1/25/21 Mary Lynn Rajskub
Ego Nwodim as Mrs. Dash
Carl Tart as Mr. Dash
Ben Rodgers as Bud Frakely
Episode 691:
#NoStank
2/1/21 Tim Baltz as Randy Snutz
Shaun Diston as Mike Ruby
Lily Sullivan as Diana Deep
Episode 692:
Chalke Talk, Structure-A-Stuffy & Tunt
2/8/21 Sarah Chalke
Paul F. Tompkins as Bill Eikenberry
Katie Rich as Deb Tunt
Episode 693:
Kissy's Prime
2/15/21 London Hughes
Will Hines as Ruben Stone
Matt Apodaca as Albert Roe
Episode 694:
Thunder Bucket
2/22/21 Adam Brody
Ryan Gaul as Gary Candles
Madeline Walter as Tina
Episode 695:
Spinning Fidgets & Hunting Bounties with Teen #2
3/1/21 Kelly Marie Tran
Kulap Vilaysack
Jessica McKenna as Chrysanthemum Tummers
Zach Reino as Eli Fuseli
Episode 696:
Rather Good
3/8/21 Gillian Jacobs
Diona Reasonover
Paul F. Tompkins as Al A. Peterson
Neil Campbell as Alister Brown
Episode 697:
Good News for Boobs
3/15/21 Fortune Feimster
Dan Lippert as Bill Walton
Jacquis Neal as Jacquis Robinson
Episode 698:
Horse Meat Paninis
3/22/21 Thomas Lennon
Rob Huebel
Lily Sullivan as Lindsay McMulligan
Jay Pichardo as Carmella Areola
Episode 699:
Avatar 2: ACABatar
3/29/21 Dulcé Sloan
Shaun Diston as Sprague the Whisperer
Connor Ratliff as James Cameron
Griffin Newman as Jake Sully
Episode 700:
Plan One: The Scrooge Gang
4/5/21 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Byron Denniston, Dalton Wilcox, August Lindt, and Hot Dog
Episode 701:
Promo Code SPORTS
4/12/21 Jamie Lee
Carl Tart as Italiano Jones
Ego Nwodim as Entrée PeeE Neur
Jon Gabrus as Geoff
Ben Rodgers as Jeoff
Episode 702:
Electric Toilet with Don't Stop or We'll Die
4/19/21 Paul Rust
Michael Cassady
Matt Gourley as H.R. Giger
Kaitlyn Tanimoto as Mary Jane Kim
"Flower in My Garden" by Don't Stop or We'll Die
"Baby Gets (What Baby Wants)" by Don't Stop or We'll Die
Episode 703:
Gaines and Gaines
4/26/21 Langston Kerman
Paul F. Tompkins as Original Fig
James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump
Episode 704:
The 12th Anniversary Show!
5/3/21 Jason Mantzoukas
Manchester Orchestra
Andy Daly as Byron Denniston and Dalton Wilcox
Paul F. Tompkins as The Griz
Jessica McKenna as Margery Kershaw
Tim Baltz as Randy Snutz
Lily Sullivan as Carissa
Shaun Diston as Sprague the Whisperer
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Carl Tart as Charles Barkley
Dan Lippert as Rabbi Bill Walton
Ego Nwodim as Charlotte Hornette
"Bed Head" by Manchester Orchestra
"Keel Timing" by Manchester Orchestra
"Telepath" by Manchester Orchestra
Episode 705:
Better Call Bed Bath & Beyond
5/10/21 Bob Odenkirk
Lily Sullivan as Francesca Bolognese
Griffin Newman as Skints McGlinty
Episode 706:
Mind Google
5/17/21 J. B. Smoove
Carl Tart as O. J. Simpson
Will Hines as Gary the Robot
Episode 707:
6 Foot Long Sticks
5/24/21 Paul F. Tompkins as Lavinia Marsh Caruthers aka Shevel Knievel, Little Joe Bardi, The Big Dammit Man, and Gavin's Friend
Dan Lippert as Mark Patsy and Big Charlie Bardi
Monika Smith as Bob Parks
Episode 708:
Common Slaw
5/31/21 Nikki Glaser
Zach Reino as Gareth Cloakman
Zac Oyama as Mr. Camp
Episode 709:
Sprague's Survivor
6/7/21 Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Shaun Diston as Sprague the Whisperer
Will Hines as Andy Manders and Morpheus the Dream Lord
Mike Hanford as Zoobi Condarino and John Lennon
Episode 710:
A Trio of Duos
6/14/21 Sparks
Edgar Wright
Ben Rodgers as Jack Furz
Matt Apodaca as Buck Tango
Episode 711:
The Heimlich B-Side
6/21/21 Patton Oswalt
Meredith Salenger
Drew Tarver as Henry Heimlich
Betsy Sodaro as Little Debbie
Episode 712:
Tides Anonymous
6/28/21 Max Silvestri
Paul F. Tompkins as Burnt Millipede
Nicole Parker as Joan Pedestrian
Jacquis Neal as Bishop R.L. Bakes
Episode 713:
3 Time Pizzas and Goose Liver Pate
7/5/21 Mike Mitchell
Neil Campbell as Maxwell Keeper
Carl Tart as Cleotis Martholobew
Jessica Jean Jardine as Wolfgang Puck
Episode 714:
Twilight 2: Top Chef
7/12/21 Ziwe
Ryan Rosenberg as Coach Billips
Jessica McKenna as Chrysanthemum Trummers
Episode 715:
Ho No Dew Didn't
7/19/21 Haley Joel Osment
Shaun Diston as Mike Ruby
Joe Wengert as JP Fossord
Raiza Licea as Juslani Marilyn
Episode 716:
Meemaw and Them
7/26/21 Casey Wilson
Paul F. Tompkins as Eddie Lee Capers
Katie Rich as Connie Depandi
Episode 717:
Tighten Those Nuts
8/2/21 Felicia Day
Janet Varney
Matt Apodaca as The Great Magna
Holly Prazoff as Mary Lisa
Episode 718:
Hey, Where is Everybody?
8/9/21 Tawny Newsome as herself and Billa Beth
Jack Quaid as himself and Thurl Ravenscroft
Ryan Gaul as Darryl Who
Episode 719:
Give It To Gilli!
8/16/21 Gillian Jacobs
Will Hines as Henry Sames
Dan Lippert as Bill Walton and R. L. Stine
Episode 720:
Rita Rasvegas
8/23/21 Hannah Einbinder
Monika Smith as Baby Boy Boy
Jacob Wysocki as Tommy the Green Power Ranger
Episode 721:
Passion of the Pasta
8/30/21 Phoebe Bridgers
Ego Nwodim as Pastor Pasta
Drew Tarver as Fred Head
Episode 722:
Cowdy Partner
9/6/21 Andy Samberg
Ryan Rosenberg as Dusty
Neil Campbell as The Answer Seeker
Episode 723:
Bell Biv DeVito
9/13/21 Kristian Bruun
Paul F. Tompkins as Lorenzo Borgia and The Ghost of Stan Lee
Suzi Barrett as Lane Driver
Episode 724:
Four Super Producers
9/20/21 Ike Barinholtz as himself and Gary Filipowski
Katie Rich as herself and Marge Filipowski
Shaun Diston as Sprague the Whisperer
Episode 725:
Blitzen D'Onofrio
9/27/21 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Dalton Wilcox
Tim Baltz as Darren Matichek
Episode 726:
Church of Commercials
10/4/21 Sasheer Zamata as herself and Dina the Dinosaur
Lily Sullivan as Harper L. Cosmopolitan
Carl Tart as Reverend Good Feeling
Episode 727:
Zig Zag Lights
10/11/21 Vanessa Bayer
Will Hines as Brent Finley
Edgar Momplaisir as Mack Attack
Episode 728:
Phoebing for Some Phoebes
10/18/21 Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Phoebe Robinson
Paul F. Tompkins as Kevin Attenborough
Casey Feigh as Officer Dreary
Episode 729:
Beethoven's 5th: F*ck the Fourth
10/25/21 Edgar Wright
Bobby Moynihan as Jonathan Biting
Dan Lippert as Ian Appaloosa
Episode 730:
Solo Bolo Hallowolo
10/28/21 Ben Schwartz
Nick Wiger as Leo Carpazzi
Games: Solo Bolo Olympic Song Challenge
Episode 731:
Nutshell Yourself
11/1/21 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Byron Denniston, Hot Dog, and Dalton Wilcox
Episode 732:
Pause and Respond
11/8/21 Laurie Kilmartin
Matt Apodaca as Albert Roe
Lily Sullivan as Sammy Samantha
Jacquis Neal as Justin the Pickup Artist
Episode 733:
City Limit Beans
11/15/21 "Weird Al" Yankovic
Tim Baltz as Maurice Flatbottom
Vic Michaelis as Morgan Weeston-Smythe
Episode 734:
Elderly Whisperer
11/22/21 Aisling Bea
Paul F. Tompkins as Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber
Madeline Walter as Brenda Tattletale
Episode 735:
The Calvins Triplets vs. The Baxter Triplets
11/29/21 Taran Killam as Bever Hopox and Quita Baxter
Paul Brittain as Chico Hands and Tanya Baxter
Ryan Gaul as Bisby St. Hancock and Candide Baxter
Episode 736:
Potato Fambly
12/6/21 Jimmy Pardo
Danielle Koenig
Suzi Barrett as Uggams the Potato
Joey Greer as Mickey Babyboy
Episode 737:
2021 Holiday Spectacular
12/13/21 Paul F. Tompkins as Mike the Janitor
Shaun Diston as Mike Ruby
Tim Baltz as Randy Snutz
Jessica McKenna as Dagmar the Small
Will Hines as Bennett Quints
Carl Tart as Chief
Dan Lippert as Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Mary Holland as Crapy the Reindeer
Matt Apodaca as Albert Roe
Best of 2021 Part 1 12/20/21 Paul F. Tompkins 15. A Concerned Citizen (Episode 716: Meemaw and Them)
14. Italiano & Entree (Episode 701: Promo Code SPORTS)
13. One Of The Great Cartographers! (Episode 719: Give It To Gilli!)
12. What's Up, Hot Dog? (Episode 731: Nutshell Yourself)
Best of 2021 Part 2 12/23/21 Paul F. Tompkins 11. Smashing Guitars (Episode 721: Passion of the Pasta)
10. Cal's Legacy (Episode 688: The Sugarhill Gang Museum)
9. Nobody & Bolognese (Episode 705: Better Call Bed Bath & Beyond)
8. Bonanas For Bobbleheads (Episode 725: Blitzen D'Onofrio)
Best of 2021 Part 3 12/27/21 Paul F. Tompkins 7. Narrated by Kevin Attenborough (Episode 728: Phoebing for Some Phoebes)
6. Winning The Best-Of's (Episode 709: Sprague's Survivor)
5. Santa's Got Nothing (Episode 686: 2020 Holiday Spectacular)
4. Being Prince Phillip (Episode 700: Plan One: The Scrooge Gang)
Best of 2021 Part 4 12/30/21 Paul F. Tompkins 3. Randy's Deal and Mike's Steps (Episode 691: #NoStank)
2. The Griz! (Episode 704: The 12th Anniversary Show!)
1. NCIS, Smooth Criminals, and Art Criticism (Episode 696: Rather Good)

2022

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Episode number Date Guests Synopsis and segments Featured songs
Episode 738:
Three Doctors...Oh No
1/3/22 Ben Schwartz as himself and Dr. Sturgeon the Rock n Roll Surgeon
Katie Dippold as Dr. Yvette Victor
Gil Ozeri as Dr. Sweetchat the Small Talk Robot
Episode 739:
Oi Noi, BB Bridgers!
1/10/22 Lily Sullivan as Bicky
Carl Tart as MC Sugar Butt and Italiano Jones
Ego Nwodim as Pastor Pasta
Episode 740:
A Bar Mangled Manor
1/17/22 Paul F. Tompkins as Alimony Tony
Dave Theune as Robby Delmuda
Toni Charline as Max the Dog
Episode 741:
Podcast Rescue
1/24/22 Roy Wood Jr.
Devin Field as Ron Snapper
Zeke Nicholson as Bone Queef
Vic Michaelis as Willadeene Marie Bates
Episode 742:
Wain Packaged Foods
1/31/22 David Wain
Dan Lippert as Bill Walton
Ele Woods as Amber Bolt
Episode 743:
Over/Under
2/7/22 David Cross
Tim Baltz as Antonio Lambrinidis
Lisa Gilroy as Dickie Donnelly
Episode 744:
The Three White Amigos and Dart
2/14/22 Ego Nwodim as Scapegoat Smith
Will Hines as Jonas Kings
Matt Apodaca as Dude Fiero
Episode 745:
McGruff the Grind Dog
2/21/22 Anders Holm
Shaun Diston as McGruff the Crime Dog
Jacquis Neal as Justin
Episode 746:
James Bond Dolls for Sale
2/28/22 Langston Kerman
Paul F. Tompkins as Al A. Peterson
Matt Gourley as himself and P.A.I.G.E.
Townland
Andy Daly and Mark McConville appear in a post-credits scene as Joe Bongo and Joe Walsh, respectively. "Gin Atomic" by Townland
"War" by Townland
Episode 747:
Honky Tonk Badonkalonk Weekend
3/7/22 John Gemberling as Winston Carmel
Joe Wengert as Dr. Kevin Kenwait
Raiza Licea as Phoebe Chi Chi Roo
Episode 748:
Twink Christ
3/14/22 Lennon Parham as Dr. Helma Plinkton
Jacob Wysocki as Barry Bunbuster Barryball
Madeline Walter as Eileen Dogg
Episode 749:
Time Loop
3/21/22 D'Arcy Carden
Vic Michaelis as Emma Simon Knee-Keller
Matt Apodaca as Ricky Johnson
Episode 750:
The Pool Duel-Over: Part Duel
3/28/22 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Byron Denniston, Hot Dog, and Dalton Wilcox
Paul F. Tompkins as The Griz, Brock Lovett, Al A. Peterson, JW Stillwater, and Shimmy
Episode 751:
From Candy Boy to TV Boy
4/4/22 Adam Scott
Will Hines as Thomas Mashed-Potatoes
Suzi Barrett as Mariska Beenaboutta
Episode 752:
Wet Day Special
4/10/22 Paul F. Tompkins as himself and Spike Minksalmon
Drew Tarver as Ike Minksalmon
Ryan Gaul as Doug Gropes
Episode 753:
Grilling with the Zouks
4/17/22 Natasha Leggero
Lily Sullivan as Kayla Dickie
Mike Hanford as Adjacent Mantzoukas
Peter Banifaz as Dr. Anthony Fauci
Episode 754:
Top Letterboxd Reviews
4/24/22 Claudia O'Doherty
Carl Tart as O.J. Simpson
Brad Evans as Kelvin
Nick Ciarelli as Travis
Episode 755:
The 13th Anniversary Show!
5/1/22 Dan Lippert as Bill Walton
Stars
Paul F. Tompkins as Big Chunky Bubbles
Lily Sullivan as Francesca Bolognese
Tim Baltz as Richie Castlebaum
Ego Nwodim as Pastor Pasta
Shaun Diston as Garry the Gardener
Will Hines as Keith Stanley
"Build a Fire" by Stars
"Capelton Hill" by Stars
"Pretenders" by Stars
Episode 756:
Water Ghost Rules
5/9/22 Jonah Ray
Zac Oyama as Tim Bullock
Ego Nwodim as Bathina Salts
Heather Anne Campbell as Cynthia Blake
Episode 757:
Warning Jeans
5/16/22 Edi Patterson as Bean Dip
Ben Rodgers as Brooke Flagstaff
Devin Field as Jack Persimmons
Episode 758:
Previous Partons
5/23/22 Paul F. Tompkins as Cal Solomon
Lisa Gilroy as Peanut Parton
James Mannion as Alan Stubbs
Episode 759:
Hot Sauce Reunion
5/30/22 Ben Schwartz
Gil Ozeri as himself, Irving Sardinas, and Gabriel Sardinas
Adam Pally as himself and Bro
Episode 760:
The Four Questions
6/6/22 Andy Richter
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Vic Michaelis as Susie Tewman
Casey Feigh as Young Scott
Episode 761:
Plumbing Wars
6/13/22 Shaun Diston as Franky Flush
Lily Sullivan as Lena Dunne Homme
Ronnie Adrian as Jack Lusty
Episode 762:
Beef Bank
6/20/22 Ryan Rosenberg as Craig Zlist aka Fishy
Monika Smith as Ethel B. Dumphrey
Dave Theune as Ernie Schrempf and Mick Hall
Episode 763:
Star Toon Cartoon
6/27/22 Jack Quaid as himself and Dr. John
Paul F. Tompkins as Brock Lovett and Shimmy
Tawny Newsome as Tierna and Lisa
Episode 764:
iFrasier
7/4/22 Jon Daly as Kelsey Grammer
Dan Lippert as Superman
Ryan Gaul as Tobias Boothby
Episode 765:
Pirate Ship Energy
7/11/22 Adam Pally as himself and Johnny Depp
Jon Gabrus as himself and Gino Lombardo
Ben Rodgers as Jack Furz
Lisa Gilroy as Bethany Waterbottle
Episode 766:
Kushtopia
7/18/22 Howard Kremer
Brett Morris
Will Hines as Hughie Chism
Jacob Wysocki as Mr. Toots
Episode 767:
Fourdom
7/25/22 Paul F. Tompkins as himself and Jarles
Lauren Lapkus as herself and Carmine DeLonge
Mary Holland as Haney Dilf
Episode 768:
Scatch a Rising Star
8/1/22 Patton Oswalt
Suzi Barrett as Ellen Norton-Simon Harris-Finley Finister
Dave Theune as Dean Hormel
Peter Banifaz as Johnny Scat
Episode 769:
Cowbell Saul
8/8/22 Bob Odenkirk
James Austin Johnson as Bobby Flay
Carl Tart as Italiano Jones
Episode 770:
She-Garbage People
8/15/22 Tatiana Maslany
Paul F. Tompkins as Obi Ron Kenobi
Caitlin Reilly as Lucy Bukater
Episode 771:
Bean Time with Silversun Pickups
8/22/22 Silversun Pickups
Will Hines as Keith Keith
Matt Apodaca as Officer Marshal Sergeant
Ele Woods as Maximo Tootie
"Scared Together" by Silversun Pickups
"Sticks and Stones" by Silversun Pickups
"Lazy Eye" by Silversun Pickups
Episode 772:
Half-Wonka/Half-Loompa
8/29/22 Bridger Winegar
Paul F. Tompkins as The Pie Minister and Shimmy
Lamar Woods as Dre Wonka
Episode 773:
Olafer Only
9/5/22 Adam Scott
Matt Besser as Olaf's Middle Part
Monika Smith as Harvey the Truth Seeker
Toni Charline as Martha the Medium
Episode 774:
InFletchtion
9/12/22 Jon Hamm
Lily Sullivan as Bridget Jones
Devin Field as Steve Spinx
Episode 775:
Operation Double Decoy
9/19/22 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Byron Denniston
Paul F. Tompkins as The Griz
Episode 776:
Live from The Paramount Theatre, Austin TX 08/06/2022
9/22/22 Paul F. Tompkins as Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger
Carl Tart as MC Sugar Butt
Dan Lippert as Todd Padre
Episode 777:
Postal Opposites
9/26/22 Rachel Bloom
James Mannion as Chris Orchard
Matt Apodaca as Albert Roe
Episode 778:
Celebrity Auction List
10/3/22 Dan Wilson
Paul Rust as Cecil Sotheby
Christine Bullen as Myrtle McGee
Charlie McCrackin as Cordwood Pete Bunyan
"Dancing on the Moon" by Dan Wilson
"Closing Time" by Dan Wilson
Episode 779:
He Did It His Way
10/10/22 Kyle Bornheimer
Dan Lippert as Lloyd Garterbelt
Erin Keif as Matilda Gravyman
Episode 780:
Bong Hugs
10/17/22 Sharon Horgan
Paul F. Tompkins as Original Fig
Casey Feigh as Weed Seinfeld
Episode 781:
Ump-and-coming Umps
10/24/22 Kevin Nealon
Ryan Rosenberg as Donald Ump
Dave Theune as Robby Delmuda
Episode 782:
Unique Stuff
10/31/22 Kurt Braunohler
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Jacob Wysocki as COOTER the supercomputer
Nick Wiger as Leo Carpazzi
Episode 783:
YouTube Review
11/7/22 Natalie Morales
Jillian Bell
Griffin Newman as CJTETHEMAN9888_UNLIMITED and Calvin Ward
Christine Bullen as Piper Adoggy
Episode 784:
The Princess Sprite
11/14/22 Nick Kroll
John Gemberling as Mutty Brickford
Gil Ozeri as Ned Belanela
Episode 785:
Buzzyear Headlines
11/21/22 Jason Mantzoukas
Seth Morris as Bob Ducca
Erin Whitehead as Stacy Buzzaba
Paul F. Tompkins as Shimmy and Jarles
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 786:
Ford Rock Hard Eve
11/28/22 Max Silvestri
Tim Baltz as Harry Footman
Lily Sullivan as Kayla Dickie
Episode 787:
Nature, Nurture, Nietzche
12/5/22 Kristian Bruun
Paul F. Tompkins as Major Bob Driver and Shimmy
Matt Gourley as Teen Giger
Lisa Gilroy as Peonis Pilates
"Christmas on the Rocks" by Townland
Episode 788:
2022 Holiday Spectacular
12/12/22 Paul F. Tompkins as Obi Ron Kenobi
Shaun Diston as McGruff the Crime Dog
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Lily Sullivan as Francesca Bolognese
Carl Tart as Charles Barkley
Jessica McKenna as Harry Styles
Will Hines as Henry
Vic Michaelis as Susie Tewman
Lisa Gilroy as Dickie Donnelly
Gil Ozeri as Dr. Sweetchat
Best of 2022 Part 1 12/19/22 Paul F. Tompkins 17. Bridget Jones’ Diarrhea (Episode 774: InFletchtion)
16. Help Me, Obi-Ron (Episode 770: She-Garbage People)
15. The Return of Bob Ducca (Episode 785: Buzzyear Headlines)
14. Baba Booey (Episode 746: James Bond Dolls for Sale)
13. Holiday Madness! (Episode 737: 2021 Holiday Spectacular)
Best of 2022 Part 2 12/22/22 Paul F. Tompkins 12. The Baxter FKA Decker Triplets Pig Wrestling And Caramel Country Maaaart (Episode 735: The Calvins Triplets vs. The Baxter Triplets)
11. Carmine's Memory (Episode 767: Fourdom)
BONUS CLIP: Jack Can't Talk Today (Episode 763: Star Toon Cartoon)
10. Vigilantes & Bullies (Episode 765: Pirate Ship Energy)
9. One Of The Great Anniversaries! (Episode 755: The 13th Anniversary Show!)
Best of 2022 Part 3 12/26/22 Paul F. Tompkins 8. A Pastor, An MC, & An Australian Actress (Episode 739: Oi Noi, BB Bridgers!)
7. The Peanut Prototype (Episode 758: Previous Partons)
6. The Busiest Man In The World (Episode 784: The Princess Sprite)
5. Denniston Vs. Griz II (Episode 750: The Pool Duel-Over: Part Duel)
Best of 2022 Part 4 12/29/22 Paul F. Tompkins 4. The Zerg & Noryb (Episode 775: Operation Double Decoy)
3. The Tapes Of Gabriel Sardinas (Episode 759: Hot Sauce Reunion)
2. Stay Away From Their Granddaughter (Episode 752: Wet Day Special)
1. Dr. Sweetchat, The Small Talk Robot (Episode 738: Three Doctors... Oh No)

2023

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Episode number Date Guests Synopsis and segments Featured songs
Episode 789:
Oh My God, Becky
1/2/23 Ben Schwartz as himself and Yohan Breitbark
Drew Tarver as Henry Heimlich
Mary Holland as Barb Nuts
Episode 790:
Mannequin Skywalker
1/9/23 Allison Williams
Dan Lippert as Bill Walton
Erin Keif as Macy Hannigan
Episode 791:
She Splashy She Splishy Cruise Ship
1/16/23 Jason Woliner
Lily Sullivan as Chippy Dipps
Will Hines as Bill Smither
Casey Feigh as Joey Salsa
Episode 792:
Murder Was Wrote
1/23/23 Paul F. Tompkins as Ted Newguy
Ego Nwodim as Stormy Kirkland and Fred
Matt Apodaca as Ricky Johnson and Maya Newguy
Episode 793:
Coca-Cola Loaded
1/30/23 Reggie Watts
Vic Michaelis as Oopsie Spider-Man
Dave Theune as Tam Pasture
Episode 794:
Sloppy Firsts
2/6/23 Dan Mangan
Lauren Lapkus as Cabin Fevver
Ryan Rosenberg as Dr. Crack
Games: Would You Rather? "Just Know It" by Dan Mangan
"All Roads" by Dan Mangan
"Fire Escape" by Dan Mangan
Episode 795:
Dr. Skeleton's Celebrity Toilet
2/13/23 John Hodgman
Paul F. Tompkins as Brock Lovett
Lisa Gilroy as Elvis Presley
Episode 796:
Hans's Opus
2/20/23 Zach Galifianakis
Edi Patterson as Bean Dip
Andy Daly as August Lindt
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 797:
Hold for Room Tone
2/27/23 Jason Alexander
Peter Tilden
Shaun Diston as Tony Nails
Jessica McKenna as Filomena Trappp
Episode 798:
Hostage Forecast
3/1/23 David Cross
James Mannion as Ryan Headboard
Holly Laurent as Sherry Pie
Greg Hess as Jim Bolt
Episode 799:
Bruba Go Do
3/6/23 Nick Kroll
Ike Barinholtz
Mitra Jouhari as Andi
Gil Ozeri as Ned Belanela
Episode 800:
Operation Golden Orb
3/13/23 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Byron Denniston and Hot Dog
Paul F. Tompkins as Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Griz, and Shimmy
Episode 801:
WiFi For A Wife Guy
3/20/23 Andy Samberg
Neil Campbell as Himself and Dirty Dog
Lily Sullivan as Sister Margaret
Episode 802:
Crown Prince of Slime
3/27/23 Jay Pharoah
Bobby Moynihan as Batman
Tim Baltz as Darren Matichek
Episode 803:
John Wick: My Eyes Are Up Here
4/3/23 David Wain
Katie Rich as Leia
Hannah Pilkes as Susan Christmas
Episode 804:
Wet Day Special 2023
4/10/23 Paul F. Tompkins as himself and Spike Minksalmon
Drew Tarver as Ike Minksalmon
Ryan Gaul as Pudge
Episode 805:
Wet Work Nurse
4/17/23 Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Dave Theune as Robby Delmuda
Ben Rodgers as Ernest Taylor
Episode 806:
Swiwwy Boys with Aunty Donna
4/20/23 Broden Kelly as himself and Australian Dad on a Holiday
Zachary Ruane as himself and Jimmy/A Slice of Lime
Mark Bonanno as himself and Silly Boy
Episode 807:
Live at Largo
4/24/23 Jason Mantzoukas
Paul F. Tompkins as Drew L. Barrymore
Andy Daly as Dalton Wilcox
Carl Tart as The Chief
Tim Baltz as Randy Snutz
Lily Sullivan as Francesca Bolognese
Gil Ozeri as Dr. Sweetchat
Episode 808:
Live at the Bell House #1
4/26/23 Jason Mantzoukas
Adam Scott
Paul F. Tompkins as Big Chunky Bubbles
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Griffin Newman as Silver Screen Sammy
Episode 809:
Live at the Bell House #2
4/28/23 Jason Mantzoukas
Paul F. Tompkins as Cal Solomon
Ego Nwodim as Pastor Pasta
Connor Ratliff as Mr. Books
Episode 810:
The 14th Anniversary Show!
5/1/23 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Hot Dog
Paul F. Tompkins as Fred Guinness and Shimmy
Jessica McKenna as Dagmar the Small
Shaun Diston as Rudi North
Drew Tarver as Clam
Lisa Gilroy as Pearl
Lily Sullivan as Bicky
Tim Baltz as Harry Footman
Carl Tart as Snake Eyes and The Chief
Will Hines as Anniversary Man the Demon
Dan Lippert as Bill Walton
Episode 811:
We Bought An Oil Rig
5/8/23 Dan Ahdoot
Vic Michaelis as Taylor Stephanie
Casey Feigh as Weed Foxworthy
Episode 812:
Oops I Dropped This
5/15/23 Sean Clements
Hayes Davenport
Will Hines as Kenny Kicks
Christine Bullen as Fifinella
Episode 813:
Winkers and Blinkers
5/22/23 Jena Friedman
Heather Anne Campbell as Grance Prebs
Jacob Wysocki as Marty Motorcycle
Episode 814:
The Institute
5/29/23 Sarah Silverman
Suzi Barrett as Destiny
Shaun Diston as Crenshaw
Episode 815:
Fantom of the Phorest
6/5/23 Fortune Feimster
Paul F. Tompkins as Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber
Matt Apodaca as Mr. Monster
Episode 816:
Love, Bridge
6/12/23 Jack Quaid as himself and Dr. John
Lily Sullivan as Bridget Jones
Carl Tart as The Crypt Keeper, Italiano Jones and O.J. Simpson
Episode 817:
Nostalgia Bombs
6/19/23 Nick Kroll
John Gemberling as Korbato Krim
Gil Ozeri as Yargo Lamento
Episode 818:
Thumb No. 3, 4, 5
6/26/23 Myq Kaplan
Greg Hess as Glen Plapinger
Erin Keif as Candle St. Louis
Episode 819:
Man's Laughter In the First Degree
7/3/23 Paul F. Tompkins as Fred Guinness
Lisa Gilroy as Kyle Chutney
Neil Campbell as Noel
Episode 820:
Limo Karaoke
7/10/23 Vera Drew
Tim Baltz as Randy Snutz
Casey Feigh as Joey Salsa
Episode 821:
Smooth Denim
7/17/23 Adam DeVine
Ryan Rosenberg as Mr. Sing
Ify Nwadiwe as Shadow Vision
Episode 822:
Honey, I Shrunk Her
7/24/23 Anna Konkle
Mitra Jouhari as Leila
Christine Bullen as Myrtle McGee
Episode 823:
Hand Friends with Manchester Orchestra
7/31/23 Andy Hull
Robert McDowell
Tawny Newsome as herself and Tierna Smarg
Edi Patterson as Bean Dip
Dave Theune as Mirk
"Capital Karma" by Manchester Orchestra
"The Way" by Manchester Orchestra
Episode 824:
Toe Show
8/7/23 Mike Hanford as Chef Adjacent Mantzoukas
James Austin Johnson as VAAMM
Ele Woods as Young Miss Willow Panloose
Episode 825:
Any Questions, Poindexter?
8/14/23 Ellie Kemper
Matt Apodaca as Ronnie Little
Jacob Wysocki as Gunk Little
Hannah Pilkes as Brett
Episode 826:
Viral Beatdown
8/21/23 Andy Richter
Vic Michaelis as Susie Tewman
Alex Fernie as Daniel Kolodjiez
Episode 827:
Sea Witch Six
8/28/23 Paul F. Tompkins as Abernathy Combs
Erin Whitehead as Ursula
John Hartman as Ken Lunch
Episode 828:
Conversation Referee
9/4/23 Jack Quaid as himself and Greg
Tawny Newsome as herself and Brigadoon
James Mannion as Robert Canasta
Episode 829:
Love is Truck
9/11/23 Flula Borg
Shaun Diston as Sprague the Whisperer
Lily Sullivan as Kayla Dickie
Episode 830:
Being Bi-Brainial
9/18/23 Gary Gulman
Dan Lippert as Rick Rubin
Dan O'Connor as Ian Chiswick
Episode 831:
Hugs Between Friends
9/25/23 Aparna Nancherla
Will Hines as Kurt Slammer
Holly Laurent as Ruth Debevoise
Episode 832:
Cockroach Hell
10/2/23 Paul F. Tompkins as Dolores Brainwater
Mitra Jouhari as Casey
Lisa Gilroy as Cockroach Rick
Episode 833:
Abraham LinkedIn
10/9/23 Bob Odenkirk
Edi Patterson as Bean Dip
Tim Baltz as Tom Boreman
Heather Anne Campbell as Telli Charcuterie
Episode 834:
Mouse Mingle
10/16/23 Reggie Watts
Matt Gourley as Cody
Amanda Lund as Codi
Katie Rich as Janet
Holly Laurent as Leanne
Episode 835:
Oh, Hell Maybe!
10/23/23 Sam Jay
Gil Ozeri as Bane
Greg Hess as Benny Sands
Episode 836:
Twins by Blood
10/30/23 Felicia Day
Betsy Sodaro as Selma
Mano Agapion as Blair
Devin Field as David Lynch
Episode 837:
The Scrounger
11/6/23 Dan Wilson
Paul Rust as AJ Zap
Erin Keif as Criss Angel
Casey Feigh as Donk Poop
"You're Not Alone" by Dan Wilson
"Little Bit of Sun" by Dan Wilson
Episode 838:
Peter Pogdanovich
11/13/23 Edgar Wright
Paul F. Tompkins as Brock Lovett
Vic Michaelis as Quiet the Mime
Matt Apodaca as Marcus Green
Episode 839:
O.B.Have
11/20/23 Jon Hamm
Drew Tarver as Jesse
Ryan Gaul as Doug Gropes
Episode 840:
Little Pepper Makes Four
11/27/23 Chelsea Peretti
James Mannion as Micah Fellows
Ben Rodgers as Uncle Jellyfish
Episode 841:
Diagnosis What?
12/4/23 John Early
Mitra Jouhari as Angelina Leviosa
Amanda Lund as Marabel May
Episode 842:
Two Straws and a Goldshlåger
12/11/23 Edi Patterson as Bean Dip and Deeana Bermuda
Dave Theune as Robby Delmuda
Jacob Wysocki as RJ Dudley and Jack UCLA
Allison Dunbar as Rhonda Batuchi
Episode 843:
2023 Holiday Spectacular
12/18/23 Jason Mantzoukas
Paul F. Tompkins as Fred Guinness
Tim Baltz as Randy Snutz
Lily Sullivan as Carissa
Shaun Diston as Room Tone Tony
Vic Michaelis as Terry Alamander
Carl Tart as Shohei Ohtani
Drew Tarver as Clam
Lisa Gilroy as Pearl
Dan Lippert as Dr. Marty Goldstein
Gil Ozeri as Ned Belanela
Will Hines as Harvey the Devil
Best of 2023 Part 1 12/25/23 Paul F. Tompkins 16. He Blew It. (Episode 839: O.B.Have)
15. Mythical Beings (Episode 787: Nature, Nurture, Nietzche)
14. Heimlich & Nuts (Episode 789: Oh My God, Becky)
13. Scott Needs Tech Support (Episode 796: Hans's Opus)
Best of 2023 Part 2 12/28/23 Paul F. Tompkins 12. bark bark. (Episode 801: WiFi For A Wife Guy)
11. Quite The Mime, Ouah! (Episode 838: Peter Pogdanovich)
10. Remember This (Episode 817: Nostalgia Bombs)
9. Scott's Tension With Guests (Episode 788: 2022 Holiday Spectacular)

2024

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Episode number Date Guests Synopsis and segments Featured song
Best of 2023 Part 3 1/1/24 Paul F. Tompkins 8. Bridget Bones’ DIE-ary! (Episode 816: Love, Bridge)
7. “You Tried To Kill Me, Scott!” (Episode 832: Cockroach Hell)
6. Hot Dog, Guinness, and Pig Shit (Episode 810: The 14th Anniversary Show!)
5. Griz v. LAW (Episode 800: Operation Golden Orb)
Best of 2023 Part 4 1/4/24 Paul F. Tompkins 4. Boys Being Boys (Episode 819: Man's Laughter In the First Degree)
3. Shroomami (Episode 799: Bruba Go Do)
2. Avoidable Granddaughters & Missing Dogs (Episode 804: Wet Day Special 2023)
1. Little Baby Momma (Episode 795: Dr. Skeleton's Celebrity Toilet)
Episode 844: Full Stilts, Full Tilt 1/8/24 Ben Schwartz as himself, Sean Lantern-Phil, George Lucas, and Lucas Foster
Mary Holland as Delia Totebag
Eugene Cordero as Veronica
Episode 845: So New York 1/15/24 Jake Johnson
Paul F. Tompkins as Alimony Tony
Lily Sullivan as Bridget Jones
Episode 846: Doug Can Do It Too 1/22/24 Natasha Lyonne
Jacqueline Novak
Alex Fernie as Doug
Sandy Honig as Jenny Power
Episode 847: Benmont Bologna’s Meat Flavored Cologne 1/25/24 Adam Cayton-Holland
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Erin Keif as Matilda Gravyman
Greg Hess as Benmont Bologna
Episode 848: Raisin Kids 1/29/24 Zach Woods
Lisa Gilroy as Margo Tits
Charlie McCrackin as Mr. Gunlock
Episode 849: One Capful, 14 Buckets 2/5/24 Moshe Kasher
Carl Tart as The Pine-Sol Lady
Vic Michaelis as Tinselina the Green Fairy
Episode 850: The Exorcism of Hot Dog 2/12/24 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Byron Denniston, Hot Dog, August Lindt, Don DiMello, Dalton Wilcox, and Golly
Paul F. Tompkins as Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Fred Guinness, The Griz, Greg Nicotero, Cal Solomon, Padre Davide Benvenuto, and Shimmy
Episode 851: The Avatar Do-Si-Do 2/19/24 Todd Barry
Jessica McKenna as Liz Feigh
Casey Feigh as Bob Feigh
Connor Ratliff as James Cameron
Griffin Newman as Jake Sully
Episode 852: The Paninis Press 2/26/24 Chris Gethard
Lily Sullivan as Tony Sony
Dan Lippert as Matthew Zimmerman
Hannah Pilkes as Chutney C. Rabbits
Episode 853: The Calvins Triplets Court Case 3/4/24 Jason Mantzoukas
Taran Killam as Bever Hopox
Paul Brittain as Chico Hands
Ryan Gaul as Bisby St. Hancock
Episode 854: Snip Snip Sanskrit 3/11/24 Haley Joel Osment
Ryan Rosenberg as Mr. Body
Holly Laurent as Day LaBont
Episode 855: Crow Court 3/18/24 Jermaine Fowler
Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Ben Rodgers as Magnus Nootropic
Episode 856: SHAZAM (Stephen Hawking As Zeus And Miss Piggy) 3/25/24 Jon Cryer
Paul F. Tompkins as Al A. Peterson and Fred Guinness
Lamar Woods as Carmine Backontour
Episode 857: The CBB Roundtable 4/1/24 Ego Nwodim as Pastor Pasta
Matt Apodaca as Albert Roe
Payam Banifaz as Michael Police
Episode 858: Kink or No Kink 4/4/24 Alex Edelman
Christine Bullen as Misty Civic
Matt Besser as Roger Matthews
Episode 859: Wet Day Special 2024 4/8/24 Paul F. Tompkins as himself and Brock Lovett
Erin Whitehead as Ursula
Ryan Gaul as Bernie Cutch
Episode 860: The Letter D 4/15/24 Tatiana Maslany
Edi Patterson as Bean Dip
Carl Tart as Lothario Lewis
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 861: KWFZZ: The Fuzz 4/22/24 Todd Glass
Mike Hanford as Dominic Weiss
Gil Ozeri as Mike Stacker
Episode 862: Cloud Slam 4/29/24 Hannah Einbinder
Bobby Moynihan as The Batmin
Lisa Gilroy as God
Episode 863: The 15th Anniversary Show! 5/6/24 Jason Mantzoukas
Paul F. Tompkins as Original Fig and Shimmy
Andy Daly as Neptuna and August Lindt
Lily Sullivan as Francesca Bolognese and Carissa
Tim Baltz as Randy Snutz
Shaun Diston as Jeffy McSaturday
Vic Michaelis as Quiet the Mime
Lisa Gilroy as Scott's Nana
Will Hines as The Bronze Boogie Boarder
Episode 864: Live at the Belasco 5/13/24 Lily Sullivan as Tony Sony
Paul F. Tompkins as Fred Guinness
Claudia O'Doherty
Andy Daly as Chip Gardner
Carl Tart as O.J. Simpson
Tim Baltz as Harry Footman
Episode 865: Night Night 5/20/24 Nikki Glaser
Paul Scheer as Bartholomew Richard Fitzgerald-Smythe aka Mr. Peanut
Hannah Pilkes as Chase Sapphire
Episode 866: Buffalo Suede 5/27/24 Natasha Leggero
Seth Morris as Bob Ducca
Jacob Wysocki as The Executioner
Episode 867: Dork Pranks 6/3/24 Jessica St. Clair as Marissa Wompler
Devin Field as Ron Snapper
Rekha Shankar as Becky Girardi
Episode 868: Life Is An Opera 6/10/24 Greg Hess as Glen Plapinger
Will Hines as Paul Dudley
Caitlin Reilly as Leanne Lee
Episode 869: Ganz Stan 6/17/24 Kathleen Madigan
Charlie McCrackin as Detective Jack Cates
James Mannion as Robert Canasta
Episode 870: E.T. Bikini 6/24/24 Mike Hanford as John Lennon
Vic Michaelis as Jack the Ripper
Zeke Nicholson as Dr. Green
Episode 871: Good Weddings 7/1/24 Poppy Liu
Suzi Barrett as Donna
Matt Apodaca as Ray Good
Episode 872: Wolfarangs 7/8/24 Jack Quaid as himself and Janice Dickinson
Tawny Newsome as herself and Escrow Philanthropa
Ben Rodgers as Jack Furz
Episode 873: You Bet Your Life Twice 7/15/24 Andy Richter
Maria Blasucci as Brand Rollbrone
Amanda Lund as Brock Palmesprings
Jordan Morris as EPT Grizzly
Episode 874: A Long Time Ago (Downton Abbey Time) 7/22/24 Tony Hale
Paul F. Tompkins as Woolly Doorgosh
Erin Keif as Shirley Macadamia
Episode 875: Minnie Rifferton 7/29/24 Reggie Watts
Jacob Wysocki as Mr. Toots
Casey Feigh as Weed Seinfeld and Andrew Dice Weed
Episode 876: The Bear Minimum 8/5/24 Alex Fernie as Robert Caro
Lily Sullivan as The Bear
Hannah Pilkes as Simone
Episode 877: Impossiblood 8/12/24 Langston Kerman
Will Hines as Alan Freeman
Ronnie Adrian as Kilgorious Van Helsing
Episode 878: Munich Style 8/19/24 Paul Feig
Christine Bullen as Myrtle McGee
Devin Field as Johnny Manicotti
Episode 879: Side Duck 8/26/24 Haley Joel Osment
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Vic Michaelis as Ember Chuckit
Episode 880: Rhythem Rhythwe 9/2/24 David Wain
Dave Theune as Alex Rhythms
Rekha Shankar as Barbara
Episode 881: Two Longlegs Up 9/9/24 Kumail Nanjiani
Taran Killam as Longlegs
Games: Would You Rather?
Episode 882: It's A.I. All Good 9/16/24 Matt Braunger
Dan Lippert as Seth Berkowitz
Carl Tart as The Pine-Sol Lady
Episode 883: Goblin Con 9/23/24 Zac Oyama as Crunchkin the Goblin
Erin Keif as Pip Whistle
Will Hines as Billy Sly Car Guy
Episode 884: The Littlest Wayne 9/30/24 Chuck Bryant
Bobby Moynihan as The Batmin
Holly Laurent as Luanne Lewis
Episode 885: Badge Off 10/7/24 Max Silvestri
Charlie McCrackin as Inspector Jack Cates
Ryan Rosenberg as Big Mike
Episode 886: Fyre Can Be Fun 10/14/24 Kristian Bruun
Paul F. Tompkins as Bing Lujo
Vic Michaelis as Hannah Burn
Episode 887: Bidi Bidi Bugle Boy Bumbalee-Bee 10/21/24 Tatiana Maslany
Kristian Bruun
Paul F. Tompkins as Dr. Bill Blondie
Vic Michaelis as Luzi Brockheimer
Episode 888: Return to Suicide House: Dom Parasol 10/28/24 Jimmy Pardo
Jon Daly as Buford LeBaron
Ben Rodgers as Raven Maze
Nick Wiger as Satanick Carpazzi
Episode 889: Every Rock is Gray 11/4/24 Zach Reino as Branessa Whaleslay
Lisa Gilroy as Rockly Mountainrock
Jacquis Neal as Big Momma
Episode 890: Old Money 11/11/24 James Acaster
Lily Sullivan as Mrs. Lyndhurst
Matt Apodaca as Ricky Johnson
Episode 891: Pelican Briefcase 11/18/24 Jim O'Heir
Paul Rust as Cecil Sotheby
James Mannion as Chris Orchard
Episode 892: Cloak of Brown 11/25/24 Mary Elizabeth Ellis
Greg Hess as Glen Plapinger
Madeline Walter as Stephen King
Episode 893: No Tuxedos 12/2/24 Kyle Mooney as himself and Ian Vanchuri
Will Hines as Bags MK.gee
Episode 894: Train Perverts 12/9/24 Mekki Leeper
Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Erin Keif as The Little Engine That Might
Dave Theune as Robby Delmuda
Episode 895: 2024 Holiday Spectacular 12/16/24 Jason Mantzoukas
Paul F. Tompkins as Hoover Personae
Lauren Lapkus as Ho Ho the Elf
Lily Sullivan as Tony Sony
Shaun Diston as Tony Nails
Vic Michaelis as Terry Alamander
Dan Lippert as Papa Mia
Jessica McKenna as Elsbeth Connors
Will Hines as Glen
Gil Ozeri as DeLuca's Chophouse
Episode 896:
Solo Bolo Ho Ho Holo
12/19/24 Ben Schwartz Games: Solo Bolo Olympic Song Challenge
Best of 2024 Part 1 12/23/24 Paul F. Tompkins 14. A Nite-Wolf In Love (Episode 872: Wolfarangs)
13. Don’t Step Where Your Cat Done Shit (Episode 860: The Letter D)
12. Tits & Gunlock (Episode 848: Raisin Kids)
11. The Monster Fuck Part 10: The End (Episode 888: Return to Suicide House: Dom Parasol)
Best of 2024 Part 2 12/26/24 Paul F. Tompkins 10. Ember Knows Dash For Sure! (Episode 879: Side Duck)
9. The Music Man Saga Begins (Episode 886: Fyre Can Be Fun)
8. The Movie's Based On His Life (Episode 881: Two Longlegs Up)
7. Reasons For The Season (Episode 859: Wet Day Special 2024)
Best of 2024 Part 3 12/30/24 Paul F. Tompkins 6. Records, Gifts, Twins, & Calls (Episode 843: 2023 Holiday Spectacular)
5. Trial Flashbacks (Episode 853: The Calvins Triplets Court Case)
4. The Music Man Saga Continues (Episode 887: Bidi Bidi Bugle Boy Bumbalee-bee)

2025

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Episode number Date Guests Synopsis and segments Featured song
Best of 2024 Part 4 1/2/25 Paul F. Tompkins 3. Fig & Neptuna (Episode 863: The 15th Anniversary Show!)
2. Tony SoNY (Episode 845: So New York)
1. Dread Zeppelin (Episode 850: The Exorcism of Hot Dog)
Episode 897: I Understand 1/6/25 Ben Schwartz
Bobby Moynihan as Slow Pesci
Ryan Gaul as Darryl Day
Episode 898: Everything's a Hot Dog 1/13/25 Stephanie Hsu
Zosia Mamet
Heather Anne Campbell as Alexa Melrose
Casey Feigh as Joey Salsa
Episode 899: CBB Presents: The Music Man Watchalong 1/20/25 Paul F. Tompkins as Bing Lujo and Dr. Bill Blondie
Episode 900: What's Up Cool Cat? 1/27/25 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as August Lindt, Hot Dog, Cool Cat, and Phil Collins
Paul F. Tompkins as Mason I. Clodge, Ernie Rocks, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Shimmy, Lillian Clodge, Food Court Bailiff, and Studio Bailiff
Episode 901: Shout Out Shaboozey 2/3/25 Mo Welch
Carl Tart as Deion Sanders
Greg Hess as James "Juvenille Booterie" Armentrout
Episode 902: Gelsons Ganz 2/10/25 Zach Galifianakis
Charlie McCrackin as Jack Cates
Lisa Gilroy as Shrunkenhead Babywitch, IQ Lady, and Megan Ganz
Episode 903: That is All 2/17/25 John Hodgman
Connor Ratliff as James Cameron
Griffin Newman as Jake Sully
Patty Guggenheim as Kitty Sea-Joy Sage
Episode 904: Dr. Hospital, MD: Syringe 2/24/25 Ike Barinholtz
Drew Tarver as Henry Heimlich
Erin Keif as Louie Pantano
Episode 905: Crumpet Rat 3/3/25 Ione Skye
Alex Fernie as Travis Skin
Rekha Shankar as Doctor Scrumptious
Episode 906: More Cushion for the Pushin' 3/10/25 Paul F. Tompkins as himself and Ben Jammin
Will Hines as Guy Foreman
Episode 907: Nasty Boys 3/17/25 Asif Ali
Lily Sullivan as Miss Lacy
Dan Lippert as Russ Saguaro
Episode 908: Ladies and Gentlemen, Jelly Roll 3/24/25 Hannah Einbinder
Carl Tart as Deion Sanders
Talia Tabin as Abby Spot
Episode 909: Skinny Chess 3/31/25 Jon Hamm
Seth Morris as Bob Ducca
Shaun Diston as Mike Ruby
Episode 910: Wet Day Special 2025 4/7/25 Paul F. Tompkins as himself and Spike Minksalmon
Drew Tarver as Ike Minksalmon
Ryan Gaul as Carolyn Parker
Episode 911: Girl Department 4/14/25 Kelly Marie Tran
Mitra Jouhari as Emily Yeah
James Mannion as Randall Handler
Episode 912: Who Done It? 4/21/25 Wayne Brady
Lily Sullivan as Krendall
Jacob Wysocki as Bugs Bunny
Episode 913: Full 360 4/28/25 Tony Hale
Patty Guggenheim as Cruchette Dungan
Ben Rodgers as "The Night Wolf"
Episode 914: The 16th Anniversary Show! 5/5/25 Jason Mantzoukas
Paul F. Tompkins as Bing Lujo
Ego Nwodim as Pastor Pasta
Jessica McKenna as Bruce Banner/Lil' Hulk
Edi Patterson as Bean Dip
Lily Sullivan as McGarth Darby
Tim Baltz as Harris Teeter
Dan Lippert as Russ Saguaro
Will Hines as Jim Reese
Gil Ozeri as Bitsy Bottom
Episode 915: Pizza? Pizza... Pizza! 5/12/25 Jon Gabrus as Gino Lombardo
Matt Apodaca as Big Righteous
John Hartman as Laughton Getty
Episode 916: Scream Time 5/19/25 Sarah Silverman
Erin Keif as Biff Brisket
Talia Tabin as Elsie Lynn
Episode 917: Wingo Bingo 5/26/25 Nick Kroll
Owen Burke as Bait Turfoil
Hannah Pilkes as Pamela
Episode 918: Hollyweird 6/2/25 Amita Rao as herself and Midge Sinks
Will Hines as H.M. Rosemont
Casey Feigh as Death
Episode 919: Knick-Knack Paddy Whack 6/9/25 Karen Gillan
Lily Sullivan as Kitty St. Beauregard
Chris Kleckner as Harley Booth Kid
Episode 920: No Coconuts Here! 6/16/25 Atsuko Okatsuka
James Austin Johnson as David Fricke
Charlie McCrackin as Ray Szmanda
Episode 921: The Sweet Spot 6/23/25 Alan Tudyk
Ryan Rosenberg as Landon
Kylie Brakeman as Donna Walkie
Episode 922: Don't Call Me Daddy 6/30/25 Kerri Kenney-Silver
Dan Lippert as Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Austin Williams as A Mom
Episode 923: Waymo' Secrets 7/7/25 Jason Mantzoukas
Anna Bezahler as Austin
Isabella Escalante as Tony
Stephanie Burchinow as Kayla
May Darmon as Rupert McDougal
Episode 924: Zip Your Lip, Eat the Key 7/14/25 Josh Gondelman as himself and Mark Fripp
Vic Michaelis as Ember Chuckit
Zach Reino as Dash Grabum
Episode 925: Thong Seduction 7/21/25 Andy Samberg
Neil Campbell as Sonny Price
Mitra Jouhari as Elizabeth B****
Episode 926: May The Labubu Be With You 7/28/25 Mike Mitchell
Shaun Diston as Yoda
Patty Guggenheim as Deb
Episode 927: 2 Rat 2 Touille 8/4/25 Patton Oswalt
Eddie Pepitone as himself and Kevin Tutulio
Carl Tart as Tootie Rivers and O.J. Simpson
Rekha Shankar as Mumps
Episode 928: Sixteen Toilets and Another Day Older 8/11/25 Paul F. Tompkins as Dr. Bill Blondie
Andy Daly as Danny Mahoney
Episode 929: The Monk Chunk 8/18/25 Mike Hanford as Adjacent Mantzoukas and John Lennon
Ele Woods as Signey Gardetto
Fran Gillespie as Tinky Clydesdale
Episode 930: Skids+ 8/25/25 Adam Scott
Dan Gregor as Bob PBS
Doug Mand as Jim Del Monte
Episode 931: Double Buggle 9/1/25 Kyle Mooney as himself and Brian Buggle
Beck Bennett as himself and Brundan Buggle
Anna Bezahler as Austin
Isabella Escalante as Tony
Episode 932: Group Soup 9/8/25 Asif Ali
Lily Sullivan as McGarth Darby
Tim Baltz as Harris Teeter
Greg Hess as Glen Plapinger
Episode 933: Polly Wolly Cule 9/15/25 Lisa Gilroy as Wiz Bang
Jacob Wysocki as Rusty "Hawkeyes" Tutherford
Charlie McCrackin as Burlesque Ives
Episode 934: Be Our Geft 9/22/25 Gareth Reynolds as himself and Jimmy Buffett
Carl Tart as The Chief
Hannah Pilkes as A Girl Who Had The Craziest Night
Episode 935: Bone-In Salami Sliders 9/29/25 Jason Mantzoukas
Seth Morris as Bob Ducca
May Darmon as Peter Streusel
Owen Burke as Queasy Jeans
Episode 936: The Bat Emoji and The Eggplant Emoji 10/6/25 Paul F. Tompkins as Burnt Millipede
Kylie Brakeman as Ellen Dracula
Brett Morris as Doug Pedestrian
Nicole Parker as Joan Pedestrian
Episode 937: A Segway Three Way 10/13/25 Adam Pally
Rekha Shankar as Barbara Toadfelson
Casey Feigh as Bort McSpoon
Episode 938: Can A Bird Do A Foxtrot? 10/20/25 Martin Starr
Erin Keif as Louie Pantano
Jon Mackey as Dr. Reginald Barbary
Episode 939: Come On Baby, Shoot That Conga 10/27/25 Phoebe Robinson
Vic Michaelis as Eig de'Ouef
Dave Theune as Dunno
Episode 940: I Can't Chase 55s 11/3/25 Max Silvestri
Gabe Liedman
Will Hines as Ethan Merc
Ben Rodgers as Arnaud DeBeaubeau
Episode 941: Ankling Scooby Don't 11/10/25 Edgar Wright
Edi Patterson as Bean Dip
Neil Campbell as Redd Velvet
Episode 942: Why Do You Want To Hack In The Back? 11/17/25 Mary Elizabeth Ellis
Dan Lippert as Bill Walton
Patty Guggenheim as Cruchette Dungan
Andres Parada as Lotto Bosko
Episode 943: A Banana Peel Memory 11/24/25 Myq Kaplan
Paul Rust as Teddy Today
James Mannion as Hube Wheeler, Esq.
Episode 944: Bones Are Important 12/1/25 Kumail Nanjiani
Will Hines as Wyatt Malibu
Charlie McCrackin as Jack Cates
Episode 945: Help Me Rhombus 12/8/25 Carl Tart as O.J. Simpson
Angela Giarratana as Angus Montgomery Diana
Alex Fernie as The Flasher Gremlin
Episode 946: 2025 Holiday Spectacular 12/15/25 Jason Mantzoukas
Paul F. Tompkins as RFK Jr., Santa Claus, The Worm, and Shimmy
Lily Sullivan as Krendall
Anna Bezahler as Austin
Isabella Escalante as Tony
Dan Lippert as Soupsa Claus
Lauren Lapkus as Ho Ho the Elf
Gil Ozeri as DeLuca's Chophouse
Best of 2025 Part 1 12/21/25 Paul F. Tompkins 14. Blondie & Mahoney (Episode 928: Sixteen Toilets And Another Day Older)
13. Asif Ali Makes A Promise, Innies/Outies, and Watermen (Episode 907: Nasty Boys)
12. Jack Cates Returns (Episode 902: Gelsons Ganz)
11. Foods Bob Ducca Ate (Episode 935: Bone-In Salami Sliders)
Best of 2025 Part 2 12/24/25 Paul F. Tompkins 10. Asif Ali Breaks A Promise (Episode 932: Group Soup)
9. Coach Prime & Dawgs (Episode 901: Shout Out Shaboozey)
8. Bob Ducca’s Health Regimen (Episode 909: Skinny Chess)
7. DJ’s, Cowboys, and Burl Ives (Episode 933: Polly Wolly Cule)
Best of 2025 Part 3 12/28/25 Paul F. Tompkins 6. You have selected: LEMON FIFERS! (Episode 895: 2024 Holiday Spectacular)
5. www.cooldickshoes.com (Episode 923: Waymo’ Secrets)
4. How Many Alarms You Got? (Episode 914: The 16th Anniversary Show)

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Episode number Date Guests Synopsis and segments Featured song
Best of 2025 Part 4 1/1/26 Paul F. Tompkins 3. Krendall Loves Her Boys (Episode 912: Who Done It?)
2. The Minksalmons Return (Episode 910: Wet Day Special 2025)
1. Pentatonix or Rockapella? (Episode 900: What’s Up Cool Cat?)
Episode 947: Crust Is Gutters, Undercarriage Is Grundle 1/5/26 Ben Schwartz
Ryan Gaul as Chave Portnoy
Gil Ozeri as Dr. Sweetchat 2.0
Episode 948: A Coy Boy and a Soy Boy 1/12/26 Tatiana Maslany
Tawny Newsome as herself and The Hollywood Sign
Carl Tart as Barry White and Mayor Karen Bass
Episode 949: A Thanator Around Your Neck 1/19/26 Anna Konkle
Griffin Newman as Jake Sully
Connor Ratliff as James Cameron
Anna Bezahler as Leaf Clover
Episode 950: Malt Shop Dementia 1/26/26 Jason Mantzoukas
Andy Daly as Ben Alterman, Hot Dog, and Neptuna
Paul F. Tompkins as Bing Lujo and Original Fig
Episode 951: Dudes Rock! 2/2/26 May Darmon as Rupert McDougal
Matt Apodaca as Duke Nukem
Angela Giarratana as Chris Thomas
Episode 952: The Shoe of the Summer Is Flip Flop 2/9/26 Todd Glass
Charlie McCrackin as Mr. Gunlock
Stephanie Burchinow as Charlene LeTruck
Episode 953: Money Come On Paper 2/16/26 Dan Mangan
Heather Anne Campbell as Resident Evil Merchant
Austin Williams as Lloyd Martin
GAMES: Would You Rather? "Diminishing Returns" by Dan Mangan
"Goodbye America" by Dan Mangan
"I Hated Love Songs" by Dan Mangan

Reception

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Comedy Bang! Bang! has been critically acclaimed. In 2011 Entertainment Weekly described it as "Often strange, consistently hilarious, always unpredictable." In the same year it featured on Rolling Stone's "10 Best Comedy Podcasts of the Moment".

The A.V. Club says "The guests are routinely top-notch, the show has a de facto company of ace improvisers enlivening each episode, and Scott Aukerman is a gleefully indulgent host", also saying "For comedy fans, Comedy Bang Bang is essential listening." It frequently appeared in the Podmass column, highlighting the best podcasts of each week, and the website named Comedy Bang! Bang! the best podcast of 2013.

"It's perhaps the easiest show to single out as a juggernaut; the podcast is ten years in with over 600 episodes, a testament to creator Scott Aukerman's unparalleled collaboration prowess." — Vulture[7]

The show won in the Comedy category at the 2015 and 2017 Academy of Podcasters Awards.[8]

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Comedy Bang! Bang! is an American comedy podcast hosted by that premiered on May 1, 2009, and features interviews with celebrity guests such as , , and , interwoven with improvisational comedy segments, eccentric characters, and humorous games. As of November 2025, the podcast has produced over 940 episodes, with regular releases continuing, establishing it as one of the longest-running comedy podcasts in the medium's history. The show's distinctive format, which began as Comedy Bang Bang in Your Face before adopting its current title in 2011, emphasizes an "open-door policy" for bizarre interruptions and character-driven revelry, often featuring recurring performers like and frequent collaborators from comedy scene. Produced by the network, Comedy Bang! Bang! has expanded beyond audio with spin-off podcasts such as Threedom and Big Grande Teacher's Lounge, a 2023 book titled Comedy Bang! Bang! The Podcast: The Book that became a New York Times bestseller, and a television series on IFC that ran for five seasons from 2012 to 2016. The podcast's influence extends to live tours and a dedicated fanbase, contributing to Aukerman's broader career in comedy writing and directing, including projects like Between Two Ferns.

History

Origins and launch (2009–2011)

Comedy Death-Ray Radio, the precursor to Comedy Bang! Bang!, launched as a weekly radio program on May 1, 2009, on Los Angeles station Indie 103.1 FM, hosted by comedian and writer Scott Aukerman. The show originated from Aukerman's live comedy event of the same name and featured an improv-heavy format that blended celebrity interviews with spontaneous sketches and musical interludes. Recorded in Los Angeles, Aukerman served as both host and primary writer, with early production supported by a small team including sound engineers to capture the unscripted energy of the sessions. After a one-month trial on Indie 103.1, which by then operated primarily as an internet-only station, the radio broadcast ended, prompting a swift transition to format starting in the second week of its run in May 2009. The episodes were made available for download, allowing wider accessibility beyond local listeners, and the show joined the network in 2010, where it gained a dedicated production infrastructure. Early guests included comedians like , , and Tom Lennon in the debut episode, with appearing in episode 20 as a musical collaborator, contributing to the blend of conversation and absurdity. Recurring characters, such as Andy Daly's enthusiastic "," began emerging in these initial episodes to inject character-driven humor. Over the first 50 episodes through 2010, the program evolved from primarily straightforward interviews with comedians to a more pronounced emphasis on improvised sketches and fictional personas, solidifying its unique style within the alt-comedy scene. This shift was influenced by Aukerman's background in from shows like Mr. Show, allowing guests to deviate into playful interruptions and role-playing that became hallmarks of the format. By 2011, the had established a rhythm of weekly releases, building a loyal audience through its unpredictable mix of sincerity and silliness.

Name change and early parodies

In May 2011, during the episode celebrating the podcast's second anniversary, host Scott Aukerman announced a rebranding to Comedy Bang! Bang!, reflecting the show's evolving identity as a satirical take on late-night talk formats. The new name was inspired by running jokes on the podcast. The rebranding followed the podcast's transition to a download-only format shortly after its 2009 launch and allowed Aukerman greater creative control following the reduced involvement of co-creator B.J. Porter. The rebranding aligned with an emphasis on parody sketches that distinguished the podcast's humor, blending celebrity impressions and absurd spoofs to mock entertainment tropes. A key example came in the inaugural episode under the new name, "These Times They Are A-Changin'" (episode 103, May 2, 2011), where recurring guest delivered impressions of TV journalist and the animated character , while portrayed the fictional Australian host Clive Dundee. These bits highlighted the show's satirical edge, with improvisational characters interrupting interviews to create chaotic, meta-humor. Other early 2011 parodies reinforced this style through celebrity impressions and band spoofs. In "Since You've Been Gone" (episode 112, July 11, 2011), "Weird Al" Yankovic joined for musical parody segments, including spoofs on pop songs that played on Yankovic's signature style, drawing viral clips shared among comedy fans. Band-themed humor also featured prominently, such as guest musicians performing altered versions of hits, establishing recurring motifs like fake fan clubs and exaggerated rock star personas. The milestone 100th episode, "The Big One-Oh-Oh" (April 11, 2011), exemplified parody-heavy content with guests Tom Lennon and pitching absurd restaurant concepts and recounting fictional pranks, alongside impressions in the "Who Said It?!" game; musical guests and contributed lighthearted spoofs via acoustic performances. These elements, combined with broader sketches, propelled audience growth, surpassing 10 million total downloads by 2012.

Growth and expansions (2012–present)

In 2012, Comedy Bang! Bang! transitioned to full production under the network, marking a significant expansion that aligned with the launch of its television adaptation on IFC and the introduction of nationwide live tours. This period saw an increase in high-profile celebrity guests, such as , who appeared in both and TV formats, contributing to the show's growing cultural footprint. The live tours debuted that year, featuring performances at venues including the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in , where the podcast originated as a stage show. These events, such as the summer 2012 tour stops in cities like , , and New York, allowed for audience interaction and extended the improvised comedy format beyond audio, solidifying the podcast's multimedia presence. Building briefly on the early parodies that laid the groundwork for its character-driven humor, this expansion helped evolve Comedy Bang! Bang! into a franchise with broader appeal. Amid the in , production shifted to remote recording to maintain weekly releases, with the first such episode demonstrating effective adaptation through preserved timing and audio quality despite the challenges of virtual collaboration. By 2021, the team returned to in-studio recording, as evidenced in episodes like #706 aired in May, enabling a resumption of the collaborative improv dynamic central to the show. In , Comedy Bang! Bang! introduced ad-free episodes and full archives through the subscription-based Comedy Bang Bang platform, enhancing accessibility for listeners seeking uninterrupted content and exclusive extras. This digital shift complemented the podcast's consistent weekly schedule, culminating in a milestone of over 930 episodes as of November 2025. Further growth came with a multi-year distribution extension from SiriusXM in 2024, securing its production and reach under the banner for years ahead.

Format and production

Core episode structure

Episodes of Comedy Bang! Bang! typically follow a consistent blueprint that blends elements of a traditional with improvisational comedy, hosted by . The format centers on Aukerman conducting s with celebrity guests, often joined by improvisational performers, before transitioning into extended character-driven sketches and games. This structure allows for a mix of scripted setups and spontaneous humor, creating an unpredictable flow that distinguishes the from standard interview programs. The typical runtime for episodes ranges from 60 to 90 minutes, though some extend longer to accommodate extended improv segments. A standard episode opens with Aukerman's , where he introduces the guest and sets a comedic tone through witty banter or absurd observations. This leads into the core interview segment, featuring genuine questions about the guest's career interspersed with escalating absurd tangents that prompt performers to break into characters. Aukerman often disrupts the conversation with improvised prompts to steer it toward humor, fostering a collaborative environment where guests and improvisers build on each other's ideas. Midway through, the episode shifts to improv games and sketches, typically involving one celebrity guest alongside improvisational comedians who portray eccentric personas. These segments emphasize longform character work, with Aukerman guiding the chaos while allowing organic developments to unfold. Transitions between sections are facilitated by sound effects and music cues, often provided by bandleader through , live instrumentation, or thematic jingles that underscore comedic beats. The episode concludes with a plugs segment, where participants humorously promote projects, books, or fictional products, wrapping up the show on a lighthearted note. Over time, the production has evolved from its origins as a raw to a more refined format. Early episodes, broadcast live on Indie 103.1 FM as Comedy Death-Ray before rebranding, adopted a straightforward radio-like style with basic apartment recordings and minimal . As it transitioned fully to podcasting under in 2011, episodes became more polished, incorporating pre-recorded bits, enhanced audio mixing, and a deeper emphasis on recurring improv dynamics while retaining the core improvisational spirit. This refinement has supported the show's longevity, exceeding 930 episodes as of late 2025.

Recurring characters and segments

Comedy Bang! Bang! is renowned for its recurring characters, often portrayed by improv performers who reprise roles in increasingly absurd scenarios, contributing to the podcast's signature blend of interview parody and spontaneous humor. One of the most enduring characters is , played by , a former champion water skier depicted as perpetually depressed and fixated on his glory days; the character debuted in 2011 and has recurred in multiple episodes, evolving from casual interludes to major plotlines like a demonic possession in the 850th episode. Similarly, 's Dalton Wilcox, a dim-witted , recurs in episodes to deliver mangled rhymes and folksy non-sequiturs, appearing in key milestones such as the 300th episode. appears frequently, often embodying exaggerated personas like Buddy Valastro the Cake Boss, a bombastic whose over-the-top enthusiasm parodies reality TV, or the Crazy Female, a hyper-progressive activist spouting satirical . Matt Besser, co-founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, often impersonates authoritative experts or historical figures, such as a manic Jimmy Stewart or , leveraging his improv expertise to improvise detailed backstories on the fly. Dan Lippert contributes characters like Seth Berkowitz, a sleazy hawking failing ventures such as a revived , whose arcs highlight the podcast's critique of celebrity culture. These characters draw from the improv traditions of groups like the UCB and , whose alumni—including Besser, Tompkins, and —sustain long-running bits through collaborative escalation, as seen in multi-episode developments like Hot Dog's recurring existential crises or Wilcox's escalating poetic misadventures. Recurring segments further define the show's structure, integrating games and parody into interviews for chaotic energy. "Would You Rather" presents guests with two outlandish dilemmas—such as choosing between or infinite pizza—forcing humorous justifications, a staple since early episodes that has appeared in hundreds of installments. The plugs section closes each episode with fan-submitted remixed themes leading into satirical commercials for guests' projects, often devolving into improvised ads for absurd products like haunted condiments, fostering community engagement through submissions. Catchphrases like "We care"—adopted as the current in 2023—and the longstanding self-designation as "humanity's " have persisted and evolved, originating from early radio promos and now emblematic of the show's affectionate absurdity. These elements weave into the core episode format, amplifying guest interactions with unpredictable .

Adaptations and media

Television series

Comedy Bang! Bang! is a series adaptation of the of the same name, which premiered on IFC on June 8, 2012, and concluded after five seasons on December 2, 2016, with a total of 110 episodes. The half-hour program parodied the format, featuring host conducting interviews with celebrity guests that often devolved into absurd sketches, alongside musical interludes and animated segments. The show's structure typically opened with Aukerman's , followed by guest interviews interspersed with improvised bits performed by recurring cast members, and concluded with performances by the house band. Episodes were filmed in before a live , incorporating elements like audience reactions to enhance the surreal, improvisational tone. Production was handled by , Comedy Bang! Bang! Productions, and Studios, with Aukerman serving as creator, executive producer, and host alongside co-creators Erin Keating and Dan Pasternack. Key recurring performers included musician , who acted as the initial bandleader and sidekick, later succeeded by and then in the final season. The series showcased a rotating ensemble of improvisers such as Neil Campbell and , who contributed to sketches parodying celebrity culture and talk show tropes. Notable episodes highlighted star-studded guests like , whose appearance in season 2 featured chaotic interview segments and musical numbers.

Book and print media

In 2023, , the host and creator of Comedy Bang! Bang!, edited and released the companion book Comedy Bang! Bang! The Podcast: The Book through Abrams Image on April 25. Spanning 256 pages in format, the volume serves as an oral history-style tribute to the podcast's first 14 years, compiling original material that extends the show's improvisational humor into print. It includes essays, lists, plays, character studies, and anecdotes written in the voices of recurring characters and performers, such as as various personas, Drew Tarver's , and contributions from , , and others, alongside a foreword by and , a preface by and , an introduction by , and a rebuttal to the introduction by "Weird Al" Yankovic. The book is illustrated by designer Jon Kutt, whose artwork complements the chaotic, parody-driven aesthetic of the podcast. The content emphasizes conceptual gags and inside references from the series, prioritizing the ensemble's collaborative spirit over linear narrative, much like an extended episode transcript reimagined for readers. Aukerman approached the project as a "sketch show" in book form, inviting contributors to channel their on-air roles for authenticity and humor. Upon release, the book achieved commercial success as a New York Times bestseller in the humor category. Critics and fans praised its faithful replication of the podcast's irreverent, wacky energy, with reviews highlighting how the in-character pieces evoke the live-wire absurdity of episodes without relying on audio elements. No other major print media projects tied to Comedy Bang! Bang! have been produced beyond this title.

Podcast spin-offs

Threedom is a spin-off podcast hosted by , , and , featuring improvised conversations and games among the trio, often referred to as the "Pretzel Gang" due to their shared comedic style. The series premiered on March 30, 2018, on the network and has run in multiple seasons, with new episodes released periodically through 2025, including the premiere of Season 5 on November 17, 2025, emphasizing unscripted humor and personal anecdotes without the structured interview format of the parent show. Episodes typically last 45-60 minutes and include recurring segments like "Double Time," where the hosts rapidly improvise stories. Big Grande Teacher's Lounge is a spin-off podcast hosted by , Dan Lippert, Jon Mackey, and Ryan Rosenberg as a group of inept high school teachers sharing absurd stories and improv sketches from their fictional faculty lounge. It premiered on September 28, 2016, on and has continued through multiple seasons up to 2025, with episodes focusing on chaotic school scenarios, guest teachers, and escalating comedic conflicts, often tying into characters from Comedy Bang! Bang!. The series highlights the performers' long-form improv skills, with recent seasons like Season 13: Academy released in 2025. Womp It Up! is a character-driven comedy podcast originating from recurring Comedy Bang! Bang! sketches, hosted by as high school intern Marissa Wompler and as her mentor Charlotte Listler, a former turned life coach. It premiered on April 19, 2015, on and concluded its regular run on May 7, 2021, spanning over 90 episodes focused on absurd teen drama, love advice, and escalating celebrity guest interactions within the fictional Marina Del Rey high school setting, with subsequent revivals under CBB Presents including Episode 92 released on July 30, 2025. The show highlights the hosts' chemistry, with episodes often featuring surprise callers and escalating plotlines involving Marissa's chaotic personal life. Affirmation Nation with Bob Ducca features as the titular character, a hapless and guru offering misguided spiritual advice and personal confessions in short-form episodes. The podcast launched on May 29, 2011, on as a daily 3-5 minute series, running until May 6, 2015, with 334 episodes exploring themes like and relationships through Bob's comically inept lens, often interrupted by guest callers like . It has seen revivals and integrations into Comedy Bang Bang World, including 2021 specials under CBB Presents, maintaining its focus on Bob's quest for friends and enlightenment. CBB Presents is an umbrella series launched in on Comedy Bang Bang World, allowing recurring characters and collaborators from the original to star in standalone episodes, one-offs, and limited runs without host Scott Aukerman's involvement. It debuted as part of the weekly schedule in late September , featuring content like improv classes, watchalongs, and character spotlights, with examples including "Full Throttle! with Bob Ducca" and "Hey Randy!" The format emphasizes creative freedom for performers, producing ongoing new scenarios tied to Comedy Bang! Bang! lore. Popcorn World refers to a 2020 special episode series derived from Comedy Bang! Bang! episode 679, expanding on the improvised "Popcorn World" universe with as Alimony Tony and as , alongside guest . Released on October 25, 2020, as part of the Bonus Bang initiative, it consists of limited bonus content exploring absurd popcorn-themed adventures and character interactions, available exclusively through premium archives.

Live shows and digital platforms

Comedy Bang! Bang! began presenting live shows in 2012, marking the start of annual tours that brought the podcast's improvisational format to audiences across and beyond. The inaugural tour kicked off in July 2012 with performances in cities including , , and New York, featuring host alongside recurring performers and guest comedians in character-driven segments. Subsequent tours continued this tradition, with notable stops at festivals like Bonnaroo in 2013 and Clusterfest in 2019, expanding the show's reach through sold-out venues. These live performances typically unfold at intimate comedy theaters, such as the (UCB) Theatre in and the First Avenue complex in , emphasizing the podcast's roots in improv comedy. The format incorporates audience interaction through spontaneous games, character drop-ins, and unscripted banter, allowing fans to participate directly in the chaotic, humorous energy that defines the show. A highlight in this tradition was the 2025 "Wet Day Special," a festive episode co-created with and featuring , which celebrated the fictional holiday with improvised carols and sketches in front of a live crowd. In 2021, Aukerman partnered with producer to launch Comedy Bang Bang World on October 1, a subscription-based digital platform hosted via and Art19 that provides ad-free access to the podcast's full archives, including pre-2024 live shows and exclusive new content. The service offers tiered plans—Legacy for archival material and Maximus for ongoing episodes and bonus series—enhancing fan engagement by curating spin-off content like CBB Presents alongside the core show. By 2025, the platform discontinued its limited free tier, transitioning fully to paid subscriptions to support expanded production and community features such as access for premium users. This digital expansion has solidified the podcast's legacy, fostering deeper connections with listeners through premium, uninterrupted listening experiences.

Episodes

Recurring guests and characters

The Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast distinguishes between its human guests—celebrity comedians and performers appearing as themselves or in light —and the fictional characters portrayed by regular cast members during sketches and segments. This separation allows for structured interviews that frequently devolve into collaborative comedy, with guests integrating into the show's core structure of banter, games, and musical interludes. Recurring human guests include alumni such as , , and , each making multiple appearances that leverage their backgrounds for memorable bits. Other frequent celebrity visitors encompass actors like , , and , who have returned several times to discuss their projects while engaging in the show's humorous diversions. Comedians like and also appear regularly, often elevating episodes through their improvisational interplay with host . The evolution of guests reflects the podcast's growth, beginning with early episodes featuring music-oriented celebrities and comedians in musical parody roles, such as tributes to bands like the , and shifting toward prominent TV and film stars in later years. Performers like stand out as the most frequent contributor overall, appearing in over 200 episodes primarily through character work, while and serve as series regulars, frequently embodying fictional personas to drive recurring segments. Many guests return not only as themselves but also adopt character roles, blurring lines between and — for instance, celebrities might portray exaggerated versions of their personas or entirely new figures like absurd experts or celebrities, enhancing the show's chaotic energy without fully transitioning into the core cast's character roster. Across its run of over 930 episodes as of late 2025, the has hosted hundreds of unique human guests, underscoring its role as a hub for talent.

2009

Comedy Bang! Bang! premiered on May 1, 2009, as a radio program titled Comedy Death-Ray Radio on Indie 103.1 FM, quickly transitioning to a podcast format by the second episode to broaden its reach beyond local broadcasts. The inaugural episode, "Welcome to Comedy Bang Bang," featured guests Rob Huebel, Tom Lennon, and Doug Benson, setting the tone with casual celebrity interviews blended into comedic sketches. This launch episode highlighted the show's foundational structure: host Scott Aukerman engaging in unscripted conversations while incorporating spontaneous humor, a shift from traditional radio that emphasized the intimacy of podcasting for improv-driven content. Throughout 2009, the podcast released approximately 25 episodes, airing weekly and experimenting with improv elements to differentiate from standard . Early themes revolved around adapting radio's live energy to on-demand audio, focusing on a simple interview setup that allowed guests to riff on absurd topics, such as sound effects in episode 2 (" Soundboard") or cultural commentary in episode 3 ("Never Date a "). These initial outings tested the boundaries of , with Aukerman encouraging guests to derail discussions into playful tangents, laying the groundwork for the show's signature chaos. Key guest appearances defined the year's momentum, including "Weird Al" Yankovic's debut in episode 8 ("The New Doctor Demento") on June 19, 2009, where he discussed parody music alongside comedic interludes featuring as fictional characters Jim Pipe and Richard Dalton. made his first notable appearance in episode 20 ("World Premiere of Tangelo") on September 11, 2009, contributing musical improv and collaborative sketches with and , which energized the format's experimental side. Such celebrity cameos, alongside regulars like , introduced foundational improv experiments that became hallmarks. Milestones in 2009 included the first introductions of recurring characters, such as as , as Bobby Bottleservice, and voicing figures like , debuting across various episodes and culminating in the year-end "Best of 2009" compilation on December 27. These character bits emerged organically during interviews, enhancing the basic format with layered absurdity and foreshadowing the podcast's evolution into a character-driven comedy staple. Recurring guests from this period, including Tompkins and Adomian, appeared multiple times to refine these personas.

2010

In 2010, Comedy Bang! Bang! maintained a consistent weekly release schedule, resulting in approximately 50 episodes that year. This period marked the solidification of the podcast's core format, blending structured celebrity interviews with spontaneous improv comedy and character-driven segments. A milestone came with episode 50, "A Thrilling Hour or So," aired on April 23, 2010, which featured guests and Mookie Blaiklock and incorporated extended improv elements inspired by the show's live event roots. Notable appearances included comedian in episode 66, "Where Do Babies Come From?," released on August 12, 2010, where he joined host for discussions laced with humorous tangents. The year's episodes emphasized an uptick in parody sketches through recurring character portrayals and comedic bits, while incorporating listener input via audience-voted in the "Best of 2010" special . A pivotal development was the podcast's integration into the network, co-founded by Aukerman in 2010, which stabilized distribution and production starting that summer.

2011

In 2011, Comedy Bang! Bang! produced approximately 52 episodes, continuing its weekly format and reaching the milestone of Episode 100 on April 11. This episode, titled "The Big One-Oh-Oh," featured guests including and of , alongside , , and a call-in from , celebrating the podcast's growing ensemble style with games like "Who Said It?" A pivotal development occurred in May 2011, when host announced the rebranding from Comedy Death-Ray Radio to Comedy Bang! Bang!: The Podcast during the two-year anniversary episode on May 2 (Episode 103, "These Times They Are A-Changin'"). This change, effective immediately, reflected Aukerman's evolving vision for the show as a standalone comedy podcast network production under , distancing it from its original radio roots on Indie 103.1 FM. The rebranding also included announcements of a in development and the retirement of the long-running "What's Up, ?" segment, signaling a shift toward broader media expansion while retaining core elements like celebrity interviews and improvised characters. The year's episodes emphasized through recurring characters and sketches, such as Thomas Lennon's "Little Gary" the piano-playing manager and Andy Daly's "Hot Dog," which amplified the show's surreal humor and contributed to its rising popularity among audiences. Guest lineups increasingly featured mainstream celebrities, including in 97 and 126, in 109, in 115, in 122, in 123, and in 125, blending straightforward interviews with absurd improv segments like "?" and "Jukebox Jury." These high-profile appearances, often paired with improv regulars like and , helped solidify the podcast's reputation as a hub for character-driven , culminating in the "2011 Holiday Spectacular" ( 136) with a large performing holiday-themed . The focus and star power during this period marked a transitional year, enhancing listener engagement ahead of further adaptations.

2012

In 2012, the Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast produced 52 episodes, including several pilots for live shows that tested the format's transition to theatrical settings and built anticipation for touring performances. These live pilots, such as the "Live From 2012" episode featuring guests , , , , and , captured the improvisational energy of the podcast in front of audiences, serving as foundational experiments for future stage adaptations. The year's episodes coincided with the premiere of the Comedy Bang! Bang! television series on IFC on June 8, 2012, fostering notable cross-promotion between the and the show through overlapping guest appearances and shared comedic sketches. High-profile celebrities like appeared on the TV series in episode 3, titled "Jon Hamm Wears a Light Blue Shirt & Silver Watch," aired June 22, 2012, where he engaged in absurd interviews and character-driven segments that echoed the podcast's style. This integration helped amplify the brand's reach, with podcast episodes occasionally referencing TV developments to tease expansions. Thematically, 2012 episodes leaned into multimedia experimentation, blending audio improv with visual teases that previewed the TV adaptation's structure, while demonstrating elevated production values through refined and guest curation. For instance, the summer 2012 tour downloads, featuring and , showcased polished recordings that bridged intimacy with live spectacle, enhancing overall accessibility across platforms.

2013

In 2013, the Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast aired 52 episodes, coinciding with the second season of its IFC television adaptation and emphasizing a seamless integration of audio and visual comedy formats. This period marked a peak in cross-promotion, where podcast segments often alluded to TV sketches, and live recordings incorporated stage elements reminiscent of the show's on-screen improv style. The episodes maintained the podcast's signature blend of celebrity interviews, character bits, and games like "Would You Rather... with a Mushroom," while adapting to the TV run's momentum to broaden audience engagement. Notable guest crossovers highlighted the year's synergy, such as Sarah Silverman's appearance in the live SXSW episode (Episode 206), where she joined , , , and for chaotic improv segments that echoed the TV series' absurd humor. Other high-profile guests included (Episode 223), (Episode 245), and (Episode 254 at Comedy Gives Back), whose participations often featured character transformations and musical interludes to tie into the TV's visual flair. These crossovers not only drew TV viewers to the podcast but also amplified recurring performers like , who voiced multiple roles across episodes. Improv specials were a standout feature, with live episodes serving as extended improv sessions that captured the raw energy of the TV format. Examples include the SXSW specials (Episodes 206 and 207), the recording (Episode 232) with as "Hot Dog," and the Austin live show (Episode 224) featuring and [Martin Starr](/page/Martin Starr), all emphasizing spontaneous audience-driven bits and group sketches. These specials balanced the podcast's intimate audio roots with theatrical promotion, often concluding with freestyle raps or ensemble improv to mirror TV episode structures. Overall themes revolved around balanced audio-visual promotion, as episodes like the 4th Anniversary Extravaganza (Episode 218) celebrated milestones with a ensemble cast including and , while the Holiday Spectacular (Episode 262) incorporated holiday-themed improv and music from to extend the TV season's festive vibe into listeners' routines. This approach solidified Comedy Bang! Bang!'s dual-platform identity, using representative live and studio formats to sustain growth amid the TV broadcast.

2014

In 2014, Comedy Bang! Bang! produced 52 episodes, maintaining its weekly release schedule while coinciding with the third of its IFC television series, which premiered on May 8 and featured adapted sketches from the podcast format. The year marked a significant milestone with episode 300, "Oh, Golly! You Devil," released on July 21 and hosted by with guests and , who portrayed characters in a hoedown-themed discussion that advanced ongoing improv narratives, including supernatural elements like a devilish . Episodes in 2014 highlighted character development, with performers building multi-episode arcs through improvised interactions that paralleled the structured sketches on the concurrent TV show, such as exaggerated celebrity personas and ensemble dynamics. Notable guests included comedian in the milestone episode and musical duo (Aimee Mann and Ted Leo) for the year's holiday special. The "2014 Holiday Spectacular" (episode 326), aired on December 15, incorporated festive sketches with returning guest director , blending music, comedy, and seasonal characters like naughty elves and ghosts. Recurring segments, such as plug promotions and musical interludes, continued to provide structural continuity amid the evolving character-driven themes.

2015

In 2015, Comedy Bang! Bang! released 52 podcast episodes, adhering to its established weekly format while expanding integrations with live performances to enhance audience engagement. This included dedicated live recordings, such as Episodes 339 and 340 broadcast from SXSW, which blended on-site improv with celebrity interviews for a dynamic, event-driven experience. These live elements marked a notable increase from prior years, allowing the show to capture real-time energy and spontaneous character work amid growing popularity. The year's episodes highlighted recurring and guest performers who elevated the podcast's blend of conversation and absurdity. Standout appearances included in Episode 337, "The Ying and the Yankovic," where he shared insights on his parody music career alongside segments featuring improv characters like Marissa Wompler. Other notable guests, such as and in Episode 355, "Kid Detectives," introduced playful kid detective personas that riffed on mystery tropes, earning acclaim as one of the year's top installments. Frequent collaborators like and also returned multiple times, contributing to segments that layered pop culture references with escalating comedic scenarios. These interactions exemplified the show's strength in pairing high-profile comedians with its signature eccentric cast. Parody elements in 2015 episodes showed through more intricate, multi-layered sketches that built on established characters and guest personas. For instance, Episode 338, "Be My Guest, Literally!," featured impersonating in a mock interview format, interspersed with holiday-themed improv from and as Jean Claude Pepi and Ho Ho the Elf, pushing satirical boundaries on . This approach refined earlier styles by incorporating longer-form narratives and callbacks, as seen in the fan-voted best-of compilations that highlighted episodes like "NOT Farts and Procreation" with its absurd family dynamics. Such developments maintained the podcast's improvisational core while adapting to broader comedic trends. Overarching themes in the 2015 episodes reflected anticipation for the podcast's future amid concurrent television commitments, with discussions often circling back to the joys of audio-exclusive formats. Guests like and in Episode 366 explored creative freedoms in podcasting versus scripted media, underscoring the show's resilience and community-driven appeal. The year's end-of-year "Best of 2015" series, hosted with , further emphasized this reflective tone by curating listener-favorite moments that celebrated the podcast's unfiltered humor.

2016

In 2016, Comedy Bang! Bang! produced 52 episodes as a weekly podcast, aligning with the final season of its IFC television adaptation, which concluded on December 10. These episodes, spanning from early January to the year-end holiday special, incorporated tie-ins to the TV series' wrap-up through recurring sketches and guest spots that echoed the visual format's improvised style while transitioning back to pure audio storytelling. Notable among the guests was comedian , who appeared in at least six episodes, often reprising characters like Gil Faizon from Oh, Hello and contributing to chaotic, reflective bits that poked fun at the podcast's evolution alongside the TV show. For instance, in the February 18 episode, Kroll joined for segments blending celebrity impressions with meta-commentary on media formats, highlighting the show's shift from televised sketches to audio-only absurdity. Other highlights included the 400th episode on February 8, featuring in multiple roles for a milestone celebration filled with retrospective humor on the podcast's longevity. The year's themes increasingly emphasized a return to the podcast's audio-focused origins, with episodes prioritizing banter and sound-driven characters over the TV version's production elements, especially in the latter half following the series announcement in . The 7th anniversary special on May 2 featured and in bits that nostalgically recapped iconic audio moments, underscoring the format's enduring appeal amid the TV conclusion. By December's 2016 Holiday Spectacular (episode 463), the show leaned into festive, character-heavy improv with Mantzoukas and others, signaling a full pivot to exclusivity.

2017

In 2017, Comedy Bang! Bang! maintained its weekly format, releasing 52 episodes that built on the podcast's improvisational style and interviews while emphasizing crossovers with its growing ecosystem of spin-off content. The season featured a mix of high-profile guests and recurring characters, fostering deeper ties to related projects like Affirmation Nation with Bob Ducca. A key highlight was Episode 500, "The 500th Episode," aired on July 24, which celebrated the milestone with guest alongside staples like intern Gino Lambardo () and El Chupacabra (), blending interviews with chaotic sketches to mark half a thousand installments. Later in the year, spin-off momentum peaked with the return of Bob Ducca () in Episode 511, "Big Mouth," on October 2, where the character—Scott Aukerman's ex-stepfather from the self-improvement parody Affirmation Nation—reappeared alongside guests and Mantzoukas, discussing Netflix's Big Mouth while weaving in Ducca's signature spiritual affirmations and absurd life updates. This crossover underscored the podcast's role in sustaining spin-off vitality through character revivals. The holiday episode, "2017 Holiday Spectacular" (Episode 525), aired on December 18 and brought back alumni and , who shared insights on Mooney's album The Real Me and Bennett's sketches before diving into seasonal improv games. Returning regulars like anchored the year's close with the four-part "Best of 2017" series, voter-selected clips that recapped standout moments from the season's improv-heavy episodes. These elements highlighted 2017's focus on interconnected storytelling across the Comedy Bang! Bang! universe.

2018

In 2018, Comedy Bang! Bang! maintained its weekly release cadence on the network, producing a total of 52 episodes throughout the year. This consistent output allowed for sustained exploration of the show's signature blend of celebrity interviews and improvisational comedy, with host welcoming a diverse array of guests while weaving in recurring characters. The season emphasized expanded character development, where figures like intern Gino Lambardo () and Hot Dog () featured in multi-episode arcs that built on prior narratives, adding layers of continuity to the improvisational segments. Notable episodes highlighted high-profile guests and thematic depth, such as the May 27 installment "Know What I'm Saying?," where actress discussed her film before diving into absurd improv with characters including the villainous Lavinia (). Other standout moments included the March 4 episode "Solid As A Rock," featuring improv musician and a rock-themed character takeover, and the July 8 "Educainment Squad," which spotlighted educational parody sketches with guests like . The year's Holiday Spectacular, aired December 16, brought together an ensemble cast including , , and for festive sketches involving variants and holiday chaos. A key theme in 2018 was the strengthening of the Comedy Bang! Bang! interconnected universe, where characters and storylines crossed over between the main podcast and spin-offs, enhancing the shared comedic mythology. This was evident in integrations with Womp It Up!, the Earwolf spin-off starring Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham as Marissa Wompler and Miss Listler—characters originating from CBB—which culminated in live specials like the July 16 "Live from DCM 2018" episode, blending high school satire with guest appearances from Jason Mantzoukas, Jack McBrayer, and others for a finale-style extravaganza. These crossovers underscored the evolving ensemble dynamic, with arcs like the Wompler internship saga tying back to Aukerman's studio world.

2019

In 2019, Comedy Bang! Bang! maintained its consistent weekly output, releasing 52 episodes that further solidified its status as a cornerstone of improvisational comedy podcasting. The year marked the podcast's 10-year anniversary since its inception in 2009, with host reflecting on the show's enduring appeal through its blend of celebrity s, recurring characters, and spontaneous humor in a May . A major highlight was the airing of episode 600 on May 6, titled "Patrick McMahon Returns: A Story About Johnny McGory," featuring frequent collaborator as the time-obsessed Tick Tock Man and in a narrative-driven segment that exemplified the podcast's character-driven storytelling. This milestone episode underscored the refinement of the show's mature format, which by this point had evolved into a polished structure emphasizing layered interactions, absurd premises, and guest-driven chaos without relying on early experimental elements. The year also saw the return of notable guests like , who appeared in January to discuss his ongoing projects and participate in signature games and sketches, bringing his quick-witted energy to the ensemble. Other high-profile appearances included actors and comedians such as and , contributing to the season's focus on deepening recurring bits like the "Hot 4 Scott" series and holiday specials. Comedy Bang! Bang!'s live tour reached its peak in 2019, with over a dozen performances across , including stops in , St. Paul, , , and Washington, D.C., where audiences experienced extended improv sets with rotating casts of regulars and surprise guests. These live outings highlighted the format's adaptability to stage dynamics, often featuring multi-part episodes that captured the raw energy of in-person collaboration. The tour's success reinforced the podcast's cultural footprint, drawing packed venues and fostering a dedicated fanbase through its unscripted, community-oriented vibe.

2020

In 2020, Comedy Bang! Bang! produced 54 episodes amid the , maintaining its weekly release schedule while transitioning to fully remote production using Zoom for recordings starting in early . This shift was necessitated by global lockdowns and health guidelines, marking a significant for the improv-heavy format that previously relied on in-studio interactions. The remote setup, often referred to as broadcasting from "the bunker," preserved the podcast's high production quality and timing despite the virtual constraints, allowing host and guests to collaborate from separate locations. The year's episodes highlighted the show's resilience, with modified improv segments that incorporated video call glitches, home environments, and asynchronous elements to fuel humor, such as characters reacting to visible distractions like pets or family members. Themes of and under isolation permeated the content, reflecting broader cultural experiences during while avoiding direct commentary to focus on escapist comedy. For instance, the annual Holiday Spectacular (episode 686, December 13) featured virtual performances by regulars like and as , blending festive sketches with adapted group dynamics. Notable specials included "Popcorn World" (episode 679, October 25), a themed installment with discussing her film , alongside as the divorced Alimony Tony and impersonating in popcorn-centric improv bits that playfully explored consumer culture and absurdity. Virtual guests like joined remotely for conversations blending personal anecdotes with character-driven segments, exemplifying how the format evolved to sustain the podcast's chaotic, collaborative spirit. These adaptations not only kept the series active but also influenced its playful resilience, turning technical limitations into comedic opportunities.

2021

In 2021, Comedy Bang! Bang! maintained its weekly release schedule, producing 52 episodes amid the ongoing . The year highlighted a shift to a hybrid production format, blending remote recordings with gradual returns to in-studio taping starting in mid-year, allowing for more dynamic interactions while prioritizing safety. A key milestone was episode 700, titled "Plan One: The Scrooge Gang," which featured recurring co-host alongside in character as the fey royal watcher Byron Denniston, celebrating the podcast's enduring popularity through improvised sketches and banter. Other standout episodes included the 12th anniversary special and the annual Holiday Spectacular (episode 737), which brought together ensemble casts of improvisers like as Mike the Janitor, Shaun Diston as Mike Ruby, and a rotating lineup including , , and for festive chaos and musical numbers. Notable guests in 2021 spanned comedy veterans and celebrities, with appearing in 12 episodes and frequent collaborators like Dan Lippert and Shaun Diston contributing to eight each. High-profile appearances included director discussing his film and comedian JB Smoove in one of the first hybrid sessions, showcasing the podcast's appeal to mainstream figures through its blend of interviews and character-driven humor. These episodes emphasized recurring themes of and , with improvisational segments often revolving around mock trials, holiday-themed mayhem, and pop culture parodies. A pivotal development in 2021 was the October 1 launch of Comedy Bang! Bang! World, a premium digital subscription platform developed in partnership with , marking the show's debut in dedicated streaming services beyond free feeds. The platform debuted with exclusive launch episodes and series, including CBB Presents—featuring new content from Comedy Bang! Bang! alumni—and ad-free access to the full back catalog, recordings, and spin-offs like The Neighborhood Listen. Subscription incentives focused on and exclusivity, offering early episode releases, bonus "Bang!" segments, and a private server for fan discussions and host interactions, aimed at deepening engagement for long-time listeners while attracting new subscribers through enhanced audio quality and original programming.

2022

In 2022, Comedy Bang! Bang! released 52 episodes, signifying a complete return to in-studio production after pandemic-related remote recordings, allowing for the restoration of its traditional collaborative improv format. The year highlighted a revival of live performances, with a multi-city U.S. tour commencing in August, featuring host alongside and recurring all-stars in improvised shows at venues like the State Theatre in and the . Episodes featured notable guests such as , , and , who engaged in discussions on topics ranging from film roles to personal anecdotes, interspersed with character-driven sketches that underscored the podcast's improvisational style. As operations normalized, the series emphasized exclusive content through the Comedy Bang! Bang! World subscription platform, providing ad-free access and bonus material to subscribers.

2023

In 2023, Comedy Bang! Bang! produced 55 new episodes, spanning from episode 789 on January 2 to episode 843 on December 17. The year marked a significant milestone with the release of Comedy Bang! Bang! The Podcast: The Book, edited by host and featuring contributions from recurring cast members such as , , and in the form of anecdotes, essays, and illustrated segments that extended the podcast's improvisational humor to print. Several episodes directly tied into the book's April 25 launch, including live recordings at The Bell House in , New York, which served as promotional events. Episode 808, "Live at the Bell House Pt. 1," released on , featured Aukerman alongside Mantzoukas, , Tompkins, and others performing sketches that echoed the book's chaotic character-driven style, drawing crowds for book signings and discussions. The following week's episode 809, "Live at the Bell House Pt. 2," continued the promotion on April 27 with Mantzoukas, Tompkins, , and Connor Ratliff, incorporating segments like "Books" by Ratliff that highlighted the transition from audio to written content. These live installments emphasized the book's role in preserving the podcast's ensemble dynamics, with guests like Scott and Tompkins—key contributors—sharing insights on adapting improvisational bits for the page. Reflective themes permeated the year's content, particularly around milestone episodes that celebrated the podcast's longevity. Episode 800, "Operation Golden Orb," aired on March 13 with Mantzoukas and Daly reprising characters like Byron Denniston, offering a meta-commentary on the show's evolution through playful retrospectives on past bits and guest dynamics. This was followed by episode 810, "The 14th Anniversary Show," on May 1, which gathered an extensive cast including Mantzoukas, Daly, Tompkins, , and others for a sprawling improv session revisiting iconic segments and acknowledging the book's role in archiving the series' . These anniversary specials, coinciding with the book's promotion, underscored the podcast's enduring appeal by blending nostalgia with fresh absurdity, while featuring contributors who promoted their print pieces during interviews. The year's episodes maintained the podcast's signature format of celebrity interviews interspersed with character sketches, but the book tie-ins brought a promotional layer, with guests like Nwodim and Ratliff discussing their written contributions in episodes following the launch. The December Holiday Spectacular (episode 843) wrapped the regular season with Mantzoukas and Tompkins, incorporating festive reflections on the year's highlights, including the book's success as a bridge between audio and print media. Overall, 2023's output reinforced Comedy Bang! Bang!'s improvisational core while leveraging the to engage fans through extensions.

2024

In 2024, Comedy Bang! Bang! maintained its consistent weekly release schedule, producing 52 new episodes throughout the year, available every on major podcast platforms. This steady output underscored the 's ongoing format of improvisational comedy, celebrity interviews, and character-driven sketches hosted by . Bonus episodes continued to drop on Thursdays, enhancing listener access to additional content. A significant development came in July 2024, when SiriusXM announced a multi-year distribution extension for the , solidifying its partnership and ensuring broader reach across the SiriusXM app and other platforms. This deal highlighted the show's enduring appeal after 15 years, with new episodes remaining freely available while emphasizing ad-free listening options through SiriusXM Podcasts+. The extension also supported archival access via the official Comedy Bang! Bang! World site, which began offering ad-free versions of recent episodes to subscribers. Notable highlights included recurring guest appearances that reinforced the podcast's improvisational ensemble dynamic, such as Drew Tarver's return in the "Wet Day Special 2024" episode on April 7, alongside and , where they portrayed characters like Brock Lovett and Ursula in a themed segment. These episodes exemplified the show's sustained popularity, with fan-voted "Best of 2024" compilations released in December, counting down top moments from the year's output and featuring contributions from regulars like Tarver, , and . The year's live tour, Comedy Bang! Bang! Into Your Mouth Tour '24, further amplified this engagement through multiple recorded performances.

2025

In 2025, Comedy Bang! Bang! marked its 16th year with ongoing weekly episode releases, featuring a mix of celebrity interviews, improvised sketches, and recurring segments that maintained the podcast's signature absurd humor, producing approximately 45 episodes through November 2025 and bringing the cumulative total to over 940 as of November 17, 2025. The year began with high-profile guests, including the April 6 episode #910, "Wet Day Special 2025," where host reunited with co-creator alongside and to celebrate the annual holiday tradition through canonized carols and chaotic improv. Later, episode #914 served as the 16th Anniversary Show, highlighting reflections on the podcast's longevity with guest and teases of future content expansions. The introduction of the Bonus Bang series added fresh variety, starting with the August 24 installment "Hot 4 Scott," a themed episode spotlighting in discussions of his career and podcasting experiences. This initiative continued into the fall, exemplified by the November 5 "Bonus Bang: The PeeE Neurs," featuring with stand-up comedians , , and exploring entrepreneurial satire. Other recent highlights included the October 27 episode "Come On Baby, Shoot That Conga" with and the November 3 "I Can't Chase 55s" alongside Max Silvestri, , Will Hines, and Ben Rodgers, emphasizing the podcast's commitment to diverse comedic voices amid its celebratory milestone year.

Reception

Critical response

Comedy Bang! Bang! has received widespread acclaim for its improvisational humor and enduring appeal within the podcast landscape. On , the show holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating based on over 13,000 reviews, with listeners frequently praising its high-quality improv segments and the seamless interplay between host and celebrity guests. Critics have highlighted the podcast's innovative approach to , positioning it as a staple for enthusiasts of alternative humor. described it as a "triumph" that exemplifies the rise of "comedy geek culture," commending its "incredible comic density" packed into episodes through weird anti-, dense allusions, and of traditional talk-show formats. Variety has lauded Aukerman's hosting prowess, noting how he has built an "alt- empire" with the podcast's freewheeling structure that fosters spontaneous character interactions and long-term narrative arcs. While the podcast itself has largely avoided major criticisms in professional reviews, some observers have pointed to occasional repetition in recurring bits as a byproduct of its extended run, though this is often viewed as enhancing its self-referential charm rather than detracting from it. The early radio format, originating as Comedy Death-Ray Radio on Indie 103.1 in 2009, was noted for initial clunkiness in transitioning to a broadcast style, but it evolved into the polished that solidified its reputation. The television adaptation, which aired on IFC from to 2016, garnered mixed responses. It holds a 7.6 out of 10 rating on from nearly 5,000 users, appreciated for its visual extension of the podcast's absurd sketches but critiqued for a narrow appeal focused more on snark than broad laughs. Metacritic aggregates a 67% score from critics, with some describing it as having a "precious feel of a student project" despite inventive moments. In terms of accolades, Comedy Bang! Bang! has earned nominations for Best Comedy Podcast at the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards in 2021 and 2022, recognizing its consistent excellence in the genre. It was also nominated in the Comedy category at the 2023 , underscoring its influence among peers.

Cultural impact and legacy

Comedy Bang! Bang! has significantly shaped the landscape of podcasting by pioneering the format of celebrity-driven and character work, establishing a model that blends elements with and has influenced the genre's evolution into a legitimate platform for comedic talent. Launched in 2009, the podcast demonstrated the viability of long-form improvisational content in audio, fostering dense universes of recurring characters and callbacks that reward dedicated listening, thereby elevating podcasts from ephemeral to a sustainable form with narrative depth. This approach has been credited with legitimizing improv-heavy shows within the broader ecosystem, inspiring a wave of similar productions through its emphasis on spontaneous collaboration among comedians. The podcast's enduring fanbase reflects its cultural resonance, with a dedicated on platforms like Reddit's r/comedybangbang, established in , where listeners engage in discussions, share clips, and celebrate milestones, alongside robust merchandise sales and live tour attendance across the U.S. and U.K. Its listenership, estimated at 100,000 to 500,000 monthly, underscores a generational appeal that spans parents introducing the show to their children and younger audiences discovering it anew, contributing to over 930 episodes as of 2025. As the flagship of the network, which it helped launch in , Comedy Bang! Bang! played a pivotal role in Earwolf's expansion with numerous shows, including spinoffs like Threedom and The Neighborhood Listen, solidifying the network's status as a hub for LA-based improv comedy. This multimedia empire extends to a five-season IFC adaptation (2012–2016), live stage productions, and a 2023 New York Times bestselling book, Comedy Bang! Bang! The Podcast: The Book, chronicling its . Beyond its direct output, the podcast has propelled the careers of frequent performers, providing a showcase for improvisers like , whose memorable characters on the show enhanced her profile in and television roles, and , whose recurring personas such as soul singer Donny Gary honed his skills and led to prominent parts in series like and . Elements like fan-submitted catchphrases—such as the opening "What's up, ?"—and iconic bits have permeated niche culture, fostering a of inside jokes that fans incorporate into everyday humor. As of November 2025, the series remains active, with recent episodes like the November 2025 "Bonus Bang: Goose Tycoon" special and ongoing weekly releases, showing no signs of conclusion despite its 16-year run.

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