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Scott David Aukerman (born July 2, 1970[1][2]) is an American writer, actor, comedian, television personality, director, producer, and podcast host. He was a writer and performer in the later seasons of the sketch series Mr. Show from 1996 to 1998. Aukerman is currently the host of the weekly comedy podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! and formerly the IFC original television series of the same name. Aukerman is the co-creator of Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis and co-founder of the Earwolf podcast network.

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Early life

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Aukerman was born on July 2, 1970, in Savannah, Georgia to Burt and Linda Aukerman.[3] His father was a pilot for the U.S. National Guard who fought in the Vietnam War and was stationed in Savannah.[1][2] Shortly after he was born, his family moved to Orange County, California. He attended Cypress High School and the Orange County School of the Arts, studying acting and musical theater and writing plays in his spare time. Aukerman was raised in a religiously observant household, attending a Baptist church three times a week until college.[4] He hosted a public-access television show called Centurion Highlights, based on the school's mascot.[5][6] In a 2015 interview, Aukerman said "I'm still doing that same show, just with celebrities instead of my high school cafeteria."[5] He started a short-lived band, The Naked Postmen, with Adrian Young, who went on to be the drummer for No Doubt.[7]

While attending Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, he and fellow student B. J. Porter began writing together when they were both scripting and performing in a radio show called Lutz Radio.[6]

Career

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After a brief period studying at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts and touring the country as a musical theater actor, in 1995, at the request of his friends, Aukerman and Porter started performing at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles under the moniker "The Fun Bunch", a name meant to parody improvisation groups at the time.[6]

Mr. Show co-creator Bob Odenkirk was in the audience for the second performance, and soon tapped the duo to write for and occasionally perform on the show in its fourth season. This led to an Emmy nomination in 1999 for Aukerman and the rest of the staff. Aukerman appeared sporadically on the show, most notably as the model Theo Brixton in the Taint Magazine sketch.

After the show's cancellation, Aukerman and Porter segued into writing film and television scripts, most notably Run Ronnie Run! and the first draft of the film Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny. In 2004, he and Porter received an "Additional Dialogue" credit on the animated feature film Shark Tale. They went on to write an unproduced script for the sequel, as well as an unproduced Shrek spin-off film based on the character Puss in Boots. In 2007, a feature film script he wrote with Porter and Odenkirk, titled Kanan Rhodes: Unkillable Servant of Justice, was purchased by MTV Films with the intent of starring Rainn Wilson, although it currently remains unproduced.[8] Also in 2007, Aukerman released a self-described "joke record", Scott Aukerman's Koo Koo Roo's Greatest Hits, which featured Aukerman and Sarah Silverman Program writer Jon Schroeder shouting over current soft-rock hits. This was put out in limited release on AST Records.

In 2009, Aukerman and Porter wrote a pilot script for NBC, titled Privates. The network ultimately passed on the show.[9] That year, Aukerman took on the role as head writer for the 2009 MTV Movie Awards and executive produced and co-wrote a pilot for Comedy Central, The New Andy Dick Show. The network ultimately passed on ordering it to series.

In 2010, Aukerman wrote a feature film script for friend Zach Galifianakis for Fox, and he and Patton Oswalt co-wrote a television pilot for Fox, which the network ultimately passed on. Later that year, Aukerman joined a "writers lab", writing film scripts for Imagine Entertainment.[10]

Comedy Death-Ray/Comedy Bang! Bang!

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Aukerman in 2010

In 2002, Aukerman and Porter started the successful alternative comedy showcase Comedy Death-Ray, which ran Tuesday night at the M Bar in Los Angeles.[11] Porter had friends in common with M Bar owner Joe Reynolds, and visited the bar shortly after its opening. Upon seeing how empty M Bar was, Porter convinced Reynolds to let him start a comedy show to help business. The show eventually moved to the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in 2005 to gain more creative freedom.[12] A Comedy Death-Ray CD taped partially in San Francisco at the SF Sketchfest and partially at their fourth-anniversary, all-night show in LA was released on Comedy Central Records on September 11, 2007. The CD featured Aukerman, comedians David Cross, Patton Oswalt, Paul F. Tompkins, and other CDR regulars.

In 2007, Aukerman and Porter produced several internet shorts with Comedy Death-Ray comedians for the internet site Super Deluxe. These included three episodes of The Brody Stevens Interview Challenge, and two episodes of Lake Charles Lake, in which he also co-starred. They made more shorts in 2008, but the site was shut down and folded into Adult Swim before they could air.[13]

In 2007, Aukerman and B. J. Porter created and produced a sketch pilot, titled The Right Now! Show, based on their show for Fox.[14] However, the network passed on ordering it to series in late 2007. Cast member Casey Wilson was immediately hired as a featured cast member of Saturday Night Live after the news. A short film made for the show, Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis, eventually moved to internet site Funny Or Die, becoming one of its most successful series.

Starting January 3, 2011, Aukerman became the host of a series of interview interstitials, titled Comedy Death-Ray, airing three nights a week on the IFC network, where he interviews stars and creators of shows that the network runs, including The Ben Stiller Show, The Larry Sanders Show, Mr. Show, Freaks & Geeks, Undeclared, and Arrested Development.

In 2011, Aukerman and Porter parted ways, and the Comedy Death-Ray live show was renamed Comedy Bang! Bang! The Comedy Bang! Bang! live show ended in December 2012 after ten years.[15]

Comedy Bang! Bang!: The Podcast

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Main article: Comedy Bang! Bang!

Being a frequent guest on and admirer of the award-winning podcast Never Not Funny with Jimmy Pardo led Aukerman to the decision that he should start his own comedy podcast. On May 1, 2009, Aukerman started to host Comedy Death-Ray Radio, a comedy-themed broadcast based upon the live show, on Los Angeles radio station Indie 103.1. The show continued to air on Fridays at 12 noon Pacific but moved to being distributed by the Earwolf podcasting network in 2010.[16] The podcast of each show is available weekly on iTunes and the Earwolf website and has been downloaded several million times.[17]

Aukerman hosts, with frequent guest collaborators Paul F. Tompkins, Lauren Lapkus, Neil Campbell, Mike Hanford, James Adomian, Jason Mantzoukas, Nick Kroll, Andy Daly, and the late Harris Wittels among others, serving as guests and characters. Entertainment Weekly called the show "often strange, consistently hilarious, always unpredictable,"[18] and The A.V. Club named it one of 2010's "Best Podcasts."[19] In May 2011, Aukerman renamed the show Comedy Bang! Bang! On December 4, 2013, The A.V. Club named Comedy Bang! Bang! the best podcast of 2013.[20] In 2018, Time Magazine named Comedy Bang! Bang! one of The 50 Best Podcasts to Listen to Right Now.[21]

On June 8, 2012 IFC premiered the television series Comedy Bang! Bang!, hosted by Aukerman. On December 2, 2016, the series ended after five seasons and 110 episodes.[22]

In 2021, Aukerman launched Comedy Bang Bang World, a subscription service independent from Earwolf that includes ad-free access to the podcast's full archives, the live shows, archives to other programs like Threedom and The Andy Daly Podcast Project, and exclusive podcasts like CBB Presents and Scott Hasn't Seen. Earwolf still distributes the free ad-supported versions of Comedy Bang! Bang! and Threedom, both of which he hosts.

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis

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Main article: Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis

One sketch from Aukerman and Porter's sketch show The Right Now! Show, Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis, was put up on internet site Funny Or Die and received several hundreds of thousands of hits in just a few days.[23]

This was followed by Ferns interviews with talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel, Mad Men star Jon Hamm, Natalie Portman, Bradley Cooper, Charlize Theron, Conan O'Brien, Ben Stiller, Steve Carell, Sean Penn, Bruce Willis, Jennifer Aniston, Will Ferrell, "Oscar Buzz Edition" (featuring Jennifer Lawrence, Christoph Waltz, Naomi Watts, Amy Adams, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Sally Field and Bradley Cooper), a collaboration video with The Lonely Island and James Franco, and a "Happy Holidays Edition" featuring Samuel L. Jackson, Tobey Maguire and Arcade Fire.[24] Aukerman directed the Theron, O'Brien, Penn, Willis, Ferrell, "Oscar Buzz," Bieber, Franco & "Happy Holidays Edition" episodes.

In March 2014, an episode was released with President Barack Obama. It was designed to bring attention to the Affordable Care Act. Galifianakis engaged in his regular insult comedy style of interviewing, which the President reciprocated throughout the interview. Within 24 hours, the video of this interview had amassed upwards of 14 million views. Aukerman directed and produced this episode, which won the 2014 Emmy Award for Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program.[25]

Each episode has been viewed millions of times. Funny Or Die's most popular videos ever were the episodes about President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Justin Bieber, Brad Pitt, and Natalie Portman.

In 2015, Aukerman won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program again, this time for the Brad Pitt episode.[26]

Earwolf

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Main article: Earwolf

In 2010, based upon the success of his podcast, Aukerman, along with Jeff Ullrich, started the Earwolf network, eventually producing and releasing several podcasts. In 2011, they announced a partnership with Funny Or Die.[27] In 2014, they launched a sister network Wolfpop, under the curation of comedian Paul Scheer.[28] On March 7, 2016, the majority of Wolfpop's programs were folded over into Earwolf.

Podcasts with Adam Scott

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Aukerman has a long-standing friendship with American actor Adam Scott, who first appeared on Comedy Bang Bang! in 2010 and also appeared in multiple episodes of the TV adaptation.[29] Though having appeared on over a dozen episodes as a guest, Scott is best known on the podcast for his episodes alongside Parks and Recreation writers Chelsea Peretti and Harris Wittels, which were dubbed Farts and Procreation. Four Farts episodes were recorded, with the final being posthumously released in 2015 following Wittels' death.[30] Aukerman and Scott bonded over their love of both comedy and music, and have since launched multiple music-based comedy podcasts about various bands and artists.

The pair's first podcast was called U Talkin' U2 To Me? Launched in 2014, it was ostensibly devoted to the career and discography of the band U2. Most episodes combined discussion of the band with running gags and comedy bits only marginally related to the band.[31] The podcast ultimately led to Aukerman and Scott interviewing the band themselves,[32] as well as being invited to see them live.[33] Following a review of Songs of Experience in 2017,[34] the podcast became more infrequent. Three episodes were released in 2018: A "Slowin' It Down" with Phoebe Robinson and Andy Daly, and a two-part recap of the Experience + Innocence Tour. The podcast returned in 2023 for two episodes, where Aukerman and Scott reviewed the compilation Songs of Surrender as well as the band's Las Vegas live show U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere.[35][36]

In 2018, Aukerman and Scott started a new podcast called R U Talkin' R.E.M. RE: ME?, focused on the band R.E.M.[37][38] This podcast also led to Aukerman and Scott interviewing members of the band, such as Michael Stipe and Mike Mills,[39] as well as a guest appearance from Peter Buck at a live episode for Clusterfest.[40]

Aukerman and Scott began a new podcast in July 2020, R U Talkin' RHCP RE: Me?[41] The podcast's intention was to cover the music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, focusing on the band's self-titled debut and Freaky Styley in the first episode. This format, however, was abandoned in the show's second episode. Instead, the duo chose to focus on Talking Heads, changing the podcast name to U Talkin' Talking Heads 2 My Talking Head and going through the band's discography for the remainder of 2020.[42] They eventually reprised the R U Talkin' RHCP format for two episodes in 2022, covering Unlimited Love and Return of the Dream Canteen.[43]

In September 2023, Aukerman and Scott returned with their first new format in three years: U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? The podcast is dedicated to the music of Bruce Springsteen. The first episode of the show, released on September 12, covered Springsteen's 1973 debut album Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.[35]

Aukerman and Scott have also occasionally produced one-off editions of the podcast. During early episodes of U Talkin' U2 To Me?, Aukerman and Scott began a running joke of singing the Staind song "It's Been Awhile" whenever they said the titular phrase – often pairing it with the opening line of Barenaked Ladies' "One Week". A fan on Twitter suggested the pair create a one-off format entitled Staind Glass, in which they discuss the music of Staind with comedian Todd Glass. This came to fruition in May 2014, with Glass joining the pair in the studio to listen to the band's 2001 album Break the Cycle. In June 2018, Glass returned to the show for a sequel episode.[44] That same year, Vulture dubbed the original Staind Glass as the best episode of U Talkin' U2 To Me? – noting that "no episode better exemplifies, while slightly subverting, the bit-heavy, irony-drenched humor" of the show.[45] In 2020, the pair created a one-off version of the format entitled Youey Talkin' Huey 2ey Me?, with special guests Huey Lewis and Jimmy Kimmel. The episode was dedicated to the music of Huey Lewis and the News, to promote the band's album Weather.[46]

Artistry

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Aukerman's work has been described as "gloriously silly,"[47] and "masterful comedy and improvisation."[48] Although Tom Lennon's first reaction to the initial episode of Comedy Bang Bang was "no one's going to listen to this,"[49] Aukerman has since been lauded as the ringleader of a podcast that is, according to Vulture, "a consistent circus of experimentation by some of comedy's most creative minds."[49] His influence on contemporary comedy, by way of highlighting emerging talent, has earned him the title of "the alternative Lorne Michaels."[50]

Personal life

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Aukerman with his wife Kulap Vilaysack

Since 2008, Aukerman has been married to Kulap Vilaysack. In 2022, Aukerman and Vilaysack had a daughter.

Aukerman is a stated longtime fan of comic books and has authored and co-authored several titles, including Astonishing Spider-Man, X-Men and Secret Wars issues.[51] He previously collected DVDs, and is an avid filmgoer and fan of cinema venues.[52]

Work

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2001 That Darn Punk Mr. Hollywood Pants Video
2002 Run Ronnie Run! Starving Kidnapper Also writer
2002 Austin Powers in Goldmember Young Nigel
2003 Melvin Goes to Dinner Policeman #1
2004 Shark Tale N/a Additional dialogue
2005 Cake Boy Mickey
2019 Between Two Ferns: The Movie N/a Writer, director, and producer
2022 Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Police Officer
2022 The People's Joker Mr. Freeze (voice)

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1996–1998 Mr. Show with Bob and David Various 9 episodes; also writer
1999 Just Shoot Me! Greenberg Episode: "Maya's Nude Photos"
2001 The Huntress Phil Hegel Episode: "Now You See Him"
2001 Next! N/a Television film; writer, director, and co-executive producer
2002 The Offensive Show N/a Television film; writer and executive producer
2006 Cheap Seats: Without Ron Parker Andrew Merchant Episode: "Amazing Games: International Toughmen"
2007–2010 The Sarah Silverman Program Agent Falconer / Banana Cop 2 episodes
2007 The Right Now! Show Various Pilot; creator, director, and executive producer
2007 Moral Orel N/a Writer
2008 David's Situation To Catch A Predator Producer Pilot
2008–present Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis N/a Creator, director, and executive producer
2009 Lewis Black's Root of All Evil Karate Kid Victim Episode: "Gen-X vs Boomers"
2009 2009 MTV Movie Awards N/a Head writer
2011 Comedy Death-Ray Himself (host) Interstitials for IFC
2011 Childrens Hospital Desperate Dad Episode: "Stryker Bites the Dust"
2011 Curb Your Enthusiasm Police Officer Episode: "Palestinian Chicken"
2012 Between Two Ferns: A Fairytale of New York N/a Television special; director and executive producer
2012–2016 Comedy Bang! Bang! Himself (host) 110 episodes; also creator, writer, and executive producer
2013–2017 @midnight Himself 10 episodes
2014 The Birthday Boys Parker Van Dell Episode: "Freshy's"
2014–2015 TripTank Various voices 3 episodes
2015 67th Primetime Emmy Awards N/a Television special; writer
2015 W/ Bob & David Various Episode #1.3; also writer
2016 Animals. Drug Dealer (voice) Episode: "Pigeons"
2016 88th Academy Awards N/a Television special; writer
2016–2019 Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ Tobin Episode: "Brtox"; also executive producer
2016–2018 Take My Wife N/a Executive producer and director
2017 Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special Security Guard #1 Television special; also writer, director, and executive producer
2017 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Glandis Episode: "Crime and Punishment"
2017–2018 Sick Note N/a Consulting producer
2018–2024 Big City Greens Radio DJ (voice)[53] 3 episodes
2019 I'm Sorry Rob 3 episodes
2020 Aunty Donna's Big Ol' House of Fun Police Officer 2 episodes; also executive producer
2020–2025 The George Lucas Talk Show Himself 2 episodes
2025 Gastronauts Himself Episode: "I'll Know It When I Taste It"

Podcasts

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  • Comedy Bang! Bang! (2009–present), host
  • Analyze Phish (2011–2014), co-host
  • U Talkin' U2 To Me? (2014–present), co-host
    • R U Talkin' R.E.M. RE: Me?, co-host
    • U Talkin' Talking Heads 2 My Talking Head, co-host
    • U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean?, co-host
  • Threedom (2018–present), co-host
  • We Have to Stop Talking TMNT on CBB (2020), co-host
  • Scott Hasn't Seen (2021–present), co-host
  • CBB-FM (2021–present), host

Internet

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  • Lake Charles Lake (2007), on Super Deluxe
  • The Fun Bunch (2008), on Super Deluxe
  • The Four Flop-Tops (2009), Funny Or Die video
  • Lost with Paul Scheer (2009), internet ARG for the TV show Lost
  • Sizzle Alert: LOST with Sarah Silverman (2010), Funny Or Die video

Discography

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Albums

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Studio
  • 2007: Scott Aukerman's Koo Koo Roo's Greatest Hits
  • 2008: Never Not Christmas – A Holiday E.P. (with Jimmy Pardo)
Compilation
  • 2007: Comedy Death-Ray
  • 2009: Comedy By The Numbers
  • 2009: Comedy Death-Ray Xmas CD 2009 (also executive producer)
  • 2010: Comedy Death-Ray Xmas CD 2010 (also executive producer)
Other
Background vocals

Bibliography

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Awards and nominations

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Year Association Category Nominated work Result
1999 Primetime Emmy Award[54] Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program Mr. Show with Bob and David Nominated
2013 Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program[54] Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis Nominated
2014 Won
2015 Won
2017 Writers Guild of America Award[55] Comedy/Variety (Music, Awards, Tributes) – Specials 88th Academy Awards Nominated
2018 Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special[56] Nominated
2020 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Short Form Variety Series Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis: The Movie, Sorta Uncut Interviews Nominated

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Scott Aukerman (born July 2, 1970) is an American comedian, writer, actor, director, producer, and podcast host recognized for his work in improvisational and sketch comedy. He began his career as a writer and performer on the HBO sketch series Mr. Show with Bob and David, contributing to its development of absurd and surreal humor that influenced subsequent comedy formats. Aukerman gained prominence as the creator and host of the podcast Comedy Bang! Bang!, which features celebrity interviews interspersed with improvised characters and segments, amassing over 600 episodes and spawning a short-lived IFC television adaptation. He co-created and directed the web series Between Two Ferns starring Zach Galifianakis for Funny or Die, earning two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program, including for the 2014 episode featuring President Barack Obama. Aukerman also directed the 2019 Netflix film Between Two Ferns: The Movie, which expanded the series' mockumentary style and received an Emmy nomination. As founder of the Earwolf podcast network, he has produced content blending traditional talk shows with experimental comedy, while contributing writing to major events like the Primetime Emmy Awards and films such as Austin Powers in Goldmember.

Early life and education

Childhood and family background

Scott Aukerman was born on July 2, 1970, in , to parents Burt and Linda Aukerman. The family relocated during his early years, eventually settling in , , where he spent much of his pre-teen period. provide scant details on Burt Aukerman's profession, with his noting only a background involving moves tied to prior generations' and his own attendance at trade school in ; no sources indicate military or aviation roles for Burt himself during Scott's upbringing. Linda Aukerman's occupational history remains similarly undocumented in available accounts. The Aukermans maintained a devout Southern Baptist , attending church services three times weekly, which structured daily life around religious observance and . Aukerman has recounted this environment as conservative and faith-centered, including participation in church-affiliated activities like a Christian team during childhood. Family dynamics emphasized support and routine, evidenced by Burt and Linda's later enthusiasm for their son's career milestones, such as renting a hotel room to view his debut without interruptions. No credible sources describe abusive, neglectful, or otherwise adversarial family conditions that might substantiate tropes of adversity-forged talents. Instead, the pre-teen setting fostered stability, with early media exposure—such as fixation on nascent content despite religious constraints—potentially seeding interests in performative absurdity over hardship-derived wit. This backdrop contrasts with narratives privileging trauma in humor genesis, aligning instead with observational and improvisational leanings unlinked to dysfunction.

Academic pursuits and initial interests

Aukerman enrolled at in , following high school, alongside a brief stint at , where he pursued theater activities rather than a structured degree program. These experiences served as a practical extension of his earlier high school training in and musical theater, emphasizing performance and script development over theoretical coursework. At Orange Coast College, Aukerman engaged in scripting and performing for campus productions, fostering self-directed skills in comedy through iterative trial in live settings. He began collaborating with classmate B.J. Porter on original sketches, experimenting with comedic structures grounded in observable audience responses and basic narrative mechanics, such as setup-punchline dynamics and character exaggeration. This hands-on approach highlighted his preference for empirical refinement—testing material in rehearsals and shows—over abstract analysis, laying foundational techniques that informed his later professional output. Though not formally trained in improv during this period, Aukerman's theater involvement introduced elements of spontaneous performance, bridging scripted writing with unscripted adaptation in group exercises. These pursuits at , spanning roughly two years without completion of a degree, represented a transitional phase where initial comedic interests solidified via peer collaboration and production demands, distinct from subsequent paid work.

Early career

Entry into comedy writing

Aukerman's initial foray into professional comedy writing occurred with the sketch comedy series Mr. Show with Bob and David, where he contributed as a starting in the later seasons from 1996 onward. Recruited by alongside college friend , Aukerman helped develop sketches characterized by and absurdity, such as the "T'aint" segment, which exemplified the show's boundary-pushing style. This role marked his first significant television writing credit, building foundational skills in rapid sketch iteration and collaborative humor without relying on prior performance fame. Following Mr. Show, Aukerman accumulated further credits through freelance scriptwriting for awards ceremonies, including the Oscars and Grammys in the 2000s, where he crafted material and segments demanding concise, high-stakes timing. These gigs emphasized adaptability across formats, contrasting the extended sketch development of cable series, and underscored a trajectory of incremental professionalization rather than abrupt breakthroughs. His writing output reflected a deliberate progression, with early Mr. Show experience providing empirical groundwork for later projects, as evidenced by consistent credit listings in surreal and satirical veins, countering narratives of instantaneous success in comedy scripting. By the mid-2000s, this accumulation positioned him for co-creative roles in animated series like , where he contributed scripts enhancing its , bureaucratic absurdism.

Stand-up and improv involvement

Aukerman established himself as a fixture at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in during the mid-2000s, hosting live shows that blended stand-up with interactive elements drawn from the theater's tradition. His performances there, spanning over a decade for certain series, integrated the UCB's foundational "yes-and" principle—accepting and expanding upon partners' ideas—to drive spontaneous scene work, though his hosting often prioritized guest-led digressions over strict ensemble . In 2004, Aukerman co-hosted the inaugural Comedy Death-Ray live show at M-Bar in Hollywood alongside , presenting a weekly format of stand-up sets from emerging and established comedians, interspersed with unscripted banter and experimental bits. The show relocated to the UCB Theatre around 2005, allowing greater creative latitude for its chaotic, guest-driven structure, which featured performers like and in loose, all-night anniversary editions that extended into early morning hours. This phase marked an evolution in Aukerman's live work from scripted writing roots toward embracing performative unpredictability, fostering environments where comedians tested personas amid audience proximity and minimal polish.

Podcasting breakthrough

Launch of Comedy Bang! Bang!

Scott Aukerman launched his flagship podcast, initially titled Comedy Death-Ray, on April 30, 2009, adapting the format from his popular live improv stage show of the same name performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles. The show evolved from a hybrid talk show-improv format, where Aukerman hosted comedians and celebrities engaging in unscripted conversations and character-driven sketches, prioritizing spontaneous humor over scripted segments. This structure, featuring guest improvisers portraying eccentric personas alongside musical interludes from a house band, established a blueprint for the improv podcast genre by leveraging performers' live comedy skills in an audio medium. The podcast was rebranded as Comedy Bang! Bang! in 2011, expanding its appeal through a roster of high-profile guests including actors like and , who participated in the chaotic, character-based interviews that amplified the show's network effects via word-of-mouth among enthusiasts. Key milestones underscored its longevity: in 2019, Aukerman marked the 10th anniversary with a marathon 10-hour episode featuring returning guests and a summer tour alongside regulars and . By 2024, the 15th anniversary included a special episode and an international tour visiting U.S. cities and the , highlighting the format's enduring influence on podcasting through sustained celebrity draw and improv innovation.

Development of Earwolf network

, established in August 2010 by Scott Aukerman and Ullrich, operated initially as an independent comedy network, emphasizing improv-heavy productions through in-house management of recording, editing, promotion, and ad sales. The network expanded its infrastructure by building a dedicated studio in and growing its roster of shows, which enabled centralized technical support and revenue sharing models tailored to comedy content creators. By the mid-2010s, integrated into broader podcast ecosystems via partnerships, including early distribution deals with platforms like in 2012, which facilitated wider listener access without relinquishing operational control. This period saw infrastructural enhancements through affiliations with ad networks such as Midroll, acquired by E.W. Scripps in 2015, positioning Earwolf within a larger for improved monetization tools. A pivotal development occurred in July 2020, when SiriusXM acquired —including —for up to $325 million, integrating the network into a major audio entertainment entity with advanced distribution channels, ad technology, and production scaling capabilities. This shift provided with enterprise-level resources, such as enhanced analytics and cross-promotion via SiriusXM's subscriber base, sustaining its focus on comedy amid rising podcast market competition. In subsequent years, demonstrated ongoing viability under SiriusXM ownership through contract renewals, including a multi-year extension for flagship programming in 2023, while navigating talent migrations. By 2024, key figures tied to the network, such as Aukerman, entered first-look development agreements with , underscoring Earwolf's role in fostering comedy talent competitive with streaming audio services.

Key collaborations and expansions

Aukerman's collaboration with Adam Scott, known for roles in Parks and Recreation, produced the Earwolf podcast U Talkin' U2 To Me?, which debuted on February 26, 2014, with the hosts adopting the merged persona "Adam Scott Aukerman" to analyze U2's discography, tours, and cultural influence through obsessive, album-by-album discussions. The series featured guest appearances by comedians like Paul F. Tompkins and extended its format in 2018 to R U Talkin' R.E.M. RE: ME?, shifting focus to R.E.M.'s collaborations, career trajectory, and covers while retaining the duo's signature blend of fandom fervor and improvisational tangents. Another enduring partnership is with comedian , who frequently portrays recurring characters such as "Whispery Cherub" and serves as a co-host or performer in Comedy Bang! Bang! episodes and live events, contributing to the show's improvised since its early years. This tie expanded into joint live productions, including a 2013 IFC-presented show mixing performance pieces and audience Q&A. These relationships drove expansions into live touring, exemplified by the 2024 "Bang! Bang! Into Your Mouth Tour," announced in April and featuring Aukerman alongside Tompkins and Comedy Bang! Bang! All-Stars in improvised stage adaptations of the podcast format across cities like , , Phoenix, St. Paul, Vancouver, and , with performances running through December. The tour incorporated guest improvisers and character-driven sketches, adapting audio content for theatrical delivery with elements like on-stage audience interaction.

Major television and media projects

Between Two Ferns production

Scott Aukerman served as executive producer and co-creator of Between Two Ferns with , which debuted on January 4, 2008, via the website as a of low-rent public-access talk shows. Under his oversight, the series maintained a deliberately amateurish production aesthetic, featuring a static set with host seated between two potted ferns, minimal editing, and intentional technical glitches to heighten the discomfort. Episodes typically ran 5-10 minutes, focusing on , insult-laden interviews that subverted celebrity expectations through prolonged awkward silences and non-sequiturs, with Aukerman coordinating guest bookings and scripting the core format while allowing . The series' viral proliferation, amassing tens of millions of views per episode by the mid-2010s, arose primarily from this execution of cringe-inducing realism rather than guest star appeal alone; the low-fi constraints forced reliance on Galifianakis's stoic delivery and scripted rudeness, creating a causal dynamic where the format's inherent discomfort amplified participation's draw without polished production overshadowing the humor. Aukerman's production choices emphasized brevity and , producing 31 episodes irregularly through 2016, including high-profile appearances by figures like on September 22, 2014. This approach earned the series the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program in 2015, recognizing its innovative short-form . Aukerman directed and co-wrote the 2019 Netflix film adaptation, Between Two Ferns: The Movie, released on September 20, which expanded the premise into an 83-minute road trip narrative framing additional celebrity interviews. While the film replicated the style in cameos from over 30 guests, critics noted its plot additions diluted the original's tight, discomfort-driven purity by introducing contrived stakes like saving the show from cancellation, stretching the format beyond its episodic strengths. Others praised its meta-humor in satirizing Hollywood self-importance and the expansion's self-aware absurdity, achieving a 73% approval rating on from 62 reviews.

Comedy Bang! Bang! television adaptation

The television adaptation of Comedy Bang! Bang! premiered on IFC on June 8, 2012, translating the podcast's improvisational talk-show into a visual format that incorporated scripted sketches, character cameos, and animated segments alongside celebrity interviews and musical interludes led by bandleader . This structure retained core elements of the audio original, such as unscripted banter with guests, but expanded them with production-heavy visuals to suit television's demands, resembling a blend of late-night and akin to Mr. Show. The shift necessitated pre-planning sketches to fill the half-hour runtime, contrasting the podcast's looser, conversation-driven flow. Viewership reflected the show's niche appeal within IFC's alternative comedy slate, averaging around 122,000 viewers for its first season, with subsequent declines in Season 4 despite critical praise for standout sketches. The format's emphasis on insider humor and improvisational absurdity attracted a dedicated but limited audience, prioritizing quality for "the right people" over mass-market accessibility, which constrained broader ratings growth on cable. The series concluded after five seasons and 110 episodes, with the final 10-episode arc airing from October 28 to December 10, 2016, following a mutual decision influenced by persistent ratings erosion and creative fatigue. This adaptation highlighted television's structural limitations—such as fixed episode lengths, visual polish requirements, and advertiser-driven appeal—compared to the medium's intimacy, where ongoing, unpolished weekly episodes foster deeper listener connections without production overhead. The experience underscored how audio formats better accommodate evolving, low-stakes , while TV translations risk diluting that spontaneity through scripted enhancements and network expectations.

Partnerships with figures like Adam Scott

Scott Aukerman and actor Adam Scott, known for roles in Parks and Recreation and Severance, have co-hosted multiple podcasts centered on in-depth discussions of specific rock bands, leveraging their shared enthusiasm for music to create extended, improvisational episodes. Their flagship collaboration, U Talkin' U2 To Me?, launched in February 2014 under the Earwolf network, where the duo—often billing themselves as the combined persona "Adam Scott Aukerman"—dissected U2's discography album by album, blending superfandom with comedic tangents and personal anecdotes. This format recurred in subsequent projects, including R U Talkin' R.E.M. RE: ME? in February 2018, focusing on R.E.M.'s catalog with similar irreverent analysis, and a Red Hot Chili Peppers podcast in July 2020, which extended their pattern of band-specific deep dives. The chemistry in these ventures arises from Aukerman and Scott's longstanding personal friendship, which fosters unscripted banter and extended runtime—episodes often exceeding two hours—contrasting with more manufactured celebrity pairings that prioritize brevity or promotion over organic interplay. Aukerman has credited their rapport to mutual comedic sensibilities honed through overlapping Los Angeles improv scenes and repeated professional overlaps, such as Scott's frequent guest spots on Aukerman's Comedy Bang! Bang!, allowing conversations to veer into absurd, tangent-driven territory without contrivance. This dynamic was highlighted in 2015 when the pair met U2 members in person, an event stemming directly from their podcast's cult following and genuine passion, underscoring how their alliance bridges podcasting's niche appeal with Scott's television profile for authentic crossover appeal. These co-hosting efforts exemplify Aukerman's strategy of partnering with television-adjacent figures like Scott to infuse podcast content with unforced humor rooted in real affinity, rather than relying on scripted setups common in promotional media tie-ins. The podcasts' success, evidenced by multi-year runs and spin-off episodes, stems from this rapport, enabling critiques and praises of the bands' work—such as debating U2's evolution or R.E.M.'s obscurity—that feel conversational rather than performative.

Broader creative output

Film and writing credits

Aukerman co-wrote the 2002 satirical comedy film Run Ronnie Run!, a feature spin-off from the HBO sketch series Mr. Show with Bob and David, centering on the character Ronnie Dobbs portrayed by David Cross; he collaborated on the screenplay with Cross and director Troy Miller. The project stemmed from sketches developed during Aukerman's tenure as a writer-performer on Mr. Show. In 2004, Aukerman provided additional screenplay material for the DreamWorks animated feature Shark Tale, directed by Bibo Bergeron, Vicky Jenson, and Rob Letterman, contributing dialogue to the story of a fish who fabricates a tall tale about slaying a shark. His input supplemented the primary screenplay by Michael J. Wilson and Letterman. Aukerman appeared in a minor acting role in the 2002 film Austin Powers in Goldmember, directed by Jay Roach, portraying a young Nigel Powers in a flashback sequence. Aukerman has written for major awards show broadcasts, including serving as head writer for the and contributing scripts to the in 2015 and the in 2019, often emphasizing concise, high-impact punchlines to suit the format's time constraints.

Books and comic contributions

In 2023, Aukerman edited Comedy Bang! Bang!: The Podcast: The Book, a compilation of original anecdotes, opinions, and comedic bits from the podcast's recurring characters and guests, capturing the improvisational chaos and absurdity central to the show's format. Published by on April 25, the volume includes contributions from performers like and , with a foreword by and , and achieved New York Times bestseller status upon release. Aukerman has also written for Marvel Comics, beginning with a backup story in Deadpool (2012) #45 and a segment in Secret Wars Journal #3 (2015), before expanding into digital formats. His recent work includes scripting Spider-Man Unlimited Infinity Comic issues #39–42 (2023), laying groundwork for ongoing narratives, and launching the Astonishing Spider-Man Infinity Comic series in October 2024, illustrated by Salva Espin, which incorporates shocking twists exploiting Peter Parker's misfortune, such as abrupt personal betrayals and high-stakes disruptions. These digital series, available on Marvel Unlimited, blend Aukerman's comedic style with superhero tropes, emphasizing ironic twists over traditional heroism.

Discography and musical elements

Aukerman's musical output is limited to comedic side projects, with no full-length solo albums in conventional genres. His primary release is the 2007 novelty album Scott Aukerman's Koo Koo Roo's Greatest Hits, a satirical collection parodying the defunct fast-food chain Koo Koo Roo through absurd, humor-driven tracks spanning over 66 minutes. Released on Aspecialthing Records as a CD, the project falls under non-music comedy styles, incorporating elements of musical parody, plunderphonics, and alternative rock sampling to deliver collaborative absurdity rather than serious composition. Additional contributions include a featured vocal on Eban Schletter's "I've Created a Monster," released October 4, 2021, as part of Schletter's comedic musical work tied to theatrical and variety performances. Aukerman also appears on the 2010 Comedy Death-Ray Christmas Album with the track "Halloween (E.T. Please Phone Home)" under the pseudonym Weirder Scott Aukerman, blending holiday themes with sci-fi in a compilation of live showcase highlights. These efforts reflect Aukerman's integration of music as a vehicle for improvisational humor and character-driven sketches, often in tandem with ensembles, without pursuing standalone musical careers or widespread commercial distribution.

Comedy style and reception

Characteristics of Aukerman's humor

Aukerman's comedic style centers on absurdism delivered through deadpan execution, often manifesting in meta-parodies of late-night talk shows that subvert conventional interview structures with whimsical, unaddressed flights of fancy. In Comedy Bang! Bang!, this involves hosting improvised chats with celebrities that abruptly pivot into sketches featuring eccentric characters portrayed with minimal props, such as a cape denoting a parody figure like Andrew Lloyd Webber. The humor derives from sharp, unexpected turns rather than linear narratives, emphasizing chaotic density through layered gags and running motifs. A core trait is the heavy reliance on unscripted improvisation to generate content, where interactions build organically from participants' spontaneous responses without predefined dialogue. For instance, Between Two Ferns episodes consist almost entirely of ad-libbed exchanges, with Aukerman providing loose direction between takes to refine the awkward, unpolished dynamic between host and guest. This method contrasts scripted approaches by prioritizing performers' innate personalities and in-the-moment reactions, fostering unfiltered that veers into irreverent silliness. The overall tone embraces alt-comedy's goofy weirdness, influenced by figures like , favoring alternative sensibilities over mainstream polish through deadpan absurdity and character-driven eccentricity.

Critical assessments and impact

Aukerman's co-founding of the podcast network in 2010 positioned it as a leading platform for improvisational , contributing to the early expansion of audio content into live performances and broadcast adaptations. Earwolf hosted flagship shows like Comedy Bang! Bang!, which demonstrated the format's scalability by spawning a five-season IFC television series in 2012 and numerous sold-out live tours. This model influenced the broader ecosystem by proving podcasts could serve as incubators for talent and transmedia extensions, predating the mainstream surge in audio before 2020. Comedy Bang! Bang!, hosted by Aukerman since 2011, has achieved sustained listenership in the 100,000 to 500,000 monthly range, ranking in the top 0.01% of tracked podcasts and earning a 4.8 average rating across major platforms. Its structure—featuring celebrity guests in unscripted, character-driven interviews—has been recognized for elevating alternative comedy's accessibility, akin to a podcast equivalent of sketch ensembles, and fostering a network effect through Earwolf spin-offs. Critics have noted its role in democratizing improv, allowing comedians to experiment freely and build audiences independently of traditional TV gatekeepers. The Between Two Ferns series, co-created by Aukerman, extended this impact into visual media, culminating in a 2019 Netflix film that received a 3.5/4 rating from for adeptly scaling web into feature-length absurdity while retaining core satirical elements. High-profile episodes, such as those with political figures, amplified its reach, underscoring Aukerman's contribution to blending discomfort humor with viral distribution, which informed subsequent mock-interview formats across digital platforms. Collectively, these efforts have cemented Aukerman's niche influence, prioritizing depth in subcultures over mass-market scale, with Earwolf's output sustaining a dedicated following amid proliferation.

Criticisms and limitations

Despite its , Aukerman's signature formats, such as the awkward, low-budget interview style of Between Two Ferns (launched in 2008), have faced critique for their repetitive structure, which some reviewers argue leads to when extended beyond short sketches. The Netflix film adaptation, Between Two Ferns: The Movie, directed and co-written by Aukerman, received mixed reception for struggling to translate the ' concise parody into a feature-length , with critics noting it felt like an overextended episode that "needlessly builds" on a premise better suited to brevity. Similarly, the television version of Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012–2016), which maintained a weekly of improvised games and celebrity bits, was canceled by IFC after five seasons despite positive niche acclaim, suggesting challenges in sustaining broader viewership. Aukerman's roots in , characterized by irony, absurdity, and vibes, have contributed to limited mainstream crossover appeal. In a 2019 interview, Aukerman himself acknowledged that Comedy Bang! Bang! operates in a more specialized lane compared to mainstream podcasts like Serial or , attracting dedicated improv enthusiasts but not wider audiences. This niche focus, while innovative within alt-comedy circles, has occasionally clashed with commercial expectations, as evidenced by the TV show's modest ratings and failure to spawn major network spin-offs. The deliberately uncomfortable interview dynamics in Aukerman's work can also alienate guests unaccustomed to the format's hostility, though such instances are stylistic rather than systemic flaws; for example, straight-laced celebrities have occasionally appeared stiff or disengaged, underscoring the format's reliance on participants willing to embrace discomfort. Overall, criticisms remain minor and tied to the inherent constraints of experimental, format-driven humor rather than personal or ethical lapses, with Aukerman's output praised for consistency over broad innovation.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Aukerman has been married to comedian, actress, and podcaster since 2008, following a relationship that began around 1999. The couple's union reflects a longstanding personal and professional partnership, with sparse public details available on their wedding ceremony. In October 2022, Aukerman and Vilaysack welcomed their first child, a daughter named Emerald. This parental milestone coincided with ongoing collaborative work, such as co-creating the improvised series Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ (2016–2018), underscoring the integration of family life with their shared creative pursuits in .

Public persona and interests

Aukerman has publicly characterized himself as "America's least likely star," a rooted in his long career as a behind-the-scenes rather than a performative frontman, marked by a lanky frame, bespectacled appearance, and soft-spoken, cartoonish vocal that contrasts with more bombastic archetypes. This unpretentious persona extends to his off-stage presence, where he projects an affable, unflappable demeanor amid the chaos of improvisational environments. His formative interests trace back to high school involvement in musical theater, including studies and playwriting, which cultivated an enduring affinity for performative outside mainstream stand-up circuits. Aukerman has cited alternative music as pivotal to his personal identity, influencing his worldview from adolescence onward, with particular admiration for artists like Prince and . He has also expressed enthusiasm for comic books, contributing scripts to titles such as and reflecting a collector's engagement with the medium.

Awards and recognition

Notable honors received

Aukerman earned two for his executive producing role on Between Two Ferns with , a series originating from that featured host conducting awkward celebrity interviews in a mock talk-show setting. The first win came in 2014 for Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program, recognizing the innovative blend of humor and celebrity cameos that garnered millions of online views per episode. These Emmys, selected through voting by over 20,000 members of the —comprising professionals across television disciplines—affirm peer-validated excellence in craft and impact within the industry. The second Emmy was awarded in 2019 for Outstanding Short-Format Program for the Sorta Uncut Interviews tie-in content accompanying Between Two Ferns: The Movie on , which extended the franchise's unscripted, behind-the-scenes style into feature-length . This honor underscores the sustained recognition of Aukerman's contributions to short-form digital , a category emphasizing concise, high-impact amid the rise of streaming platforms. No other major award wins are documented for his podcasting or television hosting endeavors, such as Comedy Bang! Bang!.

Nominations and industry acknowledgments

Aukerman earned a Primetime Emmy nomination in 1999 for Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program for his contributions to Mr. Show with Bob and David, shared with series co-creators Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, and other writers including Jerry Collins, Jay Johnston, Bill Odenkirk, B.J. Porter, Brian Posehn, and Dino Stamatopoulos. This recognition underscored early industry acknowledgment of his sketch comedy writing alongside established peers like Odenkirk, though the category ultimately went to Saturday Night Live. For Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis, Aukerman received multiple Primetime Emmy nominations in the short-form categories during the 2010s, including consecutive nods leading into 2015 for Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program. A notable near-miss came in 2020 with a nomination for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series for Between Two Ferns: The Movie, Sorta Uncut Interviews, where he served as and director. The submission highlighted extended interviews from the film's production but did not secure a win amid competition from established short-form programs. Beyond formal awards, Aukerman has garnered informal industry props through high-profile writing assignments, such as contributing to the telecast hosted by in 2015, where his staff from Comedy Bang! Bang! provided material despite the show itself missing a nomination. He also penned segments for the , reflecting ongoing peer trust in his comedic voice for major broadcasts. These roles, often uncredited in awards contexts, affirm his standing among television writers without translating to additional statuettes.

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