Best Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino Podcasts (2025)

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350. A Streetcar Made of Beans (LIVE from Minneapolis) 1:32:11

11h ago1:32:11

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The following was recorded LIVE at the Cedar cultural center in Minneapolis on March 23rd 2025. BACK TO BACK SHOWS BABY It once again features the incredible Scott Passarella on the keys, and the still incredible Josh Kaplan on drums! This one may SEEM like it was painstakingly crafted by a very specific playwright, and that's because it was. Also …

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Double Buggle (Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett, Anna Bezahler, Isabella Escalante) 1:30:56

1d ago1:30:56

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This week, Scott welcomes back Kyle Mooney and Beck Bennett. The three discuss Kyle’s album “The Real Me”, Beck’s appearance in “Superman”, and their new podcast, “What’s Our Podcast?”. Then, entrepreneurs Austin and Tony return to discuss the rebuilding of their brand. Finally, Brian and Brundan Buggle stop by to chat about the New York City touri…

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Season 5, Ep 69 - Automa-Tawny the Automaton Townie (w/ Tawny Newsome) 45:17

1d ago45:17

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Automa-Tawny the Automaton Townie is a clockwork robot that's a local in every town. She was also the winner of this year's March Magic bracket of powerful magic user despite little to no evidence of magical abilities. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Automa-Tawny: Tawny Newsome Flower: Brooke Breit Mysterious Man:…

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Bonus Bang: Adam Scott, James Adomian (Hot 4 Scott) 1:19:42

5d ago1:19:42

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This week, we're turning up the heat with the first in our Bonus Bang series, "Hot 4 Scott", featuring the one and only Adam Scott. Originally titled, "A Worthy Uhhh", Scott is joined by two of the finest actors of our generation, with Independent Spirit Award nominee Adam Scott and Emmy winner Alan Rickman. You can expect the reprise of Guess The …

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Skids+ (Adam Scott, Dan Gregor, Doug Mand) 1:27:21

8d ago1:27:21

1:27:21

Once again, the stars are back as Scott is joined by TV star and podcaster, Adam Scott. Adam clears the air with Scott on a previous CBB scheduling issue and discusses his rituals on the set of “Severance” and his thoughts on “Survivor”. Then, heir to the Public Broadcasting Service empire, Bob PBS joins to announce his new streaming service. Final…

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Season 5, Ep 68 - Honk if You're Hungry (w/ Ross Kimball) 47:03

9d ago47:03

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Honk the Assassin is back and you won't believe what he's... okay, fine, he's trying to kill Arnie. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Honk the Assassin: Ross Kimball Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garre…

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Bonus Bang: This Book Changed My Life Ep 21 (Lily Sullivan, Andy Daly, Ben Rodgers) 1:11:13

12d ago1:11:13

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This week, we have reached the final episode of our "I Love Lily" series. We’re ending on a CBB World exclusive episode of Lily Sullivan's series; This Book Changed My Life. Lily and friends Dean Firehouse (Andy Daly) and Auggie Silverado (Ben Rodgers) dive into the adventure book "Perseverance" by Preston Lewg-Wheeler. Don’t forget to check out th…

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349. Retirement Community (LIVE from Minneapolis) 1:33:20

14d ago1:33:20

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The following was recorded LIVE at the Cedar cultural center in Minneapolis on March 22nd 2025. It features the incredible Scott Passarella on the keys, and the also incredible Josh Kaplan on drums! It's a tale as old as time when a retirement community rallies to help a grandma show her grandkids a good time, and take down the local evil casino ow…

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The Monk Chunk (Mike Hanford, Ele Woods, Fran Gillespie) 1:28:16

15d ago1:28:16

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This week, celebrity chef Adjacent Mantzoukas returns to update Scott about his bike tours, Spider-Man movie, and his new marriage. Then, Scott gets a surprise visit from the heiress to the Gardetto snack mix fortune, Signey Gardetto. Finally, the future First Lady of Texas, Tinky Clydesdale, drops in to reveal all of her secrets. Don’t forget to c…

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Season 5, Ep 67 - Five Finger Wolf Man (w/ Ify Nwadiwe) 45:09

16d ago45:09

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Five Finger Wolfman, the gambler-turned-werewolf, has a new plan to eat a grandma. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Five Finger Wolf Grandma: Ify Nwadiwe Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz …

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Bonus Bang: Live at The Complex, Salt Lake City UT (Paul F. Tompkins, Lily Sullivan, Carl Tart, Ryan Gaul) 1:52:39

19d ago1:52:39

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This week it's our fifth installment of our "I Love Lily" series. Live from Salt Lake City, Utah - Scott welcomes to the stage Alimony Tony, pop star Sabrina Carpenter, Fairleigh Longfellow, and Pudge. Special thanks to The Complex! (Originally recorded 7/23/24) Don’t forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! Action Figures at shop.figurecollectio…

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Sixteen Toilets And Another Day Older (Paul F. Tompkins, Andy Daly) 1:33:33

22d ago1:33:33

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This week, Scott is joined by his personal physician, Dr. Bill Blondie, who drops by to discuss his new job with the United States government. Then, businessman Danny Mahoney returns to the pod to update us on his new business ventures. Don’t forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! Action Figures at shop.figurecollections.com and go to actionfig…

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Season 5, Ep 66 - Windsprinkle Now (w/ Peter Sagal) 50:13

23d ago50:13

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Windsprinkle the Unicorn is back to apologize for his terrible behavior in the past and share some new bad ideas for the future. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Windsprinkle: Peter Sagal Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Product…

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Bonus Bang: Jake Johnson, Paul F. Tompkins, Lily Sullivan (I Love Lily) 1:35:58

26d ago1:35:58

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This week's Bonus Bang is the fifth in our "I Love Lily" series. Originally titled "So New York" this episode features the first appearance of Tony Sony. Actor and filmmaker Jake Johnson joins Scott to talk about his new film "Self Reliance" on Hulu, his podcast "We’re Here to Help", and "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse". Then, singer-songwrite…

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348. Lighthouse! (LIVE from Madison) 1:20:29

28d ago1:20:29

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The following was recorded LIVE on March 21st at the Bur Oak in Madison WI. It features keys by Scott Passarella (K.O.P.P.O.K) and Jack Harris, hometown hero of an Ann Arbor who drove all the way here to crush it again on the drums. Have you ever wondered about who works in that old lighthouse? Why they work in that old lighthouse? WHEN they work i…

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2 Rat 2 Touille (Patton Oswalt, Eddie Pepitone, Carl Tart, Rekha Shankar) 1:30:05

29d ago1:30:05

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This week, American comedians Eddie Pepitone and Patton Oswalt join Scott to discuss cosplay, nervous breakdowns, and Eddie’s new special “The Collapse” (out now on Veeps.com). Then, Wrestler Tootie Rivers drops in to promote the changes he’d like to see in the world of wrestling, and a Guardian Angel named Mumps pays Scott an unnerving visit. Fina…

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Season 5, Ep 65 - Tom the Memory (w/Steve Waltien live from NYC) 1:01:46

30d ago1:01:46

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Usidore summons a version of Tomblain Belaroth from before he was a king and before he wanted to kill Arnie. Recorded live in New York City at the City Winery. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Tomblain Belaroth: Steve Waltien Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate…

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Bonus Bang: Jack Quaid, Lily Sullivan, Carl Tart (I Love Lily) 1:22:35

1M ago1:22:35

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This week's Bonus Bang is the fourth in our "I Love Lily" series titled "Love, Bridge". Award nominated actor Jack Quaid joins Scott to talk about his animated character from Star Trek: Lower Decks being live action in the new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, how a Facebook video he made at 15 appeared in a Scream movie, and the Transformer…

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May The Labubu Be With You (Mike Mitchell, Shaun Diston, Patty Guggenheim) 1:25:12

1M ago1:25:12

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This week Mike “Mitch” Mitchell joins Scott to discuss his time on “The Simpsons”, constantly embarrassing himself, and the new season of “Twisted Metal”. Then, spiritual advisor Yoda stops by to break off a ‘sclusie about the next “Star Wars” movie. Finally, energy reader Deb drops in to talk about how the economy has impacted her business. Don’t …

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Season 5, Ep 64 - Flower's Bar (w/ Brooke Breit) 50:07

1M ago50:07

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We return to the tavern the Ruffled Feather, on the outskirts of Hogsface, and its new owner is Flower the talking flower. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Flower: Brooke Breit Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordin…

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Bonus Bang: Lily Sullivan, Carl Tart, Ego Nwodim (I Love Lily) 1:16:44

1M ago1:16:44

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This week's Bonus Bang is the third in our "I Love Lily" series titled “Oi Noi, BB Bridgers”. Bicky from the Gym joins Scott once again to talk about her new career as a famous Australian actress/model. Then, Hip-Hop superstar MC Sugar Butt returns to sell some of his Herbalife products. Plus, Pastor Pasta is back to push more pasta. (Originally re…

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Thong Seduction (Andy Samberg, Neil Campbell, Mitra Jouhari) 1:19:31

1M ago1:19:31

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This week, Andy Samberg, Neil Campbell, and Mitra Jouhari join Scott to discuss their favorite Tex-Mex cuisine, the new season of “Digman!”, and why it took so long to get a second season. Then, positivity ambassador Sonny Price drops in to discuss why spreading positivity is so important. Later, dating coach Elizabeth Bitch joins to share her uniq…

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Season 5, Ep 63 - Bridge Troll Now (w/ Padraic Connelly) 51:43

1M ago51:43

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Returning to Hogsface means crossing the Ashit Bridge and dealing with Clovis the bridge troll. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Clovis the Bridge Troll: Padraic Connelly Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination:…

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Bonus Bang: Bob Odenkirk, Lily Sullivan, Griffin Newman (I Love Lily) 1:16:04

2M ago1:16:04

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This week's Bonus Bang is the second installment in our "I Love Lily" series and was originally titled "Better Call Bed Bath & Beyond" and features Lily Sullivan as Francesca Bolognese! Professional actor Bob Odenkirk joins Scott once again to talk about how Better Call Saul will end, his exercise regimen for the action movie Nobody, and his upcomi…

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347. Peter Man! (LIVE From Chicago) 1:26:21

2M ago1:26:21

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The following was recorded LIVE at the Park West Theater in Chicago on March 20th, 2025. It features K.O.P.P.O.K. Scott Passarella on the keys and the legendary Chris Ditton hit-on the Drums. This show is important for many reasons: 1. We get to correct the lore of Peter Pan, 2. It's the largest show we've ever done. 3. At the end we all make Scott…

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Zip Your Lip, Eat The Key (Josh Gondelman, Vic Michaelis, Zach Reino) 1:26:36

2M ago1:26:36

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This week, Josh Gondelman joins Scoop to discuss his Wikipedia page, his many Emmy awards, and his new stand-up comedy special “Positive Reinforcement” (streaming now on YouTube!). Then Pokémon trainers Ember Chuckit and Dash Grabum return with updates on what they’ve been up to. Finally, longevity expert Mark Fripp drops in to share some interesti…

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Season 5, Ep 62 - Familiar Rescuer (w/ Holly Conrad) 58:49

2M ago58:49

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Aggie Thistlefield runs a rescue shelter for difficult to handle animal familiars. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Aggie Thistlefield: Holly Conrad Gorilla Familiar: Charlie McCrackin Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production…

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Bonus Bang: Flula Borg, Shaun Diston, Lily Sullivan (I Love Lily) 1:18:49

2M ago1:18:49

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This week we're kicking off our "I Love Lily" series featuring the one and only Lily Sullivan in her first Comedy Bang! Bang! appearance. Originally titled "Miss-pered", this episode features returning champion, Flula Borg who joins Scott to chat about participating in a sexy contest, his new podcast Boom Time, and shares tips to get into a better …

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Waymo’ Secrets (Jason Mantzoukas, Anna Bezahler, Isabella Escalante, Stephanie Burchinow, May Darmon) 1:42:39

2M ago1:42:39

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This week, Jason Mantzoukas joins Scott to discuss breaking off another trombone with his 77th appearance on the pod and what it was like crossing the pond to shoot his season of “Taskmaster” (now streaming on YouTube!). Then Entrepreneurs Austin and Tony stop by to discuss their very real business, and a Waymo named Kayla discusses all the passeng…

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Patreon Unlock: Boys Night: Camping 50:04

2M ago50:04

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Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Usidore, Chunt, and Arnie head to the woods for some rest and relaxation. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube! Credits Arnie: Arnie Nie…

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