Best Pam Mandel Podcasts (2025)

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Scream Time (Sarah Silverman, Erin Keif, Talia Tabin) 1:06:33

3d ago1:06:33

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This week, 13-timer Sarah Silverman joins to discuss her thoughts on magic, Call of Duty, and how the death of her parents inspired her new stand-up special PostMortem (on Netflix). Then, disgraced College Football Coach Biff Brisket drops in to discuss his new job planning bachelorette parties. Finally, Motivational Speaker Elsie Lynn inspires par…

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Bonus Bang: Andy Richter, Jon Gabrus, Vic Michaelis, Casey Feigh (Teenage Dirtbag) 1:25:20

7d ago1:25:20

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This is the second episode in our "Teenage Dirtbag" series of Bonus Bangs. Originally ep #760, it was released on June 5th, 2022 and titled "The Four Questions." TV’s Andy Richter (The Three Questions) joins Scott and intern Gino Lombardo to answer Scott’s Four Questions, share his Burbank celebrity story, and find out why Gino has been in the hosp…

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Pizza? Pizza… Pizza! (Jon Gabrus, Matt Apodaca, John Hartman) 1:10:55

10d ago1:10:55

1:10:55

Scott is joined by longtime intern Gino Lombardo to discuss Gino's Steven Tyler impression, being added to the Long Island Walk of Fame, and a new podcast he likes called "Staying Alive with Jon Gabrus & Adam Pally." Then, influencer Big Righteous drops by to give Comedy Bang! Bang! five bangs. Finally, the head of marketing for Little Ceasars - La…

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Driving National-Scale Innovation with Pritha Mehra 27:51

10d ago27:51

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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** Pritha Mehra is the Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of the U.S. Postal Service, where she leads the digital transformation of a network that delivers…

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S1 E33: Copywriter 1:06:12

12d ago1:06:12

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Pam gets the axe from her copywriting job, says eff that noise, and... starts a podcast? What? Featuring CANNED's behind the scene enabler and producer, Amy Guth as this week's guest host.By Pam Mandel

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Bonus Bang: Kristen Schaal, Pam Murphy, Neil Campbell (Teenage Dirtbag) 1:10:37

14d ago1:10:37

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This is the first episode in our "Teenage Dirtbag" series of Bonus Bangs. This was originally released on January 10th, 2013 as episode #193 titled "What Else? What Else?" Kristen Schaal makes her first in-studio appearance on today’s special Thursday episode of Comedy Bang Bang! Kristen schools co-host Nancy Cooper on rare pennies, microphone tech…

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William Blake, Sea Monsters, and the Ecstasy of Art, with Philip Hoare 57:28

14d ago57:28

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In this episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, Adam Biles welcomes Philip Hoare to the bookstore for a mesmerizing conversation about Hoare’s latest book, William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love. With characteristic lyricism, Hoare explores the mystic intersections between Blake’s visionary art and poetry and the siren call of…

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The 16th Anniversary Show! (Jason Mantzoukas, Paul F. Tompkins, Ego Nwodim, Jessica McKenna, Edi Patterson, Lily Sullivan, Tim Baltz, Dan Lippert, Will Hines, Gil Ozeri) 2:34:58

17d ago2:34:58

2:34:58

Scott celebrates the 16th Anniversary of Comedy Bang! Bang! with co-host Jason Mantzoukas, Bing Lujo, Pastor Pasta, Bruce Banner/Lil' Hulk, Bean Dip, boat boys Harris Teeter and McGarth Darby, Russ Saguaro, community activist Jim Reese, and weasel Bitsy Bottom. Comedy Bang! Bang! - we care. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels an…

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Bonus Bang: Dan Lippert, Stars, Paul F. Tompkins, Lily Sullivan, Tim Baltz, Ego Nwodim, Shaun Diston, Will Hines (The 13th Anniversary Show!) 2:13:06

21d ago2:13:06

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In honor of CBB's upcoming 16th anniversary, we are re-releasing a few of our favorite anniversary specials. This week, it's "The 13th Anniversary Show!" originally episode #755 and released May 1, 2022. Scott celebrates the 13th Anniversary of Comedy Bang! Bang! with co-host Bill Walton, music by the band Stars, fan favorites, plus newcomers! Spec…

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Full 360 (Tony Hale, Patty Guggenheim, Ben Rodgers) 1:25:34

24d ago1:25:34

1:25:34

Tony Hale joins Scott this week to discuss Tony's relationship with his voice, recording messages for children as Forky, and Tony's new podcast "The Extraordinarians" as well as his new movie "Sketch." Then, team building expert Cruchette Dungan leads everyone through some exercises. Finally, "The Night Wolf" drops by to talk about his latest case …

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Steering Innovation Through Change with Coupa’s Leagh Turner 32:08

24d ago32:08

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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** How do today’s business leaders balance performance with empathy in a changing world? Leagh Turner is the CEO of Coupa, a business spend management platform that manages tr…

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Bonus Bang: Jason Mantzoukas, Manchester Orchestra, Andy Daly, Paul F. Tompkins, Jessica McKenna, Tim Baltz, Lily Sullivan, Shaun Diston, Jon Gabrus, Carl Tart, Dan Lippert, Ego Nwodim (The 12th Anniversary ... 2:22:34

28d ago2:22:34

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In honor of CBB's upcoming 16th anniversary, we are re-releasing a few of our favorite anniversary specials. This week, it's "The 12th Anniversary Show!" originally episode #704 released May 2nd, 2021. Scott celebrates the 12th Anniversary of Comedy Bang! Bang! with co-host Jason Mantzoukas, music by Manchester Orchestra, fan favorites, plus newcom…

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Overnight: Dan Richards on Sleep, Service, and the Secrets of the Small Hours 59:27

28d ago59:27

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In this episode, Adam Biles is joined by writer Dan Richards to talk about his new book Overnight, a deep dive into the world of the night and the people who live and work while the rest of us sleep. From ferry captains and bakers to ICU nurses, researchers, and racing drivers, Richards explores the unseen rhythms and quiet heroism of nocturnal lif…

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Who Done It? (Wayne Brady, Lily Sullivan, Jacob Wysocki) 1:36:19

1M ago1:36:19

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Wayne Brady is in studio talking about going from theme park theater to Broadway musicals, and why he is loving making his new podcast - "What If?!" Then, Peloton instructor Krendall arrives to help her boys get crumped and crammed. Finally, Bugs Bunny drops by to organize a comedy sketch show to save his friends. Comedy Bang! Bang! - aim high, bur…

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Bonus Bang: Sean Clements, Hayes Davenport, Lauren Lapkus, Paul F. Tompkins, Shaun Diston, Zeke Nicholson, Ego Nwodim, Madeline Walter (The 9th Anniversary Show!) 1:48:51

1M ago1:48:51

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In honor of CBB's upcoming 16th anniversary, we are re-releasing a few of our favorite anniversary specials. This week, it's "The 9th Anniversary Show," originally episode #543 released April 30th, 2018. It’s been 9 amazing years of Comedy Bang! Bang! Where does the time go? Scott celebrates with show favorites under the watchful eye of his corpora…

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Bruise, Heal, Repeat: Anna Whitwham on On Boxing, Loss, and the Female Body 45:45

1M ago45:45

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In this episode, Adam Biles is joined in the bookshop’s writing studio by Anna Whitwham, author of Soft Tissue Damage, a raw and electrifying memoir of grief, boxing, and womanhood. Following her mother’s death, Whitwham trained and fought competitively as a boxer—an act of both healing and reckoning. She discusses how physical pain can become a la…

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Girl Department (Kelly Marie Tran, Mitra Jouhari, James Mannion) 1:21:45

1M ago1:21:45

1:21:45

Kelly Marie Tran is back to discuss her work on the "Comedy Bang! Bang!" TV series, what she can bench, and her new movie "The Wedding Banquet." Then, Emily in the wellness space joins to share her mantras card deck. Plus, the mysterious Randall Handler drops in to reveal a few things. And remember: we at Comedy Bang! Bang! care. Get access to all …

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Driving Innovation Through Open Source with Amazon’s Nithya Ruff 31:38

1M ago31:38

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We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** Could open source be the key to building trustworthy AI? Nithya is Director of Amazon’s Open Source Program Office and also Chair of the Linux Foundation. With more than 30…

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Solvej Balle on Time, Wonder, and Writing the Impossible International Booker Prize Shortlist 56:43

1M ago56:43

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In this episode recorded live at Shakespeare and Company, celebrated Danish author Solvej Balle returns to the bookshop she once called home to discuss her monumental literary project On the Calculation of Volume. The novel’s protagonist, Tara Selter, finds herself reliving November 18th—again and again—opening up a profound meditation on time, mem…

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S1 E32: Regional Banker 39:18

1M ago39:18

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Amber wasn't even on company time. She was literally off the clock. And she got the axe anyway. Also, hey, here's that Antiwork Reddit Sub we mention at the intro. Fun fact, my former project manager is the one who turned me on to Antiwork. I miss him every day, working with him was great. When your project manager is an antiwork guy, you know you'…

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Bonus Bang: Paul F. Tompkins, Drew Tarver, Ryan Gaul (Wet Day Special 2022) 1:30:56

1M ago1:30:56

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Happy Wet Day (actual)! This week, to honor the holiday, we are releasing the first ever Wet Day episode. Originally episode #752, released April 10th, 2022, and titled "Wet Day Special," Wet Day co-creator Paul F. Tompkins joins Scott to chat about baseball uniforms, Wet Day carols, and the Super Soldier serum. Then, grandfathers Spike and Ike Min…

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Wet Day Special 2025 (Paul F. Tompkins, Drew Tarver, Ryan Gaul) 1:38:12

1M ago1:38:12

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Wet Day co-creator Paul F. Tompkins joins Scott for the 4th annual Wet Day celebration! They canonize the newest Wet Day carols, discuss the best Wet Day celebrities, and announce a new Wet Day Eve. Then, Ike and Spike Minksalmon arrive to tell us about their new line of dolls. Finally, dental receptionist Carolyn Parker works from the studio to he…

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Bonus Bang: Live from SXSW 2025 - Lauren Lapkus, Lisa Gilroy, James Adomian 1:19:38

2M ago1:19:38

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For this week's Bonus Bang, we are releasing a live episode from behind the paywall at CBB World. Live from South By Southwest on March 8th, 2025 - Scott welcomes to the stage Pamela from Big Bear, Nana, and the richest man in the world - Elon Musk! Special thanks to Esther's Follies! Unlock the entire archive of Comedy Bang Bang live shows at cbbw…

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Skinny Chess (Jon Hamm, Seth Morris, Shaun Diston) 1:23:54

2M ago1:23:54

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Member of the "12th Timer Club," Jon Hamm, is back in the studio to talk about his new series "Your Friends & Neighbors" on Apple TV. Then, a lumpier Bob Ducca drops by to talk about his involvement in the men's vitality movement. Plus, Mike Ruby - The No Stank Plumber - sighs while sharing the sad fates of his plumbing friends. Get access to all t…

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Shaping the Future of Leadership with Praxis Lab’s Elise Smith 25:50

2M ago25:50

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What makes a great manager in today’s workplace? And how can AI help companies develop better leaders? Elise Smith is the co-founder and CEO of Praxis Labs, a startup using AI-powered immersive learning to train leaders at some of the world’s biggest companies. Praxis is shaping the future of workplace learning with clients like Google, Amazon, and…

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Nobel Prizewinner Abdulrazak Gurnah on Theft, Love, and the Power of Fiction 48:45

2M ago48:45

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Nobel Prize-winning author Abdulrazak Gurnah sits down with Adam Biles in store to discuss his new novel, Theft. Their conversation delves into the intricate interplay between personal history and the enduring legacy of colonialism, examines the complex dynamics of family and servitude, and discusses the challenge of transcending inherited narrativ…

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S1 E31: Design Manager 48:03

2M ago48:03

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Dylan is going to make it through this year if it kills him.By Pam Mandel

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Bonus Bang: Tim Baltz, Dan Lippert, Mary Sohn, Lily Sullivan, Brett Morris (Nutz 4 Snutz) 1:38:55

2M ago1:38:55

1:38:55

This is episode 6 in our "Nutz 4 Snutz" series. To wrap the series up, we are releasing an episode of Hey Randy! from behind the Comedy Bang! Bang! World paywall. Originally episode 4, released May 24th, 2022, this episode is title "Cat Puke Taquitos." Back at Mark Padavano’s (Brett Morris) house to record the show, Randy (Tim Baltz) and his hometo…

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Ladies and Gentlemen, Jelly Roll (Hannah Einbinder, Carl Tart, Talia Tabin) 1:14:25

2M ago1:14:25

1:14:25

Hannah Einbinder is back this week to discuss name pronunciation, her love of Eagles football, and "Hacks" returning for its fourth season. Then, Deion Sanders (shoutout to Shaboozey) returns to clap his hands, stomp his feet, and talk about "Step by Step." Finally, psychic Abby Spot joins to talk about her past experience as a dog. #DeionOnHacks G…

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Interlude 6: Union Official 48:05

2M ago48:05

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Jez Stewart from Prospect (a union that represents 157,000 workers in the UK) takes us through what a union does and why we want to be part of one.By Pam Mandel

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Bonus Bang: Vera Drew, Tim Baltz, Casey Feigh (Nutz 4 Snutz) 1:24:30

2M ago1:24:30

1:24:30

This is episode 5 in our "Nutz 4 Snutz" series, originally ep #820, released on July 9th, 2023, and titled "Limo Karaoke." Writer/director Vera Drew joins Scott to talk about her new film The People’s Joker, being an editor on the Comedy Bang! Bang! TV show, and Scott’s role as Mr. Freeze in her film. Then, Randy Snutz returns to talk about his new…

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BONUS: Jeremy Pelt on Preserving Jazz Through Storytelling 54:10

2M ago54:10

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For this bonus episode, the Shakespeare and Company podcast welcomes Jeremy Pelt, renowned jazz trumpeter and author of Griot: Examining the Lives of Jazz Great Storytellers. In conversation with Alex Freiman, Pelt discusses the evolution of jazz, the influence of oral traditions, and the importance of documenting firsthand accounts from legendary …

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Nasty Boys (Asif Ali, Lily Sullivan, Dan Lippert) 1:26:08

2M ago1:26:08

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This week, Scott welcomes long-time listener and first-time guest Asif Ali to chat about his new show “Deli Boys,” and what it’s like to be first on the call sheet. Then, Miss Lacy drops by to administer wellness checks and gives updates on everyone's “outies.” Finally, government employee Russ Saguaro stops by to talk about his work for the water …

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Special: Investing in a Better World with Cynthia Salicrup & Sandra Carrillo 33:39

2M ago33:39

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Here at In Her Ellement, we celebrate women leaders in business and tech all year long—not just on International Women’s Day. That’s why we’re excited to share an episode from our friends at Fintech Files, featuring insights from two women driving change in the fintech industry. In this special episode of Fintech Files, Cynthia Salicrup and Sandra …

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Interlude 5: HR WTF 47:57

2M ago47:57

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Rebecca Weaver, founder and CEO of HRuprise, talks us through the structural pitfalls of HR, why it's broken, and we can do to protect ourselves.By Pam Mandel

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Bonus Bang: Tim Baltz, Shaun Diston, Lily Sullivan (Nutz 4 Snutz) 1:24:55

2M ago1:24:55

1:24:55

This is episode 4 in our "Nutz 4 Snutz" series, originally released on January 31st, 2021 as episode #691, titled "#NoStank." Friend of the show Randy Snutz returns to talk to Scott about his recent break from his scandalous girlfriend Carissa and his new job making trick click ads on various sports websites. Then, the No Stank plumber Mike Ruby st…

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Reimagining Moby-Dick, with Xiaolu Guo 57:03

2M ago57:03

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In this episode, we’re joined by novelist and filmmaker Xiaolu Guo to discuss her latest novel, Call Me Ishmaelle. A bold reimagining of Moby-Dick, Guo's novel audaciously swaps the gender of Melville’s narrator and plunges into a world of hidden identities, maritime adventure, and cultural collision. With host Adam Biles, Guo reflects on her perso…

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