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Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast

Earwolf and Scott Aukerman

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Join host Scott Aukerman ("Mr. Show" & "Between Two Ferns: The Movie") as he interviews celebrity guests like Jon Hamm, Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, Allison Williams, and more. Plus, the show’s open-door policy brings an assortment of eccentric oddballs and characters who pop by at any moment to chat, compete in games, and engage in comic revelry. Now entering its 15th year, this podcast has led to multiple spin-off podcasts, a New York Times best-selling book, and a beloved television ser ...
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The St. Brown Podcast joins two brothers who are both actively playing Wide Receiver in the NFL: Amon-Ra & Equanimeous St. Brown. A show rooted in sibling rivalry includes: football breakdowns, latest NFL news, pop culture and MORE with special guest appearances from other active NFL players in their lives. Stay Tuned! New shows every Wednesday.
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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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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from RICK DEBETTO about his family's restaurant! (Originally aired on WFMU on November 9th, 2010) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. BEST SHOW LIVE! The Best Show is celebrating 25 years with a live sh…
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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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Tom makes the announcement of BEST SHOW LIVE SHOWS coming this summer! JO FIRESTONE checks in with Tom to talk her new book Murder On Sex Island, St. Louis, her comedy career and more! Callers talk about the best summertime songs! Plus, Tom gets a call from MORRIS EEGH IN NEWBRIDGE BEACH! BEST SHOW LIVE! The Best Show is celebrating 25 years with a…
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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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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from his shrink, DR. FRED MYERS! (Originally aired on WFMU on July 29th, 2008) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.p…
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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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This week on the show, WILL MENAKER from Chapo Trap House comes through to talk to Tom about his new comic book, podcasts, and politics! Comedian ALISON STEVENSON comes through to meet Tom and talk about her new special, tattoos, and Dave Navarro! Callers discuss TALKING TO YOURSELF! Tom pays tribute to deceased music maker and friend of the show T…
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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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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic episode, Tom introduces “The Patriot Zone”, extreme conservative talk hosted by Colonel Thomas Sharp, replete with spaghetti Western-esque theme music. A caller (Sam Seder) confuses The Patriot Zone for The New England Patriots Zone and wants to talk about football trades. Steve Bouchon of the Oxygen Network (Sam Se…
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On this week's Bonus Bang, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Scott reunite to chat about all the songs Lloyd Webber wishes he had written, what it’s like to live with him, and his favorite playwright of all time. As they continue their conversation, a faint voice is heard in the room. It is none other than the stabby lil’ orphan boy, Fourvel who insists…
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PAUL SCHEER & ROB HUEBEL stop by the Forever Dog studio to talk with Tom about their podcast DARK WEB, television, tell each other stories and more! OPEN MIKE EAGLE returns to The Best Show to talk to Tom about his new album Neighborhood Gods Unlimited, music at large, and much else! Tom takes calls about 4th of July, Mike continues his Joey Swole …
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This week, Scott is joined by bucket list guest Kerri Kenney-Silver. Kerri discusses the documentary “Long Live The State” and the day the comedy almost died before making a worldwide plea for people to watch “Four Seasons” out now on Netflix. Then, TV, film, and theatre director Michael Lindsay-Hogg pops in to discuss helping Scott go viral. Final…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from country singer Kenny Dupree about his song "Freedom Bombs"! (Originally aired on WFMU on March 25th, 2003) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODE…
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On this weeks Bonus Bang, the man, the myth, the music maker Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber returns to Comedy Bing Bong only to encounter a 90-year-old gentleman complete with a full white beard by the name of Fourvel. Could this old chap be the same stabby lil’ orphan boy from the past? Tune in to find out! (Originally released as episode #286 on 5/12/14…
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Saints 2nd Round Pick, Tyler Shough, discusses: Growing up with Brock Purdy, being in the same High School draft class as Amon-Ra St. Brown, what his first purchase will be when he signs his contract and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The 33rd Team
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Comedians/writers/Youtubers BRAD EVANS AND NICK CIARELLI come through to the Best Show to chat with Tom about their videos, comedy, the Paul brothers and more! Phones ring on the Topic HOW TO HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! Plus, Tom gets a call from NOEL GALLAGER IN RAGEBRIDGE! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https:/…
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This week, Alan Tudyk enters the two-timers club and joins Scott to discuss the new season of his show “Resident Alien”, his return to “Andor”, “Superman”, and why he only plays aliens and robots. Then, a child known as Landon gets dropped off at Scott’s house to ask for some candy. Finally, talent wrangler Donna Walkie drops in to discuss her fami…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! Highlights from the long running feud between Tom Scharpling and the E-CIGS FOR LEGS GUY! Including a SHOCKING UPDATE FROM THIS PAST WEEK'S EPISODE! New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES…
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On this week's Bonus Bang, it's Time Bobby 2! IT’S BEEN quite a while since Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber has been on Comedy Bean Bag and this time he’s here for a special comprehensive interview of his entire career! Shortly after expressing his love for Vampire Weekend, Scott & Lord ALW are caught off guard by the return of the stabby lil’ orphan boy, …
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Texans 3rd round draft pick, Jaylin Noel, joins Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown to discuss: Combine Prep, Being drafted with his Iowa State roommate, Jayden Higgins, fishing and much more!CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro1:35 - Being drafted with college teammate Jayden Higgins2:22 - Draft Interview Questions3:27 - Being from Kansas City and a Chiefs fan4:4…
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Phones ring on the topic "2025: The Movie". Who will play the biggest names of the year in the future film? Will it inexplicably be people who are too old, and/or already deceased actors? Will it be even more curveballs? Tune in to find out. The plot thickens on an enduring Best Show villain mystery! Who is it? Plus, Tom gets a call from MICK JONES…
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This week, stand-up Atsuko Okatsuka joins Scott to discuss becoming the new permanent co-host of Comedy Bang! Bang!, the dangers of getting hit on the head with a coconut, and her latest stand-up special “Father”. Then, ex-writer and editor for “Rolling Stone” magazine, David Fricke, joins to discuss his five favorite songs. Finally, former spokesp…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! These classic clips are a SUPERCUT of Tom's memoirs of his time as a Beach Boy! New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST…
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This week we're asking, "when are we?!" as we kick off our Time Bobby series and the first appearance of our favorite stab-happy orphan, Fourvel! It’s a tale as old as time: A precocious orphan with a heart of gold and a love for musical theater meets a living legend of Broadway. Such is the story of Fourvel and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, an unlikel…
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Minnesota Vikings 3rd Round Pick, Tai Felton, joins Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown to discuss: Initial reaction to being drafted to Vikings, being from the DMV and much more! Panini is the Exclusive trading card partner of the NFL & NFLPA collect all your favorite players and the top rookies in this years NFL Draft class at www.paniniamerica.net…
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JAKE FOGELNEST returns to the Best Show to hang with Tom! Many, many callers, regular and new, young and old chime in for the topic: Who are the best and the worst people who share your name? Plus, Tom gets a call from FRANK E. VALLEY IN WHISPERBRIDGE! Detained Immigrant Bond Fund GroundGameLA - Financially support undocumented people who are afrai…
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This week, movie star Karen Gillan joins Scott to discuss her infamous Ruby Roundhouse character from “Jumanji”, if she would audition for "Traitors", and her new movie “The Life of Chuck”. Then, suspect Kitty St. Beauregard drops in to discuss her murders. Finally, the self-proclaimed "King of the Flea Market" Harley Booth Kid joins to discuss the…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, STEVEN JENNINS calls in to talk to Tom about his Bruce Springsteen book! (Originally Aired on WFMU on December 10th, 2012) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & V…
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Originally titled "This Is Your Boy Troy", this is the last installment of our Teenage Dirtbag series featuring "Your Boy Troy", played by Jessica McKenna. Scott and Scott are reunited as Adam Scott of U Talkin’ U2 To Me? fame returns to this week’s Comedy Bang! Bang! Adam Scott Aukerman chat about Adam’s graduation from mime school, Chris Kelly’s …
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Las Vegas Raiders 1st Round pick, Ashton Jeanty, joins Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown to discuss: Knowing he was going to be a Las Vegas Raider before the draft, Playing football in Italy, conversations with Maxx Crosby and much more! CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 1:51 - Rookie Mini Camp 4:00 - Knowing he was going to be a Raider 6:20 - Being the 2nd h…
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DEERHOOF come through for a rousing performance in the Best Show/Forever Dog Theater! Tom takes calls about WINNERS & LOSERS, as well as ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS! PAT FINNERTY (aka Pat In Philly) checks in! Plus, a call from IAN MACKAY IN CRIMEBRIDGE! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheB…
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This week, beloved TV star Amita Rao joins Scott to discuss her topline role on "Adults", where she lands on the call sheet, and why Nick Kroll hung around the set so much. Then, eccentric multi-millionaire and “fun guy” H.M. Rosemont joins to test Scott and Amita’s puzzle knowledge. Next, Death stops by to announce he will be taking a life by the …
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from the legendary extreme sports champion RAD MCKINNEY! (Originally aired on February 2nd, 2016) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPIS…
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Originally titled "Who CBBeefed?", this is the fourth installment of our "Teenage Dirtbag" series featuring Jennifer Spot. Jason “Heynong Man” Mantzoukas is back to join Scott to talk about his new film The House, improvising alongside Amy Poehler and Will Ferrell, and horse rights. Then, senior class president nominee Jennifer Spot stops by to tel…
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New York Giants 4th round pick, Cam Skattebo, joins Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown to discuss his draft process, teaches the Pros about Panini trading cards, National Championship loading for Arizona State and much more Panini is the Exclusive trading card partner of the NFL & NFLPA collect all your favorite players and the top rookies in this y…
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Best Show is back! JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON comes to the studio to talk with Tom about his career, SNL, Bob Dylan and more! AJ WEBERMAN, noted Dylanologist and Garbologist, calls in to talk with Tom and James! Comedians and actors ERIC RAHILL, WHITMER THOMAS, and CARMEN CHRISTOPHER stop in to talk to Tom about their roles in the new A24 film FRIENDSHIP…
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This week, Nick Kroll aka “Mr. 48 Timer” joins Scott to talk about the last season of Big Mouth, his new projects "Adults" and "I Don't Understand You", and why he had to reschedule on Scott three times. Then, Grief Counselor, Bait Turfoil helps Nick grieve the end of Big Mouth and explains why dogs don’t have bank accounts. Finally, a Goose named …
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom is joined in studio by the a capella soundtrack vocal duo SOUNDTRACAPELLA! (Originally Aired on WFMU on October 22, 2002) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES …
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Originally titled "Not My Aunt", this is the third installment of our "Teenage Dirtbag" series featuring Dash Grabum. Comedian extraordinaire and friend of the show Adam Cayton-Holland joins Scott to chat about coming up with a catchphrase, reissuing his album “Adam Cayton-Holland Performs His Signature Bits,” and his new podcast The Grawlix Saves …
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Detroit Lions 3rd round pick, Isaac TesLaa, joins Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown at the NFLPA rookie premiere to discuss: His NFL Draft journey, growing up a Lions fan and much more. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 1:36 - Draft Night 3:11 - Growing up a Lions fan 4:34 - Meeting Amon-ra for the 1st time 5:05 - Combine process 6:52 - Being a Quarterback in…
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Tom Scharpling sits down with Brett Davis to celebrate 25 years of The Best Show. Learn about the moments and people that led Tom to WFMU, and the development of Newbridge and Jon Wurster's incredible array of characters. Delve into the origins of fan favorites such as AP Mike, Pat, Dudio, Vance, and Gary the Squirrel, alongside insights into early…
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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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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from THOR FROM NEWBRIDGE HEIGHTS! New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LI…
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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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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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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BISHOP PABLO FONTANA! (Originally aired on WFMU on May 1st, 2007) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! ⁠⁠https://www.patreon…
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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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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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